Sack Racing, Russian dolls and other Random Events...

I love this new range by Sassafrass called Apple Jack. The gorgeous colours and prints lend themselves beautifully to all of those photos from Lachlan's circus birthday party.

A couple of weeks ago I flew to Sydney for a few days to attend the amazing Colour conference as I do every year. It was a brilliant weekend escape and the line up of speakers were awesome as usual. I especially adore Priscilla Shirer who I have seen a couple of times now. She is simply incredible.

While there I picked up three new families to bring home. These sweet little Russian Dolls were at Paddys Markets. Very basic little sets but they fit in here just fine. The third set was snaffled by Miss Mikaela...the pink set, naturally ;)

Yesterday began as a truly horrid day. It was a series of one dismal event after another resulting in us being late for school and way beyond frazzled. I was indesperate need of a good coffee and a Nurofen cocktail.

I managed to find not just good coffee, but GREAT coffee at the French Twist Cafe in South Brisbane. They have multiple locations throughout Brisbane and supply the most velvety Latte I have ever tasted.  Thanks to my friend Jill for this discovery and also for taking me to the Queensland Fine Foods trade show.

I swear I sampled so many foods that I rolled out of there. I ate about 100 samples that well and truly what added up to a full meal.

This was my favourite little sample of the day.

Who doesn't need an emergency cookie now and then! Especially a Peanut butter and Choc-chip one...bliss! Needless to say after the way yesterday started out...that cookie was gone by last night ;)

Jillian has a fantastic new food blog for any fellow foodies out there. I have worked casually with Jill in her catering business for quite a few years now and she has some gorgeous recipes and ideas. Check her out!

Anyway, back to regular programming...the house looks like a scene from Beirut circa 1982. I am channeling Martha today in the bid to get this place in order. I can not tell you how excited this makes me *sigh*...