by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 17, 2014 | birthday, cake, caramel cake, gifts, recipes
Sometimes the trick is to find out what flavours the Birthday Boy,Girl, Man or Woman really wants and make it happen. My youngest loves caramel. So, caramel ice cream seems like a good place to start. Just buy a tub of the best quality you can get your hands on...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 15, 2014 | begonias, Garden, gifts
These are great little plants although some varieties can be huge. They have interesting foliage and beautiful flowers. They make great indoor or outdoor plants but the reason I love them is because they are tough.They do well in pots even if you forget to water...
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 11, 2014 | baby gifts, gifts, Homemade cards
Here is an idea! When you are giving a fun gift, like this colourful snake, try making a card to match. Not only is it obviously a one off card but if the card is kept it will always remind the recipient of the gift’s origin. Cute and...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 26, 2014 | Garden, gifts, sculpture
Check out this! Rosemary made this for me to put in my vege garden. I love it. It was her first attempt at this type of thing but I think she is really on to something. Don’t overlook the home made gift when next racking your brain for...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 14, 2014 | gifts, recipes, Valentine's Day Cakes
I don’t know what all the fuss is about. If you don’t want to celebrate it, don’t. I think what is wrong with a day to remind you to tell the people you love how you feel.I like to make cakes and put them in the lunch boxes for my family....
by Marylouise Cartwright | Feb 10, 2014 | Chocolate cake, gifts
Instead of making a round cake – try doing a batch of cup cakes and decorating them with the teenager’s favourite sweet.These sour straps are always a good choice as they look spectacular. I wonder what else would...