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October 2015

Believe in Bendigo: taking a map drawing class, designing a map of Bendigo, the city I belong to and the buildings I love
Good Reads Lately: from Rosie Waterland's "The Anti Cool Girl" to a first hand account of fitting in on the Upper East Side

September 2015

Greene Street Juice Cleanse: in which I try a "New York Minute" one day cleanse for the first time
Polka Dot Press: introducing my new range of prints...colourful book covers with customisable titles and author names
Heathcote on Show: exploring one of Victoria's food and wine destinations for the Bendigo Magazine Spring Edition

August 2015

Small-Fry: the best doughnuts in Hobart?
Playing with Kraft-Tex: print, sew, stamp...you can do a tonne of stuff with this material paper
Loving Lately: a ballet mother's instagram feed, Brooke Holm & Teresa Cutter, and curated Etsy finds
The Best Brownies Recipe Ever: and a print to match!
beStella Q&A: plus three gorgeous downloads celebrating strong women

July 2015

The Apple Shed: a must visit for epic apple pie and cider in Tasmania
Three Favourite Things: Prince Edward Island, a custom Yurt print and The Third Row
Styling a Guest Bedroom: a classic grey, black and white pallette with a touch of whimsy
Are You an Adorable Dork? : the monochrome collection available via Down That Little Lane

June 2015

Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder: a new favourite brunch find in Melbourne
Cushion Nest: online shopping for cushions
Bowral Road Trip: Driving to NSW for a wedding and foodie/shopping finds along the way
Crochet Collective: Bendigo Magazine Winter Edition

May 2015

Indie Stitches Q&A: Caitlan and her online pattern store, love of thread and knitting, and future design plans
Hattie Loves Q&A: Jacinta from Hattie Loves and her crochet workshops
Sweet Green Finds: green pleated dresses and studio tours
5 Best Snack Stops in Melbourne: from artisan doughnuts to decadence without guilt

April 2015

13 Things to be Thankful For Right Now: anxiety and peppermint bark hot chocolates
Woodlands Nursery Print: be brave & explore, run barefoot and climb
How to Crochet a Hexagon: even though I'm very challenged in the yarn department, I managed to make some!
Cranberry & Choc Chip Vegan (or not) Cookies
One + Four = Life: Easter Edition + free coffee printable

March 2015

One + Four = Life: my contribution to this project about four looks at everyday
Loving Lately in March: Beyonce, Ashley G, Eva Black and Jessica Hische
The Opening of an Etsy Store: I finally did it, and it was scary and fun all rolled into one!
One Fine Day: a "spend Sunday in Bendigo" guide for Bendigo Magazine
Finding Flywheel: an amazing letterpress store discovered on a road trip

February 2015

My "52 Hellos" Letter: Writing to Pip Lincolne about losing my Grandpa
Listening & Learning: favourite podcasts, online classes and Megan Washington's TED Talk
Two Sisters, One Breakfast: Sharing a "Green Kitchen" recipe with my sister
Summer of Procrastination: finding motivation for the New Year

December 2014

With Love & Whimsy: Christmas wishes
All Is Calm Christmas Edit: a collection of beautiful simple gift ideas
Small Holdings: a little old wooden church that has become a gorgeous restaurant/cafe nestled in Malmsbury
The Old Church on The Hill: Q&A with Rose...the power of community and the purpose of belonging

November 2014

Online It's-Almost-December Window Shopping
Exploring the Food Fossickers Tour of Bendigo
Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Cookies

October 2014

Best Post Workout Smoothie: and other favourites...Romoss, Flipbelt, Ultimate Ears, Angora Watercolours
My Top 5 Favourite Photography Apps
Chez Dre: A serious Sth Melbourne brunch spot with amazing desserts on the side

September 2014

Todays Are For The Taking Hold Of: Q&A about creative projects plus a print and Project Life Cards
Dear Oceans, Time Zones & Long Country Roads: letters lately
The Best Eyecream Ever: and other skincare and makeup favourites
July August Around Here: chocolate bliss balls (the best protein balls!) and Clare Bowditch
Pasta Making & Dumpling Classes: learning some new culinary skills for the Bendigo Magazine

August 2014

Ally & Me + Merchant + Gather Handmade: Three seriously good shopping finds on the streets of Hobart
Criterion Street Cafe: A quirky cafe in Hobart with salted caramel goodness to be consumed
Loving Lately in August: Greenwich Village apartment meets the skillz of Mr France Pants
Cosy Winter Reads: two books, two mags & two blogs to keep you warm during winter
Tasmania Wander: exploring waterfalls and rivers in gumboots...plus cookies

