A bit busy, a bit not

We have been a bit busy around here. As the "month of holidays"* seems to be just around the corner, I figured I had best do something about a winter line for Mini Mayhem.

Cut to Ollie and I (and our lovely generous friends Cosmo and Kate), a very big studio lighting set up and my visions for our autumn winter 2013. The photos went well, the design work got done and the line sheet was set to lots of hopefully interested shops. Fingers crossed a few of them like what we do.

Once that was done we headed off to the coast to relax with Nanna Freddy, Poppy Mick, Aunty Alicia and Uncle Guy. Naturally it rained the whole time but that didn't stop us from having a lovely time. In fact I think Ollie and Guy playing indoor hide and seek may be on Ol's good time list!!

We ate lots of frozen yoghurt, some wicked milkshakes and did a bit of scooter ing when the sun occasionally came out. It was awesome. Now if only we had all been able to head down to Sydney with Nanna and Poppy for an 18 night cruise.

Not long now though!!!

*Did I tell you about the month of holidays? I'm heading off to Thailand with my friend Rachel for 10 nights. Crazy I know and I'm not entirely sure that I will cope but I think a few cocktails and some delicious food might help me. But on top of that, Nick has taken a redundancy. We couldn't be happier about it! So he is completely entitled to a little holiday too, and the only time it will fit is just before I go to Thailand. So after nearly three weeks in Indonesia with my beautiful family I get to come home and wash my clothes before heading off to Thailand a few days later. Madness I know!!! Aren't I just the luckiest girl in the world?

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