…..Ella was halfway through telling me a wildlife story when suddenly I interrupted her mid sentence with: “Emu. Emu. EMU.”…
From Buderim to Rubyvale – A Queensland Gemfields Road Trip. Setting the scene…..part one.
Road trips have always been part of our family life. Sometimes planned, sometimes entirely spontaneous. Every now and then Ella and…
The Old Way Still Matters
Many of you will know that we hand-make jewellery the old-fashioned way. Every piece is designed and made with you…
Happy International Women’s Day
I photographed this candid image Friday at my niece “Holly’s” wedding. The two flower girls were playing together, singing songs…
Hello Sunshine Article – Winter 21
What is your full name? Joanne Verna Saxelby Balisky – I prefer Jo. Verna is after my Nana Q’s neighbour…
It’s who you are- it’s who I am.
Not long after my daughter was born I was quite unwell. Unwell enough that I had moments of thinking about…
Lest We Forget.
I could not be at a service this morning so instead, at the beautiful property I am staying at, on…
Having the strength to be kind.
Over the past seven years we have received many beautiful ‘thank you’ notes or emails or reviews. I was thinking…
Diamond Studs – if you only have one pair of earrings…
Yesterday I was asked by a father of a soon to be 21 year old granddaughter for Birthday suggestions. She…
To Hold & To Have 