tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77530741569403057142024-03-13T11:08:37.472-07:00Beautiful CreationsBlog about life, love and beautiful handmade creations from around the world.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.comBlogger461125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-80117839208864230182012-02-12T20:17:00.000-08:002012-02-12T20:17:09.384-08:00Delicious Children's Prints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br />
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I have made a decision that this year is the year that I am going to do all the things that I have been "meaning" to do for the past 4 years. First on the list is re-painting the WHOLE house which I think will tick of most of the months, so actually all I am doing this year is painting. (Not that I have a house SO huge that it will take me 365 days to paint, I just have three kids that will put a stop to painting more the 2 hours a week).<br />
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So two kids rooms down, both painted, one completed decoration, which to be fair was not a huge job. One trip to Ikea, a couple of prints, picture frames, pot plant holders and a plant bought and that room was done. Same for the babies room, painting done, just prints to put up and plants to buy.<br />
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Which leads me to my title - Delicious Children's Prints. I have found the loveliest online store which I am destined to spend way to much money at. Here are my first purchases....<br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Customized world map - you just supply your child's name, e.g. William's World</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this gorgeous little print on wood veneer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-72110609684752029182011-11-21T20:05:00.000-08:002011-11-21T20:05:19.122-08:00White and Natural.Don't you hate it when you find something on Piniterest and the re-pinning button doesn't work and then you can't find it when you go back to re-pin it!<br />
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It just happened.<br />
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I found the loveliest white bottles with natural string wrapped around it which I will make. I hope the five second glance I had at it it enough to go on!<br />
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In the meantime here are some gorgeous natural and white things.<br />
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Is there anything nicer then jumping under a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_182571575"></span>white cover<span id="goog_182571576"></span></a> into clean white sheets. With three kids a soft comfy bed with nobody else in it is my fantasy now. 10 years ago it was sure to have..... hmmm .... Johnny Depp in it.<br />
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</div>I think <a href="http://www.svpply.com/item/570443/Uniform_Wares">watches </a>are becoming a thing of the past but I still love this one. So simple and chic.<br />
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Love this idea of a <span id="goog_1101524350"></span><span id="goog_38424804"></span><a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/2011/11/tablescape-tuesday-getting-to.html#more">bark place mat</a><span id="goog_38424805"></span>.<span id="goog_1101524351"></span><br />
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Last but not least this is a nice Xmas idea...<br />
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If you had the time this would be quite easy. Just take a foam cone and slowly glue the string around it. <br />
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If you find those bottles - email me.<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-62780285895739073942011-11-20T18:43:00.000-08:002011-11-20T18:43:49.680-08:00Chalkboard PaintSo the first thing that you will find out about me is that I hate waste. <br />
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We had lots of fun with the kids making the chalkboard necklaces, however then I was left with 3/4 of a can of chalkboard paint which I have a compulsive to use.<br />
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So I came up with a few ideas that you may want to try.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Chalkboard Jar for gifts.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great for a Xmas Present - just spray paint an old clean jam jar (make sure you put masking tape around the screw top!)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Chalkboard T-Cups</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My kids are always fighting over cups (of all things!!) and wanting to be like mum and dad and drink their hot chocolates out of "real" cups, so we solved the problem.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put masking tape around the top of the cup to create a nice clean line, and we don't want chalkboard paint around the top of the cup where we drink out of. </div><br />
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Any other ideas? We would love to hear them.<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-36696916779362109852011-11-13T19:20:00.000-08:002011-11-13T19:22:54.633-08:00Chalkboard Necklaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIRJcxUmxlX0OxKXDohwPDtZ8QL3DF97INVf1yasaYuEx6S3ROtV9UUkW0NK3moCR4IaWVFPBvmOz3VpZP6BKtXKRUIPZuZeGMNyOT0w0KGkGhRf89xGa26bYsQGULRLt2tYeqrrAayY/s1600/IMG_1571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIRJcxUmxlX0OxKXDohwPDtZ8QL3DF97INVf1yasaYuEx6S3ROtV9UUkW0NK3moCR4IaWVFPBvmOz3VpZP6BKtXKRUIPZuZeGMNyOT0w0KGkGhRf89xGa26bYsQGULRLt2tYeqrrAayY/s200/IMG_1571.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Here they are.....<br />
