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akkaaraausworld · 4 years ago

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Five Handcrafted Toys For Cognitive Development of Your Child

If you are a young parent, you might have experienced that the needs of your child change rapidly as he or she is developing new skills everyday. However, it is important to be conscious of the products that we let our children use. As responsible individuals, we must start training our children from a tender age to adopt and choose products that are sustainable in nature. More often than not, this means that you will have to pick up handcrafted toys that are made using wood, natural dyes etc. It is also essential to choose toys that support the cognitive development of your child and are engaging and entertaining just the same.

Toys have existed in India since the Indus Valley Civilisation. Since then, these simple playthings have evolved into what they are today. Toys and games are not only meant to entertain children but also to teach them how to develop their minds and boost their cognitive skills. Unlike the fancy and expensive toys available in the stores, traditional handcrafted Indian toys and games are simple and take their inspiration from nature. They are designed keeping in mind how a child would react to them and how it is applicable in real life.

Here are five interesting handcrafted toys, that you can buy from online Handicraft items for Home Decoration:

1.Rattles and Dug Dugi

This is one of the earliest toys that are introduced to a child. Among the many handicraft items online, you can find beautiful and colorful rattles designed for infants. Channapatna toys offer a wide array of rattles that are famous throughout the world. They are often vividly colored and come with a bell in order to help a child use multiple sensory organs. Rattles are also great toys to help a child to learn the early lessons on holding on to items, grasping skills etc.

A variant of the rattle is the Dug Dugi. The traditional versions of Dug Dugi are made of wood and leather. However, an improvised version is made of paper. Strings, with mud balls at the end, are attached to both sides. The core is then attached to a stick resembling a lollipop. When the stick is shaken left to right, the mud balls attached on either side to the string hits the core to produce sound.

2. Dolls

Traditional Indian dolls, unlike the dolls of today, were made of the simplest materials available from plant shoots and cloth to clay and sawdust, and then coated with bright paints. During olden days, dolls and toys were not just casual play materials but are connected to the social and religious rites of a community. In the northern part of India, Janmashtami Celebration of (birth of Lord Krishna)is relevant in its entirety by means of clay dolls. In the Southern part of India, the Dasara festival (A Celebration of goddess Durga) is called Bommai Kolu or Gombe Habba meaning the “display of dolls”.

3. Bhatukli

This is a miniature version of kitchen utensils and other household items that were scaled down to the finest detail. They were made of copper and brass and were played with by kids as they watched their mothers cook and their family members making use of day to day household items. Today, these miniature utensils provide us with a clear idea of what life was like in rural households.

4. Pachisi

The Pachisi board was prepared from a cloth in a patchwork design. The four arms/limbs of the board were conjoined at the center called ‘Char Koni’ and each arm of the Pachisi had three marked squares called castles. This game is a set of 12 beehive-shaped wooden pawns in colors of black, yellow, red, and green. The players threw cowrie shells on the Char Koni and the move of the pawns was determined by the number on the shells that fell with an open face. The goal of this game was to get all the four pawns, belonging to each player, to complete the round of the board as fast as possible. Today, the Pachisi game has improvised versions called Ludo and American Parcheesi.

5. Pallanguli

Pallanguli is believed to have its origins in the hindu holy book of Ramayana when it was created by Lord Rama for his wife Sita to pass her time in captivity of demon Ravana. The game starts with six seeds placed in each cup. The player starting first picks up the seeds from any of the holes and moves anti-clockwise to place one seed in each hole. If the player reaches the end of their cups, then he/she goes to the other side of the board. When the player drops the last seed he/she has, they take the seeds from the next cup and continue placing them in the same way. If the last seed falls into a cup with an empty cup following it, then the seeds present in the cup following the empty cup are captured by the player.

Bringing up a child is a great responsibility, and ensuring that you are offering the best platform for your child to learn and develop is the aim of every parent. The market is full of all kinds of toys for kids, and it is very important to choose the ones that are not only engaging but also help your child in their overall development. By choosing handcrafted toys that are made using sustainable material, you are also starting them early on the path of sustainability, which is an asset to the world both today and tomorrow. While Channapatna toys offer you toys like pull-along toys, stackable and rattles, there are other crafts like Rajasthani puppets, Bankura horses etc that are beautiful, enriched with traditional details and are a perfect companion for older kids.

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superwinkies · 5 years ago

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Super Junior: Honeymoon

very very packed honeymoon with Leeteuk

he wants to do everything and anything with you.

Both of you would head to Hawaii. Because you both want to be by the beach.

As soon as you two arrived, he doesn’t give you time to rest.

“Okay, I signed us up for a surfing class, a traditional cooking class and a dinner by the beach downtown”

You just nod and headed to sit on the edge of bed, not before he dragged you and say the surfing class is in half an hour.

You don’t even argue.

Down time, finally.

The both of you sat by the beach and enjoyed your dinner.

Chill music, cool ocean breeze, flavourful wine.

Both of you didn’t talk much, just taking in the surrounding and the reality that is slowly setting in.

It was nice, but you were slowly getting sleepy. Jet lag and drained.

“You can’t be tired, I have a surprise when we head back”, he says before winking suggestively at you.

Heechul would suggest going to Japan for honeymoon.

because, he is very familiar with Japan and he wants to be able to enjoy the honeymoon without any stress/complication

Heechul would booked a stay at a traditional Japanese house, because he can.

It was an interesting experience and you liked that he thought of it.

Honeymoon with Heechul is chill and on your own pace.

He has an itinerary in his head. Each day, he will ask you if you would be interested in this place.

It’s a yes most of the times. So far, you two have been on a temple tour, visited the Universal Studios, walked down the famous park and endless eateries.

when you asked him if he wanted to go anywhere, he just said wherever you want to go is where he wants to go.

you can’t help but just love him more

“You’ll love me more when you see what I planned later tonight”

seasoned traveller Yesung would discuss with you where you want to go.

when you say you want to go to France, he couldn’t help but be more excited than you.

he immediately pulls out his google docs and shows you some photos he took the last time he went.

when both of you finally reached Paris, you see Yesung getting more and more excited.

Yesung would bring you to the famous museums in the city and also, lots of chill relaxing dates at the many cafes the city has to offer.

very slow paced chill, a lot of walks.

in which, the two of you never stopped holding hands.

the two of you would talk about anything and everything.

lots of photo taking sessions!!

“thank you for this, love”

Shindong would prepare a trip to China.

since the both of you enjoy Chinese food, it would make sense to go China.

most of the time it’ll be an eating trip. enjoying all the goodness China has to offer.

but also, never forgetting sight seeing trips and visiting famous landmarks.

Shindong would document the whole trip, capturing your candid moments and your excitement throughout!

he feels apologetic that the honeymoon was only a week because of his schedules.

so he makes up for a short weekend trip to the neighbouring city.

two whole days for the two fo you to enjoy each other’s company!

