Products I Adore - Nami Belt

I wish my blue jeans were being held up with this Nami Leather Belt I found on Hard to Find. Nami means wave in Japanese. Based in Melbourne Australia, Temono, hand makes these belts from a slightly aged looking belting leather with a hand drawn wave pattern burnt and embossed into it.

Its Natural - Pebbles

Water worn pebbles that have rubbed up against each other smoothing their rough edges and creating a thing of beauty. I like to think that is what life is doing to me.

This art print is available from Machel Spence on Etsy.

Pearceful Moments - Cousins

My sons and their cousins are the same age. Their family has just moved closer to us to live, so the boys are getting to know each other. They are completely different but sometimes that is what forges the strongest of friendships. An appreciation and respect for difference can lead you on a wonderful journey of discovery.

Products I Adore - Wenge Wood Bracelet

My wrist is calling for this handmade Wenge Wood Bracelet. Every bracelet is a one of a kind creation made from salvaged veneer offcuts from the woodworking industry which would otherwise be thrown out. The bracelets hold their shape and have incredible strength due to the construction process called bent lamination.

Inspiring Words - Be Brave

Be brave everyday. Live your own life with courage. Be true to yourself and a happy fulfilled life will follow.

This decal is illustrated by Shanna Murray.

Pearceful Moments - Beanies for Babies

When Jack was born at the Mater Mothers Hospital the midwives put a gorgeous hand knitted beanie on his head. It was the first thing he wore and was something hand made with love and donated by a stranger. We have that little beanie packed away as a tangible memory from that moment.

Last week I had to go back up to the Mater Mothers for a final blood test to allow the Queensland Cord Blood Bank to release Jacks cordblood to a child in need. Whilst I was there I popped by the Ladies Ancillary stall in the foyer to support the work they do and purchased Jack a new little beanie just right for his 8 month old head.

If you would like to help by making beanies for the Mater Mothers’ Hospital, please contact Beth Burt on (07) 3163 2525.

Products I Adore - Cloud Cutting Board

How wonderful would it be to butter your toast each morning on this cute wooden cloud cuttingboard found at snug.

Its Natural - Feathers

Feathers are such incredible things. I love how in the bird world the boys woe their misses by looking as pretty as they can. They primp and preen their colourful feathers to get their girl. Why is it that I like my boy to look a little rough and ready? A curl falling forward on his forehead, a days growth on his chin...Image sourced from ignite light

Pearceful Moments - Park Life

I love to go to the park with the kids. It provides a great environment for them to explore new skills and sensations. We have started going to a new park that has a lot of kinetic activities, a flying fox, spider web swing, see saw etc. It also means that I am always involved in what they are exploring and truly connecting with them. Yes...is also means I have to do all the pushing. I try to see it as incidental exercise.

Has anyone noticed that when the prospect of something fun, like the park, is about to happen kids find within themselves the ability to tie their own laces and fill their own water bottle and collect their own hats so that they can get their faster? Nothing like a bit of motivation to encourage independant skills.

Products I Adore - Modern and Colourful Patchwork Quilt

As the cooler months approach I am dreaming of snuggeling up under this wonderful modern and colourful Patchwork Quilt handmade by Rita at Red Pepper Quilts. She made a lovely floor play mat for Jack when he was born with his name embroidered on it. I am a huge fan of her work.

Inspiring Words - Hi

Just thought I would say Hi! I am embarking on this blogging journey and I hope that we get to know each and enjoy each others company as we go on this adventure together.

Image from Rustic Beauty

Giving Back - Mummy's Wish

As a mum with young children, I am grateful for Mummy's Wish helping me to help ease the burden of cancer diagnosis on mothers of young children.

The co-founder of Mummy's Wish, Bernadette Vella, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma just 14 weeks into her second pregnancy. Bernadette called the charity Mummy's Wish because her wish is that there was no need for such a charity to exist.

Mummy’s Wish was founded in 2007 by two Brisbane mums, Bernadette and Gayle. Thorough their own experiences with cancer, they understood firsthand the challenges they faced with having a young child and also having cancer. They made a promise that if they survived they would start a charity to help other mums in similar situations.

In 2010 they supported 75 mums and in 2011 they supported over 150 mums with cancer. There goal is that by 2015 they will be able to reach and support the 1000+ mums a year diagnosed with cancer in Qld. Once they have been able to reach and support all mums in Qld then they hope to expand their service to all areas of Australia.

You can help Mummy's Wish to help mums with cancer by making a donation here. The money will be used to help organise and pay for practical assistance such as house cleaning, baby sitting, parking at hospitals, groceries, fuel and much more. All mums receive a "treat bag" of goodies to brighten their day with practical gifts, like a notepad to help with memory loss, a nice new toiletries bag to use in hospital, or a magazine to read. They lend laptops to mums for use while they are undergoing treatment in hospital, and put mums in contact with companies that agree to support the mums by offering free services, such as family portraits prior to treatment.

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