Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Feb 4, 2012, 5:27 am
On the top of my list of favourite champagne/sparkling wine cocktails is to mix the bubbles with 1/4 oz/10mL Chambord (Black Raspberry Liqueur). Add Chambord to the flute first, them add the Champers. Perhaps a touch more if you like it sweeter, like me Stay tuned...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 29, 2012, 7:22 pm
  Flowers in the hair, how girly! You can increase your eostrogen levels too by making these jewel encrusted fabric flowers in minutes and glue to a headband for the latest look (see Fashion Designers ...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 26, 2012, 12:12 am
January 26th marks the official national day of Australia, a day to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet into Sydney Cove in 1788. On Australia Day there's always much celebratory action around the harbour, so we walked down to the Sydney foreshore to watch the Ferrython with home made meat pi...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 25, 2012, 2:05 am
This week I'm loving Japanese born Chico Hayasaki's fresh, fashion savvy illustrations using line and watercolours Just recently I discovered that she's turned her hand to fabric design (found via CWC International blog). A cool mix of retro, fashion and delicate prints printed on 100% ...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 21, 2012, 6:24 am
Romance is in the air! I'm in the midst of creating a Valentine's Day e-book full of packaging and card designs to print out and romantic recipes (e-book coming soon) and I've hatched up a sweet treat that's a cinch to pre-prepare so you're not stuck in the kitchen on the day (and you can get on wi...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 17, 2012, 6:10 am
Do you remember these? They were big when I was a kid (umm, a long time ago). Lovely smelling lavender sachets that one placed into one's underwear drawer to keep one's undies smelling spiffy. I say, bring back the good old days and make some! It's easy peasy. Simply cut out 10cm squares...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 13, 2012, 8:05 pm
My brother risked life and foot yesterday making this 'cake stand' for me for an upcoming Easter shoot (stay tunned!). Sawn from lumps of timber waiting patiently by his front door, ready for the fire on frosty winter evenings. With a flick of an ear-splitting chain saw and muscle to hold down run-a...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 11, 2012, 11:10 pm
Australian Summer = balmy evenings, seafood and beautiful fruit. Particularly watermelon. Can you smell it? For a refreshing dessert, add melon juice to sugar syrup, throw it in the freezer and occassionally scrape with a fork. Even better, add to a glass of sparkling wine...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 4, 2012, 5:39 am
One of my favourite magazines, Australian Gourmet Traveller, featured a stunning array of inspirational recipes for Christmas in their December issue. Succulent summer fruits were used and recipes that could be created (if you were lucky enough to have bought the mag) at a...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jan 2, 2012, 11:26 pm
Woohoo!! Sydney Harbour, fireworks, champers and way too much food is a great way to ring in the new year. Onboard 'Heavy Metal', a friend's vintage 54 foot yatch for the evening was a new experience and one we won't forget With bleary eyes and a little hung-over, the next da...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Dec 30, 2011, 7:12 am
Have the dress but not the killer heels? Add a little 'sparkle' to those pumps in hours. Inspired by Miu Miu's Strappy Jeweled Sandals, Honestly...WTF blog shows you how Make some noise and look the part with these free printable New Year's Party Hats via Elinee blog
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Dec 29, 2011, 6:56 am
Sometimes a fringe (or bangs) can drive you to destraction or perhaps you want to change your look? Turn your fringe into a french braided headband that even a cyclone would be unable to dislodge or lovely and loose like these latest celebrity looks. It's easy, here's how: 1} Slightly we...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Dec 27, 2011, 6:16 pm
The sunny days between Christmas and New Year's mean picnics by the harbour and swimming at the beach. My favourite picnic food...goat's cheese tart with loads of sweet caramelised onions and a light green salad. Here's a tried and true recipe for goat's cheese lovers like me ...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Dec 25, 2011, 4:41 am
Let the day be full of 'nots'....may your turkey not be dry, may your tummy not explode and may you not throttle the relatives. Have a fabulous and safe Christmas everyone. Thank you for all your support throughout the year and spare a thought for those who 'have not' Here's our white fe...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Nov 1, 2011, 7:27 am
There's nothing better than a walk around the harbour foreshore testing out the camera on my new iPhone. I'm genuinly surprised by the detail in the photos (colour adjusted), enjoying Spring in my favourite city
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Oct 30, 2011, 9:30 pm
It's that time of year again... Halloween is still in its infancy in Australia, but catching on fast. We'll be out doing the rounds tonight but I'm not too keen to dress as a ghoul if my daughter has her way I went into the Work in Progress archives to find my Graveyard Hallo...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Oct 28, 2011, 6:49 pm
