Holiday Shopping

So this deserves a post of it's own naturally. Even on holidays I love searching for bargains! My main source this time was DFO in Canberra. Kids clothes I especially don't spend much on as they grow out of them so fast. Luckily I have 2 boys so some things will get passed down.

Love that Cotton On Kids had an extra 30% off storewide so some of these things were ridiculously cheap! I think in total over 2 trips I spent about $110. That included jeans, belts, drink  bottles, pj's and tees.

I spotted these jeans in the Rusty store for $25.00 a pair - I almost bought them this Winter for $109.00!

I ducked into Dotti in Bega and managed to score this skirt for $5.00 and rings bracelets for $1.00 and $2.00!

Another Catriona Rowntree for Target Romper.

And a few emergency changes from Big W.

The shops at home are crazy now. Luckily we got most of our Christmas shopping done today in one go!

Ikea Haul Part 1

On our way home from Canberra we decided to call in to Ikea to check out the outdoor settings and decide whether we really wanted the one that I had posted about earlier. It was supposed to be a quick stop. Instead we were there for four hours, with plenty of arguing! I don't know what it is about that place but it brings out the worst in me! I think it's sensory overload. I want to look at everything and hubby wants to head straight for the one main thing we go there for. So we waste time. In the end I managed to grab a few things I originally wanted and we chose the setting, a little different to what we originally picked but lots of things are out of stock unfortunately. Will be going back on Thursday to pick it up so hopefully it's all still there!

Lets hope the next trip is a little less stressful!

Holiday Wrap Up

We're home. And exhausted. And Christmas is approaching very quickly. So this post is going to be picture heavy with few words. We had a great time but glad to be home.

And just a couple of outfit shots.

Bring on Christmas!!

Holidays!

Currently on holidays in Merimbula for a few days then off to Canberra for the rest of the week. Will be back to regular posting soon!

Home

It's difficult to have nice things when you have little ones, especially boys! We have a lot of things that we bought close to 10 years ago when we first moved in together. I am very grateful that we haven't upgraded much since then as it would now be covered in crayon/baby spew/milk etc etc.

We are lacking a few things though and without wanting to spend too much it is tricky to find things middle of the road, ie; not too cheap and nasty but also not super expensive. Enter 2 of my favourite stores Target and Ikea!

Ikea Applaro Drop-Leaf Table

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Love this table as is seats 4 quite cosily but expands to seat 10!

Ikea Applaro Chair With Armrests

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 Ikea Greno Cushion

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Really love this outdoor dining setting and it's a great price. Will be jazzing it up a little with some colourful cushions.

Also looking at a new bedspread and I'm loving this chevron print one from Target.

Target Artemis Quilt Cover Set

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A few other bits and pieces to complete the look.

Ikea Eivor Throw

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Ikea Lappljung Ruta Cushion Cover

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 Ikea Varlig Lantern

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 Ikea Varlig Tealight Holders

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 Ikea Borrby Lantern

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 Ikea Mjonas Tealight Holder

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Now I just need to convince the husband to do a trip to Ikea!

Tree 2012

Our tree has been up for a few weeks now, I love looking at it. We have a silver, white and clear glass theme as I think it is pretty timeless and we can always add to it.

My grandma likes to buy us Christmas bits and pieces most years and this year she bought us some baubles for the tree.

And she bought my eldest son a super cute reindeer advent calendar.