An Aussie Christmas

up at dawn
blearing eyed, coffee brewing
last minute wrapping and strategic car packing
three hours of country driving
Christmas-themed playlists laced with Lady Gaga and Beyonce
good morning's and merry christmas's
 pancakes, bacon and eggs, and orange juice
gift exchanges, tight hugs and warm farewells
an hour west family reunited, whilst others meet for the first time
hot cooked lunch on an equally blistering day
all the fixings - and plenty of desserts
cherries, papers crowns and beer
catching up, reminiscing, and pulling out the photo albums
and as the sun hits the horizon
piling into the car, leftovers in hand
home bound
...I know this has been a bloody beautiful Christmas!

A Belated Merry Christmas and a Premature Happy New Year!

 Wishing you all much love, happiness and good company for the Holidays!

Sar xx

ps. sorry for the recent unexpected hiatus! This month has come and is going to quickly, all I could do was truly live in the moment and take it all in before this gorgeous season flew by. 
So there's not many photos, nor words, that can justify the joyful memories of this past month.

The Week That Was...9//12//12

1. our sandcastle at Ballina
2. cat-nap (I couldn't help the pun...)
3. a refreshing afternoon snack - I grilled it on the griddle pan and topped with mint leaves and a squeeze of lime - yum!!
4. just a reminder...I can hardly believe how fast it has crept up this year!
5. the old city hall Christmas tree
6. I can't go without my Sunday morning coffee; this week it was at the Firefly 
  
*Linking in with Em for Stills: A Weekly Collection. 

Christmas Inspiration

Source: littlegreenshed.blogspot.co.uk via Sarah on Pinterest

Source: toast.co.uk via Sarah on Pinterest

Source: dustjacketattic.blogspot.ca via Sarah on Pinterest

Happy Christmas Month, everyone!

I love December, and all that comes with it - warm Summer days (and nights!), road trips, family time, salty hair and sandy feet, delicious food, and Christmas! It really is the most wonderful time of the year, isn't it?!

This year we are doing away with the traditional*, instead decorating the house in fruity hues, native flowers, and embracing delicious fresh fruit, seafood and seasonal salads for Christmas breakfast, lunch AND dinner.

Bless Pinterest **, in all its inspirational glory - for it is here that I have found all the Aussie/non-traditional/colourful Christmas inspiration I could ever need. I have discovered many delightful recipes, chrissy-craft projects and stunning displays to create and adorn our humble home.

 Are you as addicted to Pinterest as I am? Have you found any great Christmas inspiration?


* as much as possible - while we will still have a tree and shall munch merrily on peppermint candy canes, I am embracing our beautiful country and it's summery holiday weather; Aussie blooms, rainbow-hue decor, and icy pitchers full of minty mojitos and sparkling cranberry and lime juice.
** I may have been late to jump on the bandwagon, but I am thoroughly addicted!