I love porridge. I also love a filling breakfast. And even more than both of these two things, I love a quick breakfast.
I kept seeing #OIAJ tags, so I had to google it and with some further research I discovered that I would like to make these, ‘Alison-style’.
These are a great idea as we (in Australia) head into a Summer, I’ll be making them a lot!!!
And lovely with a up of tea…
Have you made #OIAJ?
Alison
Three things I’m loving this week are…
1. Making heaps of smoothie combinations – so yummy and so healthy!
2. Getting to the gym regularly again- am LOVING my new gym and its crèche!
3. Holidays – need I say more??
What three things are you loving this week?
Alison
Are these a yay or a nay for you? I can’t decide. I’m leaning towards a yay.
1.
– Witchery Neck Detail Top in grey marle ($89.95) –
2.
– ASOS River Island Cami with Embroidered Yoke in white ($36.24) –
3.
– Katies bead detail top in cream pearl $29.95 –
4.
– Temt Bohemian Dream Sleeveless Top $34.95 –
5.
– Ezibuy Capture Placement Print Tunic in white $39.99 –
Which is your favourite (if any)?
I love anything floral. Perhaps it’s the old lady in me? I’ve seen so many beautiful floral blouses around that catch my eye. Big LOVE.
1.
– ASOS Warehouse Trailing Floral Print Blouse in multi ($81.54) –
2.
– Big W Avella Burnout tee with floral print $14.98 –
3.
– Topshop multi flower print shirt in nude (32 pounds) –
4.
– Sussan Pretty Floral ramie shirt in mid-blue $79.95 –
5.
– Katies Coral Flower Print Kaftan $ 59.95) –
Do you love a floral blouse? Yay or Nay?
I am right into the clean eating craze and am hoping to post some yummy, healthy foods that have my own personal spin on them. I love researching on the internet and getting inspiration from others who have been there before, but I also love to make my own additions to recipes and try things that might, or might not work.
– Kale from our garden –
Husband has lots of lovely green kale growing in the back yard (along with many other beautiful fruits and veggies) and although I do think it tasted rather ordinary when just steamed, I do like it when it’s changed into a different format. One of the formats I have tried recently is to make a pesto out of it. All I can say is….YUM.
Ingredients
– Add kale, garlic and nuts to food processor –
– Then avocado and coconut oil –
– Process until smooth –
– yum –
It’s like having a hit of goodness in the form of a condiment. We had this slathered on top of our quinoa and sesame seed-crusted chicken (that’s another successful kitchen sesh that I will share another day).
Do you have any fab kale recipes?
I have had some time away from the computer juggling part time paid work and a toddler whilst being pregnant and moving house, then a toddler and now a baby. Throughout this time away, I have yearned for the time and energy to sit and write again. I have yearned for the silence that is only interrupted by the soothing tap tap tapping that my beloved laptop makes (and the tweeting birds outside my study window).
Although I have only had minimal sewing time, I have still been baking a lot and of course, I’m still loving lots of things and trying to stay inspired by all those other awesome bloggers out there. I am filled with ideas on a daily basis, but time and energy are at their lowest points – I’m hoping from here on, they will increase, and I can make a come back to regular posts.
The biggest news that I have since I’ve last blogged, is the birth of my baby boy, Archer. He’s such a cutie and I love him to bits. I’m trying to enjoy every moment with him, but I also need to keep some interests of my own – and I’m hoping this blog will be that outlet.
Here’s some shots of him…totally cute!
Anyway, here goes. I’m hoping to also bring some new ideas into the blog – so let me know if they are favourable or not. I would love your support.
A catch up week for my Evie portraits…
– 7/52: This one is actually a self-portarait….Evie took it herself on the Iphone –
– 8/52: Taken whilst sipping baby-cinos –
– 9/52: Ready for a walk to the park in her new pram –
Another portrait taken during one of our many park visits…
6/52
I very rarely get to browse in the shops these days, and I had an opportunity last week to do just this – and boy, was it a treat!! I wanted to share some of the clothing and accessories that caught my eye that day.
– These Wittner Sandals are super cute and would go well with some shorty shorts…of any colour really. LINK –
– This Hot Options Target Belted Tulip Dress is such a vibrant colour and I just love a tulip dress (or skirt). LINK –
– This Forever New Ruby Printed Blazer just caught my eye on the rack. Not sure I’d ever wear it though. LINK –
– The colour of this caught my eye…it’s like fairy floss! LINK –
– I bought this cute little heart necklace from Colette…so cute. LINK –
I had such a great day.
What fashion and/or accessories have caught your eye lately?
Last week I was in a hurry to get to my hair appointment. I very stupidly backed out of my driveway too fast, and into a beautiful, black Audi – hard enough to make a serious dent in the front, right panel.
– Image Source –
A few things went through my mind in the few moments following this…
1. ‘Oh F*CK!’, was the first one.
2. Then I repeated many times, ‘Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!’ – mostly because I do have a reversing beeper, that kicked in, but as I was travelling too fast, I didn’t react in time.
3. Then it occurred to me that no one saw me and that I could just keep going…pretend it never happened.
Except that it did.
And I was in the wrong.
And would have to own up to my very stupid and very expensive mistake.
4. So I very quickly hopped out of my car and wrote a note to pop the windscreen; ‘Please call me about your car on…blah blah blah….I’m SO sorry!’
I felt like an idiot all day as I waited for my phone to ring. Luckily it was a neighbour up the road, who was super lovely and told me not to stress too much. Mistakes happen, they said. And they do.
But this brings me to this week’s question…
If you damaged someone else’s car, and no one saw you do it, would you own up? Or would you keep on driving??
I would LOVE to hear from you all on this matter.
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