Author Archives: Jacinta

A Quilt For My Girl

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jacinta

I wanted to make something very special for Scarlett for her 8th birthday.  I ordered fabric and a pattern back in January so I would give myself enough time to make her a birthday quilt (Tenneille is still waiting for … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel free to leave … Continue reading →

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What A Week

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jacinta

This week seems to have evaporated before my eyes.  It didn’t start well, so that doesn’t help.  Jairah decided to cut his forehead while my mum was looking after him for a couple of hours on Sunday.  I can home … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo (ok, 2 photos, read the box label on photo 2) – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I … Continue reading →

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Oliver + S, Little Things To Sew

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Jacinta

This lovely book arrived the other day.  It is full of cute things to sew for little people.  The photos show off all the projects nicely.  My favourite things are the Cozy winter hood, bento box carrier, the messenger bag, … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jacinta

Joining in with Ginny at Small Things yarn along this week. I have finally finished piecing and sewing together the blessingway baby blanket.  It has come together quite well considering all the different sized pieces people had contributed.  I had to … Continue reading →

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Domesticated!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jacinta

I was in the kitchen preparing a meal the other day and noticed that Jairah was being oh so quiet.  I took a peak around the corner of the door to discover Jairah busily ironing (the iron was unplugged).  I … Continue reading →

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Another Day At The Beach

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jacinta

Scarlett had Nippers yesterday.  Which mean a lovely afternoon spent at the beach.  The weather was perfect, not too hot, not too cold.  Jairah and Tenneille loved walking around in the shallows of the bay. Scarlett looks like a pro … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Jacinta

An idea via Soulemama {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Feel free to leave … Continue reading →

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Happy St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jacinta

I love Irish sayings.  What better day than today to share some with you all.  Hope you have a great day, however you celebrate it (or not).  Jacinta x The following one is cheeky, but I love it just the … Continue reading →

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