Monthly Archives: December 2011

Wishing you Joy this Festive Season

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jacinta

To all my dear friends out there, I hope this festives season has been kind to you.  We had a beautiful Christmas day.  Happy children and good food to fill our bellies made our day so very special.  After a … Continue reading →

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Rocky Road

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jacinta

There are so many variations of Rocky Road, this is my recipe.  I tend to make a few extra yummy treats around Christmas to give as gifts.  This being one of them.  Greg and I tucked into a piece each … Continue reading →

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Some Christmas Craft Inspiration

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jacinta

While procrastinating having a break from doing some essential Christmas crafting, I stumbled upon a great collection of Christmas craft ideas.  I deemed it worthy of sharing here.  I hope it offers some inspiration to you.  Linky here. In the meantime, … Continue reading →

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Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jacinta

I bought some chocolate chip brioche bread this week for something a little different.  I decided to try it out in a bread and butter pudding recipe.  The result was really tasty.  It’s not too sweet and is quick and … Continue reading →

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More Christmas Stockings

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Jacinta

Yesterday I managed to finish a Christmas stocking each for Greg and I and another two for a dear friend’s two gorgeous boys.  Ironically, this friend happend to call in very briefly today on her way to see her family, … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Jacinta

From 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, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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One Handmade Gift Down…

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jacinta

…now lets see if I can get more than just one finished.  Admittedly, I started the felt cat for Tenneille many months ago.  It got put away and promptly forgotten about.  Of course December is now well and truly upon … Continue reading →

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~ My New Kitchen ~

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jacinta

For those of you who have been following along my blog for a while you will know we have been in the midst of a kitchen renovation.  I am happy to say it is complete enough to finally share with … Continue reading →

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Some Bonfire Fun

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jacinta

Saturday was well spent in our garden.  We finally had a free Saturday and ideal weather to have a bonfire. The amount of tree litter that our lovely Mountain Ash trees gift us is almost unsurmountable.  We need to burn … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Jacinta

From 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, savour and remember. I love your moments too.  So feel … Continue reading →

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