and then another few months went by...
but now there's a new video up on my youtube channel and you can watch below if you'd like!
grocery girls video podcast
finished headband
vanilla soaker
quince and co - lark
great ocean road mill - eva
brownwyn pattern
music by https://www.bensound.com/
what are you working on at the moment? what are your favourite knitting podcasts to watch?
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
nicole talks knitting - episode 6.
so it's been a while since my last video... a casual six and a half months actually...
anywho, watch along to catch up a small amount, more to come in the future hopefully!
my milo vest
milo pattern by tikkiknits
my take heart hats
take heart hat pattern by fiona alice
garter ear flap hat by purl soho
alfie's bobble jumper
heidi's queensland beach headband
my queensland beach headbands
queensland beach headband pattern by fiona alice
memory blanket pattern by tikkiknits
music by https://www.bensound.com/
what are you working on at the moment?
anywho, watch along to catch up a small amount, more to come in the future hopefully!
my milo vest
milo pattern by tikkiknits
my take heart hats
take heart hat pattern by fiona alice
garter ear flap hat by purl soho
alfie's bobble jumper
heidi's queensland beach headband
my queensland beach headbands
queensland beach headband pattern by fiona alice
memory blanket pattern by tikkiknits
music by https://www.bensound.com/
what are you working on at the moment?
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
bullet journaling.
towards the end of last year, i started looking in to journals and diaries for the new year...
i came across the bullet journalling concept and boy, did it appeal!
super simple (or not, if you'd prefer...) and aimed to keep you on track and kicking goals.
perfect!
i picked myself up this journal as a fresh start, but the bullet journal concept is so simple you could use any book you had lying about.
i've aimed to keep my journalling pretty simple... i watched a tonne of youtube videos of just GORGEOUS bullet journals that people have put together and use, but i knew, that as a toddler mum, who likes to spend her spare time knitting up a storm, i didn't want to be spending a bunch of time setting up my journal on the weekly.
the above monthly spread, is done, as you can probably work out, monthly, and i use it to keep me on track...
from the monthly goals list, i can break down smaller goals and set them up as tasks on the weekly spread below
this set up is a little more complex than the bare-bones, traditional bullet journalling, but i quite like it...
it only takes me a quick second to set up (no ruled lines here!) and i make notes in certain places within each square for certain things...
for example, my to-do list for each day always starts in the top right hand corner under the date.
in the bottom left hand corner, goes the meal plan for that night's dinner, and i make some journal type notes about the day in the bottom right.
my husband thinks i'm a bit of a loon for setting up my weekly spreads just like a traditional journal or diary, but the reason i like this diy format over a fixed one, is that you can change things up at any point, and throw a 'collection' in here and there.
i've got a great list of books that i've read this year, a list of possible blog post subjects, a mega house master to-do list... a lot of lists really, but having them dotted through my weeks is really ace. and with the index feature in the front of the bullet journal, they're always super easy to find again too!
are you a bullet journaller? what's your favourite collection?
i came across the bullet journalling concept and boy, did it appeal!
super simple (or not, if you'd prefer...) and aimed to keep you on track and kicking goals.
perfect!
i picked myself up this journal as a fresh start, but the bullet journal concept is so simple you could use any book you had lying about.
i've aimed to keep my journalling pretty simple... i watched a tonne of youtube videos of just GORGEOUS bullet journals that people have put together and use, but i knew, that as a toddler mum, who likes to spend her spare time knitting up a storm, i didn't want to be spending a bunch of time setting up my journal on the weekly.
the above monthly spread, is done, as you can probably work out, monthly, and i use it to keep me on track...
from the monthly goals list, i can break down smaller goals and set them up as tasks on the weekly spread below
this set up is a little more complex than the bare-bones, traditional bullet journalling, but i quite like it...
it only takes me a quick second to set up (no ruled lines here!) and i make notes in certain places within each square for certain things...
for example, my to-do list for each day always starts in the top right hand corner under the date.
in the bottom left hand corner, goes the meal plan for that night's dinner, and i make some journal type notes about the day in the bottom right.
my husband thinks i'm a bit of a loon for setting up my weekly spreads just like a traditional journal or diary, but the reason i like this diy format over a fixed one, is that you can change things up at any point, and throw a 'collection' in here and there.
i've got a great list of books that i've read this year, a list of possible blog post subjects, a mega house master to-do list... a lot of lists really, but having them dotted through my weeks is really ace. and with the index feature in the front of the bullet journal, they're always super easy to find again too!
are you a bullet journaller? what's your favourite collection?
