Sunday we had a yard sale. We orchestrated to have it with our neighbours, and it was a success, definitely worth doing. I cleared out a few boxes of clutter, mostly clothes and toys the Girls have grown out off and baby items no longer needed. We made some $$$ which is certainly worth the […]
As a parent I feel part of my role is to help my children learn new skills and discover what brings them joy. If both of these things can be combined, then there is a sense of parental accomplishment. Seeing Maya return to Ballet today, and start Tap dancing has been all about this. Maya […]
With the first week of school over I have had time to reflect on all the positive things about going to the Waldorf Playgroup. Although Maya only goes to school three half days, the days that she does go become a full day devoted to the Group. After pick-up many of the parents go to […]
Maya started back to Playgroup on Tuesday. The first day of school is an exciting day in our household as Maya enjoys playgroup very much. We are so grateful for the warm loving teachers! Bright and early she got up and got dressed. She came into my room all ready to go! Funny enough I […]
About 10 days ago the Girls and I were at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. We were there for a photo shoot with a friend by the lotus pond. After our photos by the wonderful water flowers we wandered around the Garden. To our delight we came across this sculpture by Patrick Dougherty. Take a look….
Today was an exciting day for Maya. All summer long we have been looking forward to Ballet sign-on, and it finally has rolled around. This season Maya is studying combined Ballet and Tap Dancing, and so today we bought her first pair of tap shoes. Maya tried them on (and tried them out) at the […]
This past weekend was such welcome change weather wise that I want to share a few more pictures….it was an easy, relaxing time and we all found joy in the very simple things. We like to walk (and scooter ride) around the neighbourhood daily. Usually a couple of times each day. The Children zoom along […]
It is amazing how the slightly cooler temperature of the weekend changed our days. Gone was the humid intensity we felt throughout Summer and instead was a perfectly warm (but not hot) day with a cool breeze. The crispness of the morning air had our Girls run for cardigans and tights, which actually was not […]
For the month of September our family is focusing on fundamental foods. I will be buying only whole foods. Food that is complete in itself with no additives, fruit, vegetables, rice, beans, nuts, whole grains etc. We are going to make eating healthy a priority and make sure that everything we eat is fresh and […]
Our summer days have easily been filled in our back yard….and as we decided not to have any big trips this year most of our summer has been spent at home in the garden or exploring NYC attractions. We did whoever want to venture a little further now that we own a car and so […]
Moving from a sub tropical town in Australia, to NYC with only one suitcase to call my own, has meant I have had the pleasure and need to buy clothes to suit the seasons. What we experience now is so different to the weather we used to experience. Where I once had no need for […]
While these hot days last we will continue to enjoy water play in the back yard! Today I filled a plastic crate with water and added bubbles. The girls loved their outdoor bubble bath! I love having the mosquito net hanging in the yard, I put it up for Maya’s Birthday and have left it […]
There is something for everybody at the Sol Goldman Recreation Center (aka Red Hook Pool). It is a wonderful community facility, with free entry into the swimming pool, so really everyone can go! The Girls and I have been going at least one day a week for the past month, and even if we only stay […]
I want to plug So Zealous one more time and say a big thanks for our colouful Mirrors! We turned up here this week for our adoration of the handiwork from So Zealous. If you are soZealous over these mirrors, then head to etsy, and get one yourself!
Our recent house move coincided with Elle being old enough for her own bed and so for the first time we configured their room with twin beds. Buying them matching twin beds, to me was significant of their special bond of sisterhood. I can only imagine what it will be like for them to grow […]
Bit by bit the Girls room has come together. It has taken us weeks to unpack boxes, build furniture (Elle’s bed from ikea) and find the right place for everything. This weekend I found the time to hammer nails and hang these great mirrors on the wall. I purchased the pink one two years ago […]
After 7 weeks of not having a lounge, couch, sofa or what ever you call it, we are about to have a place to sit, a place to rest, a place to put our feet up. We finally chose, agreed upon and purchased a sofa. Shipped from Room & Board, to arrive on Wednesday. Our […]
From the day we planted the first flowers in our little garden, Maya has been itching to pick them. Many a time I have hollered at her “Don’t pick the flowers Maya, let them grow!”. Mostly she has listened to this and so our garden remained full of blossoms. I appeased her somewhat by promising that […]
I found this the other day and thought I would share it, as I know there are lots of you who love colour as much as I do. Here is the colour palette for Autumn. The designer colours to have in your home, and to subtly wear. Choose your favorite, and have fun incorporating it […]
At least once a week the Girls and I meet Cam at the train station on his way home from work. The train station is a few blocks away and so a short walk (or scooter ride) from our home. We would probably do it more, other than Cam arrives home at about 7pm and […]