My thoughts have gone out to the people of Cinque Terre or 'Five Worlds' in Italy's Liguria region as the sleepy fishing villages have been devastated by torrential rain. It's hard to imagine rivers of mud pouring from the mountains behind, destroying roads, bridges and lives. Such a sh...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Oct 16, 2011, 7:53 am
Crave Sydney International Food Festival is on again this year and we decided to get in on the action. This weekend we headed to Taronga Zoo to sample some delights from local restaurants and couldn't go past the Chocolate Fondant with a glass of Pommery Champagne and Duck Pate on Brioch...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Oct 14, 2011, 9:08 pm
My brother, Peter Edmunds owner and chocolatier of Lindsay & Edmunds Organic Chocolates, has been featured on the ABC program 'Feast: Kids in the Kitchen'. Three eagre kids are willing to learn about tempering chocolate and even more eagre to taste the results. So jealous Pet...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 25, 2011, 2:05 am
If you're like me in any way, you get over art pretty quickly in the same position. I'm forever moving pieces around the house to freshen up a room. An affordable alternative to add new life to an area are removable wall decals. Get sick of them, simply peel off (some are re-useable) wit...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 23, 2011, 2:32 am
Congratulations to Kathryn for winning the Kids' Crafternoon book giveaway. I'll be contacting you shortly! It's been a dreadful week of high temperatures and fever at our house. Blah. To cheer me up (besides announcing the winner, of course) I want to reward my aching limbs with a Citru...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 16, 2011, 11:27 pm
I feel like I'm the last person on the planet to know about this inspirational food blog, What Katie Ate. And I want what Katie's having! The food, the photos, the styling and the recipes are breathtaking and incites me to leap into the kitchen and get baking. If onl...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 8, 2011, 7:01 am
How easy is it really for your kid to make a project by themselves from the new Crafternoon Book? My daughter was totally enthralled with the all designs and was desperate to make a cloud pillow (by Claire Dollan) from the Sewing book. She's never embarked on such a big project and spent...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 8, 2011, 5:38 am
We're excited here at the Go Make Me Blog {A Work in Progress} to be part the Crafternoon blog hop party / blog book tour to celebrate the release of the new Kids' Crafternoon Books. We've managed to snag Editor Kathreen Ricketson for a few questions......   ...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 7, 2011, 12:05 am
  It's always exciting to receive a parcel by courier. Even better to receive a parcel by courier that contains two books, Crafternoon Papercraft and Sewing books by publisher Hardie Grant. AND to top it off, your design is included (Home Sweet Home card see left)  The whole process o...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 6, 2011, 8:54 am
  Have a digital printer? Feel free to download and print my two favourite pictures that I photographed in Paris and Champagne. Use the print outs as postcards, place in a picture frame or reduce and use as gift tags. I hope that you like them too! {For personal use only. Ta} ...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 4, 2011, 9:04 pm
Our new home for the next year is a classic Art Neuveaux apartment with beautiful views of Sydney Harbour. We're so lucky to find such a gem (although the kitchen is a bit scary!). I wanted to share a photo of the massive stained glass window that appears in our staircase. There's matching smaller w...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Aug 4, 2011, 6:57 am
Dormans, France Madame Bollinger's original vineyard Madame Bollinger's original vineyard Tattinger visit to the Roman caves, Reims France Travo, Italy Bobbio, Italy &#...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jun 7, 2011, 2:38 am
Fragrant blooms, fresh olives, plump jams, flakey croissants, fish, meats, prime, ripe veges and fruits in a multitude of colours, textures and tastes. And don't get me started on the local cheese and pat...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jun 5, 2011, 12:17 pm
A trip to champagne was always on my list of things to do before I visit the pearly gates. Our stay Dormans, Champagne, was so relaxed and comfortable due to the beautiful house that we rented for 10 days. La Maison du Clos Rigaux is run by the charming Isabelle and was immaculate, elegant a...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Jun 4, 2011, 4:09 pm
They don't call me Champagne Cate for nothing. My love for the bubbles lead us to the stunning area of Champagne in France. Breathtaking panoramas of gently rolling hills bursting with vines and tiny antique villages dotted throughout the countryside is a 'must-see' for any Champagne enthusiast. We ...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 22, 2011, 4:10 pm
My thoughts of Paris are here in these photos. Not pictures of The Louvre or Notre Dame etc (although I love those too) but what I seek is the incidental, the colour and the texture. Hidden arcades, passage ways and seemingly secret thoroughfares off the bustling streets hold so many unk...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 19, 2011, 6:47 am
Part Three of Patisserie heaven....La Fougasse in Paris. This has been our favourite patissiere by far to date. If you're near the Rue de Bretagne, 3rd arrondissement area pop in and experience, well, anything. Simply close your eyes and just point, purchase and pig-out. I assure you that whatever y...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 16, 2011, 3:28 pm