Hyukjae would plan a honeymoon to somewhere foreign for the two of you.

So, it will be a trip to maybe Morocco.

He likes the thrill of exploring somewhere new, getting lost, panicking and making fond memories.

When you both first ordered a local cuisine, you both are in a shock.

it was really foreign, but, you both are in a for a ride!

The trip would be exploring the city, it’s uniqueness and the beautiful culture the country has to offer.

He also loves the fact that he can walk anywhere with you without being swarmed endlessly.

also, Hyukjae being a sucker for the many museums Morocco has.

“Can we go for one more? Please, I’ll treat you well later!”

sentimental Donghae would prepare a two part special for the honeymoon.

first part of the trip would be a short trip to his hometown.

he wants to bring you to his childhood home, his old elementary school, the place he used to hang out at.

the most memorable part of it would be visiting his dad’s grave.

it was a different type of feeling and you were thankful for him for bringing you there.

second part of the trip would be a trip to New York.

very very touristy honeymoon as if both of you have never visited NYC.

trip to the Time Square, walk down Central Park, In n Out almost every single day.

Donghae would be game and would randomly sign the two of you up for a random couple’s pottery class.

a unique experience, he would say

Honeymoon with Siwon at Maldives.

A private resort with the ocean flowing beneath!

very chill and relaxed honeymoon after the stressful wedding preparations.

he would book you a whole day of spa and wellness. just to pamper you and him.

for the fun of it, you would sign both of you for water activities!

banana boat ride! snorkelling! parasailing!

most of the days would be spent relaxing by the beach, sipping iced teas as the two of you took a breather.

Siwon likes that he isn’t well recognised there, so more normal private time with you as husband and wife!

never leave his hands off you, very very playful!

“Take your hands off baby, there are people!”

He would just act nonchalant and pretend he didn’t do anything.

“okay, but don’t say no later”

Wook would be so excited to finally go on a honeymoon with you.

a trip to London!

Ryeowook has always wanted to go to London, and he loved it when you said you don’t mind going there for your honeymoon!

non stop tourist activity!

London’s Bridge, Buckingham Palace, watching football games, fish and chips once a day just because

also, Wook would spoil the hell out of you.

anything you want, anything you fancy.

“if you want to thank me, thank me later tonight”

Kyukyu would suggest going to Australia.

he wants to do a chill road trip with you as many days as he can.

so that’s what the two of you did.

taking turn driving, admiring the beautiful stars at night, eating takeouts as you both drive through the pretty scenery.

laughing, him taking photos of you napping, eating chips with your foot on the board.

would finally end the road trip when you both finally reached Gold Coast.

visit to the amusement park, the wildlife centre, brunch almost everyday.

he gets recognised a little and he greets them and introduce you proudly as his wife.

when the two of you finally head back for the day, he lets out a sigh of relief, snuggling into the pillow.

“babe....”, you teased as you run your finger down his sides slowly.

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laurenetuttle · 2 years ago

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France Trip Day 5

Today was a gorgeous day!! We got up and had breakfast in the adorable garden/courtyard of our B&B. The wonder had put together an adorable spread including his homemade orange marmalade, yogurt, tea, baguettes, croissants, cheese and ham, and a fruit salad. And fresh squeezed orange juice! It was very good. And a cooler morning this morning, so it was perfect!

We spent today doing a whole day tour in the region. The main reason I wanted to come to the south of France was to see the lavender fields that are just coming into bloom during this season. So we met our tour group at 9 am. We were in an 8 person van. The tour guide was French of course. There was an older single woman who was from Australia (her husband is doing a 7 day cycling tour in the region). There were also two younger girls from Hong Kong. And then were ‘twas an older couple from Brazil. So then in our little van, there were people from 5/7 continents! How cool is that? So we spent some time driving south. After about 1.75 hour car ride, we arrived at the l’Occitan headquarters and factory. I thought we were going to do the factory/museum tour. But we apparently didn’t have time. So we just walked around the boutique and purchased a few things.

Then we continued on our way. We stopped at a few random lavender fields. It was amazing! Right when we stepped out of the van, you could smell the light scent of lavender in the air. It was so lovely! We walked around the rows and rows of lavender and listened to the bees hum and watched the butterflies fly around. We got some time for a good photo op. And then we continued on our way! We stopped over in a cute little mountainside village for lunch. It was so cute! Very old and colorful buildings set into the side of a mountain with gorgeous views. We went to lunch in a little cafe with views. We invited the Australian lady, Kathleen to join us since she was on this tour alone. After lunch, we meandered through the narrow streets and took in the views and stopped in a few boutiques. They’re known for pottery there, so I may or may not have bought a few things…

After about 2 hours, we were on our way. We stopped at a beautiful blue lake where there is an entrance to a famous gorge. We admired all the people paddling and boating through the gorge on this nice hot summer day. After taking in the views, we started to make our way back to Avignon. We stopped at a few more lavender fields along the way. The car ride wasn’t the most pleasant. It was a lot of driving. It was a manual transmission so it just wasn’t a smooth ride. Additionally, I was in the back row for most of the day and really no a/c was getting back there so I was dreadfully hot. Thankfully, my mom offered to swap with me for the last leg of the ride home. I did quite a bit of napping in the car today.

We to back to Avignon after 6pm today. We stopped for some gelato because we were hot and tired and wanted a snack before dinner haha. We had a nice rest in the air conditioned B&B room. Then, we went out for dinner at a local cafe. We had tapas style dinner and then came back to the B&B to get ready for bed! Unfortunately, there are mosquitos in this area of France! I have noticed at least 5 bug bites on my legs! Thankfully, we are leaving the bugs and the heat tomorrow! We are taking the train back to Paris to board our river cruise!! We’re very excited!

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omgwesleytaylorartistlove · 2 years ago

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glamorazziaustralia-blog · 5 years ago

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Quality Okayama Japan

Bizen ware is a traditional Japanese pottery where the unglazed ware is put into a wood burning kiln for 10-15 days to acquire a natural ash glaze and subdued sharings. The finished product is simple with the clay being exposed very directly. However, this does not happen by chance, the process is actually painstaking. Clay taken from the rice paddies or mountain must go through many processes over a long period of time before it is touched by flames until it reaches 1250 degree celcius. This is why Bizen ware is known as the art of Earth and Fire, the beauty of Bizen ware is thought to be born from the union of nature and man. The kiln loading and firing techniques have been passed from generation to generation, some techniques have been lost over hundreds of years, and some new techniques were developed by modern potters. 3 standout characteristics of a Bizen ware is the Hidasuki, Goma and Botamochi patterns seen around the ware.

