Autumn Splendour and Chocolate Indulgence

Today the first day of March marks the end of summer in Australia, I love this day, I love Autumn and the hope of cooler days and trees turning into their golden glory.



Our street last Autumn

Cooler nights and cups of steaming hot chocolate before bedtime



"Gâteau au Chocolat" Delicious, irresistible chocolate gift tags from Mulberry Muse

An indulgence without the calories:)

"Emma" A Novel

My latest collage inspired by Jane Austin's book "Emma" a story set in Regency England.

Emma Woodhouse, is a young, beautiful, witty, and privileged woman, who loves to meddle in matchmaking.

Available for purchase from Cafe Baudelaire and as a greeting card from Mulberry Muse

For Jane Austin fans living in New York from March the 14th at The Morgan Library, an exhibition of the extraordinary life and work of Jane Austin will be on view.

Enhanced Frontierland Hoedown Happening debuts

It’s been part of the park experience over the years. Frontierland Hoedown Happening is the latest installment…and yes, you can be part of the show.

A new version of the Frontierland Hoedown Happening debuted at Magic Kingdom Park Feb. 26, 2010.

The action begins without notice at Walt Disney World. A lone operator from Big Thunder Mountain walks into the street and starts waving a hat. He’s soon joined by other residents of Frontierland, including the Country Bears and other friends. See for yourself.

The show, which celebrates the spirit of the wild west, has been enjoyed by theme park guests for more than 10 years. Today, the show debuted plussed up with new music, costumes and choreography.

The Frontierland Hoedown Happening  starts when the normal park background music fades and the song Devil's Dream begins. Suddenly a bunch of cast members dressed in various Frontierland costumes then gather for a group dance. Several Frontierland characters also join in on the fun, including Brer Bear, Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox, and Country Bears Wendell, Big Al, Shaker and Liver Lips.

Next, nearby guests are invited to join a procession to the tune of Rocky Top and do the Hokey Pokey. The show concludes with the cast members and characters doing a finale dance for guests to the Country Bears' song, Come Again.

When the last song ends, the Frontierland performers thank everyone for joining in and go back to their business — until a Frontierland Hoedown Happening happens again. Have you experienced it yet? 

Because the spirit of the show is aimed at being spontaneous and fun, show times are not published in the Times Guide.

You can see a little blond girl doing the Hokey Pokey in this video: