Wonderful Wellies

I have a little obsession with Wellington boots at the moment.

Maybe it is my way of looking on the bright side of winter. Maybe it's just the fact that they have come some far from the humble black shiny wellies that I knew growing up.

Either way, have you seen the selection out there? Wow!

Please enjoy some of my favourites and perhaps help me to decide which to buy..

Keeping it stylish and simple with these navy boots from Walnut

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I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow too!

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Reminds me of christmas, a wrapped gift...

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Gold studs, classy black, these stunners remind me of my horse riding days..

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Well it takes all sorts doesn't it? :)

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Taking the gumboot to a new level with a metallic sparkle

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The quirky Active design by DKNY

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Well I can't go past a horse print version!

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Combine a wellington with an Ugg boot - ahhh

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Poppies = adorable

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Wedge Wellies! Who says you can't add a heel to rubber boots?

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"Glam Vintage" from Horseland

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Love the laces and the splash of on trend yellow!

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One for my best friend.. chook print wellies from Horseland

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How sweet is this gingham flowers design?!

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What's a fashion obsession collection without a leopard print version?

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Which would you choose?

What's your current fashion obsession?

School holidays

While my work has piled up over this first week of the school holidays, we have had a lovely time.

~ Ice creams at the park (while only 4 degrees outside!)
~ The library
~ Babycino and a walk
~ A movie afternoon
~ Monarto Zoo:

Digger the new baby Rhino..

~ Cupcakes {just because}

Today it's fruit loops (well 'Tropicos' actually - much healthier:) necklaces and the market tonight... enjoy your weekend!

Homemade Happiness

On this wet, wintery day we've enjoyed a very family day with musical & dance performances from the kids, baking, lots of tidying and organising ~ just simple, family time at home.

It has reminded me of this quote that I love

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I also love the beautiful products at the Alphabet Tree where I found the quote in the form of a wall decal.

Favourite Finds - July

I wanted to share some of my current loves, found in my travels across the net {with a little help from Pinterest}

...call it my birthday wish list :)

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I love this Cowl Neck Pocket Tunic from Emily Ryan, Etsy. 

Wouldn't this go so well with my new tunic?

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It's the stunning Kwiat diamond waterdrop bracelet, and all profits go to fund the charity: water organization.

I have the perfect spot for this charging station from The Pottery Barn:

 

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Such a stylish way to keep all your gadgets neat & organised.


I have a bit of an obsession with Wellies at the moment. Maybe it's my way of trying to look on the bright side of winter.

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My all time favourite perfume, Dolce Vita by Christian Dior.

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And the bottle looks just stunning on your dressing table :)


I love Kikki K and this Goals book is just what I'm looking for at the moment:

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I'm on the look out for a cream kettle. I'm not sure that this is "the one" but it comes close:

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For the romantic in me:

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I would love these words on our bedroom wall.. nawww :)


I have liked the idea of getting a butter curler and found this cheese curler instead. I imagine it would do the butter just nicely too!

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I love the thought behind this book by Jodie Hedley-Ward

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What's a birthday without some cake?

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School Holiday Planners

I know many of you are already in the midst of school holidays, but with ours under a week away, it's time to prepare a plan of attack.. well a holiday planner anyway. 

This is where the creative {and super organised} girls at Super Organiser Mum & A little Delightful come in.

They have created and prepared these cute and handy printables to help you prepare for, and organise your children's holidays.

There is a holiday calendar that you can alter to suit your holiday dates and a holiday fun list where you can add details of some fun ideas for things to do and see.

Mine are complete with outings and home activities based around my work and times the kids can be cared for by grandparents.

Most events and activities on our calendar are open to a change of day depending on weather conditions.

Now we're organised!

Print out your own here

Soft as a baby's bottom

The Budburst Kids "Baby's Bottom" Sale means you can take extra special care of your baby's bottom and indeed, all their skincare needs.

I've raved about the bottomsup balmy bottom butter before, (lots of alliteration there:) but with winter well and truly upon us, and at this price, it's worth stocking up!

 

Normally great value at $17.95 - now only $13.46!

The rest of the bottomsup skincare range which is perfect for babies and children of all ages, is also discounted by 25%.

We use the balmy bottom butter to help control our son's eczema, the organic body wash in the bath (as his skin cannot tolerate most supermarket or pharmacy bath products), and the moistsurpriser on both my children's skin - it also keeps my hands silky smooth!

What about covering your baby's bottom in the softest, all-in-one, so easy to use Modern Cloth Nappy?

Our adorable Cushie Tushies range is also discounted in our Baby's Bottom 
Sale - even the special offer of a free pair of Agoo Leggings with a selection of Cushie Tushies is discounted!

Hurry, these are selling out fast at only $18.71!

The devine Couture range of the Cushie Tushies nappies are normally great value at $29.95, but are only $22.46 during the sale!

Check out this fab review of our sale by the wonderful Hip Little One

Or head straight over to our sale!

Orange & Poppy Seed Muffins

I had my sister and niece coming to visit today so decided to make something for afternoon tea that I hadn't baked before.

I had heaps of oranges {and always have poppy seeds} so decided on these delicious muffins!

Light and fluffy on the inside, a little bit of crisp on the outside. 

This recipe is a keeper :)

Find it here