Author Archives: Jacinta

A Decade Ago Today…

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jacinta

Greg and I were married at Proudfoots on the River, Warrnambool, Victoria.  The ceremony was held in a converted boatshed (very quaint actually).  It rained, of course, but once the vows were all said and done, the rain stopped.  It was a … Continue reading →

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For the Girls

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jacinta

I received some fabric goodness in the mail today.  I decided that I would like to make a quilt each for the girls for their birthdays.  I had a lovely time choosing out what I wanted from the Fat Quarter Shop. … Continue reading →

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Lovin’ This Space

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jacinta

I’m hoping to make this a regular feature on the blog.  Lovin’ This Space will document little spaces that I want to share with you.  Little snippets of loveliness.  This picture is from our ensuite.  I purchased the gorgeous orchid … Continue reading →

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An Early Harvest

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jacinta

With all the wet weather we have had here, combined with an army of snails that made a meal of my potato leaves, I had to harvest my potatoes early.  While there might not be enough to sustain us for … Continue reading →

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Banana Pecan Cake

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jacinta

Now, whenever I am asked for recipes, I can be somewhat hesitant, not that I don’t like sharing recipes (after all, that is part of the reason I started blogging) it’s just, I am one of those annoying cooks who … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on January 14, 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 … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days = Lots of Yummy Food

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jacinta

It has rained here almost non stop the last three days, but that hasn’t stop the girls having fun out in the wet.  Lots of puddle jumping and splashing. Jairah and I danced around the kitchen to Caro Emerald (her … Continue reading →

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Reflecting

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jacinta

Reflecting on the flood devastation in Queensland, lives lost and other lives altered for evermore, made me hug my kids more today, for longer and just embrace whatever our day brought.  Australian’s have an amazing and generous spirit whenever the … Continue reading →

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Here ’tis

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jacinta

I have competed my Sideways Grande Hat from Boutique Knits and I am in love.  It is beautiful and soft and the colour is so rich and warm. I forgot to mention in my previous post that the cable is … Continue reading →

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Some Colour to Brighten Your Day

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jacinta

Most of the plants on our block are natives.  We have a scattering of azaleas and rododendrons too.  We also have two hydrangea plants just outside of the girls bedroom.  They are at their best right now and the colours … Continue reading →

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