July 2014

Typo Light Box DIY: in which I change up the letters/colours of the Typo Light Box
Zucchinis & Limes: exploring Sth Melbourne Market and making muffins
June Around Here: purple gumboots, Nutella hot chocolates & dance routines

June 2014

Loving Lately in Almost July: terraniums, Typo Q&A, Sibella Court's nest + scripted prints
Winter is Coming: learning from Skillshare to create a downloadable print about loving winter
Rubii Design Q&A Part 1 and Part 2: Newborn & family photographer Mel Plambeck
DIY Infinity Scarf: I learned to crochet a lime green infinity scarf ready for winter

May 2014

Bendigo Magazine Winter 2014: road trip to Echuca/Moama...sharing some great finds
Winkelen & Flow: Favourite online mags, plus how to read mainstream digital mags for free!
The Perfect Autumn Pumpkin Soup: recipe by Katie Quinn Davies...
April & May Around Here: including the Melb Comedy Festival, and could I learn to crochet?
What Folk Eat: I share some of Bendigo's favourite foodie treats in the Sunday Folk mail swap

April 2014

Reading in Autumn: the books, blogs & mags I'm reading...including being in Fete Mag!
The Best Muesli Cookies Ever: I find a recipe for a yummy healthy morning tea at work
Ten Bloggers, Eleven Questions: Aimee gives me a Q&A post
NYC Favourite Places: aka the places I'd return to in a heartbeat

March 2014

Loving Lately: letterpress with lace, homemade caramel popcorn,
Anna & Eleni: playing with washi tape & a cutting machine
Around Here: First time dumplings, Lark Pop Up Store & Mr Little Jeans
IKEA Raskog DIY: spray painting the IKEA Raskog trolley for craft supplies
Bendigo Magazine Autumn: three new takes on the old school general store

February 2014

Raspberry, Chocolate & Almond Tea Cake: shared by Mandy of Edward's Greengrocer
Greenwich Letter Press: the sweetest little stationery (and more!) store in NYC
Loving Lately: washi polka dotss, homemade Kit Kat bars & throwing glitter
Rocks on Rosalind: a build your own dessert platter...need I say more? :)

January 2014

Tales of New York: ten days in NYC for our tenth wedding anniversary

December 2013

Around Here: Angie Baxter's photography workshop at Abbotsford Convent
Peanut Butter Choc Chip Skillet Cookie: the ultimate giant cookie with Lindt choc chips
Trail to Axedale: following the rail trail to the small town of Axedale on a bike

November 2013

A Girl and Her Coffee: a framed DIY using paper, stitching, and Ink & Spindle offcuts
Tomboy: where a love of repurposed industrial meets the best brownies in the city
Fete Magazine Pop Up Restaurant: ...at the White House in Daylesford!
Loving Lately: A perfect mess...Laly's nest...a pink lagoon...Lovisa likes to draw...and Corrin's pins

October 2013

Monsieur Truffe Brownies: a chocolate artisan in Melbourne with a little red door + brownies
Hobart Road Trip: starting with good coffee, and ending with a cheese picnic in Richmond
Teeny Tiny Cupcakes: soft buttery miniature cupcakes with pale creamy frosting...and stickers!
Reading Lately: Daydream Lily, Studio Home, a bee pollen cake & married to a spy??
September Around Here: Green paws, Channing Tatum & Photoshop Brushes

September 2013

Lolo & Wren: a birthday brunch to remember at one of my new favourite Melbourne cafes
Favourite Things: Kelly Moore's Two Sues + Ink & Spindle's hand printed textiles
Hobart Shop: Elliot My Dear, Store & Co, Salamanca Market and a dog called Simba
Loving Lately: a fashion forward fox, granola crusted nuts & West Elm's indie playlists
Pilgrim: home of the most beautiful breakfast in Hobart
Ella Smethurst Q&A: seriously smitten with the work of this lovely local artist
August Around Here: shivering in Melbourne, parcels, birthday brunches and bumpy flights
Portuguese Custard Tarts: buttery flaked pastry encasing creamy custard centres...yum!

