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THURSDAY THOUGHTS

How many Christmas gifts do you give your kids?

Having recently moved house and packed all our belongings up into boxes, I have come to the realisation (once again!) that our kids really don't need anything for Christmas. As I packed up the children's bedrooms a few months ago, I found lots of broken knick-knacks and toys that I had stuck in their Christmas ...

CRAFTS AND DIY

An easy Christmas craft: clay ornaments and decorations

This is honestly the easiest Christmas craft, something the kids can do almost entirely on their own, and it has the prettiest result! Last weekend I handed the kids a package of Sculpey clay and some cookie cutters. I gave them each a glass bottle (to use as a rolling pin), and together they made ...

CELEBRATIONS

PlayInChoc Advent Calendar with organic chocolates

I know we're already 4 days into December and I'm a bit late to share this, but the PlayInChoc Advent calendar is honestly just too cute not to share with you. We've now opened three little boxes and it's the highlight of our evening. Each box includes a yummy dairy-free organic chocolate along with a ...

STYLE

Holiday gift idea for us mamas -- pretty jewellery from Temple of the Sun

I've said it before a few times, but one of my favourite things about living here in Byron is the amount of creative, entrepreneurial people who live here. There are so many wonderful independent brands based here in Byron Bay, and just when you think you might know them all, you discover yet another one. ...

HOME AND DÉCOR

Our home featured on The Design Files!

I can't tell you how excited I was to receive an email from Lucy at The Design Files asking to feature our home on her site. I've been a reader of The Design Files since we renovated our last home in London more than six years ago and have pinned so many pretty interior photos ...

BOOKS

Coloring Without Borders -- a collaborative coloring book for charity

When my friend Jennifer Sofio Hall from Elastic TV reached out to share the concept behind her new project, I loved it immediately and couldn't wait to share it here. Following the crisis at the US border earlier this year where hundreds of families were separated from each other, Jenn came up with an idea. ...

BOOKS

Personalised books for children featuring the child and the people they love most

Kids love personalised books. Full stop. We have collected a few over the years for our kids, and they still love those books so much. It's like there is something magical and compelling reading a book about YOU! This new personalised book, Ready or Not here comes.... by Sydney-based publisher MeMeMe Press takes it one step further. ...

CELEBRATIONS

Our Holiday Gift Guides are here!

Can you believe it's that time again?!!!! Christmas is coming! And Hanukkah! And St. Nicholas! And....! Lots of reasons to be festive and merry, and plenty of excuses to buy little gifts for your loved ones. This year's Holiday Gift Guides are up on our site. We've got gift ideas for babies, children, and us deserving ...

HOME AND DÉCOR

Linen bedding from Byron-based brand Of The Sun

Of The Sun is a beautiful brand of linen bedding started by two local Byron mums and friends of mine. Their range includes bedding in all sizes, from king-size down to cot bed size, and comes in a range of the most gorgeous colours. My favourite pieces in their collection are the two-toned duvet sets, ...

FUN

'All the Ways to be Smart', a charming new picture book with a beautiful message

All The Ways to be Smart is the most beautiful, brilliant new picture book. Full stop. Charming illustrations in pretty, appealing colours? Check. Great rhyming text that is super fun to read aloud? Check. A wonderful message conveyed in a beautiful non-judgey way? Check. The book is a joyful celebration of childhood and all the ...

RECIPES

The very best vegetarian lasagne

I'm not sure I've mentioned it here before, but we've been a mostly vegetarian family for the past few years. We'll eat meat if it's prepared for us, whether at a friends' house or a barbecue where it's the only option, but we don't cook meat at home and haven't ordered it in a restaurant ...

THURSDAY THOUGHTS

Making your marriage a priority

I was asked to sit on a panel at the recent Business Chicks event in Brisbane last weekend along with four other inspiring business women and mothers. We chatted and shared tips about the juggle -- juggling motherhood and careers, taking time for yourself, carving out time for your husband, learning to say 'no', learning ...

THURSDAY THOUGHTS

Do you argue in front of your children?

Yesterday afternoon Michael and I got in a heated argument whilst the kids were nearby in the adjacent room. As much as I tried to control my temper and stay calm, I ended up shouting and storming out of the room. Within minutes, Quin was in tears, followed by Ivy, and they both walked into ...

BOOKS

Wilkie's favourite books -- a round-up of the best books for toddlers

We have already shared our team's favourite baby & toddler books, which is a wonderful round-up of books for the 0-3 age, but as I was looking at Wilkie's little box of books in his bedroom, I realised there are some favourites in there that haven't been mentioned here before. Some of them have been ...

BOOKS

'Fergus & Delilah' -- a story about a boy with Autism and the importance of inclusion

Fergus & Delilah is a beautiful picture book that celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. The book was co-created and illustrated by Míša Alexander, a local mother of three boys, one of whom is on the Autism Spectrum (her son, Hugo, was at school with our kids before they changed schools this year). Míša set out to ...

HOME AND DÉCOR

Our family bathroom -- renovation details and final photos

We've moved into our new home! After three months of renovations, we are in, mostly unpacked and feeling settled. It feels beyond wonderful to have our own home again and to be able to put our stamp on all the little nooks and corners. And there is something about this house that just feels so ...

TOP TEN BOOK LISTS

Illustrator Bella Gomez shares her 10 favourite children's books

Bella Gomez is a UK-based artist and the illustrator of the beautiful new book, 5 Wild Numbers. She grew up on the beautiful Dorset coast in England, moved to London when she was 18 and now lives with her two children in Lewes, just outside of Brighton. Her journey in design and prints started with her own ...

FASHION

A vibrant new Autumn/Winter collection at Louise Misha

Okay, okay... I will admit straight away that these photos are not very Autumn/Wintery with the beach as our backdrop, and with barefoot children as my little models. : ) But, this is exactly what I love about the Louise Misha brand: the pieces are beautiful and cheerful, despite the season. This is the new ...

RECIPES

The best blueberry muffins

As those of you in the northern hemisphere are enjoying the final warm days of summer, we are here on the opposite side of the world looking forward to spring! It's been nearly two years since we moved to Australia and I still can't get used to the seasonal differences of blooming flowers and ripening ...

PARENTING

Happy summer break! We'll be slowing down for the next couple of weeks...

As I type, Esther and her family are camping in Turkey as part of their 6-week travel adventure in a camper van throughout Eastern Europe (see photos above. OMG!) ... and Emilie and her girls are currently relaxing together at a beautiful yoga retreat in Spain. European summer holidays are in full swing! To say ...

FASHION

Pretty, block-printed tops for women from CLOTH

Justine Hoagland, the founder of CLOTH, reached out a couple months ago to introduce me to a new addition to her beautiful shop: a selection of special pieces for mamas! I was already a massive fan of the baby and children's clothing at CLOTH (so many favourite brands!), so I was excited to see what ...

BOOKS

'5 Wild Numbers' by Bella Gomez

Bella Gomez is a UK-based designer, illustrator, a mum of young children and a reader of this blog. We were so thrilled when she reached out to us recently to introduce us to her new children's board book, '5 Wild Numbers'. The concept of the book is simple -- count the wild animals one to ...

HOME AND DÉCOR

Our Home Renovation, part one

When I asked recently for blog post suggestions, I was so flattered to receive questions about our home renovation. It's centre of my mind at the moment, so it's quite an easy topic for me to write about. And while I find it completely overwhelming -- all the details and decisions to make -- I ...

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