Omaha girls' weekend

Last weekend I managed to escape to Omaha with a few friends. No husbands; no kids. There was however, plenty of good food, good wine and copious amounts of coffee.

We did manage to drag ourselves of the sofa for a couple of walks on the beach. Other  than that, it was pure relaxation.

Look at this tiny starfish Ali found!

Upholstery 101

I started my upholstery course a few weeks ago. To demonstrate/learn a few basis skills, we had to make a canvas bag which was our first project. Whilst not entirely happy with the corners, I think it's not too bad. 

I've already used my bag for a weekend trip; it was perfect. I thought about stenciling Country Road on the side and selling them on the black market but I think I'll just move on to my next project.

Trash and treasure

Who would have thought that a battered old filing cabinet I picked up on Trade Me (the Kiwi's answer to eBay) for $20 would transform my world. I feel so much lighter now that everything is filed away in an orderly manner.

There's something about a bad boy

Don Draper reblogged from the suited-gentleman

Day 2: Fun on your bum

As it was still the weekend and quite busy on the slopes we decided to keep our distance from the crowds. All wee needed were a few bits of cardboard and some snow.

Day 1: We hit the slopes

We recently spent a few days at Turoa on Mt Ruapehu [rua (two) and pehu (to explode or make a loud noise)]. Funnily enough there was a 5.7 magnitude earthquake at nearby Turangi whilst we on the mountain – we didn't feel a thing. 

I think the pics say it all.

What I did today...

More baking so we have some delish snacks to take on holidays with us.

I know, it's too much to take with us. After all, we're only going for five days but I'll store some away so it's there when we return.

Naturally, they're all gluten-free.

Photos:
1. Banana cake with pecan crust top (no need for icing).
2. and 3. Chai spice coconut flour cakes. I cut in half and sandwiched with cream cheese icing (I made half quantity) as I find it's tidier for transporting. Low-carb (without the icing), gluten-free and seriously to-die-for!
4. Brownie slab.
5. Melting moments.