Monday, April 9, 2018
taking stock. the catch up edition.
whoa mumma! it's been a while... great plans to blog once a week were completely thwarted by busy life stuff!
anywho, in attempt to get you all caught up on the last few months, i thought i'd go through pip's taking stock list.
here goes!
Making : tiny weeny knitted jumpers for the wool gathering annual retreat next month. and a shawl. and a kid's jumper i started on new years eve and still haven't finished... oops!
Cooking : dinner. every night. i'm stuck in all sorts of ruts right now, but the days stop for no woman! we still need to eat dinner, and even though takeaway is super tempting... our budget (and waistlines for that matter) strongly favour the home cooked meals!
Drinking : a whole lot of tea... i started the year wanting to cut back on my coke consumption, because they really add no benefit to anyone's health or wellbeing... and boy did i start strong, only one in january! then i decided to do feb fast for added sugars in february, and only fell off the wagon once or twice, and then march hit and boy did i indulge! time to cut back again now though! need to keep reminding myself just how terrible that brown, fizzy, sweet rubbish is for me.
so yep, tea. drinking lots of tea!
Reading : a book on homesteading that caught my eye at the library a couple of weeks ago... it's on the bench and i read a couple of pages while i'm waiting for things to cook or while ag is happy playing... so about 6 pages in total ha ha!
Next read : see above picture ^
we recently moved into a house we purchased at the end of last year! and in the unpacking process, i've made myself quite the reading pile! i'm not entirely sure where to start, but i know not bringing my phone or laptop to bed with me at night is probably the best place to start! such terrible habits i'm in with them both!
Wanting : to do all the things... looking around our beautiful lounge room, there are still quite a few bits and pieces that need work... the doors and trim still need painting, there are piles of boxes speaking to me from just inside the study door. oh well, they can wait a little longer!
Looking : forward to being completely settled in... one day ha ha!
Playing : a lot with blocks these days, and with rocks in the front yard, and at the park. toddler life is full on, but full of play!
Deciding : on designs for the laundry cupboard/linen press. need to make the best use of the space we have, without spending a small fortune. can not wait to have some functional storage in there!
Wishing : time didn't go so darn quickly! the days fly by sometimes and i wish they would just slow down ha ha!
Enjoying : having an 18 month old. he is just so cute and so busy all the time, and the discoveries he makes about his world just make me stop and slow down and discover with him. it's amazing!
Waiting : for this sleeping through the night thing to kick in... anytime now with consistency would be just fine ha ha
Liking : getting back to blogging for a second. i've written so many posts in my head, it feels nice to finally get one out!
Wondering : if i can keep some consistency with it...
Loving : having our own space to do anything we want with! it's nice to be able to do exactly as we please!
Pondering : garden options. and ways to connect with my neighbours and new immediate community.
Considering : doing a spot of baking this afternoon. i wonder if my biscuit recipe would go ok gluten-less... we will see!
Buying : a single skein of yarn. my first for the year! i'm trying to use as much from my stash as i can, but a project i have in mind (not from my knitting plans for the year, mind you) calls for a contrast colour, the likes of which i just did not own... soon i will though and i'm hoping to cast on right away! maybe i can share my progress with you soon!
Watching : 'santa clarita diet' on netflix. it is SO funny! and a bit gory at times ha ha. but mostly hilarious. i love drew barrymore, and timothy olyphant is so spunky. i love his portrayal of his character too as i'm pretty sure the last thing i saw him in was 'deadwood' and his character in that was SO different!
i've also been rewatching 'parks and rec' because it is the best! i love all of the characters so much, they're all so great!
