by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 5, 2014 | relaxation
Recently my family and I went to the Gabba to watch an ODI. It was a cracker of a game….. record breaking even. I really enjoyed the day even though they ran out of Chiko rolls. It was a real eye opener for me as some people have a strange idea of how to...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 2, 2014 | Garden, spider lily
These Spider Lilies are beautiful even before they flower. Their strappy, green foliage is enough to make them a favourite of mine. But, after a recent shower of rain – they sprang into action. Very impressive … don’t you...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Dec 13, 2013 | Christmas, gifts, rocky road
Make these individual serves of Rocky Road as a little gift for your friends. Melt some good quality chocolate and mix in whatever lollies they like. I use marshmallows, fruit jellies, nuts, clinkers and smarties but you could use whatever you like really....
by Marylouise Cartwright | Dec 13, 2013 | Chalk art, gifts, inexpensive, relaxing
Looking for an inexpensive gift for all ages? Don’t forget an old classic. Chalk!! My teenage children still like to find a shady spot, play some tunes on their Ipod and draw a work of art. It is a very relaxing thing for them to do. It...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Dec 4, 2013 | and apollo tomatoes, beans, broad beans, capsicum chillies, cherry, corn, cucumbers, Garden, roma, vegetables
Have a look at my haul for today. Broad beans, corn, cucumbers, cherry, roma, and apollo tomatoes, capsicum chillies, and beans. Even the girls from Pecker Palace came to the party with eggs. So happy it is ridiculous. Do you grow...