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Courage, Hideaways, and Homemade Sun-dried Tomatoes with Capers
by Krista | Apr 23, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
My courage failed me this week. Hard and scary news from my surgeon crumpled me for a while, but I'm standing tall again. Sometimes life holds a lot of scary and uncertain things, and I'm learning that it's OK to be terrified, to bawl your eyes out through a doctor...
Mojitos, Picnics, and Other Good Things
by Krista | Apr 20, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
It has been a great week but an intense one of doctor visits, more medical tests, and making time for good things in the midst of it all. By the time Friday rolled around I was more than ready for a homemade raspberry mojito. There's something about the fresh lime,...
Australian Autumn, Embracing Creativity, and Comforting Breakfasts
by Krista | Apr 15, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
Good morning, dear folks. It is so good to be back after a truly restorative break. It has been a wonderful two weeks off the grid with gorgeous Autumn weather that is delicious for afternoon naps, long cuppas in the morning, and cozy evenings of popcorn and good...
Italian Inspiration and an Australian Easter Break
by Krista | Mar 29, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
I am tired. That cozy, happy, worked-my-tail-off, kind of tired that makes you smile as you sink deep into a comfy chair, snuggle up under a blanket and eat popcorn. And sip port. And watch movies until you can't stay awake one second longer. I've been working so hard...
The Unexpected Bliss of Lateness
by Krista | Mar 28, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
It's not often that I thank Bear profusely for being late (particularly since it's usually ME who's tardy!), but yesterday morning I couldn't help myself. We were heading to town for a fancy-shmancy breakfast date at McDonald's when he remembered something back at the...
Quince Liqueur and Learning to Love Ourselves When We Aren’t So Lovable
by Krista | Mar 26, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
It's a quiet evening at home, a lovely, cozy one with bowls of homemade soup, nips of dark chocolate, and a smidgen of homemade sour plum vodka. It's amazing how precious peaceful moments are after turmoil, isn't it? It's been a rough few weeks as I officially entered...
A Few Good Things That Make Me Smile
by Krista | Mar 20, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
It's a quiet night at home, a night for glowing candles, cream tea, and remembering good things that have brought me joy this week. Such as hiking through lush green fields in my favorite wellies. Discovering strange and gorgeous things in the bush like this fallen...
From the Back of the Ute
by Krista | Mar 18, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
Good morning, luvs! It's been a tad quiet around here lately thanks to yours truly catching a rare virus that is only supposed to affect animals. Lovely. 🙂 So I'm battling fevers and nausea and shakes and whatnot, but getting a bit better each day. Never a dull...
Dastardly Goats, Guava Mimosas, and Black Currant Spiced Cider
by Krista | Mar 12, 2013 | Bits 'n' Bobs
I was so happy for a glorious sunrise this morning after weeks and weeks of mostly rain and darkness. The clouds have taken over since then, but that thirty minutes of sunshiny-ness was pure bliss. We got a bit of sunshine yesterday evening too, so I plucked up my...
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