Christmas Cheer

I was finishing up my Christmas present shopping yesterday and while I was enjoying my Sushi lunch I couldn't help but notice how stressed everyone seems to be. OK I understand dragging children to the shops to do the present shopping for the in laws and picking out a nice ham and turkey is stressful- but I cant help but feel cheerful and excited when I brave the shops at this time of the year.

This time of year with the giant Christmas trees and decorations glittering all over the place. Its a happy time. School children singing carols, seeing the long line to sit upon Santa Clause's lap.

Maybe I am just a big kid at heart!

Summer Time

It's Summer. Today was a sticky 37 degrees.

All I could think of today was dreaming I was on a majestic Island - clear, turquoise water lappping at the shore line. Coconut Trees rustling in the warm breeze. Soaking up the suns warm rays and collecting seashells in a frilly bikini.

I am a dreamer. I have been since I was a young girl. "A wild, yet captive imagination" one teacher in Primary School told my Parents.

Island life would be a wicked lifestyle. I can see why India Hicks loves it so much...
Jealous or what?!






images: indiahicks-islandliving.com

Sorry

I do apologize for my time away from my blog. I have had to have some time off from everything! It was hard.

I will be back in full force now. I hope you are all well and looking forward to the Christmas / New Year Break!

x C

Stir Fry

Dinner tonight was a yummy Stir Fry.

I started by browning my diced chicken pieces in a hot wok with garlic and ginger - grated and fresh! Slice finely a medium red chili removing the seeds and add to wok.

Remove the chicken from the wok and add 2 sliced carrots, 3 chopped stalks of celery, 1 small broccoli pulled into small "trees", half a red cabbage sliced, and 2 bunches of baby bok choy chopped roughly.

Add 1/4 cup of water so the veggies start to steam.

Add a good splash of soy sauce, teriaky sauce, oyster sauce.

Let the veggies steam until they are still crisp but slightly softer.

served with basmati rice.



This was a hit. Even though only a few flavours were used, the intensity of them is all you need.

Enjoy!

image via Taste.com

Im Back

I know i have been neglecting my blog over the past 2 weeks or so with work... but... The Perth Royal Show is now over!

I can come back down from my fairy floss sugar coma and head back to reality and normal working hours.

I will be back with some awesome new photos and posts, I promise. So stay tuned!

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With two books already published his latest photo book, Polarized, showcases his latest and perhaps the most captivating pictures Lagrange has taken yet.

Marc Lagrange captures the elegance and beauty of today's female form, no matter where the curves are.

Have a look at his website for more inspiring pictures.
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Love Love Love

I have been flat out with work for nearly a month now. I am in inspiration over load and just want to paint, and re decorate and sew something and shop, oh I am going crazy!!

I'm loving ...... (no words are needed!)


country living

rbrwebpage

graham and green

rose-gardening-made-easy

house of turquoise

feather and black

decor pad

natural curtain company.co.uk

Its Show Time!!

Sorry I have been neglecting my blog, work is hectic right now. Working at The Royal Agricultural Society, we run the 2009 Smoke Free Perth Royal Show. The Show starts on 26 September - next weekend! So as you can imagine planning such a massive event like this doesn't leave much time for anything else.

I am having a couple of days off at the start of next week - to rest up for the start of the show, so I promise I will be posting lots of fabulous things!

I hope you've been having fun without me.

xx C