Quality Okayama Japan project returns this year after it’s introduction in 2016, once again showcasing 5 excellent sake master brewers and Bizen ware. The one-day exhibition was held on Monday 16th January 2017 at Cumulus Up in Melbourne. The Okayama culture is entwined with Omachi rice, water, soil, and fire. It is blessed with natural conditions such as three clean large rivers that flow from northern forested areas, and a temperate inland coastal climate. It also has some of the oldest history of rice production, dating back to 3500 years!

Okayama is known as the Land of Rice and also the Land of Sake. 3 criteria to make good sake are good rice, good skills, and good water. In the ancient word “Harima Fudoki” from the Nara period (8th century), Okayama is noted as the birthplace of sake. Omachi rice was discovered in this land over 100 years ago. A high level of craftsmanship for brewing delicious sake has been fostered in this area, historically and now. The result of this is a fragrant Omachi rice sake that has a mellow taste, perfect for the delicate Japanese cuisine, contemporary western food as well as cheese and chocolate.

Renowned Sommelier Masahiko Iga conducted a sommeliers exclusive Okayama sake tasting session, around 30 professional guests experienced the finest quality of Omachi rice sake and introduced to 5 master brewers from Tsuji Honten, Itana Shuzo Honten, Shiragiku Shuzo, Kikuchi Sake Brewery and Miyashita Sake Brewery.

Here is a gallery to remind us of 2016’s Quality Okayama project debut in Melbourne.

This project is a collaboration with the traditional products of Okayama in western Japan, brought to you by Tryber Pty Ltd. Click here for more info.

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Roslyn Foo

Roslyn Foo is the Creative Director at Glamorazzi, co-author of Cooking For Charity, and Charity Ambassador at Opportunity International Australia. She stumbled into the world of fashion events in 2012, and produced international pageants to foster tourism and cultural exchange between Australia & China. Some of the top Australian models who joined her on the dream stage in Fujian includes Miss World Australia 2013 Erin Holland and Miss World Australia 2017 Esma Voloder. In 2014, Roslyn met some of the most incredible chefs and fell in love with the culinary world. She has since masterminded charity gala dinners around Australasia and worked alongside world-renowned chefs including Ironchef Hiroyuki Sakai, 3 Michelin Star Demon Chef Alvin Leung, 2 Michelin Star Kentaro Chen, Asia's Top Pastry Chef Janice Wong, Australia's Gault & Millau Pastry Chef of the Year Pierrick Boyer and many more. Throughout these exciting lifestyle adventures and glorious stages, Roslyn passionately crafted her marketing portfolio across various industries through her digital marketing agency, Glamorazzi. Since the year 2010, she has assisted over 100 brands to establish an online presence. This extensive experience in branding led her to launch Show Up in 2019, as an ongoing channel for small businesses, startups and personal brands to learn all about brand marketing, with the mission to empower more entrepreneurs to thrive in this competitive digital space. Her debut masterclass series, The Art of Showing Up Digitally can be accessed here. Roslyn is an advocate of mindful living. Her love for travel, running, yoga, meditation, lattes and good food has set the foundation of her creativity in crafting engaging brand stories. Connect with Roslyn on Instagram or Facebook.Ps: Her favourite hashtag is #HappyEveryday

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amandaaddams · 5 years ago

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\ Amanda Addams Next Auction Details HOME ABOUT VALUATIONS CONTACT FEES/CHARGES ADVICE NEWSLETTER NEXT AUCTION LINKS Amanda Addams February 2020 Auction Details Auction Date - Sunday 16th February 2019 at 12.30 pm Viewing Times: Saturday 15th February 11 am to 5 pm Sunday 16th February 10am -12.30 pm NoteAt 251 Jasper Road McKinnon Featuring the collection of Maurice Leong, Malvern East Victoria. A lifetime collection of rare and unique Chinese items includes vases, jade, bronzes, CloisonnÃ© wares, scrolls, horn etc ranging from 16th century onwards. Also in this auction included: Estate of Ivy Anderson, Warragul, Estate of Helen Halpin, Brighton East, Estate of Dr. Barrie Noel Margetts, Black Rock. Plus contents of private homes: Caulfield North, Beaumaris and St. Kilda. Something for everyone, a must to view and not to be missed, and majority will be sold unreserved Art includes: John Perceval, David Boyd, Sid Nolan, Margaret Preston, Clifton Pugh, Pro Hart, Bill Coleman, Arthur Boyd senior, Paul Margoscy, Rick Amor, Charles Bryant, Mathew MacNally, Norman Lindsay, Hermannsburg School art by Oscar Namatjira, Benjamin Landara, Arnuf Ebatarinja, Gabriel Namatjira, plus rare Indonesian Art by Abdul Aziz and J Gusti Nyomon Rempad Decorative wares includes: The amazing Maurice Leong collection of jade, stone, horns, coins, ceramics, art works, silver, CloisonnÃ©, snuff bottles, vases, bowls, figures, dinner sets, scroll (approximately 200), other entries includes sterling silver, Royal Doulton, Worcester, Moorcroft, Italian and European ceramics, rare large Remued vase, William Ricketts and other Australian pottery, Jewellery, watches, art glass, crystal Murano and Victorian glass, Chinese art and collecting reference books, etc. Furniture includes: Chinese/Oriental furniture in rosewood and Blackwood some are early others antique, includes sofas, chairs, tables. Display cabinets. English antique refectory table and similar dresser, coffee tables, etc Other: Cameras and lenses, microscopes, violin, coins, books, rugs, caskets, boxes etc. Links: View February 2020 Photo Gallery >> View February 2020 PDF Catalogue >> February 2020 Auction Pr (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WH7lCHKou/?igshid=1nmn3kxubauyr

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shelleyseale · 5 years ago

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Restaurant Find: Pasture of Balmoral in Sydney, Australia

It’s hard for the cosy, coastal interior design (featuring exposed brick; restored stairs; a crisp white moulded ceiling; and all original sash and double-hung windows) to compete with the view of the rotunda and Balmoral Bay. But the corner-set Pasture of Balmoral Sydney gives it a very good crack.

Owners Lizelle and TJ Viljoen, neither of whom come from a hospitality background, are striving to make a conscious and positive environmental impact with Pasture, using vetted producers and Earth-friendly measures (no plastic straws, and an I-Milk bench-top milk bladder in place of hundreds of plastic jugs) to cap off the culinary experience. Brunch is a calling card, given dinner is currently only three days a week. Fat spelt crumpets marry well with honey and a lemony cream and, while its lemon-myrtle powder could certain feature more heavily, celebrates the hand-made ethos. Salmon rillettes sit on poppy-seeded Brasserie Bread, with beetroot three ways (thin coins, fried, and matchsticked) and plump, bright caperberries. Coffee is by Will&Co – a partnership from the cafe’s inception – and is served in pottery sourced by Lizelle from around the world, providing a comfort that comes from the most considered of coffees. Even the butter is thought out; here, it’s flown in from France. Seafoam features in many incarnations, from musty blue tones to deep, oceanic greens — and then some. The space – which features bi-folds along the front, looking out across the park – is very much an homage to the ocean it faces, and the land on which it sits. Previously an Italian restaurant and before that a car dealership, the cafe is historic without being histrionic; Lizelle’s vision was executed by Guru Projects, with the nature focus spruced up with touches of brass, multiple heights of pendant lighting, and sunken rattan chairs. While TJ hopes Pasture becomes a destination venue, it’s the locals – puttering up with their dogs and strollers – who seem to best understand the charm: “Same time tomorrow?”

