Tea Party for One

At first being a mother was a very time-consuming full-time job... But now that we have settled into a little routine, it is quite relaxing. I like to change things up a bit each day to avoid going crazy - today I treated myself to a little tea party for one whilst my little girl napped. 

 

 

My recent purchases: 3 Country Road knits for $19.95 each; Django and Juliette tan leather boots on sale for $95; bloomers and tunic dress for my baby girl

 

One danger about having this time to myself is the temptation of online shopping. An email in my inbox a few days ago announced that the Country Road online outlet were having a further 50% off knits. Now with an upcoming trip to Japan looming and my winter wardrobe looking very sad due to me being heavily pregnant the whole season, $20 knits were too good to pass up. Of course, I couldn't place the order without throwing a couple of cute baby things into my cart. I had also been on the look out for new tan boots after wearing my old ones to death. I found these on sale at Zomp whilst on our fun family outing over the weekend, and the last pair were my size - perfect. 

 

But don't think my days are all lonely tea parties and credit card work outs. Oh no, the best part is the baby smiles and cuddles, play time, singing and nonsense conversations. Before long, we may even be having tea parties for two. Yes, I love being a mum!

Same same but different

I have sold quite a few things on ebay lately and would like to splurge on something nice. So now it's decision time. Here are my ideas:

1. A good quality coat (pros - I can wear it in Japan, I don't own a warm coat that I really love; cons - I lie in QLD, I can probably get by with my Country Road hip-length coat)

Options: Karen Walker - $560/ $320

2. A handbag (pros - my everyday mid-size bag is worn to death so I can see a definite gap in this department, colour goes with everything; cons - I already have a Marion and my baby bag that I am getting by with, have to be careful doesn't get baby-damaged)

Options: Alexander Wang Rockie/ Emile - $620/ $920

3. A ring (pros - could get my daughter's name engraved inside as a sort of birth memento; cons - gold expensive, but silver could get tarnished)

Options: Karen Walker single or multi-flower in gold or silver - $635 gold/ $95 silver; $865 gold/ $120 silver

What would you do?

October outfits: Part 1

October mini-wardrobe

For the month of October, I'm going to mix and match from the following items from my wardrobe: 10 tops, 10 bottoms, 2 dresses, 2 pairs of shoes, 1 bag. Too easy.

Charlipop Kids

All Zutano from Charlipop Kids

A little picnic

Spring bargains and a Summer wishlist

I still have a quite substantial wishlist that I am trying to narrow down. Here are some of my top picks - not quite the bargains pictured above... October and November may not be as restrained as August and September...

Karen Walker sunglasses, dress and navy shorts; Alexander Wang Rockie bag; Lover floral shorts