When I was a teenager I went camping for the first time with a good friend and her family on their bush property in the New South Wales countryside. I spent hours around the campfire, staring at the flames and poking the fire with a stick. I was fascinated by... Read more →

In my quest to declutter and organise the house I'm uncovering creative projects that haven't seen the light of day for years. Organising cupboards is always a dangerous and distracting business - you just never know what you're going to find buried right at the back! I found a whole... Read more →

This incredible mandala was drawn old school style by the wonderful Melle. Incredibly Melle has only been drawing for a year. She says that if you ask her to draw a cat or a dog she can't. But why should she when she can create works of art like this?... Read more →

I adore the taste of macadamias and they are especially scrummy when they are roasted with honey. This is another super simple recipe that is easy to make and much healthier and cheaper than the nuts in the shops. I made batches of these late last year for Christmas presents... Read more →

I've been putting off this post again and again. The elves were supposed to magically deliver it to your inboxes last Thursday morning. Instead, it's Sunday afternoon and I'm due to leave the house any minute now to take my daughters to their friend's birthday party ("No I can't do... Read more →

I recently rekindled my shoe making passion with this project. I love those soft soled moccasins but given that it's now summer here in Melbourne, I needed some sandals. After a little bit of googling I discovered the exciting new world of huaraches. Huaraches have been worn by the Tarahumara... Read more →

I was racking my brains late last year, trying to think of something my daughters could make to give as Christmas gifts. Sure we could have bought something but where's the fun in that? In previous years we have made lip balm and beeswax star candles for friends. Airlie has... Read more →