Next watch : maybe a rewatch of 30 rock? if i can find it on a streaming service. stan or netflix, please hook a lady up!
Hoping : that i can get this blog post, and a little knitting done before nap time is over...
Marvelling : at how quickly a cup of tea disappears ha ha!
Cringing : at my complete lack of self control when it comes to chocolate. i just need to stop buying it!
Needing : to do some yoga. i don't know why i always put it off when my body loves it so!
Questioning : when i'm going to find time to give myself a little manicure. my nails are all different shapes and sizes at the moment ha ha!
Smelling : vinegar and bicarb. toilet cleaning day! always a job i put off, but so nice when it's done!
Wearing : jeans, sleeve-less tee, handknit socks.
Following : ag around and tidying up after him. well sometimes any way... sometimes i just let him run riot and clean up when he's asleep ha ha! trying to teach him to tidy up after himself, it's not going well...
Worrying : about my favourite boots... i took them to have the heels fixed this morning and i'm going to be without them a week! i miss them already!
Noticing : the birds. i thought i wouldn't see or hear as many birds now we're living in town, but there's still quite a few around... especially at 5am!
Knowing : well trying to get to know my limits a little more... trying not to pack too much into one day and knowing when to stop... like here. i think i'll stop right here!
time is running short and my knitting is calling to me!
what have you been up to the last few months? any tips on where to start in my reading pile? or what to watch next?
anywho, in attempt to get you all caught up on the last few months, i thought i'd go through pip's taking stock list.
here goes!
Making : tiny weeny knitted jumpers for the wool gathering annual retreat next month. and a shawl. and a kid's jumper i started on new years eve and still haven't finished... oops!
Cooking : dinner. every night. i'm stuck in all sorts of ruts right now, but the days stop for no woman! we still need to eat dinner, and even though takeaway is super tempting... our budget (and waistlines for that matter) strongly favour the home cooked meals!
Drinking : a whole lot of tea... i started the year wanting to cut back on my coke consumption, because they really add no benefit to anyone's health or wellbeing... and boy did i start strong, only one in january! then i decided to do feb fast for added sugars in february, and only fell off the wagon once or twice, and then march hit and boy did i indulge! time to cut back again now though! need to keep reminding myself just how terrible that brown, fizzy, sweet rubbish is for me.
so yep, tea. drinking lots of tea!
Reading : a book on homesteading that caught my eye at the library a couple of weeks ago... it's on the bench and i read a couple of pages while i'm waiting for things to cook or while ag is happy playing... so about 6 pages in total ha ha!
Next read : see above picture ^
we recently moved into a house we purchased at the end of last year! and in the unpacking process, i've made myself quite the reading pile! i'm not entirely sure where to start, but i know not bringing my phone or laptop to bed with me at night is probably the best place to start! such terrible habits i'm in with them both!
Wanting : to do all the things... looking around our beautiful lounge room, there are still quite a few bits and pieces that need work... the doors and trim still need painting, there are piles of boxes speaking to me from just inside the study door. oh well, they can wait a little longer!
Looking : forward to being completely settled in... one day ha ha!
Playing : a lot with blocks these days, and with rocks in the front yard, and at the park. toddler life is full on, but full of play!
Deciding : on designs for the laundry cupboard/linen press. need to make the best use of the space we have, without spending a small fortune. can not wait to have some functional storage in there!
Wishing : time didn't go so darn quickly! the days fly by sometimes and i wish they would just slow down ha ha!
Enjoying : having an 18 month old. he is just so cute and so busy all the time, and the discoveries he makes about his world just make me stop and slow down and discover with him. it's amazing!
Waiting : for this sleeping through the night thing to kick in... anytime now with consistency would be just fine ha ha
Liking : getting back to blogging for a second. i've written so many posts in my head, it feels nice to finally get one out!
Wondering : if i can keep some consistency with it...
Loving : having our own space to do anything we want with! it's nice to be able to do exactly as we please!
