Feature Friday: A true Queenslander

Queenslander homes are so grand aren't they?

Located in Brisbane's inner north, this Queenslander family home was once a small home, which had a large extension recently added to it.

People often say to live in a home before renovating it.

 To get a feel for the breeze, light, aspects and of course know the home in and out throughout the seasons. The owners of this home waited ten years before renovating, in that time the family of five, outgrew the original modest home that stood on the block.

When this home popped up in my facebook news feed thanks to Homes To Love, I immediately wanted to see more and I know you do too. As it's Feature Friday Home Tour day, lets take a look inside shall we?

iFLY + Taking The Plunge

In collaboration with iFly

When was the last time you did something that was out of your comfort zone?

I did something recently that gave me butterflies, sweaty palms and had me feeling out of my comfort zone.

I was super nervous, mostly at not knowing what to expect and fearing that I would be such a klutz and make a complete fool of myself. Isn't that how we always feel when trying something for the first time?

I impressed myself though, I technically plunged the equivalent of 14,000 feet out of a plane. But just minus the plane and parachute.

Feature Friday:At home with Chyka Keebaugh

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It is clear that the Real Housewives of Melbourne star Chyka Keebaugh is house proud.

With a natural flair for making everything look and feel beautiful  - Chyka is one of the most sought after event stylists and planners in Australia. From the photos of her home tour I am sharing with you today you will see why. 

A manor style abode, this three bedroom, four bathroom home, plus a granny flat is impeccable. Organised, colour coordinated (you should see Chyka's wardrobe!) and effortlessly elegant, it is a home that I know you will love to see inside of.

Alongside husband Bruce, Chyka owns The Big Group, one of Australia’s largest privately owned catering and event-management companies. Hard work has clearly led to success, with them residing in the home of their dreams in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. 

Lets take a look shall we....

Ultimate Winter Fashion Edit

I am told there is a cold snap coming.

 Which is fair enough, since we are well and truly through Autumn and on our way into Winter. If you saw my post yesterday about my ocean blues, you would be thinking otherwise. Yes here on the East Coast we have been experiencing 27 degree days and perfect beach weather. Tough gig I know!

In saying that, I feel like I need to be prepared, so today I am sharing some winter wardrobe staples.

Think...

 boots - coats - anoraks - maxi dress - scarf - wrap

Ocean Blues

I am sun drenched and totally dosed up on ocean blue hues at the moment.

I have just spent the last week in the sun at a beautiful campground at Brooms Head on the Clarence Coast. Have you been to Brooms Head before?

It has a population of 250 people, a caravan park and a corner store. It is a tiny village that is the perfect place to unwind and relax. There is literally no where to do and nothing to do but absorb yourself in the surrounding nature.

Camped right on the beach front, we lapped up the sunshine and salt, with ocean views from our tent. Better than a five star resort! 

With no city lights or haze, the sky was crystal clear at night, not a cloud and stars so bright. We spotted venus, the milky way and the saucepan whilst sitting back in camp chairs around the fire each night. Jacket potatoes were cooked in the fire's coals, popcorn was popped over the fires flames and plenty of campfire stories were told.

Mornings were spent at the beach, in the ocean, resting under the beach umbrella with a book, fishing, 4wding along the beaches and exploring the headlands and coastal walks. 

Some days, the only footprints on the beach were our own.

Feature Friday: An IKEA Kitchen Makeover

Today I am delighted to introduce you to Eva. Eva is the editor of her own blog, The Multitasking Woman offering inspired living for the everyday multitasking woman. Eva shares fabulous posts on motherhood, stress free living, health, relationships, career and living, such as Top Tips for Moving House, Parenting Taboos, Suffering from Busyness (yes it really is a thing!). Eva is also a freelance writer, digital campaigns manager for a parenting magazine. When Eva isn't lost in words in her digital space, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading her favourite magazines and gardening.

I shared a post on Facebook one day about an Ikea Kitchen and Eva piped up that she had recently installed an Ikea kitchen in her home. Eva was so kind to take some photos and let us step inside her home and so, here we are, its Feature Friday home tour time once more and this week, we are stepping inside Eva's 100 year old workers cottage.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

I was looking for something simple and easy to make for a dessert, as my gorgeous Cousin and her Husband were coming to stay the night. I had planned to do a pizza dinner on the Webber BBQ, where everyone could add their own toppings of choice. The pizzas were delicious,until we ran out of gas on the BBQ (always the way isn't it!) and had to transfer the rest of the pizzas to cook in the oven. Not nearly as exciting!

 These cookies were the perfect way to finish the night.

With only four ingredients and only 10 minutes in the oven they are pretty fool proof. Especially if you are wanting to impress guests!

I found the recipe on Wholefood Simply. It is my go to website if I am looking for a healthy sugar free treat or dessert. You might have seen me posting Bianca's Poppyseed cake or Top Deck Slice here before? 

I thought you might like this recipe too. maybe you have guests to impress or just some hungry little ones who love the choc peanut combo?