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Now I made a kid-friendly option as I thought they would be a great idea for pressies. My little girl loves to give presents to her friends at Xmas time and I always insist we go handmade, and this one was brilliant. Cheap, quick and quirky. I think I spent $6 all up, and we made 20 of these bad boys.<br />
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A sheet of foam<br />
String for the necklace<br />
Blackboard spray paint<br />
Hole punch<br />
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</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-3483344547572228672011-11-13T17:55:00.000-08:002011-11-13T17:55:58.373-08:00The Handmade ChallangeOk, so I was a bit over zealous. Now I have gone through ALL of the tutorials I have realised some I won't make .... because, well I don't like them. However most of the I will make, but as always with me, there will be a twist. I hope your creations will have a twist to it as well because that is what art is all about. Anyone can replicate, it is putting your own stamp on things that makes it your own that makes the difference.<br />
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So, send in your "Chalkboard Necklaces" so we can publish the!<br />
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In the meantime, I came across this little creative gem:<br />
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Modge Podge Popsicle Bracelets<br />
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</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-76852309925805293162011-11-06T18:24:00.000-08:002011-11-06T18:24:39.151-08:00Work Wear - The forgottenI used to work in an office and whilst I wasn't too keen on my job I loved dressing "corporate" and looking good. I can't compete with the "funky bunch" but I can wear a suit well. Many of my friends can walk into an op shop or a super expensive boutique and look amazing but I tend to look like someone wearing an old dress I bought from an op shop or someone who has spent way to much money on an outfit simply because of the brand name.<br />
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Actually I had a friend that used to work in a very funky shop in The Valley in Brisbane. She would kindly tell me when the sales were on and I would venture in there. I never bought much but it was an eye opener to see the other customers. There was always a few women in there who obviously had lots of money and used to buy and through EVERYTHING on simply because of the brand. <br />
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Anyway... I miss the days when I used to dress up daily to go to work. Now I work in shorts and t-shirts and whilst I am very comfortable and wouldn't change it for the world I wouldn't mind if I could dress up once and a while.<br />
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Here are a few very cute outfits.<br />
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From <a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Cotton-Pussybow-Blouse/vtdha/?iid=1488478&cid=4169&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=200&sort=-1&clr=Cream&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1Db3R0b24tUHVzc3lib3ctQmxvdXNlL1Byb2Qv">Asos</a><br />
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Love <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=36793884">wide leg pants</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/mom/set?id=31176528">Orange</a> is become my new fav colour<br />
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Girls got to have a great bag for work though :<br />
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<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">Dandelion Duffle</a><br />
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Happy Shopping<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-24468549415433977842011-10-31T17:55:00.001-07:002011-10-31T18:03:10.413-07:00Who's In?So I have lost my craft mojo. It has been missing in action for about the last 10 months. Time to get it back.<br />
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I came across this:<br />
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So I am setting myself a challenge. To complete all <a href="http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/08/101-simple-handmade-gift-tutorials/">101 Simple Handmade Gifts</a> within the next year. <br />
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Who's In???<br />
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Join me every few days in complete this tutorials. They all look pretty simple, hence the title "101 Simple Handmade Gifts" and for those of you with kids who are already shaking in the boots with the thought of what to do on the Xmas holidays - here is your answer.<br />
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The first is Chalkboard Necklaces. Very cute and a great little present for my daughters school friends.<br />
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So if you are joining in lets get this baby done by the weekend (5th November) - email me your photos of the finished product (info@shimi.com.au) and we will display your works of art on Beautiful Creations.<br />
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Yah, how exciting.<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-19939967469242890542011-10-31T04:30:00.000-07:002011-10-31T04:30:26.872-07:00Gorgeous Hand Made ThingsJust a quick post with lots of lovely hand made things:<br />
