:: Happy Easter! ::

Happy Easter!

I hope you all had a wonderfully relaxing weekend. My Easter long weekend was spent at the coast with my entire family (have you ever tried fitting 12 adults, a 7-year-old and a 7-month-old into a three bedroom apartment? Cosy and fun!) and at home relaxing watching episodes of Carnivale through a chocolate-induced haze. I had a fantastic time off and starting work on Wednesday was hard!

The Easter Bunny found me both at home and up the coast and I now have enough chocolate to last me right the way through to next Easter!

This Easter we were lucky enough to have a five day long weekend, because Easter coincided with ANZAC Day. One day I would like to go to a dawn service to honour the brave young men who defended our country so many years ago.

I think I'm going to have to hit the gym twice as hard from now on. I need to work off all the sugar! Does anyone's tummy hurt as much as mine does? Too much chocolate, but oh so delicious.

:: More Wedding Fun! ::

Last weekend Mr LG and I flew to Perth (on the other side of Australia) to witness two friends join in marriage. I had the pleasure of being a bridesmaid for my beautiful friend.

Just for the record, the bridesmate didn't carry a bouquet, he was holding it while the maid-of-honour signed the registry.

I have been so blessed with wedding joy this year - first my own, then being an MC for a high school friend, and now a bridesmaid for another friend! It was such a fun day full of laughter and love. It felt so surreal to be in Perth (more photos to come) with my friends, especially considering Mr LG and I were only there for 38 hours!

I have decided that weddings are pretty much my favourite kind of event. You are surrounded by so much love and warmth, and everyone has a fantastic time!

What is your favourite part of a wedding? I love seeing the groom's reaction to his future wife walking down the aisle, I love the gorgeous dresses, and I love the pure joy that radiates from the couple getting married.

PS. I completely unrelated news, today is my blog's first birthday! Yay! To celebrate I will be hosting a giveaway very soon!

:: A Sunday Picnic ::

A little while ago Mr LG and I packed up some yummy food and headed out to our favourite picnic spot! This time we decided to ride across the pedestrian and bus only bridge before settling into our favourite spot and watching the ducks in the lake.

I've written about all the delicious things we ate over at :: Mind Your Crumbs ::

It was the perfect way to end the weekend.

Do you ever go on picnics?

:: Etsy Love - Easter ::

Every time I go to the shops I find myself surrounded by delicious Easter eggs and yummy smelling Hot Cross Buns! Easter is surely upon us. So far I have resisted the temptation and have not indulged in any Easter foods ... but that resolve won't last much longer! I have let Mr LG know what chocolates I am craving, so I hope he's been listening (I have been about as subtle as a semi-trailer!). In the lead up to Easter my etsy wish list has also become increasingly full of Easter goodness.

[The Melania via TheBannerBoutiqueonEtsy]

[Peter Rabbit Cupcake Toppers via shoptopitoffdesigns]

[Silver Bunny Rabbit Necklace via NextChapter]

[Happy Easter Egg Stamps via lovesprouts]

[Easter Egg Flat Notecards via lettercdesign]

Do you have any special Easter plans? My family has a 'Secret Easter Bunny' (like a Secret Santa) and we will be swapping presents up at the Sunshine Coast. I am hoping for a beautifully sunny beach day!

:: Lavender's Green :: will be having a guest poster very soon, I have been asked to ask you what you would like to read about! They are open to all suggestions!

Much love.

PS. If you have an etsy account let me know so I can make you a part of my circle!

:: Creative Photography ::

I remember when I was given my first digital camera. I went a little nuts, taking photos of everything I could ... including photos of a frangipani in our pool. This was actually one of the very first photos I took.

From there I discovered PhotoShop and went through a stage PhotoShopping every photo I took with poems, quotes and colour splashes.

And then I bought a DSLR and started taking even more photos than I did before (which I didn't think was possible!). I have realised lately that even when I am without my camera I am constantly spotting possible photographic opportunities.

A few weeks ago I went to a friend's wedding and took the above two photos - the driver had no idea I was taking his photo. I think the relaxed air about him really makes the photo. My favourite kind of photos are unposed and unexpected.

The next step is to learn more of my camera's functions. I'd like to take a photography course and then a PhotoShop course so I can get the most out of my photos. Have any of you taken a photography or PhotoShop course? What was it like? Did your photography or editing skills improve?

I'm just about to head off to a three-course dinner at my brother and sister-in-law's house. I can't wait!

If you're in the mood for a delicious recipe, head over to my other blog :: Mind Your Crumbs :: for a fantastic corn cake and tomato relish recipe!