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Pasture of Balmoral Sydney 51 The Esplanade, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia +61 2 9960 1344 https://www.pastureofbalmoral.com.au/ (All images courtesy of Pasture of Balmoral Sydney) The post appeared first on Melting Butter. Read the full article

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geralddeslandes · 6 years ago

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The Botanic Garden & AI: Almost Human

One of the most interesting works in the new Barbican exhibion AI: Almost Human is a set of computer generated reproductions of botanical illustrations similar to those represented during the Golden Age of Dutch painting. Coincidentally, I visited it while reading Ian McEwan’s novel Machines Like Me and preparing a talk about botanical gardens in the Enlightenment.Scores of these were founded either for medicinal or scientific reasons or, increasingly, in the pursuit of new materials or processes to fuel the Industrial Revolution.

At first sight the Barbican piece looks like a typical byproduct of Saussure’s linguistic theories, which imply that images should be seen in the context of other similar ‘signifiers’ that have been organised into ‘a system of differences’. In this way it resembles other structuralist works such as Yukinori Yanagi’s Pacific of 1996, in which he brought together the flags of all the countries that had intervened in the South Seas as ‘words’ in order to reveal the overarching ‘language’, which is their colonization of the region. Another and perhaps more telling comparison are Warhol’s prints of Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. For on one level the artist seems to imply that just as it is possible to identify both particular illustrators and particular plants through their common features, so too is it possible to categorize the language of sixties’ pin-ups in terms of hair and lips and make-up.

What interests me in particular, however, is that the grid-like arrangement of such works mirrors the famous depiction of Linnaeus’ classification of plants by George Ehret, who was associated both with the Chelsea Physic Garden and Kew. His drawing inspired a host of other Enlightenment taxonomies from the Encyclopedia’s classification of knots to the portrayal of Mary Anning’s trilobites.

The Chelsea Physic Garden is known to have influenced the portrayal of the dinner services that Hans Sloane commissioned from the Chelsea Pottery. It may also have influenced the flat monochromatic patterns that began to appear in wallpaper and ceramics. Such patterns were well-suited to mass production and the elimination of waste since the repetition of small motifs meant that they could easily be made up and repaired in case of damage. Likewise, in the context of fashion the descriptions of the dresses worn by run-away servant girls and slaves in advertisements placed in American newspapers indicate how far floral patterns and mass-produced textiles became ubiquitous in women’s lives.

Even before the Enlightenment Dutch botanical illustrators had become synonymous with the passion for imported plants that reached its height in the tulip craze of 1636-37. In Machines Like Me Ian McEwan mentions the work of Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek who made powerful lenses in order to study natural organisms. His near contemporaries included Maria van Oosterwijck, Maria Sybilla Merian and Rachel Ruysch who benefited from the coincidence of economic speculation, technical innovations in printing and optics and increasing globalization, epitomized by the founding of the Dutch botanic garden in Cape Town in 1694. The parallels with the crash of the tulip craze and our own digital age are all too obvious. Although Merian died a pauper, Rachel Ruysch earned 1200 guilders for her works at a time when Rembrandt was rarely paid as much as 500. Meanwhile Maria van Oosterwijck was so confident of her own worth that she was able to reject the advances of Rachel’s tutor, Van Aelst, whom she agreed to marry only if he promised to work 11 hours a day for a year in order to keep her in a style to which she had so rightfully grown accustomed.

A century later Franz Bauer was making botanical illustrations using a microscope at Kew while his brother Ferdinand was accompanying Flinders to Australia and developing new ways of classifying the tones of exotic plants. Not only does his chart resemble Wedgwood’s account of his experiments of firing ceramics in kilns at different temperatures but it helps endorse the theory that our understanding of the world is determined by our ability to reproduce it.

As late as 1859 Britain was paying more than £50,000 a year to the Spanish for quinine and huge sums for the beautiful scarlet colours that they extracted from cactus-fed insects in Mexico. Economic botany was king. In Mauritius Ferdinand Bauer visited one of a network of French botanical gardens that stretched from Paris to the Caribbean. In 1788, the same year as the Mutiny on the Bounty, the French succeeded in bringing breadfruit from the Indian Ocean to present-day Haiti where its administrator Mozon seemed unusually willing to share his success with his English counterparts in Jamaica. In words that would have been worthy of Tim Berners-Lee, he wrote that: ‘the time has passed when nations have tried to monopolize the riches of nations. The flame of philosophy has dispelled the obscurantism that produces such an anti-social system’.

Unfortunately by 1793 his garden in Haiti had been almost extinguished in the cross-currents of the French revolution. Yet even before that, and despite the ongoing achievements of illustrators such as Mary Delany, Rousseau had begun to disparage botanical illustrators as mere ‘copyists’. Interestingly, when Charles Darwin’s grandfather, Erasmus, published his great poem, The Botanic Garden, in 1789 he seemed more confident of its success than when his grandson published a series of books about botany during the 1870s. One of Charles’s inspirations was his uncle John Wedgwood, who wrote to George III’s gardener in 1801 proposing the foundation of the Royal Horticultural Society. John also commissioned the beautiful botanical plates from the family firm that he gave to his sister, Suki, as a wedding present. ‘Nature repeats itself or almost does… ‘ Charles, no doubt, would have seen them on his mother’s dinner table, thus proving that unlike McEwan’s hero, Adam, one can pick up an enthusiasm for beauty even on one’s mother’s knee.

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barefootblogger-france · 4 years ago

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Since COVID has scrambled plans about traveling this year, there are still many things that excite me about life in Uzès. Like food. This post is all about food south of France, and how it literally “fills me.”

All About Food South of France

I never take a good meal for granted here in France, whether it’s prepared for me, or I fix it myself. With fresh produce, bakeries, three butcher shops, and a handful of good restaurants within easy walking distance of my apartment, there’s no excuse for eating bad food.

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All About Foods South of France

Some days I join friends to drive a few miles out of town to somewhere special. It’s always for lunch—Max three persons per car. Everyone in the vehicle wears a face mask.

This time we drove down the road to Le Tracteur in Argilliers. The unpretentious, family-staffed restaurant is one of the favorite places for locals to go for perfectly prepared south of France foods. Chefs and cooking school gurus around Uzès say it’s their top choice. The imaginative menu is boosted by the restaurant’s simple setting that’s like an oasis in the middle of nowhere.