Pondering : garden options. and ways to connect with my neighbours and new immediate community.
Considering : doing a spot of baking this afternoon. i wonder if my biscuit recipe would go ok gluten-less... we will see!
Buying : a single skein of yarn. my first for the year! i'm trying to use as much from my stash as i can, but a project i have in mind (not from my knitting plans for the year, mind you) calls for a contrast colour, the likes of which i just did not own... soon i will though and i'm hoping to cast on right away! maybe i can share my progress with you soon!
Watching : 'santa clarita diet' on netflix. it is SO funny! and a bit gory at times ha ha. but mostly hilarious. i love drew barrymore, and timothy olyphant is so spunky. i love his portrayal of his character too as i'm pretty sure the last thing i saw him in was 'deadwood' and his character in that was SO different!
i've also been rewatching 'parks and rec' because it is the best! i love all of the characters so much, they're all so great!
Next watch : maybe a rewatch of 30 rock? if i can find it on a streaming service. stan or netflix, please hook a lady up!
Hoping : that i can get this blog post, and a little knitting done before nap time is over...
Marvelling : at how quickly a cup of tea disappears ha ha!
Cringing : at my complete lack of self control when it comes to chocolate. i just need to stop buying it!
Needing : to do some yoga. i don't know why i always put it off when my body loves it so!
Questioning : when i'm going to find time to give myself a little manicure. my nails are all different shapes and sizes at the moment ha ha!
Smelling : vinegar and bicarb. toilet cleaning day! always a job i put off, but so nice when it's done!
Wearing : jeans, sleeve-less tee, handknit socks.
Following : ag around and tidying up after him. well sometimes any way... sometimes i just let him run riot and clean up when he's asleep ha ha! trying to teach him to tidy up after himself, it's not going well...
Worrying : about my favourite boots... i took them to have the heels fixed this morning and i'm going to be without them a week! i miss them already!
Noticing : the birds. i thought i wouldn't see or hear as many birds now we're living in town, but there's still quite a few around... especially at 5am!
Knowing : well trying to get to know my limits a little more... trying not to pack too much into one day and knowing when to stop... like here. i think i'll stop right here!
time is running short and my knitting is calling to me!
what have you been up to the last few months? any tips on where to start in my reading pile? or what to watch next?
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
citrus cordial. a recipe.
what to do when you have a glut of delicious citrus? make homemade cordial of course!
i've used this recipe to make lemon cordial, as well as to make this batch of pink grapefruit cordial...
it's so simple, i don't even really know if it could be called a recipe ha ha.
500mL citrus juice
500g white sugar
500mL water
zest of 2 fruits
heat sugar, water and zest in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until sugar dissolves.
add juice and bring to the boil.
remove from heat and strain, then pour into sterilised bottles.
see what i mean? so simple!
and just so perfect over ice, diluted with soda water, to keep cool over summer!
have you ever made your own cordial? what's your favourite flavour?
i've used this recipe to make lemon cordial, as well as to make this batch of pink grapefruit cordial...
it's so simple, i don't even really know if it could be called a recipe ha ha.
500mL citrus juice
500g white sugar
500mL water
zest of 2 fruits
heat sugar, water and zest in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until sugar dissolves.
add juice and bring to the boil.
remove from heat and strain, then pour into sterilised bottles.
see what i mean? so simple!
and just so perfect over ice, diluted with soda water, to keep cool over summer!
have you ever made your own cordial? what's your favourite flavour?
Monday, January 1, 2018
nicole talks knitting. episode 5.
recorded a couple of weeks ago now, but what more perfect time to share this video about my knitting plans for this coming year.
2018 knitting plans, ravelry queue
fluorite sock pattern
fly with me vest project
music by https://www.bensound.com/
are you a planner? what have you got planned for the new year, crafty or otherwise?
2018 knitting plans, ravelry queue
fluorite sock pattern
fly with me vest project
music by https://www.bensound.com/
are you a planner? what have you got planned for the new year, crafty or otherwise?
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