Month July 2026

Five Things for Friday (vol. 6)

This week has been a screwy week. Yesterday, I woke up thinking it was Wednesday, then told myself I was lying and that it was actually Friday, and then realised it was Thursday. Quite the rollercoaster, and very disappointing to not be at the end of the week yet.

But here we are, it’s Friday, and here are five things for the week.

Cranky Picasso Paintings

One thing I love, like really, really love, is my son’s artwork. I have a frame on my wall that showcases the latest picture, and the inside is filled with many more. The more abstract it is, the better. It brings me so much joy. One of my most favourite ones is a portrait he painted of me for Mother’s Day, where the image resembles a duck more than me.…

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American Friends Visit Day 5: Climbing Mount Coolum, Fish and Chips, and the Great Fairybread Disaster

Day 5 of the American friends visit — Mount Coolum hike and fish and chips at Cotton Tree, Sunshine Coast

It was hard to believe, but we had already reached Kim’s family’s last full day on the Sunshine Coast. Sadly, the trip was going fast, but every single day had been pretty great so far. And even though I was sad, I wasn’t going to dwell on it – we had another epic day ahead!

We were climbing Mount Coolum!

Just joining us? Catch up on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4 first.

Mount Coolum Climb

Mount Coolum is one of the most famous peaks on the Sunshine Coast, alongside the Glasshouse Mountains. It’s a 26-million-year-old volcanic dome, 208m tall, and apparently just over 1km to hike (according to my workout stats anyway).

The view from the top is spectacular, and if you’re someone who likes the outdoors, then you’ll love this hike.…

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52-in-52: Start a Capsule Wardrobe

A capsule wardrobe flatlay for a winter work trip to Melbourne

When I started planning my 52 goals for this year, I knew that I wanted to factor in something to do with my wardrobe, and lack of fashion sense (seriously, I have none). I also knew that with my weight loss, I would be at a point where I would be forced to buy new clothes.

So with all that in mind, the idea of a capsule wardrobe became very appealing.

Welcome to my 52-in-52 recap of starting a Capsule Wardrobe, or as it’s more informally known, this rookie tries to become fashionable.

What is a Capsule Wardrobe

A capsule wardrobe is basically creating a “mix and match” collection, where each piece can be worn with other pieces to create a large combination of outfits.…

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American Friends Visit Day 4: Markets, Donuts, and a Surf Club fizzer

Markets, donuts, and a surf club day out on the Sunshine Coast

After yet another big day yesterday, it was another early start, as we were off to the world-famous Eumundi markets!

In hindsight, I’m realising that we were actually pretty cruel in making our friends get up early almost every day. Then again, last time Kim and I travelled together, we were non-stop, so this holiday felt like a bit of a slow crawl for us. But I think we were wearing out the others, which became pretty clear when J sighed and said:

“Do we have to do something special every day?”

Sorry mate.

Breakfast at Eumundi Markets

The Eumundi Markets are Australia’s biggest art and craft markets, with so many incredible handmade goods on offer. There are loads of food stalls too, with coffee, homemade ginger beer, and lemonade (in the true style, for all my American friends, not Sprite, but still has nothing on Toomers).…

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Five Things for Friday (vol 5)

Five Things for Friday (vol 5.) - Kel me about it

I’m currently writing this on my couch, on my iPad, typing away on my cool foldable keyboard. With a glass of wine within reach too, of course.

(Update: When I tried posting this it wouldn’t upload the images, so I’m now posting this from my laptop on Saturday morning. Kinda spoils my section later about enjoying posting from the iPad – not if it doesn’t work!)

Clothes decluttering

Inspired by my efforts to develop a capsule wardrobe, but mostly inspired by Nicole’s fashionable blog post, I decluttered my t-shirt drawer this morning.

Since my weight loss, I’ve been slowly getting better at donating the clothes I don’t fit anymore. But my tees have been a different story. I love an oversized shirt, or comfy worn out singlets that I wear under hoodies.…

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