thejadeleaf

Friday, June 8, 2012



she's here. mabel rose. born june second.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

life lately



the bump and the boxes. 38 weeks.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

hello.



still here. still pregnant (38 weeks). settling into the new house. and the new found winter weather.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

farewell



farewell little house. we will always remember you as the place we brought our daughter home.

photos by tim coulson.

Friday, May 4, 2012

on the move: keep calm and carry on



the house has sold. and i am 34 weeks pregnant. i will be away from this space for a little while as i attempt to move our lives from one place to another. 

my motto: 'keep calm and carry on'...

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

a tutu



a tutu. made (in advance) by her mama for her second birthday. the bump in my belly will most likely be born very close to her birthday, hence the need for some pre birthday crafting.

this is so simple. i loved making this. found here, via my pinterest.

Monday, April 30, 2012

33 weeks



...with a very low bump.

Friday, April 27, 2012

lovely lentils...



Equals a lovely little learning experience.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

oven dried cherry tomatoes







from the garden. into the oven. three hours later. in a jar. with some homegrown garlic and basil.

Monday, April 23, 2012

her breakfast









we love breakfast 'round here. but sometimes it is the most challenging meal to come up with some new ideas. i thought i might share some of our morning meals, so you can share some of yours...

::scrambled organic eggs with baby spinach

::granola with yogurt and fresh fruit

::porridge with rice milk, maple syrup and sultanas

::almond, coconut and maple baked granola with yogurt and banana (from here)

other things we love are smoothies, tea (yes, she loves a little herbal tea with her mama,)baked beans on toast, quinoa porridge with cinnamon, honey and banana, toast with tahini and mashed banana and dippy eggs.  

Thursday, April 19, 2012

gifting



a handmade toddler apron for a third birthday on the weekend. pattern from here. fabric by amy butler. thought i might whip up some playdough to go with it. or some cookie dough. can't decide.