Life is a Journey – Page 143 – The life and times of Libby Withnall

Nail Polish Organisation

Posted on June 19, 2012November 5, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I have painted my nails ever since I was a teenager but it’s only been in the last 18 months that I have REALLY gotten into nail polish. I think it’s part of my mid-life crises (the other parts being make-up and handbags) :-). I have gone from having about 10 nail polishes to…… ahh, best we don’t count I think. I can help justify it by saying I share with the girls.

I got these great stands awhile back (need to order another 1…or 2) but found it took me forever to chose a colour. My solution to buy some nails wheels.

Each one got a letter and then the “nails” were numbered.

We wrote the name of each polish on a sheet of paper so it’s easy to find the one we want. The girls wanted to help – this is the result mid-project.

And all done. I have to confess this did take a few hours over the space of a week.

Don’t they look so yummy? Looks like I don’t need any more pink polishes :-).

I still have to type up the corresponding list, which I will print out and place with the wheels and polishes. This will also give me a list I can access on my phone when I’m out. As you can imagine with all these polishes I sometimes forgot which ones I have.

I’m so happy with how this turned out and it has indeed made choosing a polish easier – oh, the problems I have :-). Anyway, I thought I’d share since it might help some of you with similar addictions to mine.

The Week That Was

Posted on June 18, 2012November 5, 2026 by Libby Withnall

It was another week of varied weather….

with an awfully wet Saturday – when I spent 3 hours in the car driving Amy to a dance practice…

and then to and from a friends at Thirroul….

It was the week Christy made french toast all by herself for the first time…

and Kevin headed off for a scuba diving conference in Queensland. Here his is waiting for the ferry (photo thanks to Des)….

It was the week of playing….

and counting down to our Disneyworld trip….

It was the week of Autumn leaves….these ornamental pear trees are always running late….

and a beautiful sunrise….. so miss walking with these….

It was the week of Friday night dinner at Nan & Pops….

where we had a yummy BBQ – vegetarian style…

It was the week where every morning started like this….

and the week of medical tests…including an MRI, x-rays and blood tests…. all to do with my arthritis…

And it was the week of funny puppies….

Soup(er) Sunday – Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup

Posted on June 17, 2012November 6, 2026 by Libby Withnall

INGREDIENTS

500 g chopped sweet potato
500 g chopped pumpkin (usually I use butternut)
4 cups of vegetable stock
1 medium onion
50 g butter
400 g of Carnation milk OR 400 Coconut cream
1 teaspoon crushed ginger
1 teaspoon crushed garlic

In a large saucepan melt the butter. Add Chopped onion, garlic and ginger – cook till onion is clear.

Add other vegetables, mix, cook a few minutes

Then add chicken stock, bring to boil.

Simmer 20 minutes.

Cool (a bit) & blend. Add in Carnation OR Coconut cream.

Return to heat, bring to nearly boiling. Serve….

and enjoy with the last rays of a Winters day.

Recipe by Chef: Tony Freeman from Samford

Sharing Saturday

Posted on June 16, 2012November 5, 2026 by Libby Withnall

On this very wet, deary and cold Winters day I have nothing much to blog about. The day has been spent driving Amy to and from dance practice and her friends place (still have another one hour round time to make to pick her up). Other than that I’ve been parked on my backside in front of the heater with the laptop and my two best bubs. Pop took Christy to roller skating and she’s knowplaying games on the computer.

So in case you’re playing on your computer as well I thought I’d share some of my new blog discoveries (the ones I’ve been reading for ages you can find in the side bar). As you will it’s a very varied list so there should be something for all of you.

Neble Gluten Free – great menu plans and recipes (esp., but not only, for gluten free)

Annie Jaffrey – found this girl via youtube. She’s just gorgeous (really reminds of Alyssa Milano). She blogs about beauty and fashion.

Creating Wellness – Julie blogs about her life as a Mum and studying to be a Health Coach. Julie and I have a lot in common so I’m sure you’ll enjoy her blog.

Coco Rose Diaries – Love her vintage style home and ALL of her photos.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Guy – Even those I don’t have this type of arthritis (hopefully) this is a great blog to read. Very inspiring.

A Time to Create – Sharon is another Aussie blogger with whom I have a lot in common. She also knits the cutest slippers and takes lovely photos of her local area.

And a couple of favourite youtubers

Organized Like Jen – My favourite organising youtuber. If I need motivation to get to work this is what I watch. Hoping she starts a blog soon.

Candid Mommy – love watching her meal videos – she puts so much love into meal planning, shopping and cooking. And has the cutest little boys.

Sprinkle of Glitter – a British beauty blogger and fun-loving Mum to THE cutest baby.

And just for fun – after watching an episode of Gok today, the girls and I wanted to work out our body shapes. This quiz said I was an apple, but Gok’s one said hourglass, (but at the moment I feel like an apple 🙂 ). The girls were both pears (but they had to guess bust size 🙂 ).

I’m still having lots of fun with instragram. Let me know if you’re there and I’m (libbywithnall) not already following you.

So, what new (to you) blogs have you discovered lately?