Rugby 7's

Friday and Saturday of last week I was at the Goldy for the Rugby 7's. Jeremys family shouted us to the games.It is so not my thing, but I had the best time ever. Next year I am wearing a costume and really getting into the spirit of it all. Jeremy's parents live in Fiji so they were going for Fiji and my Grandad is from Wales and loves his Rugby so I went for Wales. At the end of the day Fiji won the whole tournament and the atmosphere was amazing as there was so many Fijians at the game. I was constantly getting goosebumps from the atmosphere around me. Does anyone else get goosebumps from strange things? I also get them when hearing someone sing a beautiful song or a brilliant bit in a movie and occasionally I get them during a really good advert. Yeah OK I am a weirdo hehehe. Have a good end of the week XXX

My Date With Harry X

Sorry for my lack of posting but I have been extremely busy and will post about it all very shortly. On Wednesday Hubby and I flew to Sydney for the day for the Harry Potter Exhibition. I was pretty chuffed as I was chosen from the crowd to have the sorting hat placed above my head and I got placed into Hufflepuff house. The Exhibition was interesting but I expected so much more from it and not being able to take photos was a real bummer. It was so cute to see the costumes from the "Philosopher's Stone" and seeing how small they all were. Sorry no other photos from the day to show you though cause it was bucketing down.

Gotta Love This Girl November

My Gotta Love This Girl for November is Claudia from

The Story

Claudia is such a positive person who always looks on the bright side of life. Her blog is guaranteed to get you thinking more positive and her stories make you put your life into perspective on so many different levels.

1/ Coolest thing in your wardrobe?
Most likely one pair of high heels, nude pumps.

2/ Where did you grow up?
In Timisoara, Romania

3/ If you could pick a super power what would it be?
Make all children smile and happy

4/ Why did you start blogging?
To help a friend, who was demonstrating that non-users can start blogging in less than 2 months and know all tricks!


5/ What direction would you like to take your blog?
At the moment I am happy with the way it is, telling stories.

6/ What trends do you like at the moment?
I like all things knitted :)

7/ 5 essentials in your wardrobe?
Jeans, black jacket, white T shirt, black boots and my black bag.

8/ Whats one thing you eat that makes other go eeww?
Spinach

9/ What song is your karaoke staple?
Every breath you take by Sting

10/ What was your nickname at school?
Claudy


11/ What's your most irrational fear?
To be stranded


12/ If you were down to your last $10 what would you spend it on?
Books

13/ Who is the most famous person you have ever met?
A German TV presenter, Günther Jauch

14/ Describe your perfect day?
Waking up on a sunny morning, have breakfast with my husband, read a bit, have a nice walk in the park, coffee shops in between. A nice dinner in the evening, with friends.

15/ If your life was a tv series what show would it be?
Murder she wrote, acting as Jessica Fletcher. Love mysteries and puzzles.

16/ What always makes you giggle inappropriately?
Do I? I guess I am only smiling nicely :)

17/ Who would play you in a film of your life?
Oh! That is a hard one, Meryl Streep love the actress.

18/ What's the most played song on your ipod?
All Sting albums.

19/ If you could choose a profession what would it be and why?
Detective :) see question 15

Claudia thanks so much for being my Gotta Love This Girl for this month. If anyone wants to be my Holly Jolly December Gotta Love This Girl please email me at goddess_luan@hotmail.com and don't forget to check Claudia's blog out at
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Quiet Weekends

Here are some of the beautiful post cards I have received this week. Thanks to my lovely blog friends who have helped my postcard collection expand very quickly.

Today has been so hot we are supposed to be gardening before Jeremy's parents arrive later in the week. But I have a feeling we are not going to get anything finished before they get here. Our yard is a disgrace and his parent are such avid gardeners that I get embarrassed when ever they come to stay. Don't worry I am wearing something I am not nude in this photo hehehe :)

This is some awesome retro material that I bought at my local OP shop. I am hoping to make a long wrap skirt out of the material. Fingers crossed that it works out.

I also got these brand new shoes while OP shopping I love them. I love having itsy bitsy baby feet as I can always find new shoes at OP shops cause nobody else can fit into them.

Here is a photo of all our Christmas presents ready to go under our Christmas tree. I cant believe we have bought every ones presents apart from each others.

I got this bag free when I bought my Natio cleanser and toner etc I love getting freebies that you will actually use. I think this bag is awesome so bright and fun and very me.

Mindy Cat is not coping with the heat at all, poor baby. It looks like he is a robot cat in this photo with that crazy looking eye.

10 Things to do this week
1/ Organise a Christmas BBQ with all our friends
2/ Write out all my Christmas cards and post on December the 1st
3/ Post all my mixed Cd's, sorry guys I have been busy
4/ Start running again
5/ Buy a new dress for Christmas Parties
6/ Cook something I have never made before
7/ Make homemade Icy Poles
8/ Buy a new hat
9/ Start making wrap skirt from retro material.
10/ Finish garden before Jeremy's parents arrive.

I am a list girl I have lists everywhere nothing makes me feel better than crossing things of the list. By the way I have made to many Mixed Cd's so I have a spare one so if you want it just mention it in the comment and leave your email address so I can get in contact with you. First person to mention it will receive it.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend XXX

Etsy Christmas Goodies

If this post is to early for some of you I'm sorry, but Christmas is going to be here before you know it. I'm trying to find some cool decorations for Christmas this year and I think I have found some real beauties on Etsy what do you think?

Early Christmas Present

I was supposed to wait till Christmas but I twisted Hubby's arm and got to use my teapot early. How cute is it? I am in love!!!!!!!!!

Dangerfield Summer Looks

I am in love with all of these looks. Especially the red polka dot dress, I cant purchase it though as I have on very similar. Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

Reading, Watching, Listening and Making

Reading Jane Eyre, I love reading the classics they always entertain.


Watching Pan Am and I am absolutely loving it especially the fashion and I am so happy to see Margot Robbie doing so well in the US.


Listening to Kimbra's Vows. This is my favourite CD for this year it is amazing!!!


Making Paper Bunting I got the paper templates from

Daily Suze so easy and so much fun. Each time Hubby goes in the spare room he says this belongs in a swimming carnival not a bedroom hehehe.

Hope everyone has had a good week, only 2 more sleeps to the weekend bring it on!!!!

I See Red, I See Red, I see Red !!!!!

All of these beautiful goodies are found on etsy.com a few of these have been added to my Christmas wish list. Are there any you want to add to yours?

Coke

In Australia at the moment Coke bottles have peoples names written on them. Having a unusual name I never ever get to find anything with my name on it so we decided to make our own. I know so terribly daggy but I'm so happy to have my own handmade Coke bottle.

Sweet Potato and Spinach Pie

Dice 1 large Sweet Potato and 1 large onion. Melt butter in pan on medium heat and add sweet potato and onion cook for 8-10 minutes. Pre heat oven to medium heat.

Add 150g of baby spinach and cover for 30 seconds then remove lid and stir until wilted.

Whisk 7 eggs and1/3 cup of creme fraiche until combined.

Add 100g of blue cheese to fry pan till slightly melted.

Put all ingredients including egg mixture in to a oven proof pie dish and add grated cheese on top for extra naughtiness. Cook for 30 minutes at medium heat.

Nom, Nom nom