The house has been filled with people and relatives but we've gone a bit quiet now. Amber gave me these orange gerberas. They're good aren't they? Meanwhile who doesn't love an iris? 
Mark and Greg said No to flowers and gave me this soothing and comforting beverage instead: 
And my friend D sent me this divine baby rug. So cosy. 
Even though I am responsible for an infant I am still saying Yes to Accessories. And yes to 3 year old Sonia Rykiel velvet smock arrangements. 
Nephew FF and his superior high end platinum blonde hair that affords him Rockstar Status in Honkers have been to visit. Don't babies have the sweetest necks? 
And my friend S sent me this divine Ralph Lauren baby outfit. Wish it fit me. 
People are very generous with baked goods when you have a baby (I know. Who knew?) - The Zsa Zsa made me friands and Willow actioned some pear crumble. Look: 
Lotus gave me these hyacinths- the house smells wonderful 
Can you believe the Jackie O furore? (for those not from round these here parts she's a radio announcer who's been criticised for returning to work part time when she has a 3 month old baby who her stay-at-home-dad-husband cares for. She's also been criticised for feeding her baby while crossing a road. Read more here) 
Hope no one criticises me for holding a camera and a baby at the same time.Sometimes I like to match the baby's outfit to mine. Today we went with White. He wore organic cotton from Cocoon at Paddington, I wore a Target frock thingamy.
Niece FF is on the continent too. Here she is actioning some Barbie Shenanigans. She met Blighty the other day. In London. Isn't it nice the way blogs Bring People Together? 
She gave the baby this cashmere teddy bear (It's a Casmiracle!!) from the Little White Company. I love this bear. Might steal it for self too. 
When Amber visited she was carrying this piece of Loewe Magic: 
The next time I see it, it had better be glued to her shoulder because I'd like to pinch it for myself. In other thrilling news, my paws aren't polished but if I were to action same I'd go with these colours that just arrived-Koala Berry, Big Apple Red or Cajun Shrimp. All very cheering. 
The weather's turned cooler. Will have to think my "Autumnal" wardrobe. Cardigans could be My Future.
Don't forget to watch Q and A.xxxxx
Yoy have such caring, generous friends. Wonderful. I think I'd try to acquire that handbag as well. I also say a big yes to cardi's, but I live in HObart so you have to say Yes to multiple cardi's here :)
ReplyDeleteDear Ms FF, I am up late again and here is a newsy post from you! Lovely that the cousins have been introduced. Vodka is an excellent Autumn/Winter beverage - Mark and Greg are discerning present givers. How odd that there would be criticism about a baby in the care of his father. People can be so mean spirited. I feel for Jackie O who is clearly doing what she thinks is right for her and her family (BTW, I am very relieved to learn who she is as I had confused her with Our Leader). I did the same with my first born - not confuse her with Our Leader but left her in the care of my husband while I worked. Mr LiC was an excellent caregiver who took her my office several times a day to allow me to breastfeed and cuddle her (she was also cuddled by all the office staff too). I remember thinking how lucky I was to have such a wonderful husband. You take all the photos you want holding Baby FF - he is in very safe hands. Lindaxxx
ReplyDeleteGerberas are one of my favourite flowers!!! You should enjoy being able to match outfits with Baby FF while you still can. I still get to do it and Bubba is already 3 *lol* I'll be very sad once my little one starts chosing his own clothes. Hopefully with boys we can stretch this until they're at least past 10.
ReplyDeleteThe baby's little rump looks very cute in his organic baby suit. I love the look of a little baby bum in a onesie. And the pear crumble looks divine.
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to meet your sister and niece FF the other day, can't believe they are now over the other side of the world, the wonders of air travel!! Niece FF is very cute and a real bright button. Love Nephew FF's neck and white blonde hair. And then there's Baby FF. You are knee deep in youth and beauty over there. Send me over the vodka, quick, am feeling extra old and wrinkly! xx
ReplyDeleteI have definitely been feeling Autumny. On the hunt for lovely cashmere cardis too. I have the most amazing one from The White Company that I bought last year - at the time I was horrified by the price. Now I think it was the bargain of the century. It's so warm and luxurious! I wish I could buy another.
