43/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Piper:: you had some bad dreams this week and needed a lot of extra cuddles and reassurance. when settled you looked so at peace it makes my hurt hurt to keep you little and safe. to keep things simple where my hug is all you need to feel better.

Poppy:: blotchy and pixelated but despite this, i can't resist that smile. those eyes. sparkle.

linking up with Jodi.

stills // pretty in pink edition.

each of the above has pink in it. with two little girls, a mama and four chooks, the males in the household are outnumbered. 

1 // poppy loves the "big girls" following piper and whatever playmate she has everywhere- much to big sister's dismay.

2 // box art.

3 // panko & sushi. funny looking chooks.

4 // sleeping beauty.

5 // pondering in the swing. best. toy. ever.

6 // happy mail day.

7 // packing a bag for a day out.

8 // feet.

9 // heads.

10 // funny faces. note to self: miss three is not to be left with ink. 

joining em.

♡ ashley

42/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Poppy:: rosy cheeks post nap. we curled up for a cuddle with your favourite person in the whole world. then my heart exploded.

Piper:: i was sipping tea with a friend and you were outside doing a carwash. next i looked out you had taken off all of your clothing and were having a {dishsoap} bubble bath. my little mermaid.

linking up with Jodi.

friday // links to love.

reading

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more kids room inspirations. this blog is brilliant.

wanting

a handy carry all.

eating

sam's amazing soup.

listening

of monsters and men. perfection.

planning

meals. these templates are my favourites.

dreaming

image

creating

face plates. 

in case you have the time to pour a cup of tea {or a g&t} and are looking for cyber inspirations.
happy friday folks.

♡ ashley

the time the one car in our one car family broke down.

isn't life funny?!
one minute you are cruising along feeling like the scrambled puzzle pieces of life are starting to fall into place.

the next... why your car breaks down on the way to swimming lessons with your 8 month old.
on a dirt road.
next to a vineyard.
and it doesn't start back up.
and the tow truck can't take babies.
and all you can do is take a big breath and accept that sometimes things are messy.
then a friend swoops in and picks you and the not so amused little person up and even lends you their spare car so you can come home and ponder how to come up with repair money when lately your purse has leaned a little towards empty.

then you remember that you have been through harder times this year.

the truth is, those puzzle pieces, even when they fit, get bumped and jiggled.
as long as you can find the corners and rebuild the edges, the foundation is there.
and it is.
and we are.

♡ ashley

stills // it's love.

1 // your very first peach. love at first bite.

2 // almond croissant & salted caramel donut washed down with dirty chais. lord have mercy! it's love.

3 // balance to the above, amazing carrot salad via nat. my new routine. 

4 // outtake of the 52 project. she loves that door stop.

5 & 6 // my girl. my girl & her new unicorn. it's love.

7 // their tree. for swinging, climbing and leaning. it's love.

joining em.

♡ ashley

41/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Poppy:: you spent a fair while this morning chatting to piper's owl door stop. you look like you are waiting for a response.

Piper:: you were deep in thought this morning. not wanting to talk just looking down. then you said, "i really like unicorns mama, 'specially the purple ones." never grow up my sunshine.

linking up with Jodi.

adventures is baking // lemon curd sponge cake.

inspired by this lady (i mean seriously, who isn't) after seeing a very enticing lemon curd sponge cake photo on her instagram, i set forth to make my own for a dinner party tonight. 

it's been raining eggs & lemons at our place too and i can't use them as quickly as they are coming. 

lemon curd is a great solution to this dilemma. plus, it calls for zest which may be one of my favourite words (on the flipside is sponge recipes using the word moist- not my favourite word) 

i digress, lemon curd is quick, simple and very yummy.

lemon curd

:: 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks

:: 3/4 c. caster sugar

:: 1/3 c. cold, unsalted butter

:: 2 lemons - zest & juice

1. put the whole eggs, yolks & sugar in a saucepan and whisk until it is smooth.

2. place the pan over low heat.

3. add butter, juice & zest.

4. whisk until thickened.

5. strain into a sterilised jar. your curd will thicken further as it cools. 

lemon curd keeps two weeks (covered) in the fridge.

 i use this sponge cake recipe. slather with curd and whipped cream & devour.

devour...how divine is that word?!

♨ ashley

stills {holiday time edition}.

1 // the hummus smush.

2 // snack time on painters canvas. currently everywhere at our home.

3 // the ladies. yawn.

4 // learning to build. loving your daddy.

5 // a sunny spot.

6 // the only way we see pops stop moving. piper's favourite new pasttime.

7 // i swore i would not be an ipad parent. cue 3 hour drives.

8 // hotel room shenanigans. the big kids and the little one.

joining em.

♡ ashley

40/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Poppy:: kisses for daddy.

Piper:: we can now add snake charmer to your never ending list of job prospects. although holding a serious face you were gently patting him and told us how beautiful and soft he was when you gave him back.

linking up with Jodi.

the un home // a chaotic turnover.

my home has come undone. 

every single corner i turn has a pile of 'un' in it, on it, or near it. 

the more i try to get done, the more that comes unstuck.

in our quest to make this home special, we are turning over every stone and making room for change. 

in the meantime, it is chaos.

folks, may i present, in all it's unphotoshopped glory,

the un home.

unorganised.

unfinished.

unbuilt. unbabyproofed.

unsorted. 

un unpacked.

unputaway.

unfinished.

unfolded. undusted.

unwashed. 

unplanted.

unwalked.

unmade.

unroomed // thanks to unfinished painting.

unneeded.

my type a side is squirming.
wish us luck.

☂ ashley