August 2013

Thrift Shop - Spring Issue: What I learned about op-shopping including a list of local stores
Something Old, Something New: Blue's Tram, The Wine Bank on View & Percy and Percy
Project Life April: Minimal version using a Typo bag & bits and pieces from Peppermint mag
Feathered Arbour: Where bowerbird behaviour is encouraged, with pretty things to line your nest
Loving Lately: Ada the rabbit, blackberry printables, Netherlands home tour & lovely ceramics
La Piazza: This Italian restaurant (and its Roman Gnocchi) is a sentimental favourite
Reading Lately: The incredible Brooke Holm & delightful Miss Zali...& The Night Circus
July Around Here: Sarah Blasko, vintage napkins, teacup sketching & cupcakes
Put a Stamp On It: Letter writing memories & my favourite letter based blogs

July 2013

Ricotta Hotcakes: Take your pancakes up a level with this Donna Hay recipe
I Really Ought to Do Something: An Offspring printable about Nina, Patrick & Pajamas
Safe Haven Collection: Vintage & nautical inspired finds from Etsy & Pinterest
Chocolate Espresso Brulee Tarts: Donna Hay's delicious recipe from the iPad app
Project Life: Old Green Bean make many appearances, Giuliana & Bill make one!
Loving Lately: A Skulk of Foxes, Laura Blythman, Matt Bites, Nation State & a sweet dog video
The Woodsfolk: Tucked away in Hawthorn, I knew I would fall in love with this store!
Reading Lately in June: Fashion photography, thrifting adventures & mixed media illustration

June 2013

June Around Here: An old camera, Imagine Dragons & a mysterious clunk
Favourite Things: Kinki Gerlinki, Kikki K, Itchy Bird, Typo, Dumbo Feather & Keep Cup
Comforting Chocolate Self Saucing Puddings: The danger of individual ramekin versions
Proud Mary: My first experience with a cult-rep Melbourne cafe with a waiting list
Loving Lately in June: Handmade trinkets, Pia Jane's `behind the scenes' & washi installation
A Day in The Life: Photo project long weekend style...with lots of brunching!
Chocolate, Ricotta & Cherry Ripe Layer Cake: Celebrating one year of blogging
Curator Megan Spencer: The early stages of laneway art & cultivating an outdoor gallery
Artist Kelly Robson & The Tea Children: Kelly's interview about her street art
Bendigo Magazine Winter Issue: Chancery Lane street art, with artist & curator
Inspired by Balloons: Including a polka dot car & a Parisian purse for your smart phone

May 2013

Reading Lately: Breakfast cake, living in SundayLand, IndieJane photography...new reads
Piglet Meets Chalkboard: I play with a quote from A.A. Milne in chalkboard lettering
The Wedding: The glowy-ness of Daylesford in Autumn, the dresses, the dessert & more
Thank You Banana Bread: With sour cream, choc-chips, & a very good reason why
Vintage Bridal Shower: Cupcakes, roses, tea cups & giant balloons...and afternoon tea
Loving Lately: A class in map making, taking a blade to your MacBook & a LoobyLu animation
Favour ite Things: Tiramisu hot chocolate, Fete magazine & Rachel Zoe
Around Here: Carrot cakes, polka dot spoons, mix tapes & Black Caviar's goodbye

April 2013

Pumpkin & Barley Salad: A super tasty slightly crunchy salad to take you from summer to winter
What's On Your: Dresser? Perennial to-do list? Travel wish list? Nightstand? Playlist?
Inspired By Owls: Dress your pug in an owl neck warmer & more Etsy/Pinterest finds
Project Life: Why I need to save stories & photos...keeping it simple & a little bit indie
Loving Lately: Haunted houses, rocking polka dots, sweating glitter & loving "orangey-pink"
Geek Finds Lately: Alternatives to Google Reader, Pocket & Wunderlist love
Styling, Stationery & Sweets: Check out the talented MorgiMac Design & My Vintage Tea Hire
Easter Around Here: Hot Cross Buns, footy, brunches, crafty stuff, chocolate & cupcakes

March 2013

Sticky Nutella Swirls: My spin on cinnamon scrolls, with Nutella & hazelnuts
Public Inn: Find out why we loved the Public Inn in Castlemaine so much
Loving Lately: Beautiful words by Tim Coulson & Clare Bowditch...and Marc Jacobs imagery
Inspired by Caravans: With travel on my mind, some caravan themed finds
Bendigo Magazine Autumn Issue: All things Parisian in Bendigo...did I eat snails?!
Long Weekend: Old Green Bean, op-shopping, & the Farmers' Market
Pumpkin & Choc Chip Waffles: With walnuts, cranberries & ice cream!
Wombat Hill House: Daylesford brunching on the edge of an extinct volcano
Ribbons & Lamb's Ears: Finished invitations, Wills & Kate, and some sweet lamb's ears.
Ink. Paper. Love. : Favourite paper related goodies...and oscar winning animation