Poulpe salad (octopus) with haricot blanc (kidney beans)

Roasted veal

Fig and chocolate carte

Chef Numa Testud and wife Clelia di Medio own and run Le Tracteur

Virtually Cook’n with Class

An extraordinary cooking adventure I was invited to join last week was an online class with Chef Eric of Cook’n with Class. Imagine cooking in France along with classmates from distance places like Australia, in their own kitchens!

So that I could take it all in, I chose to watch the class, not cook. That’s an option with Chef Eric’s online courses. With the recipes and the video, I can try out the recipes with no one witnessing my mess!

The theme for the class was L’Apero Provencal. We prepared foods traditionally served for l’apéro and un apéro dînatoire, coached by the pro.

L’apéro or Apéritif?

You say “tomato,” I say, “tomato.” In France, or at least around the part of France that I know, “l’apéro” is the short name for “l’apéritif.” Typically it means serving a pre-dinner drink with simple finger foods — chips, olives, nuts, and perhaps, a petite toast with a topping. You usually have l’apèro after 6 PM. Never serve so much that your guests don’t eat your dinner.

Un apéro dînatoire

These days a popular event among friends here in Uzès is an expanded version of l’apératif or “un apéro dînatoire.” Guests arrive around 6 PM and stay up to 3 hours. For the occasion, the host can expand the quantity and range of foods to include small plate items that require a fork or spoon to eat. Cold vegetable veloute (creamed soup) and seafood (salade de poulpe) are good examples. Often you see slices of pizza on the table, especially the savory anchovy and olive pissaladière. Some “un apéro dînatoire” guests bring a favorite dish to share. Foods range from savory to sweet. Beverages can include a sparkly cocktail — Aperol Spritz, Kir Royale — champagne, and of course, wine.

Simple finger food

Un apéro dînatoire

The popular anchovy and olive French pizza: pissaladière

Fun pottery and serving pieces collected in France for l’apéro

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Require some thoughtful gift ideas for Mum for all budgets? Whether “its for” Mother’s Day, Christmas, Mum’s birthday or just to say’ you’re special ‘, here are our suggestions for all cost ranges in mind.

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest Gift Giving days of the year for that special dame in our lives that wiped our butt and boogers, and still rings to check and see if we are okay, even though we are now all grown up. That dame, she is special. She is always there for us. But Mum’s can also be notoriously hard to buy for. My Mum isn’t really into anything which makes her really hard to shop for, I usually end up getting her flowers and earrings every year which is a bit snoozefest.

We cover all budgets- from FREE gifts- right up to fancy gifts worth hundreds of dollars.

Not this year, I’m going to shop around. She has had a big year, and I want to thank her for all the times she picked up my kids from school or did my food shopping because I simply didn’t have day. Thanks Mum.

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1. Buy Mum some beautiful new linen from Bedloves

Bedloves has some great 100% pure flax linen bed sheets and doona coverings at reasonable costs if you want to give your mum some understated luxury in the bedroom. These sheets are environmentally and socially sustainable( GOTS) and come with sizing labels in the bottom right-hand corner and a labeled storage purse so you will never lose a sheet in that linen closet again!

2. Fluffy Dressing Gown and Slippers

All Mum’s love a beautifully soft dressing gown to snuggle into in the Winter.

We love these Mercer+ Reid Ultra Soft Bathrobes. Stockist: Adairs

3. A Diner’s Delight Gift Hamper

A delicious hamper from Byron Bay Gifts.

Stockist: Byron Bay Gifts 4. A New Coffee Machine

If Mum loves her coffee in the morning, why not upgrade her coffee machine. Don’t forget to include some coffee beans or pods!

The ultimate in coffee machines is’ The Oracle’ from Breville. Cheapest at Kogan 5. A Coffee Bean Subscription

Buy Mum a coffee bean subscription! There are loads of different stockists now that will post your Mum a monthly supply of her favourite coffee beans.

Beanhunter Coffee Subscription( 3 boxes from $58.50) Rumble Coffee Roasters Subscription Box( From $ 66)

6. A Breakfast Tray

Mum can have breakfast in bed every day without get crumbs in the sheets with this breakfast tray !!

Stockist: Adairs

7. A Embossed Leather Jewellery Box

This gorgeous leather embossed jewellery box is lockable( to keep little hands away) and features a mirror, lift-out tray and sections for rings and earrings.

Stockist: Pottery Barn

8. A Magazine Subscription

Does Mum have a favourite magazine that she loves? Why not get her a six or twelve month subscription. It is the gift that does keep on devoting!

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9. A Cheese Making Kit

If Mum has always talked about making her own cheese , now she knows how. This is a soft cheese kit- but there are also Hard Cheese Kits, Feta Kits and Camembert Kits.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

Stockist: Green Living Australia 10. Silk Sleeping Mask

If Mum travelings a lot or simply has difficulty sleep, this luxurious silk sleeping mask will pamper her skim and keep out the illuminate. Built of 100% Mulberry Silk, it is an item she will have forever.

Stockist: Pottery Barn

11. A Foodie Subscription Box

Subscription Boxes are all the rage at the moment and there are some beautiful ones available. This is a Foodies Collective Discovery Box with all Australian artisan food

Stockist: iSubscribe

12. The Gigi Ete Lounge PJ Set

All Mum’s wish we can stay in our pyjamas all day. But if the jammy jams are’ decent’ enough like this set, you can wear them all day and they don’t look so’ I just got out of bed ‘. Lounge wear is a thang!

Stockist: Hard to Find

13. A Twin Set of Silk Pillowcases

Silk Pillowcases are brilliant as they don’t’ fluff’ up your hair when you are sleeping( so less breakage)- and silk is also very gentle on your skin. These pillowcases are 100% Mulberry Silk and are naturally hypoallergenic and breathable.

Stockist: Hard to Find

14. A Bellabox Subscription

All girls love their fairlies. Bellabox sends out a beauty box to your Mum’s door every month, filled with 5+ beauty samples to try at home. You get to try the latest and greatest skincare, makeup and beauty items before everyone else- and it is a really affordable and thoughtful gift.

Stockist: Bellabox

15. A Pair of Mermaid Yoga Pants

I love these! Activewear can be so boring, but there are now cute and nerdy ones for every personality! These suck in your potbelly, support every move and smooth over any imperfections.

Stockist: Booty Sculpted

16. A Home Made Ice Cream Kit

If Mum loves ice cream- this is the ultimate gift to build her favorite recipes at home! The kit includes a Cuisinart Frozen Dessert Maker, Dessert sauce pack with four different flavors, a professional non-sick ice cream scoop, three tubs of confectionery to top the ice cream- all bundled in a gift box with a ribbon.