ReplyDeleteNephew FF certainly has superior hair. I can't believe how much he has grown!
The Jackie O/Annette Sharp/Pru Goward shenanigans is just a joke. Imagine mothers criticising other mothers for trying to feed their babies while doing other things. The way I see it, whatever it takes to get through the day is fine by me. Jackie is clearly a superior mother, spending time with her baby and she loves her dearly. It's time we had a little perspective - no more condescending remarks ploise!
No sign of the thank you note but things often tend to take a while to get here! Kxx
Such an exciting time for you :) The weather has been cooler, hasn't it? Cross your fingers and toes that it will warm up again for next weekend, because I'm heading to the beach.
ReplyDeleteLove the teddy bear- a post full of beautiful things!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say that I thought of you this morning when I decided one necklace was not enough, so popped on 2 more!
Enjoy your time with all the kids together xx
A great posting, revealing Niece and Nephew are under the same roof.
ReplyDeleteand Jackie O: Let the men take care of the babies, too! They surely have a great time, both, the man and the baby.
You should match your baby's clothes with yours. Sounds like a good way to start a new day.
May I say you are a pro when it comes to taking photos and holding the baby.
Dear FF, thrilled to bits all the cousins are together what a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the treats and gorgeous things your friends are bestowing on you!
I've got my own special treat for you (hint the paws will thank me) and am super excited to see you and Baby FF soon.
Don't get me started on the whole Jackie O saga. Pru Goward please shut up! Shes really gone down in my estimation old Pru and she needs to keep her opinions to herself. Jackie O is doing the best job she can do how dare the media judge her. It always blows my mind how women find it so easy to judge other woman there really seems to be no sisterhood!
KateBx
I agree that embracing cardies is the way to go. Embracing bubbies is a good look too!
ReplyDeletePoor Jackie O! I think New Mums are off-limits (unless they are really out of order) as they are so vulnerable and don't deserve criticism for personal choices. Some people are so loud with their opinions with no regard for the devastating impact these have.
Whit? Autumn? You crazy topsy turvy folk from topsy turvy land! I still can't get my head around things like that even although I have stopped waving to Australia down the toilet, sink and plug hole - eh that might just have been a thing in our house before I'm sectioned and dragged off
ReplyDeleteSo much to love there but nephew's hair is the winner - my lot have that hair colour too - no fair.
Hello FF, am new to this blogging/comments caper, so hope this works..I too have a little March baby, they are just adorable. Congratulations on yours, he looks gorgeous. Please don't give away his name or any of those precious details, just keep him all to yourselves! I too love a baby boy in white, mine was always in white as a little one. And I agree, little baby necks are too cute! (as are their ears!) In the words of my husband :"Respect the neck!!" Look after yourselves, Kell
ReplyDeleteHello FF
ReplyDeleteThe Jackie O stuff is disgusting. I worked closely with Jackie a few years ago on a certain TV show and she is a lovely person who gets a lot of mean press particularly from Sydney gossip writers.
Baby FF is looking super cute and how lovely to see those jetsetting cousins - do children still get Junior Jetsetter badges ?
Cardigans are the order of the day - I am eyeing off a leopard print one at Myer.....
India
All gorgeous things here, love it. Taking 4 blondies to Hong Kong/ China/ Macau/ Singapore is tour bus stopping kind of action. I prepared for it as a blondie in Asia as a child, but in those days they used to pull my hair too, ouch!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the debate on JackieO, just proves so few people have children yet judge, or can't multitask, or have no life. Honestly, just let her parent. I'm wondering if they are concerned it might not be breast milk in the bottle?? Love Posie
hi ff,
ReplyDeleteomg, i'm so jealous of blights. i need to be there. and that pic of the two of you in white? i could just die! mark and greg know what new mothers need. now i'm off to read about this horrible woman jackie o.
xo
janet
Flowers, babies, nail polish, vodka....a perfect day!
ReplyDeleteI had to return to work when my son was 10 weeks old, as at that time that was the extent of leave allowed in the US without potentially forfeiting one's job. It's much better now, 6 months. It was Hard, as we had just brought him home from the NICU at 8 weeks.
ok, just read it. are you kidding me? crossing the road? the last i checked maternity leave in america was 6 weeks.
