SYDNEY LUNCH

Well today I ventured out to end of financial year celebration at Cafe Sydney which I must say was amazing. Such a big restaurant but so smoothly run. Amazing service and food. I had to be out of there at 2.00 so I could be home in time to collect the kiddos. The staff made sure my meals were out in time. Brilliant. Anyway, sadly I didn't think to take photos in the restaurant but I took this one walking back to the car. Highly recommended as a great place to go for brilliant food, service and views. On level 5, Customs House. Circular Quay.

CROCHET

I have discovered my old hobby again. Crochet. I had been noticing in the shops lately there was a lot of wool on sale. So I bought five in various colours for $10.00. I bought a crochet hook for $2.00 and then went home and got to it. I quickly realized that it was over 30 years since I had used a crochet hook and I had no idea where to start. Luckily - we have Internet with fab instructions which refreshed my memory and here is my first attempt.

BARGAIN BAGS

What do you think of these little bags I bought today! I was trying to find a Country Road bag but stumbled across these. Large one was from Target - price $17. The smaller one was from k-mart for $15. I think I'm liking them?!?!

IKEA YAY!

Yes, I made the dreaded trip to Ikea.  I gave myself a time limit of 2 hours - and guess what I kept to the time.  How did I manage this you ask.  Well, I got there at 10 am, went straight to the market hall.  Yes, I didn't even look at the room displays.  I find this is what takes me too much time.  Anyway, I really didn't need any furniture.  So off I went to and joy oh joy, found some lovely treasures.  I will share my photos so you can feel part of my shopping binge. 

Gorgeous throw rugs.  I bought the one on the left.

I love this massive clock, maybe I'll get it next visit.

I love these baskets.

So here we are at home unpacking all the goodies.

More goodies!!!!!!

Was a good shopping day, now to scatter all the purchases over the house so hubby won't ask "is that new?"

IKEA

Well, this rainy morning in Sydney, I can't decide what to do.  All four kiddies are off at school.  I am at home looking at the mess and really, all I want to do is drive 40 minutes to get to IKEA.  A journey which is not that far, and once I get there I just adore it, but hate it at the same time, as I always feel so stressed out at the end after waiting half an hour at the check out.  Spending an absolute bomb.  But then I feel happy when I return home and put all the little bits and pieces in their new homes.  Well, I think I've convinced myself to face the torture.  Just quickly will put another load of washing on.

Sunday sport

So, here is my 14 yr old daughter (blonde - with the ball). This is what we do every Sunday morning. We travel far and wide to play football (well, my daughter does and we watch). I think these girls are amazing. In her age-group (u16) - it becomes quite physical and competitive. And, from my non-sporting self - I admire these girls and their commitment. So that was my Sunday. Retuned home made Nigella's Chicken, bacon and mushroom pies with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Delish for a cold Sunday night. Get ready for another busy week....

Even more bargains!

At the risk if appearing to be a shopaholic - I also bought these on my latest little shopping trip. Unfortunately, the lovely Borders store near me is closing. So, there is about $200 worth of books here for $30. Not too bad when you consider some of these books were $30 alone!!!!