Stockist: Adrenaline

17. A Wine Glass Bottle

If Mum loves her wine, why not get her a real glass !!!

Stockist: Yellow Octopus

18. Friends Trivial Pursuit

600 questions on Mum’ s favourite Tv display of all time!

Stockist: Yellow Octopus

19. A Silk Scarf

A silk scarf is a beautiful and thoughtful gift for Mum- because it is a luxurious item that she can wear forever. Our pick is this Italian Luxury 100% Pure Silk Twill Satin 90 cm square scarf that can also be worn as a shawl.

Stockist: Dreamer Sydney

20. The Big Book of Kombucha

Learn how to brew your own Kombucha at home. This book has over 400 recipes for a fraction of the store bought price.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

21. An Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 3( 42 mm in silver) is perfect for all female who want the convenience of a phone without having to carry one with you. Just snap on the watch and off you go. Has a built in activity tracker so you can achieve your fitness aims, and even speak to Siri with the built-in speaker.

Stockist: Kogan

22. StylPro Makeup Brush Cleaner

Make sure that Mum’s makeup brushes are impeccably clean with this Brush Cleaner. It utilizes centrifugal spins so that brushes are literally ready to re-use immediately.

Stockist: The Shaver Shop

23. A Personalised Mother and Daughter Star Chart

Have a superstar chart that shows the sky at the exact moment both Mum and Daughter were born.

Stockist: Print Inspired

24. Momma and Me Shirts

Perfect for the Mum with a little one- these Momma and Me shirts are super adorable !!!!

Stockist: Baby K Designs

25. It’s Been a Rough Day Wine Glass

Mum will love this wine glass- it has been professionally laser engraved on a crystal glass that holds 350 ml.

Stockist: Giftware Direct

26. Welcome to Wellness Subscription Box

If Mum doesn’t get a whole lot of time to herself, maybe get her a’ Welcome to Wellness’ Subscription Box which gives her a some luxury and pamper time.

Stockist: iSubscribe

27. Construct a Homemade Coupon Book to Do Chore Around the House

This is a great( and free) one for kids to make at home. A booklet of chores that Mum can give you at any time- and you have to obey!

28. A Google Home

Play podcasts whilst you are cook dinner, ask Google what the weather will be like today without having to get up from the lounge chair!

Stockist: Kogan

29. Pink Marble Effect Acrylic Bangle Pack

This bangle pack from Lovisa is simply darling- and extremely inexpensive! The bangles can be worn all together, or separate- it is up to Mum.

Stockist: Lovisa for $17.99

30. Dyson Hair Dryer

The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is engineered for fast dryer and accuracy styling at the same time.

Stockist: The Shaver Shop

31. A Life Assistant for the Busy Mum !

Give someone the gift of day this Christmas. What better way to show someone how much you care than by getting them period with their very own Life Assistant. Whatever there is a requirement to, a gift voucher for a little extra assist will go a long way to easing the mental load.

32. A Dinnerly Subscription

Give Mum the gift of gourmet. Dinnerly provide all the ingredients and step by step instructions on how to cook a quick and tasty masterpiece! Dinnerly has snacks from $5.75 per person.

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33. It’s Wine Time Gift Box

Wine and Chocolate in a beautiful box! Perfect for Mumma Bear. There are four different types of wines in this gift box- in CANS !!!!

Stockist: Brewquets

34. A Louis Vuitton Phone Case

Make Mum feel like she’s from Beverly Hills with a Louis Vuitton iPhone Case. Available in different iPhone models.

Stockist: Octop USA

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35. A Sewing Machine

Most dames would love to try a sewing machine at some time or another- I know I’ve always wanted one even though I have no idea how to use them. This one is cute in pink !!!

Stockist: Spotlight

36. A Bottle of Dom Perignon

What can tell Mum you love her more than a fancy bottle of French wine!

Stockist: Wine.com

37. An Outdoor Resort Hammock

Let Mum relax by reclining on a stylish resort style hammock. Holds up to 220 kg.

Stockist: Zanui

38. A Cheese and Wine Hamper

This hamper looks simply delicious- the best thing is that you can choose which wine and cheese that you want- so it is fully customisable!

Stockist: Gourmet Baskets

Price: $149.00

39. A Soda Stream Machine

Make all your favourite sparkling beverages at home with your own Soda Stream!

Stockist: Kogan

40. A Gurney

Every gal loves to gurney- we likely love it more than the men-folk …. So satisfying….

Our Pick: The K’A’Rcher Premium Full Control Plus

41. A HoMedics Pedi Luxe Foot Spa

Did foot spa’s ever genuinely go out of fashion? This one has a built in heater, has double the bubbles, 4 massage rollers and an easy pour water spout.

Stockist: Kogan

Price: $85.00+ delivery

41. A Mystery Box of 12 Wines( Mixed Red and White )

If you aren’t sure what brands of wine you would like or simply want an element of surprise with your bottles of wine, grab this Mystery Box. 12 bottles of wine, mixed white wine and red wine.

Stockist: Kogan for $59

42. A Gourmet Gift Hamper

A gift basket full of tasty gourmet goodies. All Australian fine foods and wine.

Stockist: Macarthur Baskets

43. Get Mum a Personal Stylist

Many Mum’s lose their sense of style after having babies … because every item we own objective up covered in vomiting .. If Mum is in a rut as to what to wear, why not get her a Stylist to help her style her wardrobe and be used to help choose pieces that are right for her!

We recommend Threadicated

44. Put Money Towards Get The Surgery Mum is Wanting

If Mum has always wanted to have her teeth fixed, a new situated of boob or lap band surgery – why not help contribute to her’ Surgery Fund’ I seriously require a nose job!

Get funding through MacCredit

46. A Weaving Starter Kit

Weaving is highly therapeutic- this is a small solid timber weaving loom along with yarn.

Stockist: Green Living Australia

47. A GHD Platinum White Styler

The latest and greatest in hair straighteners. The GHD Platinum adapts the heat to ensure your hair doesn’t burn!

Stockist: GHD

48. A Kate Spade Ring Holder

Have a safe and pretty place for Mum to maintain all of her rings. I love this gorgeous ring holder by Kate Spade- all of her stuff is so girly!

Stockist: Macy’s

49. A Bunch of Flowers

Flowers are always very traditional for Mother’s Day. I love this Mother’s Day bunch of blooms with soft pink roses, purple alstroemeria and white daisies.

Stockist: Petals Network

50. A Face Shaping Palette by Sephora

An all-in-one palette packed with 12 silky-smooth, Amazonian clay-powered tints that play with light and shadow to #slaywithclay. It’s your can’t-live-without-it beauty wardrobe- whether you’re feeling the low-key or high-key look.* Benefits* These essential, universally flattering shades sculpt, define and highlight your features. Nine neutral-to-smoky shadows( 6 matte, 3 lustre) generate unlimited wearable looks, while three face powders( including blush, bronzer and highlighter) add definition and build the skin light. Each creamy, microfine powder is infused with Amazonian clay, so it offers rich payoff that mixes to a natural, long-wearing finish without creasing, caking or flaking.

