flamingo party ideas

Eva’s Pink Flamingo Birthday Party

It’s official, fairies are on the way out, the hottest new trend in girls party decor and themes is the Flamingo! How do I know this? Because my 5 year old niece Eva has her finger on the pulse of what’s cool and decided on a Pink Flamingo Birthday Party this year. Pink, kitschy, feathery and fun, flamingos tick all…

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textile shopping in Dubai mypoppet.com.au

Textile Shopping in Dubai

Those of you that know me fairly well know that I kinda have a thing for fabric, I have a whole room full of it in fact. So many things about textiles rock my world, the colours, patterns and textures are just a feast for the senses, and of course there is the marvelous inherent potential that every piece of…

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Watermelon Feta and pomergranate salad recipe mypoppet.com.au

Watermelon, Feta & Pomegranate Summer Salad

Have you ever tried sprinkling salt on a slice of watermelon? No, well you should, it tastes amazing! Combining fruit with something salty is not a novel idea; cantaloupe wrapped with prosciutto was always a special Christmas entree dish when we were kids, so I quite liked the idea of trying a similar flavour combination with watermelon instead. This salad…

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polenta cilantro corn muffin

Polenta, Coriander & Corn Muffins

I did a little bit of baking last week, just a few things for Emma’s lunchbox that would freeze well and save me in a tight squeeze. As well as some individual banana cakes, I made some savoury Polenta, Coriander and Corn Muffins that can occasionally replace her favourite vegemite sandwich. The inclusion of polenta makes them a filling snack,…

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10 Things to do in Dubai for 10 Dirhams or Less mypoppet.com.au

10 Things to do in Dubai for 10 Dirhams or Less

Dubai has a reputation for being a playground for the rich and famous; boasting the world’s only 7 star hotel and more luxury cars than you can poke a stick at, you’d be forgiven for thinking that you need to take out a second mortgage to holiday here. There is no denying that this city does a fantastic job of…

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Valentine's Day Etsy gift guide

9 Quirky Etsy finds that will make you Smile this Valentine’s

It’s been years since I’ve been on the receiving end of any grand romantic Valentine’s Day gestures, but a girl can always live in hope. I don’t much go for the typical generic bunch of flowers or box of chocolates, I’d much prefer something handmade and quirky that I can enjoy all year round. (Who am I kidding, I’ll happily…

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Impala + Peacock – A High Tea Experience in Brunswick

Fellow tea lovers rejoice! No longer do we have to suffer being treated as second class citizens in Melbourne’s coffee obsessed cafe culture thanks to Impala + Peacock in Sydney rd Brunswick.  It’s been a while since I’ve spent any time in Brunswick, my old stomping ground in Melbourne’s inner north, so I was delighted to head across town to…

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