{Crafty Supplies}

I thought I would take a moment to share a few of my favourite online crafty suppliers. There are many i visit, but one of my favourites at the moment is "Craftumi" which I found on madeit.com.au. This place is an Aussie craft shop that never closes (that could be very dangerous lol).


The other one I love is the infamous 'ETSY'. I love buying handmade, vintage items on there, but there is a whole section dedicated to supplies. Just select supplies in the drop down menu at the top of the page (third option) and search away. With the Aussie Dollar being so strong, I ordered some supplies today and it was actually cheaper than listed in the US dollars (woooo-hooo! Gotta love a bargain).

I hope you find some great things online and I would ove to hear from my other crafty friends if you have a place as a 'go-to' for supplies.

Enjoy;
Lauren x

{Pretty Yoga Mat Bag}

I try to be as fit and healthy as I can and usually work out a few times a week. Now this project wasn't completely necessary. However, I pretty much convinced myself it was when I was trying to use some fabric that I had bought just cause it was SO gorgeous!!!

So now, when I go to workout, I have a very pretty way to carry my yoga mat. Love it!








I didn't have a pattern, just kind of 'winged it' but it was super easy and finished it in under an hour from first cut! If you can sew a straight line, you can do this for sure ;)

Enjoy;
Lauren x


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{And the winner is....}

Well, what a coincidence that my 200th post is announcing a competition winner!!


By random generation, the winner is :

Grace .H.
and her answer : "I am loving the Baileys Fudge recipe and have made it for my friends and family as gifts who love it too!"

I felt generous and wanted to give away another kit too. So, the second winner is :

Vanessa .S.
with the answer "I love the post 'Bags with a Difference'. I love hearing stories like that, handmade products that really mean something. Thanks for sharing!!"

Thanks for all who entered....will do another one soon!

***winners will be contacted privately for postage details***

Enjoy girls;

Lauren x

{Thanks Bobbi Brown}

Well, first post from my phone thanks to the BlogPress Ap so I hope it turns out!

I love shopping, I really do. Preferably without children in toe and money to spend! BUT the one type of shopping I have always hated but secretly wished was much easier was shopping for cosmetics!
I have an uncanny knack of choosing a color (particularly foundation) that i think looks good under the fluro lights in store. Then when I get into 'normal light' it looks horrid.

Knowing this, hubby treated me with an hour with a Bobbi Brown makeover where I got the chance to soak up Lisa's vast knowledge (from Castle Towers David Jones Bobbi Brown counter).

I am now a definite Bobbi Brown convert. The colours, textures and look of her cosmetics and brushes are definitely worth the price tag!
Hubby then treated me with some of the products I had tried. My favorite (very hard to choose) is the concealer, and the skin foundation which feels like silk but gives great coverage. I finally don't feel like I have to wear a 'mask' to get good coverage. I am loving the product and there is more I want for sure!

Thanks Bobbi Brown for turning this CHORE into a pleasant experience!!

Lauren x



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{Caramel Crusted Rhubarb Pudding}

{Don't forget the GIVEAWAY to be drawn Mon 22nd}

Caramel Crusted Rhubarb Pudding

2 bunches of chopped rhurbarb (about 4 cups)

Crust
3/4 cup plain flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
95g melted butter
1 tsp baking paper
3/4 cup caster sugar
1/2 tsp dried ground ginger

Topping
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbls cornflour
1/3 cup boing water

1. Put rhubarb into an oven proof dish
2. To make crust: Sift flour and baking powder into a serperate bowl.
3. Add oats and sugar and ginger.
4. Add melted butter and stir through. Add on top of the rhubarb in the dish.
5. Combine the brown sugar and cornflour and sprinkle over the crust.
6. Carefully dribble the water over the crust - DONT stir!

Bake at 180' for about 1/2 hour or untill crust caramelised and rhubarb is tender (test with skewer if needed).

Enjoy;
Lauren x