February 2013

Love You More Than Pinterest: I designed some free printable postcards
The Hardware Societe: This sweet little Melbourne CBD cafe is now a fave + french toast!
Window Shopping: Online window shopping inspired by NYC, jade/gold & ModCloth carry-on
The Three of Us: An article by Chrissie Swan about her sisters, and some memories of mine
Loving Lately: Paper Party, a peek into Paris, free calendar printables & Ralica Yovkova ceramics
The Whirrakee: A lazy Sunday afternoon lunch or a special night of dining...love it here!

January 2013

Totally Addicted to Base: My favourite classic cheesecake recipe from Donna Hay
Around Here: Iced coffees, bare feet, sunsets from the decking & summer chicken salad
The White House: Capturing every day moments on a massive scale with Pete Souza
Wish Magazine: Carrie from the UK and some talented friends made their own mag!
Inspired by Clouds: Some sweet Etsy and Pinterest finds, and indoor cloud photography
Desserts Lately: Masons of Bendigo and my first visit to The Dispensary
Homemade Granola: Two of my favourite recipes to take breakfast up a notch
Loving Lately: Oh Joy & Anthropologie, Moop Bag, Moment Junkie & illustrator Oslo Davis
Summer Holidays Around Here: Daylesford wedding, christmas chocolates & lazy summer days

December 2012

Christmas Cookies: My favourite choc chip cookie recipe for the holidays + stop motion video
Bizoo Zine: Workshop where the end product is a zine guide/map to Bendigo's best kept secrets
Around Here: Making cards, buying peonies, road trips & our dog gets into the Christmas spirit early
Polka Dot Presents: I tried an idea I saw on Pinterest using mini pom poms on gift wrap
Loving Lately: Kraft wrapping, Garance Dore Illustrations, Elise Blaha colour stories & more
Christmas Ornaments: My favourite online and local finds for new additions to your Christmas tree
The Square Handmade Market: Full Q&A with Jodie & Belinda about our local handmade market
View Point Handmade Gallery: Full Q&A with Jess about her store/gallery space
Bendigo Magazine Summer Issue: View Point Handmade Gallery, Bob Boutique & The Square Market

November 2012

November Around Here: Coldplay, chocolate picnics & a cosy beach house
Peach, Almond & Yoghurt Cake: The perfect summery birthday cake...pretty and tasty!
Online Mags - Lonny & Este: Two more online magazines I'm loving
Loving Lately: Country Rd Creative Director interview, dog birthday, snickers macarons and more!
DIY Instagram Canvas: Instagram Canvas for my wall, including DIY instructions, Coldplay & Brooke Fraser!
Old Green Bean: Why I'm love them...yes they have a yummy sweets cabinet...but it's much more than that!!
Inspired By - The Charm of Chalkboard: Chalkboard look cookies, lettering tutorials, & interior design ideas
When Nothing Is Straight: A Q&A with Tamara Marwood, about her exhibition at El Gordo, and chocolate
Loving Lately: A new take on font making, avocado recipes, a rooftop dinner party & interior design eye candy

October 2012

Around Here: Birthday cakes & macaron dates, stationery & sunsets, mountain bikes & lots of sun
Inspired By - Book Covers: Checking out new book cover designs for classics, plus Jessica Hische & Chip Kidd
Finders Keepers: I went to Finders Keepers Melbourne for the first time ever, and made a little video of the trip
The LABoratory: In which I find out about the gorgeous store displays and crafting in a Q&A with Katie
Farmers Arms Hotel: A new tradition of visiting country pubs with 2 friends from Ballarat has started, yum!
Loving Lately: A freebie printable, Annie Smithers article, Sophie & Lili, Cake With Giants and more
Melbourne Haunts: Some old favourites and new finds from a recent trip to Melbourne
Inspired By Birch Trees: Etsy finds, Pinterest favourites and some gorgeous photography
Bella Box: Curious about beauty subscription boxes? I'm trying Bella Box...and discover Bark Box for dogs!
Dessert Divas: Some yummy local dessert platters and some awesome chicks to share them with

