A Return to Simplicity.

Now with another new year looming it's time to turn around from the past and look forward to what's ahead. Despite a shocking family tragedy before Christmas we were able to come together and celebrate the season with family and friends.  No promises or new year resolutions for me as I never keep them anyway, just different plans to move forward with.  I did get time to whip up some little pouches for the table. I have joined a couple of Face Book fabric de-stash sites and am looking forward to a big clean out of fabric, patterns and bits and bobs that I won't be using.  It's a good feeling and I'm looking forward to this clean out. Another change you may have already noticed is my name. While working for Queensland Health in a management role I never wanted my name out there and just used my middle name. Of course I have not worked for them for a couple of years now and decided it's time to ....come clean!!  There will be l...

I know I've been quiet on here, but I was still stitching away in the craft room. Sometimes it's hard to juggle between work, family and craft, but it is possible when you love what you do. In between all the juggling I did manage to get a few things made for the gift box. A coupe of bag holders A hand cloth and tea-towel set in brown. Not my favorite colour I must admit. Don't know why I brought these tea-towels! Tea-towel trimmed with some ric-rac and fabric. This tea-towel has a rather delicious cup cake trim. Another set with matching hand towel. This one has a matching pot holder in the shape of a muffin. Didn't purchase anything extra to make these......just had a dig in my stash. Need to make some more to take to work as people are requesting to buy some to give as gifts!   I'm in the kitchen tomorrow making Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting.....Yum!

I always love cooking for the grandies and I'm sure they love it too. I don't always cook sweet things but alternate with savoury goodies. Choc-chip and Macadamia Cookies Pumpkin Fruit Cake. Of course I'm using my new measuring set. Got this for my birthday, and just love it! Cheesy bacon and Zucchini Muffins. I could go a muffin right now, but there's none left so I guess I'll have to head into the kitchen and make another batch.