Heart & happiness is being laid on thick with our lashings of white paint with the help of a few beautiful friends & my utterly amazing husband...

The renovation & transformation of our little building is shaping up beautifully.

Nothing like the satisfaction of a job well done & being covered in paint...

It has been the most extraordinary set of wonderful coincidences & patience & vision that has led to us having a wonderful set of keys to one of the sweetest buildings in Berry.

Tucked behind the main road & overlooking the lush surrounds, a sun filled deck at the front & walls crying out for lashings of white paint, it had our name written all over it...

That's right, we're about to dive into the renovations of LISA MADIGAN the store...

Why not warm the cockles of your heart with this decidedly rich hot chocolate, fill a flask to pack on your next picnic { complete with your handy hammam of course } or get cosy by the fireside for a winter warmer...

Best shared with friends...

ingredients
1/2 cup caster sugar
125g good-quality dark chocolate
300ml pure (thin) cream
75g good-quality cocoa powder
1L (4 cups) milk  

Place sugar & half a cup of water in a solid pan over a low to medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves & then simmer for around 2 minutes until slightly thickened & syrupy. Add all of your delicious chocolate { even white or add a little spice if you're feeling adventurous } make sure you've broken it up into pieces, stir until melted.

Whisk in cream, cocoa & 1/3 cup of milk, this is your decadent base. Heat the remaining milk until just below boiling point, you may serve separately adding as much or as little milk as you like, two flasks for a picnic or two jugs for the table. Use the extra cocoa to dust & get cosy. YUM! 

I do love a good party, really, who doesn't love a gorgeous celebration!

I took great pleasure in preparing our little cottage for one such occasion, complete with matt & metallic pom poms meticulously made by moi & an abundance of absolutely beautiful blooms from Michelle Collison of Shady fig.

Are you having an event & need some styling or design advice, we'd love to hear from you feel free to get in touch on lm@lisamadigan.com.au