I remember only ever wanting one thing really badly when I was young. My eldest brother’s Uncanny X-Men t-shirt. Maybe Brian Mannix wasn’t cool by the time it was handed down. And being that I was third in line, that’s likely the case. I never did get it. Just as an aside, I’m wondering now whether … Continue reading Siblings worth their weight in gold
New products in store
Mum and I have both been busy and I've added the following items to our online store: 1. Kid's pink corduroy overalls $60 2. Hoodie for Baby Born $9 3. Yoga pants for Baby Born $8 4-7. Girl's winter tops in assorted designer fabrics $28
Felt letters
I've just finished another custom order. Now there's a gift that they're sure not to get two of. They're $6.50 per letter. Just in case you're interested...
Nursery mobile + matching cushion = perfect gift
Okay, I'm whittling through them. Orders are going out left, right and centre. Here's a custom one - my primary owls nursery mobile with a matching 28cm cushion (cool idea?):
You be the judge
My hair is not long enough. Or short enough. I’m growing it out. I’ve got new headbands (some are thick, some are thin) and packets of bobby pins. I’ve pulled out bottles, tubes and tubs from the bathroom cupboard. There’s mud, curl refiner, curl definer, sculpting paste, wax, mousse (yes, I actually had some—surely that … Continue reading You be the judge
It’s true – this is the best banana cake ever
If you're looking for a weekend activity and something for the week's lunchboxes, you must make this banana cake: I'm no chef. Not even a cook. I like to bake sweet things. In fact, I only eat dinner so that I can have dessert. So how would I come across a food blog? Well Cuisine … Continue reading It’s true – this is the best banana cake ever
First batch of overalls hits the shelves
I'm so excited about these overalls. For one, they're super cute and super comfy. And two (three, four and five), I got to try my hand at modifying a pattern so that the leg shape was less flarey and more funky, I mastered buttonholes, I got to try out snap crotches and I made them … Continue reading First batch of overalls hits the shelves
From ventilators to balloons
There are things to celebrate in a child’s life. Like all parents, we celebrated babies rolling over, taking first steps, speaking first words, and using manners for the first time without being prompted. This weekend we celebrated again. Elsie blew up her first balloon. And I cried. Watching your child learn something new is like … Continue reading From ventilators to balloons
Cathartic writing
After my interview with the editor of the Country Living section of the Weekly Times, I emailed her to request that she put something in the article about me now being back to full health. I started thinking about why that was important to me and stayed at the keyboard to find out why. This is what I wrote: … Continue reading Cathartic writing
Writing by Larissa Patton 