        You can always tell a good place to eat simply by following the locals. As a result we stumbled upon Au Panetier tucked away next to Place Des Victoiries. We had breakfast several times here simply because of their famous Pain au Chocolat (above), a light brioche bread loade...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 15, 2011, 3:52 pm
We're on a mission, a mission to find the best Parisian Patisserie. Questions must be answered; How mouth-watering is the flakey mille-feuille or how decadent is the chocolate mouse in a wickedly fresh choux pastry eclair? Are these treasures sent from heaven to tease us mere mortals ...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 13, 2011, 3:30 pm
The department stores in Paris are an amazing experience. One of my favourites is Galerie Lafayette. Enter the Ground Floor, look up to witness an amazing domed stained glass ceiling in vibrant colours, shedding light onto those beneath. I managed to sneak a photo of the ceiling as well as some meti...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 10, 2011, 2:09 pm
      ...any moment of the day. Flowers are blooming, croissants are baking and lovers are smooching. What more could you ask for? Paris is so beautiful this time of year and I wanted to share some pictures that I took on our six hour walk today. Top pic is Pont Neuf B...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 8, 2011, 12:18 pm
What's a trip to London without the mandatory Harrods perusal? And true to form, it didn't disappoint. Our main focus were the food halls bursting with colour and tempting morsels. Luckily we went with a full stomach and managed to wrench ourselves away from the pristine produce. Leaving...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - May 7, 2011, 11:50 am
  H - E - L - L - O London, why do you live so far away? You're more than welcome to visit us in the Southern Hemisphere, anytime. I love you so dearly and I promise that we'll lay out our best china heaped with lamingtons and vegemite sandwiches with a side order of Australian wa...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Apr 25, 2011, 11:12 pm
Hello dear readers, remember me? Easter has whipped around so quickly As mentioned before, we're going to build a new house and the current cottage is raised next week. In the meantime we need to pack up our belongings and then head off to Europe for three months on Sunday. Eeek, I total...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Apr 16, 2011, 6:49 pm
Oops, no....definitely....the other way round. Note to self: So you're levelling your house next month after stripping it bare, organising a three month trip around Europe whilst said house is bulldozed and dealing with architects, builders and removalists. Leave More Than Two Months Preparation! &#...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Apr 2, 2011, 4:16 pm
Aawww....keuuuwt. Who says bunnies and kittens and dogs don't mix? Mixing so well you can hardly tell the difference. What I don't get, is how on earth did the photographer get these softies to sit still for long enough to take a photo and show their love??? You may have seen these photos around the...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Apr 1, 2011, 6:53 am
Top to bottom : Chocolate Filled Toadstools by Andies Specialty Sweets  Porcelain Egg Shells and Wheatgrass Seeds, grow your own place card settings by Revisions Large Wooden Cake Stand by Sunday Hatch  Friendly Bunnies by Julie Blanchette
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Mar 29, 2011, 1:27 am
The days are cooling and the gardenia's begin to hide until next spring. The last bloom from our garden...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Mar 26, 2011, 5:11 pm
The mornings are beginning to cool here in Australia and my breakfast googy eggs are getting colder, faster. With Easter around the corner, keep your eggs toasty warm by making these wee Bunny Egg Cozies. Of course you can add a little scarf for the ultimate snuggly egg, but that would b...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Mar 22, 2011, 7:31 am
The movie, one of my favourites. Drift away with these exquisitely dreamy photographs by Maia Flore, Sleep Elevations collection. Originally found via Amanda Thomas blog
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Mar 20, 2011, 7:53 pm
I was sooo spoiled this weekend with a visit to the Quay Restaurant in Sydney, nestled in the Overseas Passenger Terminal opposite the Opera House. Yum! Peter Gilmore's dishes are more art than food in taste, texture and visual appeal. Of course desserts were on the agenda with the Eight-Text...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Mar 17, 2011, 4:14 am
To celebrate St Patrick's Day, I've discovered some fabulous finds from the Emerald Isle, to be sure Top to bottom: Bonzie Fallen Angel Ruffled Bridal Bolero Balanced Floret in Mint Pure Harte Chloe Cotton Dress Felt Fieltro Flic Wool merino felted scarf Pure Maguire Mayo Boa...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Mar 15, 2011, 7:48 pm
The last few months of natural disasters have been devastating...floods in Australia, earthquakes in NZ and now Japan and the helplessness of us onlookers. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who are hurting..... To cheer us up, I've reached for my favourite happy fruit, r...
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Cate H. posted an article on A Work in Progress - Mar 13, 2011, 8:36 pm
You may know that we are demolishing our little cottage to make way for a new (much needed!) house. In the process of rationalising the mountain of storage boxes in our garage, I came across some rollerboards to make marzipan fruit. I used these for our daughter's christening cake a deca...
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