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I write about all sorts of yummy things I create in the kitchen as well as my little projects, interior design, family, travel and the things I tinker with. I love to get comments on my blog. I'd love to hear from you. Sign up to get updates in your Inbox. I don't post every day so you won't be flooded with emails. Enjoy!

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Herbal Diploma Course

This weekend was the first two days of my year long Herbal Diploma Course at Cottage Hill Herbs - and what a weekend it was! It was truly amazing.

March 10, 2014

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Wendyl’s Peppermint Cleaning Paste Review

I found this recipe recently on Wendyl's Green Goddess website so I thought I'd try it out. I watched the video and made it.

February 28, 2014

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Delicious Cupcakes in Petone

Yesterday my wonderful daughter went to a birthday party at Sweet Pea, High Tea and Treats in Petone. She brought me back this amazing cupcake.

February 22, 2014

Recipes

Hangi in a Pot - No Hole Required

A hangi is the traditional way Maori cook their food in the ground. This version doesn't require you to dig a hole, but I do suggest you cook it outside otherwise it will smell the whole house out. You get the full hangi flavour.

February 20, 2014

Create

Jesse's Drawers

I bought this Scotch chest on TradeMe a while ago and repainted it for Jesse's room. You can see the rest of the makeover here.

February 19, 2014

Decorate

Teenage Bedroom Reveal

It took a bit longer than expected but it's finally done (almost). I didn't have time to repaint his desk but I'm hoping to get to that soon.

February 19, 2014

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A Cheetah Comes to Stay

When we came back from holiday a few weeks ago the smallest member of our family, Cocoa had a new friend - a beautiful little grey tabby kitten.

February 18, 2014

Decorate

Fabric Teaser - Teenage Bedroom Makeover

A few days ago I posted about a mini makeover I'm doing on my son's bedroom. It's almost done but I thought I'd give you a quick teaser of the direction I'm going.

February 13, 2014