Monthly Archives: December 2014

The year that was 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Bec

2014 has been a pretty great year. One of the best parts of having a blog is that it’s a convenient photo diary to look back on, in fact it makes it hard to pick out the best times. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014: Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Bec

I had a delightfully lazy Christmas morning opening gifts, eating smoked salmon and speaking with family and friends while Love Actually played in the background. At noon I packed my car with decorations, gifts, a cheesecake and an Esky (cooler … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014: Part 1

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Bec

Eat. Drink. Feel full. Repeat. That’s how the last four days have been. It all kicked off on Christmas Eve with Lauren and Dave’s cocktail party. The dining room table was like a battleground of spirits. With a plate of Lauren’s … Continue reading →

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Twas the night before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Bec

We made it! Work is done, shops are shut, I couldn’t do anything more if I wanted to. My chocolate gingerbread cheesecake is in the oven (and smells divine! recipe here): the blinis for tonight are done: And now I’m … Continue reading →

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Pre Christmas beach weekend

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Bec

It’s become somewhat of a tradition in my family to spend the weekend before Christmas at my Uncle Tim and Aunt Jo’s beach house in Airey’s Inlet. Seeing as I’m not at home this year I thought I’d better get … Continue reading →

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Lately: the week before Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Bec

I learnt how to cut a pomegranate open the proper way with this video. I bought poinsettias for the table. And watched this hilarious honest trailer of Home Alone. Have you ever noticed how many poinsettias are in that movie?! … Continue reading →

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A letter to Santa from me, aged 7

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Bec

I found this letter I wrote to Santa Claus a few years ago at my Mum’s house. I’m not sure but I think I must have been about 7 at the time. Clearly no one had taught me how to … Continue reading →

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Photos from backstage

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Bec

Just a few snaps from backstage. They don’t capture the entire cast. How hard we worked or how much fun we had. I’m sad (but a tiny bit relieved) that our nine shows are done. It’s good to have hobbies. … Continue reading →

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A book launch and a French night at Fossick

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Bec

Exciting news folks! Local shop/gallery/workshops venue/all round amazing crafty place Fossick Handmade put the call out for recipes for their Crafternoon Tea book in October and it’s here: Beautifully designed by Paula Fletcher, it has tips on hosting a Crafternoon tea … Continue reading →

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I love Lena Dunham

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Bec

My obsession with Lena Dunham is at an all time high now that I’ve finally finished her book and just this morning, watched a new trailer for Season 4 of Girls (side note: if Jessa goes anywhere near Adam I … Continue reading →

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