Sometimes you just require it...

Brad and I took a week off and headed down to a spot along Lake Eildon for a fantastic and relaxing get away. Some times you just require a week away. It does the mind wonders to take a step back and see things from a new perspective. The weather has been magical and I'm so grateful for this week away.

Styling

Trying to organize my office and make chaotic books and paper work seem some what... stylish?

Christmas in July...delayed post.

Back in July, we hosted a Christmas in July festivity. I just stumbled across some of the pics I took of the night. It was so much fun and it really felt like Christmas. Looking at them makes me want Christmas to come around fast. I baked whilst listening to carols and we drunk mulled wine and egg nog. A must do every year I think!

Home made mince pies.

Delish table filled with food, with help from friends of coarse.

Some lovely friends...

Pink chair

I want this chair for my new study. Its from ikea and only $39.95. I think it would add the perfect something to my new study/sewing room. Don't you think?

A few must do's

I love thinking of new ways to be creative. I saw these few ideas a while ago and think I'll have to have a go soon.

Simply get some glass bottles/jars, put your fave colour paint inside, swirl around to coat, let dry and wala - beautiful vases!

Clump together or have individually.

Image: Lolalina

Love the idea of hanging these clip boards to the wall in the study to clip inspiring pics to or bills or what ever you fancy.

image: Ich and Chi

Must do soon!

Recipe Share

It's always good to share a good and tasty recipe with friends. I love successful baking so I will share this recipe with you. Its a delicious and healthy snack and I have enjoyed every single bite. Its a date and carrot loaf. Super healthy and so easy - could it get any better than that.

Enjoy!

Carrot and Date Loaf

PREP TIME: 10 mins COOKING TIME: 40 mins SERVINGS: 10 slices Nutritional Information: Good source of fibre, vitamin A. Source of magnesium, folate, niacin, thiamin, iron. Per serve (when serves 10): 812 kJ (194 cals) 4g protein 5g fat 34g carbohydrate Ingredients: 1 cup of dates, chopped 1 cup water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup walnuts * 1-1/2 cups wholemeal self - raising flour (I got a good consistency with just over 1 cup) 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions: Place dates, water, sugar and bicarbonate of soda in a saucepan, bring to the boil, simmer 5 minutes. Cool Preheat oven to 180 C. Add carrot, walnuts and flour and spices stirring well. Spoon into a greased, paper-lined loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes. Turn out, cool thoroughly before slicing. * I didn't have walnuts so just added some almonds and chia seeds which tasted great! Recipe used from here

Cakes with style

Don't you just adore a lovely looking cake...and of coarse eat a slice or two!


Images complementary of www.pinterest.com and www.bellamumma.com