One Sparkly Life

Another beautiful autumn sunrise this morning. Every day I see these balloons, I remind myself that one day I want to take a trip and see the city from the quiet spot in a balloon. One day.... Sunrise from my balcony And on another sunny note - drum roll please............. I have a new job!! Yippee. A wonderful moment happened on my birthday Friday where I got a call to say all the hard work and effort I put in applying and interviewing have paid off. Woo Hoo. So it was double celebration with toasts for me and my new role. More details on that to come as I draw closer to my start date. Needless to say a weight has been lifted and I feel that I am moving forward rather than treading water. A feel some baking coming on to celebrate. Hope you are having a wonderful morning. xxx

As I noticed last week, the last few months of craziness in trying to get another full time job have taken a toll on me and it is to baking and cooking that I have turned. See what you think of the last two months as I share some of the photos. Man and his fire Clouds from the balcony My mum's version of hedgehog - Plonky Square Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls Lemon Cupcakes with Mascarpone Icing My first attempt at honeycomb Lake Eildon My new favourites - Brownie Cookies with Peanut Butter Icing Balloon flights at sunrise from my balcony Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes - Heaven Balloon over the Yarra River at sunrise Beef pie with parmesan crust Roses at St Patrick's Cathederal My first batch of Hot Cross Buns White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies Here's to another month of baking and cooking. xxx

It's been a funny week with clear skies and hot temperatures one day and thunder storms and torrential rain the next. Bring on summer I say. I'm sick if layering my clothes and wearing bulky jackets. Eating seafood curry laksa to keep warm! Wishing I was sipping margaritas in the sun. Xxx

May was a crazy busy month for work. Two major fundraising events, a birthday and organising for our trip away. Seemed to have fitted in a few meals out with family and friends as well. Fundraising Golf Day & Conference on the Gold Coast Dinner and drinks with friends - Waterfront, Port Melbourne Major fundraising event - Supper Club! Happy Birthday to my Man! (Homemade cake day after my fundraising event) Yep! Sunset from my balcony Sunset on the road to Colac to pick up a cheque from some amazing fundraisers Mexican Tortilla Stack - Just like Mexican Lasagna! Brunch with my Mum Sunday Afternoon Reading Vintage packaging from the Vintage Fair Sunset just out of Echuca Brunch with my Dad 1,000 page views on my Blog! Phew! Lots of travel and stress and whirlwind month. Bring on June and our holiday in the the USA! xxx

The months are just flying past. It has been a busy couple of months with life, work and family. April is always crazy with the lead up to a ,assize fundraising event, easter, ANZAC day and my birthday. This year was no exception. So here is my April in pictures. Feeling way too busy Love this storage idea Mmmm Seafood Laksa for lunch Heading to work for PJ day in the office - Raised $280 so worth it Homemade pumpkin and sweet potato soup Birthday Present from Mum - Princess Highway Homemade Choc Chip cookies City Skyline at sunset Easter Bunny selfie - heading to mum's Homemade sausage rolls Hunting for Easter Eggs at Mum's Scenery at Mum's Homemade Beef Pies - Yummy!!! ANZAC Day - Lest We Forget Relaxing on the balcony Loving this retro style and colour - not game enough yet Cocktails with a good buddy Autumn sunshine from the balcony Autumn twilight Finding love everywhere...