Stockist: Sephora

51. A Chanel Peony Art Print

This premium quality giclee art publish has been produced on German induced heavy weight( 230 gsm/ matte finish) fine art stock use use archival quality inks resulting in a superior print suitable for museum or gallery display.

Stockist: Hard to Find

Free but Thoughtful Gifts for Mum: 52. Clean the house for Mum

And then build her dinner!

53. Painted Hand-prints of the kids in a frame

A gift that you can keep forever. Grab some water based paint and paint your child’s hands and press them onto a piece of cardboard and allow to dry. Then cut the cardboard to fit into a frame. A simple, inexpensive and beautiful gift for Mother’s Day.

54. A framed poem or the words ‘Mummy” written by your little ones 55. Take Mum to a country market

Here is a list of where to find all the best country marketplaces :P TAGEND

Queensland Victoria New South Wales South Australia Western Australia Tasmania

56. Historical Walks or Heritage Trails

These are free and ego guided walks- here is just a few that I could find :P TAGEND

Gympie Heritage Trails Toowoomba 57. Cemetery walk or ghost tour

These are fantastic fun- and there are many all over the world. Here are just a few that we have found :P TAGEND

Gold Coast Pentridge Prison Ghost Tour( Melbourne ) The Lunatic Asylum Ghost Tour( Ararat ) Old Melbourne Ghost Tour Point Cook Homestead Ghost Tour( Melbourne ) Haunted Sydney Ghost Tour( The Rocks, Sydney ) Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour

58. Organise a Progressive Dinner with the family. 59. Have a Board Game Marathon 60. Organise a fancy Breakfast in Bed 61. Watch her favourite movie without complaining( supplying popcorn and a foot rub) 62. Salt Dough Gifts from the Kids 63. Devote the Gift of Cookies in a Jar

Cookie in a Jar is a great inexpensive gift idea for Mum !

64. Buy her a Doubled pass to the cinema so she can watch any movie she wants! 65. Rock N Roll Dancing Lessons 66. Have beverages and dinner on a Tall Ship !

Twilight Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour The Tall Ship Enterprize Williamstown( Melbourne)

67. A Beauty voucher for a manicure, pedicure or facial 68. A Hair voucher for a Cut and Colour 69. A massage voucher 70. Organise to swim with the dolphins 71.Ballroom Dancing Lessons 72. Hot Air Balloon Experience

They are all over the place- but Mum will remember its own experience forever!

Yarra Valley( VIC ) Gold Coast( QLD ) Barossa Valley( SA ) Melbourne CBD( VIC ) Canberra( ACT ) Perth( WA ) Orange( NSW ) Byron Bay( NSW ) Cairns( QLD ) Alice Springs( NT ) Tasmania

73. Computer lessons( if a wannabe techno savvyMum) 74. Go Ten Pin Bowling as a family 75. Jewellery Making Workshop 76. Book a Bed& Breakfast weekend 77.Learn the Flying Trapeze

If Mum is a bit of a daredevil- look at booking her a lesson on learning the Flying Trapeze !!!!!!

Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Byron Bay

78. Wine Tasting Course or a Winery Tour

If your Mum loves wine, there is a variety of wine tasting courses or wine tours she can attend depending on where she is !!!!

Yarra Valley Wine Tour Wine Savor with Gourmet Cheeses in Sydney Champagne Tasting in Sydney Wine Education Class and Lunch, Swan Valley( Western Australia )

79. Invest in an educational Course for Mum 80. Tickets to a theatre reveal, celebration or concert

2019 is a big year for theater displays and concerts. Here are just a few that you can purchase tickets for right now!

Metallica

Metallica is touring Australia in October. Grab tickets here

Coachella 2019

Probably the biggest festival in the world. Grab tickets here

Justin Timberlake

Jussy is touring the United States in March 2019. Grab tickets here

Other Tours:

Ariana Grande The Beach Boys Norah Jones Offspring Tim McGraw Rob Thomas Ben Kweller

81. Enjoy a High Tea

A High Tea is a fun and fancy day out with the girls. Many of the fancier hotels do them- here are some that I know about :P TAGEND

High Tea on a Brisbane Paddlewheeler Sydney Harbour High Tea Sea Cruise

High Tea in the United States:

Alice’s Tea Cup( New York City ) The Ritz-Carlton Central Park( New York City ) The Millennium Biltmore Hotel( Los Angeles ) Langham Huntington Hotel( Pasadena )

82. Go for a drive in the country 83. A Chocolate Making Workshop

Everyone love feeing chocolate , now you are able to construct your own gourmet chocolates in the convenience of your own kitchen! The Ultimate Chocolate Workshop will show you how to :P TAGEND

Make ganache Melt chocolate Temper chocolate Mould chocolate Hand dipping Chocolate decorating

You will learn a variety of tricks and techniques allowing you to create a number of different sweet, chocolate treats to impress your friends and family.

Discover how to make a ganache for truffles, for cake and as a dessert, the key to melting chocolate and how to temper darknes, white and milk chocolate use a household bowl.

Locations: Sydney $150 Melbourne $150

84. Lunch at the local Pub 85. Visit the decide of Neighbours- The Tv Show 86. A journey to the beach 87. A trip to the zoo

Some of the best zoo’s to visit include :P TAGEND

Taronga Zoo( New South Wales ) Werribee Open Range Zoo( Victoria ) Featherdale Wildlife Park( Sydney ) Adelaide Zoo Currumbin Wildlife Santuary Australia Zoo( Queensland) Perth Zoo( Western Australia )

88. Soap Inducing Course 89. Lunch or dinner cruise 90. Belly Dancing Lessons 91. Weekend on a houseboat Gift Ideas for the Active and Outdoorsy Mum :

92. A beautiful herb growing kit 93. Take your Mum SKYDIVING !!!!!! 94. Gardening Gloves and Tools 95. Do the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb 96. A potted plant in a fancy pot 97. Picnic at the local park 98. Electric Bicycle ride 99. A day out on a motorcycle with the family 100. Organise a Deep Sea Fishing journey 101. Go canoeing or white water rafting 102. A GPS watch for hiking 103. New Yoga Mat 104. Outdoors gear, tops, shorts 105. Latest athletics shoes 106. New sleeping bag or Swag 107. Water purifier 108. Waterproof/ life proof camera( Go Pro ) 109. Trendy outdoors rain jacket 110. Outdoors hat or cap 111. Headlamp/ Headtorch for hiking, camping or riding at night 112. Outdoors bag/ backpack to pack all accessories for any outdoors activity Gift Ideas for the Book Loving Mum:

Check out the most popular novels trending at the moment !

