Sea Scouts

Here in Sydney we have had the wettest start to April in many, many years.  Umbrellas are out in full force and I’ve been going on-line trying to find myself a pair of colourful gumboots. Yesterday started out sunny which was nice for a Sunday.  Carl had a meeting at Sea Scouts that was to […]

200 Cupcakes

For those who follow me on Instagram, you would be aware that in the last few weeks I’ve been making cupcakes and cupcakes and more cupcakes.  It’s all because of Archie.  His best mate, the one Archie traveled with during his Gap Year was turning 21.  Ever-caring Archie rose to the occasion and said, ‘My […]

A Huge Favour and…A Daisy Cake

This is a post about a daisy cake.  It’s not about a hibiscus cake. One day I was in the shower.  Having a few moments to myself.  Actually, probably not that many moments because it wasn’t long before there was a knock on the door. ‘I’m in the shower’, I yelled in an annoyed tone […]

Caramel Popcorn and…The Wrong Side of the Law

I have to tell you about my friend. She tries really hard to fly under the radar but somehow, despite her best efforts, she is surrounded by drama. A few weeks ago she had to take her daughter for an ultrasound of a wobbly ankle so drove to the clinic in her massive 4-wheel drive.  […]

Never Trust a Teenager

Now that I am over The Barman, the Actress and the Prostitute, I’m ready to tell you about the party. But because some of you had concerns and questions, I will tell you that the Barman is back at uni, the Actress is alive and well (actually unwell) and the Prostitute is up to her […]

The Barman, the Actress and the Prostitute

Last night I was helping a friend with her daughter’s 18th birthday party.  It was held at their very beautiful home where they have an enviable view. The view from my backyard has no similarities with this scene. Anyway, I would love to tell you all about the party that was a sit-down Italian feast […]