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Love the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78376772/aqua-blue-earrings-lace-style-tear-drop?ref=sc_2">colour</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/glassware-ceramic/clay-creations-10-handmade-ceramics-pottery-designersproduct-roundup-157419">Ceramics</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?search_submit=&q=cushions&order=most_relevant&ship_to=AU&view_type=gallery&page=2">Cute cushion</a><br />
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<a href="http://strictlysimplestyle.blogspot.com/2011/05/create-your-own-lace-pottery.html">Hand made pottery</a><br />
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And now for a bit more jewellery<br />
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<img alt="handmade" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/415278440_HG5lNGmv_b.jpg" style="height: 240px;" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/856333/handmade-necklaces/@center/381713/handmade-jewelry?xsc=eml_msl_2011_09_15">Handmade necklaces</a><br />
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<img alt="cute bracelets made by hand on your hand!" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/415274481_Qjv5FqWX_b.jpg" style="height: 110px;" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2011/03/v-and-co-how-to-jersey-knit-bracelet.html">Handmade bracelets</a><br />
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Hope you get the chance to make some of these things.<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-37499608082392811772011-10-26T04:03:00.000-07:002011-10-26T04:03:29.901-07:00Nail ColourI have a tormented relationship with my nails. I do not care for them one iota, but I love beautiful looking nails.<br />
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I have tried the fake nails and on me they look, well fake. And I never get the refilled so eventually they just look like fake nails that are about to fall off. <br />
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I love a bit of colour on my nails but my pet hate is chipped nail polish and unless you go the fake route, nail polish will be chipped within approximately 2.5 hours, maybe 3.2 hours if you don't have kids.<br />
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There are some great colours and styles out at the moment, my personal favourite is nude with peach tips. <br />
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/386906410/">If I were to marry a colour ....</a><br />
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/228387198/">Nude, always super stylish</a><br />
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/319638715/">Love, love, love</a><br />
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Happy Shopping<br />
Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-37121917970609370352011-10-24T04:05:00.000-07:002011-10-24T04:05:57.045-07:00"Oh Wells" in lifeI love this quote.<img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/373449457_YGcbJAD3_c.jpg" /><br />
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After nearly 4 years of Shimi we are just about at breaking point. We love our little store and we love that we support Australian designers some of who work with recycled fabrics and all of who do all the work themselves - so no "child labour".<br />
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But, as was discussed with friends just the other day, we all want to support these industries but the reality is that we support these industries when it is financial viable, and most people will buy the cheaper product and chose to ignore how it was made, or what it was made from. This is not an insult, it is just reality and I am guilty of it.<br />
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It's life.<br />
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For example right now I really want to believe that I would enjoy watching Q&A, but the reality is I am much more at peace staring numbly at The Big Bang Theory.<br />
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So yes, we (Shimi) are not the financially viable business we were hoping for but it is an "Oh Well", and not a "What If". It would be the easier option to give up, but we believe in our little business and we believe in the business's we support so we will prevail and keep on even if it is always "oh well".<br />
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What I would love to hear though is some success stories. I love hearing about Mum's in particular who have given it a go and made something of their dream. Inspirational.<br />
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Jen<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-38118476287084222012011-10-18T17:55:00.000-07:002011-10-18T17:55:40.672-07:00DIY CanvassesThis is a really simple and gorgeous idea.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again, easy, all you need is <a href="http://unsimpleliving.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/melted-crayon-art/">wax crayons and a hair dryer.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-64931667667303653462011-10-17T18:09:00.000-07:002011-10-17T18:09:43.588-07:00Vodka is just awesome water.This quote has tickled me today!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gone are the days that I head out to a bar to drink Vodka Cocktails, but I am very lucky and my gorgeous parents are moving to my neck of the woods, so we (husband and I) may just be able to have the occasional night out drinking a cheeky cocktail and dressing up. Yah.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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First on the list for me was a new rug. Of course Sarah had something perfect. For the past winter I have been using a very crappy old rug from Aldi that has had years of kids mushing chocolate cake and playdoh into it. So I want to DIY revamp it. I have found a few ideas.... (But would love some more - send them through if you have any).<br />
