Springtime, muffins & a BonBon...

Hi Ladies! Spring is in the air, well as from tomorrow it will be as September 1st is our official start of Spring! We didn't get much of a Winter this year, and the last few weeks have felt like Summer already. Princess and I have spent many an afternoon floating around in the pool cooling off even though technically it was still Winter. Such a shame, because I love Winter and look forward to it all year, and now it's over and we hardly even needed to put a jumper on!

Anyway, our garden is starting to bloom...


the flowers are popping out to say g'day....


new life is opening up....


and making the loss of Winter a little easier to take.....



So the weekend was spent pottering in the garden, swimming and baking. These bacon & cheese muffins I have posted about before but this time I changed the recipe slightly and we all agreed that they are now even better. I'll post the new recipe in my next post if anyone leaves a comment to say they're interested.


Now this little lady was the reason that LuLu was so lonely the other day. Mia BonBon had her monthly spa day. Last time we went we just got a puppy clip, but this time we decided to get her cut shorter for Summer since she's really feeling the heat already. This cut is called the New York Style Cut. lol Isn't she just gorgeous!


Don't worry, LuLu wasn't left out. LuLu got to have a lovely bath here at home and got lots of extra cuddles until Mia came home again. Then they both got their favourite treat....a delicious (to a dog at least) dried pig's ear each. Ick, I know but they love them!


When we went to collect Mia BonBon from the spa, we decided to also buy a couple of these muffins that the girls at the spa bake fresh each day especially for their furry clients. As you can see they are beautifully presented......


and taste as good as they look.....


apparently....


both Mia....


and LuLu were looking for more, so they obviously enjoyed every delightful bite!


and after a long day of pampering at the puppy spa.....


and a long day of waiting for Mia to come home......


our little ladies were totally wiped out. And for that, I for one was especially happy! lol


I hope you're all having a lovely start to the week, and for any Aussie girls who may read my blog............Happy Spring!


Lots of love........Amanda, LuLu La Rue and Mia BonBon xxx

One is the loneliest number.....

There's a certain little lady here at Jacaranda Cottage who was feeling just a tad lonely here today.....


LuLu was missing her BFF Mia BonBon, and took solace in laying upon Princess's bed.....


LuLu.....


missed.....


having....


her partner.....


in crime.....


by her side....


because.....


playing....


by yourself....


just being at one with yourself.....is lonely business when you're a puppy.....


but not when you are a cat.......


No, Julietta didn't miss having one less puppy to deal with at all......in fact, she thought it was sheer heaven!


Next post I'll tell you why LuLu was so lonely with out her best mate, Mia BonBon.

Until then, I wish for you all a truly wonderfully happy day!

Love Amanda and lonely little Miss LuLu La Rue xxxx

Girl power....

Last weekend Princess and I decided to take advantage of this beautiful HOT Winter weather we're having and do a spot of gardening.......


and all of our girls got together.......


and decided that they would lend a helping hand.....


LuLu worked tirelessly as the task master, directing those around her.....


she pulled weeds......


and she mulched......


but Mia.....


well......


Mia BonBon was a rebel......


until LuLu had a word with her.....


and after that, Mia got right to work along side her best friend.....


and there was peace in the garden once again.


I hope you're all having a lovely, happy and peaceful day too!

Love Amanda and all her girls xxxx

Follow the signs....

Hi ladies! How are you all? I hope everyone is feeling good and having a happy week so far. I have started Spring cleaning here at Jacaranda Cottage. Yesterday I pulled the kitchen apart, changed things around, gave everything a good scrub and hung a new sign......

I love signs, and thought this one suited our home perfectly.......


I think I might be running out of wall space in the kitchen....


and yet, I press on! lol


The way I see it, when we fill the walls completely..........



then we may just have to find a new house! We've been having some family meetings here lately about perhaps putting our little Jacaranda Cottage on the market. I have been looking recently at some beautiful big old Queenslanders (a particular style of home in the state I live in), one in particular has caught my eye out in the country. So who knows, maybe someday soon our dreams will come true! Until then, we'll just keep on lovingly filling our little cottage up with tokens of love and affection..........and signs! lol

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Love Amanda xxx

Long time.....

no see, I know. Long story. Anyway, I did a little thrifting the other day and thought I'd share some of the things I got with you.....

I've been wanting a tall thin lamp to sit up on the china cabinet for a while now...


and finally I found one!


not too bad for $3, and it does the trick perfectly. No more dark corners in our home!


This little rattan french looking torso thingy was a bargain for $5 I think. I thought it filled the gap nicely between the china cabinet and the sofa table, and goes well with the little collection of small urns........


This little toile magazine holder wasn't thrifted, but I did get it on sale for $8. I think it's purpose is to hold yarn, but I'll use it for magazines......


I've been eyeing this wrought iron plate stand off for a while now, but didn't think it was worth $15 at a thrift store, but recently it was marked down to $5...so SOLD! lol


I fell completely in luuuurve with this gorgeous 38cm cake platter, and thought it was worth every penny of the $7 asking price!


I have been collecting soup tureens for a couple of years now, and usually only buy white/cream coloured ones, but I just couldn't resist this little beauty no matter what the price. Imagine my joy at hearing that it was only $4!


Since it's been a couple of weeks since I last posted I thought I'd show you how much our little ladies have grown. Here's LuLu La Rue standing tall and proud at less than 20 cms high! She's turned into the most wonderful little lady, and finally fully toilet trained! Woo Hoo! lol


Mia BonBon on the other hand is having lots of trouble toilet training, but she's just the sweetest little darling, so placid and happy.


The girls just love each other so much, and always sleep curled up together. They also really enjoy it anytime we take them out with us. Here they are in my truck getting ready to go on a picnic..........


all ready to go!


once we got to the park, they were so excited to start their adventure....


everyone's so happy!


and off we go again!


tangling Princess up as they go merrily on their way............


LuLu & Mia........best friends forever.



I hope you have all been well and enjoying your summer. Winter is just about over for us, and we've already been having some very warm days. I dread to even think about what summer will be like at this rate! Anyway, I hope you're all well and happy. I'll try to be back sooner, until then though..........

wishing you a wonderful week!

Lots of love.........Amanda xxx