ReplyDeletesomeone needs to get a life.
He's bigger already!
ReplyDeleteDear FF, first, congratulations on the delivery of such a beautiful healthy little one. Really, what an eventful time this child was born in, floodings and earthquakes and all sorts! We kept watch with you during the flood, hoping Mr.FF would make it home safely.
ReplyDeleteNot meaning to be too nosey but are you or Mr.FF piano players by any chance, or cellists, violinists...? It is just that your little one has such graceful hands with beautiful slim fingers (the hands of an artist) as my mum would say, she had been a concert pianist in her youth, hands mattered a lot to her. Her only son, my brother was first violonist with a major philharmonic orchestra in Boston for many years and he had beautiful hands. Her daughters on the other hand have short plump fingers not musicsian hands at all, one sister however is a fantastic painter. I don't know why I told you all that but I really was struck by the beauty of your baby's hands, look after them well, massage frequently and introduce him to Mozart asap.
Nurse Hannah
You and the baby look fabulous together. Enjoy the time with your visitors. Love the Big Apple Red polish.
ReplyDeletexoxo
I love seeing your darling baby FF's head as you so cleverly have him nestled in your arms while taking the photo...nice to see you both have coordinated clothing!
ReplyDeleteThe cashmiracle bear is adorable and it looks soft and easy to cuddle...my children had a bear that went everywhere with them...but just one and they chose "the special bear" and named them too!
Keep warm and you might consider a cashmere wrap to cocoon in with baby FF...
Hugs,
Hostess
XO
Ooh, Baby FF looks to be a nice healthy size with a bit of hair on him. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the teddy bear! you are very lucky to have such wonderful caring friends and family. Have a great time with your sister xx
ReplyDeleteBaby ff, niece FF and nephew FF together shows blood is thicker than water.
ReplyDeleteMother and babe in matching colours is a perfect
outfit.
You are right. People in honkers love platinum hair. Imagine their reaction to Karl?? When I lived there they would constantly buzz around my little sister who was only 18 months at the time, she had red curly locks which they LOVED. I think it what seen as good luck or something. That bear is adorable XXX
ReplyDeleteA very delicious post FF. I know you will be soaking up the delights of having your family to visit especially gorgoeous niece and nephew FF. I agree that babies necks are splendid and were designed to be smothered with kisses and raspberries.
ReplyDeleteThis fiasco with Jackie O is typical tabloid tripe. It's a woman's and her family's decision how, when etc she returns to work/feeds bub, but the photo did make me feel uneasy re the carrying of a baby. I'm not going to sling arrows at her because I often see bubs carried this way out and about in the street/shopping centres and this practice concerns me. A sling is quick to throw over ones shoulder and affords a degree of added security in the event of a mishap. Put my remark down to methods drummed into me as a young Mum years ago and my training in risk minimization working with young children.
xx
The card arrived this morning! Thank you so much! The answer to your insightful question is yes, but still have a little while to go until we are telling... Hard to contain the excitement though!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right to swaddle baby FF... and how cute he looks in a muslin... You have such lovely and supportive friends and family... - wonderful. Very original the vodka gift - love it (and probably extremely welcome too!!) - great looking crumble...! XX
ReplyDeleteDear FF, I've missed your posts somehow! It's 2.15am so I am going to comment all together...
ReplyDeleteYour son is beautiful! love the pic of him wrapped up while you do your nails.
All the food and especially the paté look amazing!
Love all your beautiful flowers and gifts. Hope you're getting some sleep. Love, C xx
Lovely gifts! You are lucky to have such wonderful friends!
ReplyDeleteHi FF, I am an avid reader of your blog but rarely post a comment. Congratulations on the safe arrival of your baby boy. Reading your blog is reminding me of those early days with my two boys (now 5 and 2). Those early days are so special. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteNephew FF has hair that people spend alot of money trying to achieve. Divine!
ReplyDeleteA present for the Mother - vodka - excellent and practical!
Re: Jackie O - I wish women would learn to be kinder to one another. My nerves were grated, that this even became tabloid fodder.
Playing dress ups is acceptable and so much fun. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!! I think my uterus is starting to ache just thinking about how special little babies are.