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</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-22994257455740927942011-10-09T19:17:00.000-07:002011-10-09T19:17:42.582-07:00Kids Can Be Trying<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVA-7XHG3FbyqzJCtG2sU_TsuZ1hm_j0K6M47M8nVr9JPdQElweSIfC1Y9FQLVgYy7MYqosgkQPH_wW_n5shdgyelOyiMkSgyFzYYfrsMvt0oEQqg0FEkC_fRaaf0mBZHryjOHWQAuTzg/s1600/297652955_RSnEbDF3_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVA-7XHG3FbyqzJCtG2sU_TsuZ1hm_j0K6M47M8nVr9JPdQElweSIfC1Y9FQLVgYy7MYqosgkQPH_wW_n5shdgyelOyiMkSgyFzYYfrsMvt0oEQqg0FEkC_fRaaf0mBZHryjOHWQAuTzg/s400/297652955_RSnEbDF3_c.jpg" width="245" /></a></div>I had a moment this weekend, not a good moment either. I needed this shoved in my face!<br />
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My five year old was hidious this weekend. Screaming, throwing things and oh so very rude. <br />
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Kids....<br />
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Most mums know that when there kids are acting out like this is because they really do need lots of love, but it can be so hard.<br />
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I love my kids with all I have, but sometimes it is a bit hard to like them.<br />
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But that is very fleeting. They can be screaming at me but as soon as they smile that is it for me - they hook me in.<br />
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Here are some cute pics on "naughtiness".<br />
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Can think of a few people that would need to tick Naughty.<br />
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Happy shopping<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-72778528069743835402011-10-02T19:49:00.000-07:002011-10-02T19:57:51.357-07:00Diamonds - girls best friend?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-MJFRYcItILGRFM6Kpupzu223mBohbJ0TRQvyDuxuqYVO-aE19PGjaXRI-vyCDeQUM8_XZYf5Ac_-rze-PJPD17cQW_Rj5_2qZbYnpTi-gXFaUfPW9c9LsESoej8xlGyF-g1JIUkj3U/s1600/216930622_1yI3WTE5_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-MJFRYcItILGRFM6Kpupzu223mBohbJ0TRQvyDuxuqYVO-aE19PGjaXRI-vyCDeQUM8_XZYf5Ac_-rze-PJPD17cQW_Rj5_2qZbYnpTi-gXFaUfPW9c9LsESoej8xlGyF-g1JIUkj3U/s1600/216930622_1yI3WTE5_b.jpg" /></a></div>Hmmm, I fear I have not got real diamonds in my "real diamond ring". <br />
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I am not a great jewellery fan. I wear my wedding and engagement ring and on the other hand a beautiful daisy diamond ring that I have been drooling over for the past 15 years. I change my earrings every few days and I wear a couple of gold bracelets when I go out. Pretty fuss free. But I know what I like.<br />
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I am also happy with replica jewellery. Ever heard of secrets - it is the store that sells I guess imitation diamonds, so much less expensive then diamonds. About two years ago I found my ring in Secrets. I told my husband and low and behold a few months later I had my ring (it had been 10 years of me searching for it, so he was well warned). However he did not buy from Secrets, he had it made specifically for me with real diamonds.... <br />
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However I have a chipped diamond ... I didn't think you could chip diamonds unless with another diamond, and I can tell you I haven't been bashing my hand up again any rough diamonds lately.<br />
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Think I need to go to the jewellers.<br />
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In the meantime hear are some beautiful rings to drool over.<br />
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Jen<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-65781473923674210272011-09-15T04:20:00.000-07:002011-09-15T04:20:40.615-07:00It's bird time againIt is time to revisit my love of birds....<br />
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We don't always NEED an answer.<br />
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<img alt="Birds." src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/185685085_K440fOtj_b.jpg" style="height: 127px;" /><br />
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Where can I get a pair of these?<br />
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I WANT.<br />
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So clever, love this photo<br />
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Might try to replicate this one.<br />
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Happy Shopping<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
www.shimi.com.auJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-19025400219210130782011-09-14T04:17:00.000-07:002011-09-14T04:21:23.168-07:00So Tired<a class="image" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/170891530/" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; clear: left; color: white; display: block; float: left; font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; height: 128px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; position: relative; text-decoration: none; width: 191px;"><img alt="chocolate malt cake" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/170891530_Bhl7UHqW_b.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; height: 128px; margin-bottom: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: auto; opacity: 1;" /></a>I am soooo tired this week for some reason. And all I want to do is Maltezers.<br />
