a film of photos

Engagement Shoot from Daniel Grey on Vimeo.

Anna posted her favourite shots from our engagement shoot a few days ago and now I'm going to overload you with more (feel free not to watch). I do have an ulterior motive though. You see, Daniel and I just can't decide what photo we should frame and hang on the wall. There are a few that we love but framing a few may create the impression of a shrine and we don't really want to do that. I love the shots in the freesias - I think they're romantic and reminiscent of the sixties. Daniel likes the shots where he's holding the sign, just 'cause they're a bit different. So please, if you feel so kind, tell me which ones are your favourites and it might help us narrow it down.

Moving on to a foodie frugavore topic...I am so inspired by how many of you have the desire to shop, cook and eat with awareness. I've managed to track down a local organic butcher who sells wholesale to the public so I'm planning on making a once-a-month trip and stocking up. I'm excited to chat to him about cheap cuts for my slow cooker come autumn/winter too. This week I've made a few soups to ward off a nasty cold and I roasted a chicken, made a curry with the leftovers and slow cooked the bones and a few vegies overnight to make stock. Tonight we're eating form the pantry so who knows what we'll end up devouring.

As for the winner of a signed copy of frugavore...congratulations Tania from Myrtle & Eunice. A quick-witted, savvy woman who felt sick at the sight of hot cross buns and Easter eggs at the supermarket in JANUARY. I feel your pain. Considering Easter is not till the end of April I think it's fair to say the religious holiday has well and truly become a marketing scam and is contributing to the waistlines of the chocoholics and sweet tooths among us.

I, personally, won't be buying those indulgent eggs till mid April. Because me and my baby don't need any sugar and most definitely don't want the reflux that accompanies it.

299

This marks my 299th opportunity to write about my life. Which means my next post will be the big 300 and I've got a special little giveaway from a fellow blogger and friend who also happens to be an extraordinary crafter. I can't wait to show you.

I've also been dying to show you these photos, by The Rummeys, of course. Leaping for love and laughing along the way. It was fun.

engagement shoot

The Rummeys came to visit on Thursday and we had fun running in and out of gardens in my street. Although we've been engaged for close to three years we have never really celebrated it - I gave birth 3 weeks after I said "Yes!" So, we employed the help of MB & PB and we played models that kissed and giggled and ran around in orange orchards.

Anna and Chris managed to capture the fun on camera. In their fabulous and quirky style they snapped away. This is one of hundreds of shots. The best ones will be published over six pages in an upcoming issue of a bridal magazine that I write for. A few will get framed and hung on our wall. And all of them will be beautiful reminders of this time in our lives. Where we lived, who we were and what we made, together.