Wedding Snippets

Well we are in the final stretch of organising the wedding. I have had a few people asking where I got inspiration from and how I did it all. So I thought I would share a few photos that I used to inspire me for my big day. Think rainforest meets the sea.

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Easter! Enjoy making many happy memories with your loved ones. Here are the things I think of with Easter. It may be a little bit of a Far North Queensland approach to it but most importantly it is about family.

The Lorax, Tea Ponderings and Cross Stitch

For a birthday catch up I went with a friend to go and see 'The Lorax.' I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. When I was little we had the book and I loved when Mum or Dad read it to us. I did treasure the book so I was a little worried about how they were going to turn it into a movie. But, it was well done. The trees were so FLUFFY! I would love a tree like that in my yard.



I have become addicted to the tea from Absolute Tea (see previous post). I grabbed a sample of their 'Rainforest Magic' because I have always wanted to try but was unsure of the flavour combo. It contains black tea, hibiscus, lemongrass, blackberries and orange. It is beautiful, so fruity. A great morning tea or afternoon tea addition. Plus, the house smells so yummy afterwards.



Finally to finish up, I am so excited about one of the gifts I was lucky enough to get. A good friend got me a copy of Phil Davison's book Twisted Stitches. I LOVE the designs in these. For those who know me, I tend to lean towards the less traditional cross stitch patters. It is so hard to choose a favourite from this book. The patterns seem clear the follow and their are 3 or so I want to do now. I would also recommend checking out the website Urban Cross Stitch if you would like something a little different to flowers, sayings and verses.

Busy Busy! Birthday Bliss...

Hello blogging world. It has been a while I know. Well life again has become very busy but, thanks to my birthday yesterday I got to chill for a bit and not worry about work or the wedding for a day. I rebelled and stayed awake until 4am reading on Sunday night/Monday morning. Scott snuck out to wish me happy birthday at around midnight. It was really sweet.



My actual birthday started later that day becasue I was up like a rebel until almost sunrise. At around about 11ish we went hunting together for fabric so I can make the centre pieces for the bridal table. I am sewing 2 green sea turtles to match our reception location. After that we headed into the city for lunch and a pot of tea. I LOVE Absloute Tea. It is a beautiful place. They serve you the most beautiful tea in lovely Dalton Tea Cups. The off dis scrumptious and then you can take sample packs of a wide variety of tea home to try. It is so hard to choose what to drink. If you are in Townsville and a tea lover you MUST spend some time there.



Once we had recovered from many cups of tea and a lovely lunch Scott and I headed down to Reef HQ to wander and watch the fish. A few rainforest animals were there as well for the school holiday program. I got see some old childhood friends including sugar gliders. They are so beautiful, wish we could keep one as a pet. I have a few video snippets which I will upload separately in an ocean post. Reef HQ is running a program to help injured turtles.



I still hadn't quenched my beach craving after Reef HQ so Scott took me to Rowes Bay and we wandered past the mangroves and chatted. We were accompanied by 2 Jack Russell's who randomly joined us. They were quite happy little fellows, jumping, running, spinning, chasing tails and hiding in the magroves. Jack Russels always just seem so happy. Sheer cuteness would make peoples heads explode.



Scott then gave me my birthday present which was a 1 hour hot rocks massage from Tropical North Queensland Day Spa. Talk about bliss, I felt liked I blinked and it was over. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience. I have let him know that anytime he wants to give me something please consider this. Just wow, I want one every week! I ended up selecting an oil called 'Indulge' it smelt of vanilla, coconut and lime. Very much suited to the tropics I think.



What a brilliant day overall and thank you Scott for making it possible!!!

Walking around my area...little wet

Hello, well here is some of the fun after effects of the massive amount of rain. Here are some photos my lovely Scott took while walking.

We are fine

Thank you for the emails and messages to check on how we are doing. We are fine. Flooding and damage all around us but we have been lucky so far. Apparently we are in for another rough night tonight. Talk about a freak storm. Thoughts are with those who lost their homes.

I live!

Life has become very hectic with school, wedding and social events. In the past month I have been very spoilt. I splurged and went and got highlights and my first facial (which I loved). I love the Ella Bache products, I actually have clear skin for the first time since...I forgot. My skin is starting to look beautiful again and I found the hairdresser for my wedding.

On the work front it is insane and I am trying to find ways to cope. I stopped sewing, crafting and cooking properly which was the worst thing I could do. I have started using a planner to try and get myself organised and the craziness of life sorted. So, with renewed focused I shall start these things up again. Here is a photo story of my past month. I hope you like.


The blurbs crack me up. WIll have to post a few favs.


Birdie Buddies


My cat eats flowers...she isn't a kitten anymore


Which one doesn't belong. I can't see ACDC supporting a low alcohol wine product.


I didn't mind the pink one in the middle.


Valentine's Days- special lights and dinner


Latest swap (plushie in an envie) You send un stuffed to save postage.