Blogtoberfest Day 29 The Real House Husbands

George Ivanoff, a dear friend of mine is in this weeks issue of Woman's Day! With the popularity of the Channel 9's Australian TV show, 'House Husbands'. Woman's Day has published an article on real house husbands, and my friend George and his two children and other house husbands were chosen.

Here you can see George is sitting with the kids with lots of books.  George is also a children's author, he has written such books as 'Gamers' Challenge'.   If you want to know more about George, check out his blog here.  So happy for him to be chosen for this article.

George Ivanoff with the kids (see arrow)

Paper Runway is Out!

Issue 4 of Paper Runway is out.

I just love this cover. Wouldn't it be a cool poster to have?

Just click here for Issue 4.

2011 - January Rewind

The gang over at the Creative Collective have invited people to take up the challenge of the 'January Rewind'. It's aim to reflect over what happened in 2011 and think about the highs and lows. So lets go back down memory lane.



THE HIGHLIGHTS
January
5th - I crocheted my very first amigurumi soft toy. I crocheted this little robot dog for my mum. She now carries it in her bag for good luck.
30th - I attended my first Zentangle TM lesson. Conducted by one of the 2 official Zentangle teachers. I found the whole experience relaxing, fun and very inspiring. I still use Zentangle to help me get to sleep.

March
4th - My products were excepted into a retail shop. Seeing my products in the Curious Oyster Shoppe was such a super boost.
30th - Visiting the Melbourne Finders Keepers. Once again I find it inspirational, fun and there are too many goodies that I want!

July
3rd - The Hottie Challenge. Even though I didn't participate, it was inspirational and amazing. I so hope there is one this year. I may even take up the challenge!!

August
4th - I had this old design, so I thought I would check out what it would be like on fabric. Pretty cool, thanks to Spoonflower
9th - By this happening, I fulfilled a bucket list dream. Getting my product printed in a magazine! Thank you Paperunway!

September
The last highlight was going to England, seeing my mother-in-law and sweet friend Sam.

THE LOW-LIGHTS
December
My mother-in-law died. Hubby and I had to rush back to England, to organise funeral and pack the house up. A very stressful and sad time.
Christmas Day - The storms that hit Melbourne. We were ok, air-con flooded. But we came out of it easily, compared to some people.

Overall I look at 2011. It had its high times, but I didn't achieve everything I wanted to do, for many reasons. Lets hope 2012 is better.

Why don't you join the January Rewind too.

Paper Runway Magazine

Well, I received my hard copy issue 2 of Paper Runway. Opening it, was like opening a birthday present! I was so excited to see my product feature in the Father's Day product selections. It was a real buzz.

So here I am pictured pointing to my writing paper and the top of the page. Photo taken by my son, who thought it was very cool seeing my product in a magazine. Nice to get an 11 year old's 'cool' approval. :-)

Paper Runway's Blog

I'm In Paper Runway!

So excited, I just discovered my Silhouette Black Trees Writing Paper Set is in Issue 2 of Paper Runway. So excited and happy, certainly a happy dance moment. So looking forward to receiving my hard copy of Paper Runway. I will be certainly framing the page. This certainly means a lot to me.

School Holiday Reading

Thought I'd share what I'm reading these school holiday's.

The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits Yes it's a 1990 Australian Women's Weekly Classic. Don't you just love that brown!

Real Living Magazine (Oz Version) I've subscribed to this magazine since Issue 1. There have been many changes in this magazine, one noticeably craft / bloggers are being featured in this mag.

The Tomato Book Pretty good book. Didn't realise how many types of tomato's there were.

The Good Life (Complete Series) I have very strong wonderful memories of watching this show with my parents, back in the 1970's. The show is so innocent and refreshing, compared to TV shows that are made now. The topic of 'self-sufficient' is even more relevant today!

Single in the City I don't usually read girly books, but when I saw it was set in London, I thought, why not and give it ago. I'm actually really enjoying it, it's funny and forward. Excellent holiday reading material.

So what are you reading?..................

Paper Runway Magazine - Wedding Issue

The online wedding issue from Paper Runway is now out. The photos are to die for, cant wait to sit down and read it, with my trusty cuppa of Earl Grey Tea.

Paper Runway Magazine

Today is the launch of the Australian Magazine - Paper Runway, totally devoted to all things paper. It is such a beautiful issue to read, check it out here.

Enjoyable Autumn Reading

What a lovely way to start Autumn, but reading some cool online magazines.

Firstly there is the first issue from Tiny & Little. If children are in your life, you will enjoy the useful resources that are offered in this publication.

The second issue of the Matchbook Magazine is out there to entertain, inspire and inform. Some lovely photography to drool over.

Toffee Magazine

There is a new fabulous electronic indie craft magazine - Toffee Magazine, out on the block.

If you want to view the first issue, you have the choice to either purchase one issue or 4. I opted for the first. The issue downloads in a zip format. You receive the magazine and a separate folder that has the accompany coloured pattern papers that will help you complete the chic paper doll craft projects that are inside.

Toffee Magazine's style reminds me of a craft version of 'Frankie'. Beautiful eye candy photos, craft projects, interviews with today's well known crafters and some old Nonna projects tossed in. Overall a very enjoyable first issue, I look forward to seeing how Toffee Magazine grows.

Frankie

I certainly enjoy reading Frankie, this unique magazine is a must to read. So refreshing compared to the magazines where most articles are about how to make a man happy or what to wear. Recently there was a report on the Australian show, 'The 7.30 Report' about Frankie and it's increase in sales. Check out the video 'Frankie Magazine Beats The Odds'

Nonpareil is here!

A beautiful USA online mag has just been born, Nonpareil Magazine. Co-Edited by the paper queen Kristen Magee (Paper Crave & Craftig) and Maddy Hague.

Flicking through the online pages, one can see beautiful but simple eye candy shots of fashion, table settings, craft and so on. It's a must if you have a passion for weddings, style, fashion, and craft.

Look what came in the mail!

Look how dry our grass is. It doesn't have a hope in this Australian weather.

It was a day to be pampered on such a hot 30 degree Melbourne day. Traveled into the city to use my birthday voucher at Endota Spa. Thoroughly recommend it, want to do it again!

When I came home awaiting in the mail box, was the current issue of Mixtape and Real Living Magazine. Mixtape is looking very sleek and funky designed in a new format. Congrats on the team.

Oh this issue of Real Living has an article on the famous Lark shop in Daylesford.