Right Now

Master O has a new passion for scootering.

So right now we are visiting a number of Scooter/Skateboard parks.

These parks have a whole culture of there own.

The things some of these children can do on there scooters, skateboards and bikes are amazing.

When I was a child there were no designated parks for these activities we all skateboarded 

on our driveways or foot paths.

Its all new to me, and I must confess I am enjoying watching these kids at play and there skills.

Lovebird

On the weekend I had a stall at Crafternoon Tea.

I was next to the lovely Renee from The Little White Box .

Renee had a beautiful new 

ceramic ornament design that I just had to buy.

The shape of this ornament inspired me to create a new Lovebird Hotwater Bottle Cover design.

A wee while ago GOOD Magazine asked me to send them a photo of one of my 

Hotwater Bottle Covers so they could put it in an article on wool. 

I sent them three photo's to choose from and lucky me they published all three 

in this months issue of GOOD.

I am over the moon

 Thank you to the lovely ladies at GOOD.

Detox

Its that time again.................time to detox.

I did a detox 2 years ago in August. I planned to detox for a week or two ,

I ended up detoxing for four months. 

The first three to four days I felt terrible but after that I felt amazing. 

I had so much energy, I slept  so well, I lost 8kgs and my health was amazing. 

But now I have picked up a few bad habits such as cheese and so its time to detox. 

I planned to start 1 April but a good friend pointed out I would have to get through

 Easter and being surrounded by chocolate! 

So today is day one of  

 NO:

Wheat

Meat

Dairy

Sugar (I can have honey or maple syrup)

No Caffeine

I don't think I will feel as bad as last time as I have not drunk 

coffee or caffeine teas for nearly two years now. 

I will keep you posted as to how I go.

 While I am talking about Health the wonderful Jason Shon Bennett is giving a talk at 

Master O's school as a fundraiser. 

I really would recommend coming to hear him talk, he has changed my families life and many of my friends life's and health.

 Here is the link to Jason's website and his story:

Here are the details:

MICHAEL PARK SCHOOL FUNDRAISER, AUCKLAND
Venue: MPS Auditorium, 55 Amy Street, Ellerslie, Auckland
Date: Wed 16 May 2012
Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Doors open at 6.30pm and the tickets cost $15.00. It is best to pre purchase your ticket.

 If you would like to buy a ticket please email me on: oconalex@gmail.com.

PS: I have been sewing and my next post will be all about craft I promise.

This Moment

 

{this moment} - A Sunday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from
the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause,
savor and remember.

Road Trip

Master O and I left Auckland on a road trip to the Bay of Plenty yesterday,

to spend some time with his grandparents.

I must confess I am really enjoying this time.

Master O is a real Daddies boy at the moment, I am second best.

So to get quality one on one time where your opinion counts first is great.

We spent 3 hours on the road listening to music, stopping to check out op shops, 

having lunch and discussing Rugby and Basketball in depth (really not my forte) .

My lovely 9 year old is a real joy to be with.

The time flies.............. this little boy is growing up,
 as I write this post he is playing chess with his grandad.

I will be back in Auckland on Saturday for Crafternoon Tea.

This Moment

{this moment} - A Sunday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from
the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause,
savor and remember.

Woodland Fabric

This beautiful Woodland Print has inspired me to do a couple of Bambi Purses 

that I have lined with this print.

They are listed here on Felt

If not sold before the weekend they will be coming with me

to a new market.

Rhubarb Smoothie

I hope everyone had a great Easter.

 Master O loved his Easter egg hunt.

A while back I mentioned that my veggie patch was full on Rhubarb and I didn't know what to do with it all!

 Recently I went to a cafe on Waiheke Island and had a beautiful Rhubarb Smoothie.

I came home and googled Rhubarb and found out that it is full of wonderful things.

High in Vitamin A and K, plus Calcium and great for the immune system among other things. 

You can read more about it here.

I looked up Rhubarb Smoothies and after trying a few and adapting them here is the recipe I made up, it is enough for 3 glasses of smoothie.

RHUBARB STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

1 1/2 cups of Rhubarb chopped to about an inch each (Fresh or frozen)

1 1/2 cups of  Strawberries (Fresh or frozen)

1 1/2 cups of Almond milk or 1/2 a cup of natural yoghurt and 1 1/2 cups of water

1 tablespoon of honey (optional)

2 frozen bananas (You can use fresh bananas but the smoothie is not as creamy)

2 teaspoons of Chia Seeds (Optional) They are a great super food you can read more here.

It is really yummy.

Enjoy!

Blanket Love

I have finished the "Blanket Love" series.

I do hope they sell as I so enjoyed doing them.

Hugs

Plus

Kisses

Equals Love

I found them very hard to photograph because of the glass.

I tried to make it that you could hang them individually or as a set.

That they would work either way.

I hope to sell them here for $45.00 NZD each.

I would love your feedback as this is a new venture and I would love to know what people think.

I personally swing from loving them, not being sure and then thinking I could do better.

I imagine most crafters feel this at some point or another...........

{this moment} - A Sunday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from
the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause,
savor and remember.