If you have friends and family overseas and are looking for a uniquely Australian gift to send them this Christmas. I have the perfect selection for you from some wonderfully talented local Etsy makers. I love how these designers, artists and makers have interpreted classic Aussie motifs and icons in fresh contemporary ways. I’m feeling a little patriotic and would…
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These tasty Christmas Tree Cookies are so easy to bake, you’ll be whipping up a batch as gifts for all your friends and neighbours this festive season. The kids will love helping with the rolling, cutting and decorating. Get as creative as you like with the toppings, or decorate with a simple garland like I have here. I’ve used a…
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Always dreamt of playing in a giant Snow Globe? Fancied swimming in a pool full of pink marshmallows? Maybe even having a tinsel bath? Well your wildest dreams can finally become a reality at Melbourne’s newest immersive festive experience Christmasland, by the people that brought you Sugar Republic. Returning to Fitzroy’s historic building and the original Sugar Republic Pop-Up location…
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Accio Christmas gift ideas! I present My Poppet’s Ultimate Harry Potter Gift Guide. If you’ve got a muggle in your life that is Wizarding World obsessed, I’ve got some great gift ideas that will delight them. There is something here for everyone – every Potter loving kid, teen or adult will love every one of these gifts. As you may…
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Turns out Christmas Eve celebrations will be at my place this year, so I’ve started trawling the web for sweet and savoury recipe ideas that are a little bit more exciting than my usual festive repertoire. There are so many Christmassy recipes out there but most are best suited to a northern hemisphere cold Christmas. My mission: Find fun, modern,…
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I do enjoy a good bit of gingerbread at Christmas time. I always imagined it to be difficult to make, so I’ve never really tried baking it myself until now. Recently stumbled onto a very simple gingerbread recipe that called for just six ingredients, all of which I conveniently had on hand already. I was sure the recipe was missing…
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It’s pretty rare that I head into the Melbourne CBD to do my Christmas shopping, lugging stuff around on public transport is a pain and parking can be super expensive. But I just got an exciting email that I wanted to share with you because it’s totally going to change the way I enjoy the city this Christmas. Emporium Melbourne…
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Cactus motifs are popping up all over home decor items this season, turns out these prickly plants have a softer side when they are used as print designs on art and soft furnishings. I’ve scoured Etsy for colourful cacti that would make ideal Christmas gifts with the added bonus that they are even lower maintenance than the real thing –…
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I’m really looking forward to Christmas preparations this year. Emma is getting super excited at any glimpse of tinsel and has already requested a pony!! I’m hoping by making gifts and treats together she can start learning that Christmas is not just about opening presents, but about generosity and giving. We had a fun time making these Santa shaped cookies,…
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You’ve probably noticed that Christmas is just around the corner, it has snuck up again on me this year. It’s my birthday month so I don’t really get into the Christmas spirit until I blow out the candles on my birthday cake. We’ve been desperately in need of an outdoor setting to help extend our entertaining space, so it was…
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