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There's always loads of inspiration in the newsletters along with the BOXX gallery.

Here's my layout for October. I scrapped those photos I shared earlier of Charlotte and her little friend Olivia baking cupcakes.

and a few close ups:

This one shows the paddy cake paper.

Until next time,

Bye! 

A group of prep mums spent the day at "Garden Way". We'd been discussing outfits and hair pieces in the weeks leading up. I wore my faithful pink dress but sat up till midnight the night before making my headband. I was really happy with it in the end.

They ran a few sweeps in which I had 4 horses...as of last week, my luck seems to have changed and I won second, third and last.

Here we are in the gift shop. I could spend half a day drooling over the home wares here....look at this table and chairs, and the couch in the background.....I've been dreaming about them. Wouldn't that couch look great placed in a field of wild flowers...sorry, I'll stop now.

Great friends, food, wine and winnings,

Nikala xx

Last year was the first year that I got involved with donating a Toffee Photography sitting to help raise money for breast cancer research, and I was more then happy to get involved again this year. Most of us have been touched by a friend or family member that has cancer and one of my friends was diagnosed last year. She's been through so much this past 14 months and being involved is the least I could do.

On Sunday afternoon a group of 45 ladies enjoyed high tea at the "Stamford Plaza". Jodie and Annabel did a fantastic job the with the organisation of a very successful event. They raffled off 20 great prizes....gift vouchers, flowers, fruit and veg, facials, handbags, perfume and I happened to win three of them. I think my luck has changed...I normally never win a thing.

Annabel and Jodie

I'm looking forward to meeting the families that won my photo sittings and capturing some beautiful images for them.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nikala xxx

Just wanted to mention that my photography sittings are booking fast. If you're thinking of having some family photos taken to remember 2009 or need the perfect Christmas gift for family members or grandparents, please email at toffeephotography@ozemail.com.au and we can arrange a sitting for your family. My last photo sitting will be Sunday 13th December to give me enough time to get your images back to you before Christmas.

Nikala xx

Last week we took a short break to Marcoola Beach Resort with another family from school. The weather was absolutely perfect... and it was the first time we holidayed with another family. The kids really took to the ocean this time...riding the waves on their boogie boards for hours at a time. I had the chance to break in my new camera. I previously warned our friends that there'd be a camera present where ever we went and they were great willing subjects.

For the past 2 weeks I've been attending another photography course. It's 8 weeks in total. I completed my first assignment on Friday night, with a trip into the city. I love being surrounded by other photography nuts. Our lecturer is the best...full of knowledge and has a huge passion for his hobby. I've added a top quality tripod to my kit this week and am in the process of purchasing a light meter.......it never ends!

Tonight I'm off to yet another jewellery party with the mums from school...should be a great night.

Have a great weekend,

Nikala xxx.

So it's back to school for the kids and back to work for mmmwa. I had the most relaxing 2 weeks in a long time. It was lovely to roll out of bed and hang out in our PJ's to 10am. There was no planning ahead of what we were going to do or who we were going to visit. We took a few visits to the public pool, saw "Up" and "G-Force" at the movies and the kids friends slept over. Mum took Charlotte to Caloundra for 3 days and Harrison to "Lazer Force". I got stuck into a little scrapping too.

A little gift bag I scrapped for Charlotte's friends birthday.

I've also been hand sewing up a dust storm. It seems I've become a little addicted to fabric as well as paper. I'll share those later.

 In the 2nd week I eagerly waited for these to arrive:

I can't explain just how happy I am to have these little babies in my hands. I've been wanting the Canon 5D Mark II for quite awhile and its been worth the wait that's for sure. The speed and clarity is second to none and I'm so grateful to have a hubby that supports my photography. I've enrolled into another photography course that starts next Thursday...can't wait.

Here's a few pics of Charlotte before she left for a friends super hero party. She makes the cutest Wonder Woman don't you think?

Here she is lifting up our car.

We celebrated mum's birthday on the 26th of September at Tania and Murray's place with a BBQ.

I thinks that's a long enough post for tonight. I'll back with more to share soon,

Take care,

Nikala xxx

 I haven't had a girls night in ages and I was really looking forward to having the girls around for a chat, drink bubbles and a fun fashion parade. We drooled over the handbags, wallets, watches, shoes and new to the party....designer fashion from France. Bette was the (not so shy) model for the night. Everything looked fabulous on her. I came away a very happy girl, with two pairs of earrings, a diamond bracelet, an Italian pair of sunnies, the cutest pair of black Italian shoes and little sheer jacket. All the items are directly imported from France, Italy, Spain and Russia and all purchases are yours to take on the night. There's no catalog, as the items are usually one offs or only come in a size range, so the line of products are always new at every party.

C U SOON,

Nikala

Here's a few of Olivia and Charlotte cooking cupcakes.

Charlotte and Olivia down on the farm.

Looking forward to drooling over the jewellery and handbags on Saturday night. Photos to come.

Bye

We moved again last month. We sold our house and after weeks of searching for a half decent, clean rental  that could accommodate nine lounge suites...we found one. We were getting a little concerned that we had no place to go, but Bette convinced the owners of a display house not far from where we live to rent it out to us while we build again. This move was no where near as bad as I last remembered. The kids are older and helped out too, so that made it easier. We still haven't bought any land but are always looking. I'm really looking forward to doing it all over again...time for a new challenge and change of scenery. I thought I'd feel a little sad leaving the house but I don't.

We've moved into a street that friends also live in and life's been very social...lots of BBQ's and drinkies. The kids can visit one another and the car pooling has been convenient. So there you go, that's what we've been up to.

I attended a jewelry and hand bag party at Bette's place and I'm having one next Saturday night...can't wait the stuff is fantastic and very affordable. It's all imported from France, Germany and Italy....lots of "Chanel".

I've been slack with making the invites. I'd better get them out this week.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nikala.xxx

Charlotte looking pretty in pink. I'm  really looking forward to spring. I bought this dress last week...I love dresses and luckily so does Charlotte. I made her headband quite a while ago and haven't gotten around to making more in other fabrics. There's just not enough time in my days lately.

Here's some other favourites:

Last weekend we got out the door early, grabbed some breakfast and headed to the park. It was lovely....hardly anyone was there and the weather was beautiful.

 So there you go. I've been scrapping a little in between packing boxes...but nothing that I can share just yet. I found a great rental house last week, finally!!!!! We'll have loads of space and plenty of storage. Our friend and realestate agent came to the rescue....we're so lucky to have met her, she's a gem and a wonderful friend. The house is a display home that was on the market to sell, but Bette has convinced the owners to rent it out to us for the next 6 months or so.

That's it for me....my packing is calling!

Bye xxx.