Lately.....

Writing.....I wrote a few words about being a working Mum for the lovely Trishie over on the 'Under Lock and Key' blog. I really enjoyed writing this little piece and hope you enjoy reading it.

Loving.....these 'handcrafted bali dolls' from Pigeon Pudding. These were an Instagram discovery and now a certain little someone is getting one for her 2nd birthday. I love supporting 'handmade', 'fairtrade' and 'small businesses'.  These dolls are handmade in Bali by the Yayasan Kasih Peduli Anak (YKPA) foundation. YKPA is a not for profit organisation and registered orphanage which provides much needed care, shelter and education to neglected and abused Bali street kids.

Eating.....I've been pinning lots of dinnertime ideas over on Pinterest. Our evening meals were becoming somewhat predictable and I was desperate to try some new recipes. The yummiest dish so far has been this 'Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken'. You should try it!

Buying.....I managed to buy myself one of the last few copies of issue 1 of 'Hundreds and Thousands' magazine. I can't wait for the postman to deliver it. Handmade at its best!

Anticipating.....the new homewares collection by Beci Orpin. arrohome.com.
 
Growing.....lots of lovely lemons. I love their imperfections, they say 'homegrown' and make them seem more 'real'.

Sending.....my very first pen pal package. Hopefully the first of many more lovely exchanges. I'll post some photos of my parcel next week.

Baking.....Millie and I made this 'Banana Cake with Greek Yoghurt Frosting' today. I'm loving our little joint baking adventures.

What have you been writing, loving, eating, buying, anticipating, growing, sending or baking lately?

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. Homemade marshmallows. I've been making these marshmallows for years using my Grandma's recipe. They are my Dad's favourite. I posted the recipe over here some time ago if you'd like to give them a go.
2. Sponge painting.
3. Rock painting. Millie was somewhat confused by this activity at first. Painting rocks. Say what??!!
4. Homegrown tomatoes. The tag said 'cherry tomatoes', somehow I don't think they are.
5. Millie and I made Anzac biscuits on Anzac day. It seemed only fitting.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. Collage essentials. She now knows that the word 'glue' means collage. Off she trots to collect her basket of papery off cuts and her trusty bottle of clag.
2. Baby legs. Getting longer by the day.
3. A lovely new vintage floral from a very sweet girl whom we're very blessed to know.
4. Painting. A bath was required after this little venture.
5. Park freedom.
6. We're looking forward to fresh homegrown cherry tomatoes.

What's been happening in your part of the world? I'd love to know.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. The smell of fresh pineapples. Homegrown by my Grandad.
2. My sweet girl.
3. Rose petal confetti.
4. Playing with trims.
5. Making a home for her animals.

I hope your week has been a lovely one. I'm a bit late with my stills this week, I'm afraid I've been using my blogging time as resting time to fight a yucky cold.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Lovin' the little things.....

1. A homemade valentine.
2. White Chocolate Blondies. Dry and a tad burnt but he still loved them (so he said!).
3. In the afternoon sun.
4. Baby legs.....one of my favourite things.
5. Everyone who has visited us in the last week has left with a bag of limes and a bunch of roses. A petal or two made it into the lime bags too (a little something from Millie).
6. Vanilla & Sour Cherry Cake. My contribution to Friday nights dessert night with the ladies.
7. Our rose bush is out of control (in a really good way).
8. Picking flowers.
9. Homegrown lettuce.

I hope your week has been a lovely one dear friends. Thank you for following my collection of stills each Sunday.

{Linking up with Em from The Beetle Shack}.

Happy days to you!

Melinda x

Grateful {01}

gratefulˈgreɪtfʊl,-f(ə)l/ adjective: grateful feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received. synonyms: thankful, filled with gratitude, appreciative;

Today I am grateful for.....the space we have to grow our own fruit/vegetables and herbs. A raised garden bed built by my Dad filled with herbs, salad greens and cherry tomatoes. A lemon and lime tree laden with fruit. Homegrown produce.

What are you grateful for today?

Happy days to you!

Melinda x