September 2012

Winter Escape Part 2: Daylesford Vintage shopping, pizza by the fire, a great movie and macarons
Weekend Waffles - Lemon & Blueberry: Waffles for brunch, and my favourite organic yoghurt
Brunch - City vs. Burbs: Mister Close in the city vs. Miss Marmalade in Brunswick, and a sugary Everest
Little & Lovely: Shopping, cookies, stationery, Frankie O's, Dispensary hot chocolate and a puppy
From Etsy to Vogue - Bicycle Finds: Warmer weather means it's time to dust off the bike and head outside
Playing Tourist: Exploring in Spring...View St, Hudson's Hub, El Gordo, Old Green Bean & other local finds
Paris, Paparazzi and Petit Pixel: How I found myself in a crowd of photographers outside a Paris fashion show
Parisian Blue Sky: Blogger interviews are always fun, read my first one!
Bendigo Magazine Spring Issue: Behind the scenes details of my Bendigo Mag article "Ice Cream Sundays"

August 2012

Gnocchi Making at Borchelli Ristorante: I learned how to make gnocchi in the kitchen of a local restaurant
Everyday Things: Snapshots of August including Writers Festival, Pia Jane Bijkerk, Birdsnest purchases and more
Inspired By - Paper Cuts (The Good Kind!): Famille Summerbelle, Rob Ryan, Etsy finds and Pinterest picks
The Subtle Eye: There's so much more to love than just the coffee, starting with breakfast!
Online Mags - Adore Home & Dashing Magazine: Profiling two online magazines I think you will love
July Photo a Day Part 2: The last of my photos for the July challenge...lots of local goodies to be seen here
Loving Lately: Blank Goods, dream beach house, running playlist...plus vintage style at my Grandparent's house
Hudson's Hub Designer Toy Exhibition: Loving the DIY toy exhibition at Hudson's, so much creativity here
Inspired By - Picnics & Peonies: Instinct & Grace, Peonies & Picnics in Daylesford, and Pinterest picks
Mason's of Bendigo: We recently visited one of Bendigo's newest restaurants, find out why we loved it

July 2012

Online Mags - Maeve & Covet Garden: two more magazines I think you will love, and how you can make your own
Winter Escape: We escape to Daylesford, browse the market, and get our dog Riley model a jumper by the lake
Online Mags - Rue & 79 Ideas: Winter is the perfect time for exploring some new reads
Etsy Wall Part 2: Find out who else I love on Etsy and what prints I chose to finish off my Etsy wall
July Photo a Day: The first time I've ever done a 'Photo a Day' project based on Bendigo Talks Twitter theme
Etsy Wall Part 1: What is Etsy, and what would you choose for an Etsy themed wall in your home?
The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery & Cafe: I'm addicted to their Pumpkin Bread and cupcakes, what about you?
Sleep. Snuggle. Stat: my picks for sleepwear and loungewear...surviving the depths of winter in style
Got Moo?: How I made my own Moo Mini Cards...they're tiny and cute, you can make some too!
Ego's Culinaria: One of our favourite places to visit for good food, coffee and cakes in Daylesford

June 2012

Keep Calm & Blog: Ever wondered about the story behind the Keep Calm posters and where the first was found?
Edward's Greengrocer & Deli: So many delectable foodie goodies at everyone's favourite local store
What Would Nina Proudman Do?: Try my Nina inspired iPhone wallpaper, plus the Notebook Doodles
Long Weekend Hibernation: We discovered hibernating in style at the Hilton South Wharf
Facebook: Find Petit Pixel Design on Facebook
RU on Spotify?: I'm checking out music streaming service Spotify and why I like it more than Rdio
Queen's Birthday: How I spent the Queen's Birthday weekend in photos (learning to handwrite on a tablet!)
The Epicurean Delicatessen: Rediscovering an old favourite for brunch and lunch, so very tasty
Wednesday Night Dilemma's: When too many good things come at once, how do you choose where to start?
The Little Things: Capturing the stories behind the little things on a wedding day, and some favourite weddings
The Woodhouse: They had me at open fireplace and dessert platter, but then I tried their wood fired steak...yum!
Hello Winter: It's all about skirts and boots for me during Winter, and these are some of my favourite online finds

May 2012

Cheyanne: A beautiful story about a locally rescued dog and the people behind bringing her back to life
Grace Kelly- Style Icon: I visit the hugely popular Bendigo Art Gallery Exhibition
Sim'r: Always love checking out new places for lunch and brunch in Bendigo, Sim'R hits the spot

Petit Pixel Design started in May 2012