Author Archives: Jacinta

This Moment

Borrowing an idea from Soulemama. {this moment} – A Friday ritual (Saturday here!).  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. … Continue reading

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Many Blessings

Wishing you and yours a most blessed and beautiful festive season.  May all your hopes and dreams be realised.  With love, Jacinta and Family.

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Last Minute Gifts – Christmas Dress

I made this dress for Tenneille today from a cot sheet I bought recently at an op shop and an old pillowcase I had in need of a new life.  In all my wisdom, not actually making it from a … Continue reading

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Last Minute Gifts – The Princess and the Pea

After burning the midnight oil, I think  I am finally finished making the girls gifts.  The princess, pea and her many mattresses are finished.  I think I want her all to myself!  I had lots of fun making her.  The … Continue reading

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Shortbread – Seriously, It’s the Best!

This is my mum’s recipe.  Thanks mum!  I think it makes the BEST shortbread.  It is very simple and you can make the dough and refrigerate it or freeze it for later.  The smell of it cooking is divine.  Warning- … Continue reading

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Santa and his Fire Truck

Oh yes, it’s custom around these parts for Santa to travel by fire truck to deliver all sorts of sweet things to children.  You can’t miss him.  They have the siren going, it’s just a guessing game as to where … Continue reading

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Christmas Stockings

I have been using inferior Christmas stockings for the kids for too long.  This year, with all the lovely fabric I bought at Spotlight, I just had to make new stockings.  I drafted a pattern and this is what I … Continue reading

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A Celebration and Tiramisu was Invited

I was invited out last night to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday.  The dinner party had an Italian theme, which we all contributed a dish to.  My contribution, Tiramisu.  Of course, I made a double batch so I could have … Continue reading

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This moment

Borrowing an idea from Soulemama. {this moment} – A Friday ritual (Saturday here!).  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.

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Just a Little Something

Scarlett and I decided that it would be nice to make something special for her class friends.  We decided on hand stitched star ornaments.   Scarlett helped me dye the calico with teabags.  That was lots of fun.  She chose … Continue reading

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