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When searching for a masquarade mask to wear to the Jester ball in Canberra, all I could find was generic, boring ones. So I popped into Spotlight and picked up some cheap post-spring carnival feathers and some glue.

I found the technique was all about layering lace with feathers and sequins.

Here is Miss Erica Field wearing one of our crafty masks on the night.

Max Brenner Chocolate

Although I’m not currently working full-time, I seem to often find myself busy and stressed running between the many things that ‘need’ to be done. Recently I realised that I was missing out on doing the things that nourish my soul; gardening, observing people and sitting in the sun with a warm drink.

A hot chocolate at the famous Max Brenner here in Melbourne was the perfect way to chill out with my Mum. Althought the cups slightly resemble toilet bowls, they’re really quite cosy to hold and how could I resist getting marshmellows too?!

Now back to writing all my late Christmas cards…