For my mum’s seventieth birthday, my brother, sisters and I arranged our first group photography session since 1982 (I kid you not). We were somewhat dubious as to how it would all work out but the result was plenty of relaxed, at-home pictures of us plus our children which mum absolutely adores. All a bit … [Read more.]
Some people are incredibly creative. When I discover new mothers who find time to be incredibly creative, I’m doubly impressed. When I had newborns the most creative thing I ever did was artfully arrange their stacks of swaddling wraps. Needless to say, when I found Adele Enersen’s photo blog I was blown away. It’s beautiful. … [Read more.]
Ever had to participate in a family photograph where you felt your styling decisions were ignored? Well, the results were probably not half as bad as these.
You’ve hankered after a particular cot, know exactly how you want to decorate the walls and have the colour scheme all picked out – hold on to your nappy bag because one lucky reader’s most fabulous nursery dreams are about to come true! Kido Store, Dwell Studio, Little Nest, Dog & Pony Photography and The … [Read more.]
All of us have a photo we love enough to want it gracing a wall in our home. While any picture that captures your children is worth showing off, if it’s a show-stopping piece you’re thinking of here’s your chance to up the ante and get a little fancy.
No one puts baby in a corner! Or maybe they do with these very different picture frames.
Having a photographer for a husband means there’s no shortage of amazing baby photos at our place. But the shots I take of the kids when he’s not around can be a little ho-hum, despite the overwhelming cuteness of my subject matter! Somehow the pictures I take in my mind’s eye don’t ever seem to … [Read more.]
An initiative of the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Bear Cottage is the only children’s hospice in New South Wales, located within the grounds of St Patrick’s Estate in Manly, Sydney. Bear Cottage provides palliative care and an opportunity for terminally ill children and their families to recharge their batteries with a much needed break in … [Read more.]
When I was in my early twenties, a friend lost a baby at almost full term. I couldn’t even begin to fathom what she was going through and remember thinking “Why? How?” At the time, my mum very gently told me that it was highly likely other friends would lose babies in coming years and … [Read more.]
I always have a difficult time picking favourites no matter what the subject. So when asked to choose five favourite and most memorable features that I’ve written for Babyology, I was both excited and slightly apprehensive to dive into my hundreds of posts. It’s taken an entire week-and-a-half to narrow them down but here they … [Read more.]
This morning we were on The Today Show showcasing our Mother’s Day ideas. We came up with lots of gift ideas for you this year, from beautiful keepsakes to pampering treats and must-have nappy bags. We picked some favourites from our lists to share on the show this morning and found a few more terrific … [Read more.]
It is difficult to pinpoint what is so compelling about ‘My Parents Were Awesome’. The simple question – how did your folks look before they were parents? – is the basis for this extraordinary photoblog. Blogger Eliot Glazer knew that “Before the fanny packs and Andrea Bocelli concerts, your parents (and grandparents) were once free-wheeling, … [Read more.]