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So instead of working I am sitting on the couch watching QI. Did you know that Gladiators were vegans?<br />
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Speaking of being vegan and/or vegetarian, I have decided my family will be vegetarian, at least whilst I am the cook. My son and I don't eat meat and my daughter and husband only eat the occasional steak or chicken breast - so I just can't see the point in having meat in our diet anymore. Plus there are so many great vegetarian recipes out there.<br />
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Here are a few:<br />
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<a href="http://www.saveur.com/gallery/Vegetarian-Appetizers/1">Ricotta Balls</a><br />
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<img alt="Yumm #vegetarian" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/170255908_wPlb7NXr_b.jpg" style="height: 128px;" /><br />
<a href="http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/love-my-quinoa-burger/">eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com</a><br />
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<img alt="vegetarian french onion soup" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/178474766_EFmo5gnr_b.jpg" style="height: 260px;" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.thecurvycarrot.com/2010/08/07/henris-french-onion-soup/">Vegetarian French Onion Soup</a><br />
Isn't French Onion Soup already vegetarian?<br />
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<img alt="vegetarian: creamy veg lasagna..." src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/179563645_4ESPO0h4_b.jpg" style="height: 192px;" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/144309/Creamy-Vegetable-Lasagna/detail.aspx">verybestbaking.com</a><br />
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<img alt="Chile Relleno w/ Homemade Tomato Sauce - Vegetarian" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/175100702_uYZU18DM_b.jpg" style="height: 144px;" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.cookingwithsiri.com/2011/09/chile-relleno-with-home-made-tomato.html">cookingwithsiri.com</a><br />
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Might try some of these.<br />
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Good Night<br />
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Jen<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-40841297622345746192011-09-05T19:03:00.000-07:002011-09-05T19:03:22.600-07:00I love pale pink. It is not a colour that suits be, but I continue to wear it anyway. <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78752710/porcelain-platter-bowls-set-of-three-in?ref=sr_list_4&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=pale+pink&ga_view_type=list&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Suit One Studio</a> . Beautiful and vintage looking. Imagine these bowls filled with strawberry and cream mess. Sprinkle with a few mint leaves.....<br />
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<img alt="pale pale pink and lovely" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/9410494_ErMzZaEJ_b.jpg" style="height: 263px;" /> YUM. so pretty.<br />
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<a href="http://followstudio.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-10-12T08%3A00%3A00%2B11%3A00&max-results=20">Pink Cupcakes</a><br />
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<img alt="pale pink" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/168076195_stnCygOJ_b.jpg" style="height: 207px;" /> So pretty again, not doable in this kitchen though.<br />
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<a href="http://sdupreebemis.tumblr.com/">More cakes</a><br />
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<a href="http://bouquetbridal.blogspot.com/2010/07/pale-pink-peonies-bouquet.html">Beautiful flower</a>s, I have never seen blooms so full.<br />
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I love this relaxed fitting <a href="http://www.stylemilkshop.com/products/gillian-tennant-panelled-blouse-cream">outfit</a>, so fresh.<br />
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<img alt="Pink Front Door Design" class="attachment-large" height="438" src="http://www.shelterness.com/pictures/pink-front-door-design-2-500x438.jpg" title="Pink Front Door Design" width="500" /><br />
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What a <a href="http://www.shelterness.com/15-pink-front-door-designs-to-insire/pictures/9039/">welcome</a> to this house...<br />
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To sit in this gorgeous comfy <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/168070477/">living room</a>.<br />
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Or this <a href="http://fashionistha.tumblr.com/post/6041132589">one</a>, either would be fine.<br />
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So serene<br />
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Happy shopping<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-89996222409181308942011-09-04T19:12:00.000-07:002011-09-04T19:12:14.474-07:00Pretty Packaging<a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/163901616_ojEEYz5s_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="packaging" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/163901616_ojEEYz5s_b.jpg" style="height: 128px;" /></a>I love giving presents that are wrapped nicely. Pre-kids I used to spend hours wrapping xmas presents in the same wrapping with the same little trinkets. They looked lovely sitting under the tree. Only to be spoilt by the other presents friends and family brought that didn't match my perfectly wrapped gifts - lol. Now I am the one bringing the very<br />
