Well, my wonderful readers, how are you surviving the school holidays? Loving every single second of not having to think about nor make school lunches, sort out pickups, drop-offs, sporting events, and ‘is it regular or sports uniform today/tomorrow’?

For those of you past having kids of school age, this won’t necessarily cause a bump on your road. Except, perhaps, if you’re a grey nomad travelling around and all of the sudden everywhere you want to go is booked out, jam packed with screaming kids or even – woe forbid – the local Dan Murphy’s or IGA has sold of out of your favourite wine (#mumsinneedofliquidtheraphy)

All I can say is thank goodness, winter is nearly behind us. After the warmth of the Pilbara, this time last year, I can categorically say, ‘I loath and detest the southern winter.’

There is a hint of Spring in the air, so I’ve snuck out of a late winter hibernation.

Oh My Gosh. I think winter has finally hit our hills with a vengeance.

We’re a pretty lucky family. Creativity abounds, be it in song, words on a page, handiwork, metal work, woodwork, jewellery making or even via the lens of a camera.

I’m not a big fan of housework, but in saying that, I adore a clean and orderly house.

Not everything always goes to plan on a Working Dog Training weekend...

Where is April going? Seriously? Not only have the kids been on school holidays, I’m trying to finish my next novel, LAKE HILL and the farm jobs are piling up like dirty laundry.

I have a very good reason for not being at Lardner Park Farm Field days in 2016.

A few book ideas for Christmas Presents (for yourself or somebody you can instantly borrow the book from).

But now we’re back and staring down the barrel of that jolly old time called Christmas. Now, I’m not going to be one of those doomsayers and tell you there is only something like 17 or 16 days left until the big day. No, I’m not.

Sorry everyone - but Romancing the Snowy has had to be postponed.

Just dropping in quickly to let you know about a 50% offer on selected titles on Kobo until the 30th October.

A magical weekend of romance, friendships and surprises. Let’s add some extra special magic to the weekend and invite some of Australia’s leading authors like Rachael Treasure, Karly Lane, Margareta Osborn, Anne Gracie, Amy Andrews, Shannon Curtis, Jennie Jones, Cathryn Hein, Sandy Curtis and Bronwyn Parry.

More from Margareta and family in the Pilbara

Margareta's gone a'mustering and blogging isn't as reliable as we'd hoped :)

Making a fashion statement ...