Jigsaw Time!

It's been years since we did a jigsaw. Recently Nico got the bug again and ordered this one. I love it since it touches on another of my favourite hobbies and the colours are beautiful.

We started at the weekend and I have to say - it's hard to get lost in it with a 'helpful' toddler and a clingy two-month old but it is a nice and fun distraction. I'm looking forward to working on this more.

Make it Monday - Macrame

This week I made this macrame wall hanging for Isabella's room. It was a mini-project from Mollie Makes magazine.

I really liked the knotted sections at the top but I would cut the hanging section differently next time. I love the colour and would really like to experiment more with macrame.

Weekly Wisdom

Inhale courage, exhale fear.

The Saturday Update

What a crazy week! We had a quiet but long weekend.

On Monday I took the kids to my check up and did a bit of shopping in the miserable weather. We got the house straightened up a bit and Nico prepared to do some planting.

Isabella was back at nursery on Tuesday and we went and bought a new car to pick up next week. It's a real family car with much more space.

Joshua and I went to play group and shopping. Nico enjoyed his first day at his new school.

Thursday was a quiet day at home. I've been on top of my to dos and goals all week.

Yesterday we went to see friends for coffee and Isabella had a playdate. It was nice to see more adults and I'm planning to make more dates with friends over the next weeks.

We're planning a quiet but productive weekend. February already feels like an improvement on January.

Links!

Some of these habits sound good.

A bit of creative inspiration.

I knew I was on trend!

Amazing gift ideas for Pete.

I love this house (and the blog).

A new project for the to-do list.

Another habit I'm already into.

I need to read this every day.

I know someone who'd like to see this.

Some of these are sooo weird!

Recipe: Tuna Tortilla Bake

This easy and delicious recipe was adapted from the Good Housekeeping magazine my Mum brought on her visit last month.

Ingredients:
-Tortillas
-Grated cheese
-Two tins of tuna
-Red onion
-Guacamole
-Spring onions
-Garlic
-Green pepper
-Chopped tomatoes
-Coriander

Instructions:
Fry the onion and garlic. Add the pepper, chopped tomatoes and tuna. Season and add the coriander. Layer tortilla chips in a baking dish, cover with the tuna mixture, cover with cheese. Repeat the layers. Bake for about twenty minutes. Serve with guacamole and spring onions.

February Goals

Here's what I plan to do this month:

• Try two new recipes.
• Do the first chapter of my photography book / course.
• Restart Project Life.
• Clean and tidy the living room.
• Drink 8 glasses of water and 2 cups of tea a day.
• Write two letters.