Cheese Making Books

A Romance Novel

Latest Crime or Thriller

Books on Mind, Body and Spirit

History or Military Book

Crossword Puzzle or Suduko Book

Biography

New Trendy or homemade Book markers

Book bag or library purse

Online Book Discount or library card

A new Book read nook

Relaxing book reading candles

A Matching Book defined

Meet and Greet with her favourite writer

Take her to a book signing

Go on an ancient library tour around the city

Reading pins

New Stylish Reading Glasses

Gifts Ideas for the Online Shopping Crazy Mum:

Subscription to shopping sites such as Ozsale, membership mean you get great deals all year round( I’m a tad addicted …)

Book her a seat on a Warehouse Outlet Shopping Day

Purchase Gift Cards to her favourite shops

Take her to shopping expos with her favourite items, clothes, make-up ect

Take her to try out op shopping or vice versa, go to the best decorator shops around

Grab Mum an online voucher. Here are some great notions:

Gift Ideas for the Mum that Likes to Travel:

A new situated of luggage

A pair of stillnes headphones for the plane.

A Crossbody Handbag

Packing Cubes

Hiking Boots or Good Walking Shoes

Compression Socks

Deposit on the Holiday of a Lifetime

Gift Ideas for the Foodie Mum:

A fancy bottle of Olive Oil( you can get different flavours now too- get a whole define !)

Chocolate Making Workshop

A hot cooked champagne breakfast

A good bottle of wineand a decide of wine glasses

Cookies in a Jar

Homemade shortbread

A home cooked cooked dinner- by you!

A chocolate fountain

A platter of her favourite nibbles like sundried tomatoes, gooey cheese and water crackers

A wine and cheese appreciation course

A yoghurt attaining kit

A cheese inducing kit

A homemade pie( like Lemon Meringue )

New saucepan set

Cookbooks

Gift pack of spices

Homemade chutneys and fancy butters etc

Cooking Classes

New chopping board and knife

Knife sharpener

A Juicer

Food Dehydrator

Stick Blender

Ice Cream Maker

Selection of imagination tea’s and a teacup

A bench top Pizza Oven

A Food Vacuum Sealer

Gourmet cookery class

Cheese inducing course

Home Delivered Cheese Making Kit

Electronic kitchen scales

Gift Ideas for the Fashionista Mum:

Some shops that you can buy online or just get her a voucher so she can choose her own!

The Iconic has a great range, a little on the pricey side, but good if you are off somewhere special.

Have your Mum Design and Make her own shoes !

Atomic Cherry has loadings of Rockabilly fashion- just beautiful- I buy most of clothing there!

Crossroads is a discount women’s garment store but they now sell online.

Cotton On Clothing have an online store and if you sign up you get an additional 30% off! Great basic pieces.

Ebay isn’t just for second-hand clothing- there are loads of great new apparel stores!

Sussan has a clearance segment online! Great for pj’s and women’s basics.

Target also has an online clearance segment! I get a tad excited when I watch’ clearance’ on any website!

Asos are US based but ship great pieces to Australia for very few. They have a great range of maternity dresses too!

Zodee are great for swimwear and underwear , not always the cheapest but their sales are terrific.

Birdsnestcomes highly recommend by our Facebook follower.

ModCloth is a US site but ships worldwide. Great little attires and outfits- and they have a terrific review section. Highly recommend!

Stop Staring is very glamorous and has some beautiful cocktail dresses fit for any occasion.

Pin Up Boutique has both cocktail and day to day wear.

Heartbreaker Fashion has some divine outfits.

Gift Ideas for the Arty or Crafty Mum:

Scrapbooking, painting, drawing or Twilling class

Pottery or ceramics classes

A new Sewing Machine

Dressmaking Dummy

Set of paints and canvasses

Drawing or Painting Lessons

Gift vouchers for an art supplier

Do an’ Art Experience’ tour

Trendy Arts carry container

Useful canvas easel

A new camera

Adult colouring or drawing volume

Sewing needles and threads

Needle pointing tools

New Glue gun or crafts tools

Crafts Storage instances, jars, shelving

Gift cards to mums favourite crafts or art stores

Gift Ideas for the Tech and Computer Savvy Mum:

A Kindle

The latest Ebook

New Headphones or Earphones

A Tile Dongle that will help you find your keys or purse if you have lost them

Latest trendy Laptop Case for all her gadgets

Cable case to store charges and other cables

Fitbit or Apple watch

New keyboard or iPad keyboard lawsuit

A wrist held phone case or new design case

An iPad stand

Wall mount shelf for devices

A smart camera

Smart Bracelet

A high-tech alarm clock

Multiple device charger

New tech coffee machine

Storage or USB, SD cards

Tile Dongle that will find your keys- from Amazon

Touch Screen Monitor

Coloured Wireless Mouse

Laptop Pillow( with fan)

Star Wars USB

Hard Drive to maintain all the latest TV presents

Subscription for Pay TV

New Mobile Phone

Gift Ideas for the Fit and Healthy Mum:

Personal educate conference

Treadmill

Exercise Bike

Book an overseas holiday of a lifetime( with 70% off )

Skipping Rope

Zumba Classes

Pilates DVD

New Yoga Mat

Beautiful fitness wear( I love Lululemon and Lorna Jane !)

Kayaking weekend

New Running Shoes

Weights or Kettle Bells

Heart Rate Monitor

Pedometer

Book or Subscription to the Michelle Bridges 12 WBT

Subscription to Weight Watchers( only if she REQUESTS that !!!)

The Home Body Mum:

Gift Voucher from Freedom Furniture

A DNA Test from Ancestry.com

Beauty and Pampering Ideas:

New make-up( We love Nude by Nature !)

A new hair straightener

A Hair Curler or Set of Hot Curlers

New Hair Dryer

Fancy new Hand Cream

Hair Extensions

Fancy shower cap

A new Mud Mask

Make-up Lessons

Home Spray Tanning Machine

Bottle of good Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to slather on body and hair

Gel Nail Kit with light

New Skin Care Kit

Gift Voucher for Microdermabrasion from your local beauty salon

Eyelash extensions

Perfume or Body Wash

Teeth whitening kit

An essential oil kit with oil burner

Gift Ideas for the Mum that is hard to buy for.

A new jumper or coat

A Magazine Subscription

A subscription to a Family Tree Website to find out about the family history.

An automatic card shuffler and a few packs of new cards

A fresh fruit or vegetable basket

New sheets for the bed( run the 1000 thread count !)

A new Doona cover and fancy pillows

A new pillow

Set of earrings

Shoe Cleaning Kit

A Milliners Course with High Tea

A Steam Press

Car Cleaning Kit

Set of pearls- all girls love pearl!

Photography Course

A wine fridge

New Car Seat Covers

These are 100 Gifts Ideas for Mum- do you have any to add ???