Seems I'm not the only one who loves a splash of red. Delighted to discover my red jersey dress in a 'Splash of Red Finds' on http://www.madeit.com.au. How cool is that...
There’s something about red
I don't quite know what it is about red, but I love it. Maybe because it can't be ignored. Maybe it has particular physical or mental effects on us. Whatever it is, red shoes, red wagons, red handbags, red furniture, red appliances or red cushions—accents, I think I should be calling them—I say, bring it on... And with all … Continue reading There’s something about red
Flame of hope
I have wiped tears from the keyboard and laughed out loud tonight while reading journal entries from the time that Elsie was born prematurely (16 weeks early) four years ago. So it's now that I'd like to share a short story—actually, it’s almost entirely snippets from my journal—that I compiled a couple of years ago about her … Continue reading Flame of hope
Frozen lamb
There was a group of lambs in a paddock today running along a dam bank. Some of them were jumping and twisting mid-air, before landing on all four feet to continue the race. It’s a sight I’ve always loved. And it’s one of the reasons I don’t eat lamb. I can’t bring myself to eat an animal … Continue reading Frozen lamb
Order now and we’ll pay the postage
I sent out my first newsletter a week ago and have been very happy with the results. If you didn't receive it and would like to, you can subscribe in the column on the left. I'll be sending them out monthly and will include a special each month, a new product, a featured product and … Continue reading Order now and we’ll pay the postage
A sleepless night
‘But where are the boys who took me in the caravan?’ Elsie asked. It was 2am and we were lying on a narrow bed together in the emergency room at our local hospital. The ‘caravan’ was the ambulance and ‘the boys’ were the two middle-aged paramedics who entered our lounge room in their uniforms carrying … Continue reading A sleepless night
Jersey dress frenzy!
I was so lucky and thrilled to have my jersey dress featured in the Madeit 'Winter Kids' newsletter yesterday: As a result, I've had so much lovely feedback, some opportunities to consider, and an influx of orders that both excites me and kinda frightens me! I can't wait to tick them all off and get … Continue reading Jersey dress frenzy!
Take that, little sister
I got Maeve out of the bath first. She was so exhausted and ready for bed. I jiggled and shooshed and cooed while I put each of her pyjama layers on, then popped her down on the floor. She took off quickly down the passage and then I could hear giggling and Elsie's seal noises … Continue reading Take that, little sister
Birthday thoughts
Today I turned 37 years old. The journal entry on my birthday each year almost always begins like that, like each age is a huge milestone. And I guess if you've reached it, that’s what it is. Some years I then go into some sort of reflection of where I’m at in life and other times what … Continue reading Birthday thoughts
Writing by Larissa Patton 