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Here are some lovely ones...<br />
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<a href="http://www.fancyhouseroad.com/tag/gift-wrapping-ideas/">Fancy House Road</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-28104098891898860182011-09-04T03:44:00.000-07:002011-09-04T03:44:14.766-07:00Possibly the cutest baby shoes ever. I so love that they are not pink either, but this delicious sunny yellow.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-86876195622100750032011-08-31T04:03:00.000-07:002011-08-31T04:03:28.048-07:00I Want CakeIt's time to get serious about the diet.....<br />
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Actually I can take or leave traditional cake, it's things like cheesecake and pie that are my weakness. And I am sorry but fat free yogurt with "sticky date pudding" flavoring do NOT taste like sticky date pudding, they taste like watering flavorless yogurt!<br />
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There is some serious talent in these cakes though. I tried to make a ghost cake for my daughter last year and it was dismal. It was a cake covered with blue icing, then I had to role out a thin lay of royal icing which i cut two little eyes out of so the blue icing would be seen. Twice I tried and failed. The royal icing just split and crumbled. Probably the fact that I was suffering from morning sickness didn't help (well that is my story and I am sticking to it). Thank goodness I have a wonderful generous daughter who praised all my attempts and was thrilled with the outcome. <br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-10903104082193539372011-08-29T20:32:00.000-07:002011-08-29T20:32:16.418-07:00A New BoutiqueI just came across this very cute online boutique full of ecowear fashion called <a href="http://www.ecofashionista.com.au/SHOP.htm">Eco Fashionista</a>.<br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-78411263854092142542011-08-28T20:40:00.000-07:002011-08-28T20:40:45.860-07:00Muted Tones - Always GlamThese gorgeous pieces of jewellery from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78519112/geo-earrings-in-coral">Drift Gifts</a> are so stylish.<br />
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Yes, we are off to Daydream Island for seven days of sun, sand and surf. We are staying at a hotel, so I can't even toast a slice of bread, which is the most exciting thing about the holiday for me!<br />
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We have had holidays since children came along, but it is either a long weekend at an apartment (so as you know mums, the cooking and cleaning continues) or a once a year we head up to Cairns to visit my gorgeous parents, but again the cooking and cleaning continues. <br />
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So when my husband said it was time for a "real" holiday (which to him, just quietly, was a week at Threadbo - he would have had a lovely time, whilst I stayed in a serviced apartment with our 4 month old and tried to persuade the 4 and 6 year old to wait until Dad came home for skiing before they tackle the snow) I put my foot down and said resort time! <br />
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Togs I am a little intimidated by at the moment.. however a need is a need.<br />
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I think the days of bikinis are over for me for the moment - at 35 with 3 kids I need to give myself a bit of a break, at least until number 3 is over 1. So one piece it is. Love these ones from Swimwear Galore<br />
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But is you still love a bikini, these are cute:<br />
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<a href="http://www.sandinmytoes.com/products/212/louise-square-bandeau-bikini.html">Sand in My Toes</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For The Girls.... These Ones are from Seafolly</div><br />
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and lastly for the bag to lug everything around in ....<br />
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<img alt="Dewberry Tote" border="0" src="http://shimi.com.au/store/product_thumb.php?img=images/dewberry_full.gif&w=346&h=400" title="Dewberry Tote" /><br />
<a href="http://www.shimi.com.au/">www.shimi.com.au</a><br />
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Happy Shopping<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-89008849555709730632011-08-22T19:10:00.001-07:002011-08-22T19:10:47.208-07:00White Beds And BedspreadsI saw this amazing bed - beautiful:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For some reason it looks like you could dive into it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_704457570"></span>old fashioned <span id="goog_704457571"></span></a>and gorgeous. White on white - nothing looks better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The work in this <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_515620025"></span>bedspread<span id="goog_515620026"></span></a> is incredible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The white curtains make this <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1573368619"></span>room<span id="goog_1573368620"></span></a> so romantic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_335674859"></span>Homey and beachy<span id="goog_335674860"></span></a> - my favourite<br />
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Which is your favourite?<br />
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Jen and Row<br />
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