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Quotes
I have told y'all before I am a quote addict!
Why?

Because they are such wonderful nuggets of wisdom.
In a few words, a quote can inspire, motivate, touch your heart, build positivity or simply make you feel good on a bad day!

Enjoy today's newest addition to the quote collection.
XOX




#quotes #quote




Mia Bella Passions Lime & Blueberry Cake...


This is a wonderful to eat, and visually appealing cake...

Bake it for a special occasion...

Or just because you want to treat the family!


The basic cake mixture has lime juice and zest in it.


And frozen blueberries...


Once the cake mix is creamed together, and placed in 3 cake pans,


a handful of blueberries is placed on top.


By doing this the berries stay on the top of the cake when cooked, 
and also stops the cake rising into peaks.
What we want is three thin layers of cake.

Whip up the creamy buttery lime icing and layer the cakes.
If you are not so fond of slathers of icing,
you could just sprinkle the cake with icing sugar at this stage,
slice and serve.


Or you can cover the entire cake with the icing,
with lime curls placed atop.

Lime and blueberries are not a common flavour combination,
but I think it's a delicious one.
I'm pretty sure you will agree once you have tried this cake.


Pop over HERE for the recipe to print.






Rake Head Bird Or Butterfly Feeder...



Let's create a rustic upcycled bird feeder...

 I found an old rake head in the shed...
(you can source these at yard sales, or goodwill stores).


What better way to upcycle it than to use it as a bird feeder?
(Butterflies would enjoy this feeding station too...)


 I positioned the rake head on top of the old picket fence...


 Then used two large staple nails to attach it. 


Added some tangelo orange halves dripping with sweet juice...

The bird life instantly approved!


It turned out to be a most popular addition,
 to the many bird feeding areas in Mia Bella Gardens.


No butterflies yet as it's winter in Mia Bella Gardens...
but I hope they will come for a visit in summer.



#diy #rake #upcycle #birdfeeder








You are enough.

I'm quite fond of inspirationals...
there is nothing more inspiring than looking up at your mood board,
and reading your favourite quotes.

This one is extra special...
because we all have moments of self doubt.


You are enough.
Yes you are!
Just remember that my friends.


And to remind yourself of this,
print this floral pretty quote frame or pin to your mood board.


#flower #quote #inspirational 







DIY Coffee Table Succulent Bowl...


As y'all know it's winter here in the southern hemisphere,
so I'm always on the lookout for some greenery in the decor.
Succulents in a bowl are a much needed pop of nature during the cold, bleak wintery days.

I selected two baby succulent plants from the garden centre.


This fish bowl was in the blog bit's and pieces I might need one day cupboard.

I gathered some stones from the garden path...
and placed those in the base of the glass bowl

The next layer was a quality potting mix, 
into which the little succulents were planted.

This one is a baby plant off a succulent in the garden.

The next step once the plants were in the bowl was...

To add a layer of white decorative pot plant stones.
The bowl was placed on a wooden tray with a shabby green paper base.
(I got this from The Warehouse for $12 in a sale).
Just remember there is no drainage in a planter like this,
and the plants are succulents so minimal watering is required.
These plants get afternoon sun for 5 hours sited on this table, 
so you need to move them in a sunbath area regularly if sunlight limited. 

Some wonderful living decor for the winter months.








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