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Mr Christmas lives in Balmain. Not many people know that. Some people think Santa lives at the North Pole, but those of you who follow this blog – and who … Continue reading
Mr Christmas nails it
Words of advice from Mr Christmas, the man who runs our local hardware shop in Balmain. Apparently his real name is Bob. … Continue reading
Guidance from the local hardware store
Ironing boards, step ladders, front door mats and bags of compost get stacked outside Beattie Trading on Darling Street every morning and taken in again each night. Our local hardware … Continue reading
Exploring the back streets of Balmain
This crowded suburb of Sydney was once staunchly working class, home to dockyard workers, miners, boilermakers and shipwrights. It’s an area steeped in history, now largely gentrified. The local Oval hosted … Continue reading
When is a chook not a chook?
When it’s a tea cosy! This is for all the creative women I keep meeting in the CWA and all those friends who love colour and creativity. I spotted this … Continue reading
How to rid your garden of woodlice
I was so impressed by what I learnt at Balmain’s community garden last weekend that I had to share the following tip on how to rid your garden of woodlice. Woodlice are … Continue reading
