lately...

just another snippet of life...

i'm totally addicted to pickled ginger.

can't get enough of it.

but really what else do you eat it with but sushi rolls.

i have found the most divine hand cream in the world.

in denmark of all places.

it's from love & toast.

honey coconut flavour.

yes flavour! i want to eat it.

checked out the wonderful colour bursts of wild flowers in kings park after work.

i drive past everyday.

thought it's about time i stopped for a stroll.

clear my mind

1. louis ghost chairs.

sigh!

2. biba carafes.

they look like graceful birds.

3. i adore vintage glass jars.

this one is from esty.

would match my white, beige, dusky pink and dark brown bedroom.

ship to australia please!

4. bodum double wall glasses.

the best tea cups.

can someone tell me where i can find them in perth?!

5. a fred carafe.

i need this for my bedside!

6. gourd lamp.

(found on teenangster)

in black and white

just a few lovely images for your wednesday.

the sartorialist, tiny water photography, the 25th century.

delightful denmark

1. the stunning greens pool.

2. 3. 4. breakfast with sj in the town while the boys surfed.

at bento box cafe on the bank of the river.

the coffee was amazing!

5. late afternoon surfers at ocean beach.

6. an old tractor in the caravan park near our camping site.

7. treetop walk near walpole.

8. the boys rescuing tourists who managed to get bogged in their mini bus on the side of the road and had no idea of how to get out.

i should have helped.

laughing and taking photos was more fun.

9. war memorial in denmark

10. vines in the wine country.

11. view from the observatory brewery.

12. sunset on the long drive home.

camping dreams

it's a long weekend.

and i haven't been camping since last year!

so disappearing to the south west coast for three days.

my usual style consists of rolling out a swag.

but in my camping dreams there is...

1. gold head torch.

this would match my bling gold puma high-tops.

2. the selk bag.

the sleeping bag you wear.

hats off to whoever thought of this.

3. deer sleeping bag.

and yes it's for adults!

4. fabulous camping in the uk.

the ultimate destination glamping (glamourous camping).

what you get a uni student, seamstress, tea loving friend for her birthday

…who also has a penchant for anything green and pretty patterns.
i think i had more fun shopping for sj if anything.

ceramic travel mug, ikea fabrics, funny post it notes, chocolate (and hot chocolate) in a cute storage 'pail'

three of the best online magazines

cellardoor is an online, quarterly magazine for young, stylish and confident women. offering everything from art, culture and music to fashion and beauty.

lonny is a bimonthly online magazine that focuses on lifestyle and home decor. it highlights extraordinary interiors, innovative bloggers, and the latest market finds.

rue magazine: a new decorating magazine that hit the web this month.

hey my musketeers, we have chocolate named after us!

i had chocolate cravings on friday.

and my local video store now has american confectionery.

and it's piled up on a massive table as you're waiting in line.

and i swear it was whispering "eat me, eat me".

this one i couldn't resist – just for names sake.

actually pretty tasty. basically a king-size(+) milky bar. yum yum.

lately...

just a snippet of life...

the latest edition to the ever expanding teapot collection.

this cute little set is from cocoon in launceston.

my instax photos collection.

currently occupying the back of the front door.

and my new (slightly nerdy) glasses.

love them.

would love them even more if the prescription was perfect.

back to the optometrist i think.

wooden it be nice

1. great branding for the westwood hotel.

2. fragment light made from reclaimed wood.

3. wooden iphone case.

my iphone needs one.

yes – i got an iphone – i'll keep going on about it.

4. adorable recipe boxes.

love the typography.

5. handmade beetle track black and white stools.

6. sweet gift idea.

more design humour

poster 1 / poster 2 / poster 3

oh! pretty!

something else to cheer me up is a tiny little package that arrived in the mail yesterday.

buying online is always a bit hit and miss.

this is definitely a hit!

especially for a vintage silver ring that cost $22.

made me smile

missing 'my people' today.

it's mums birthday and they'll be lots of family festivities.

this photo brought a smile to my face though.

it's a self portrait of my little brother jamie and me on my last visit.

just the usual silliness when we get together.

more chalkboard/blackboard inspiration

yes.

i'm still obsessed.

check out lots more on design is mine.

leena + lisa

two of my favourite girls are 'back in town'.

we had a great saturday of catching up starting with breakfast and coffee.

at xwray in fremantle.

the coffee there is definitely in my top 3.

oh and yes, sam was present too...

what katie ate

…is now even better!

she's got a great new cookbook layout.

love her charming design.

love her mouthwatering photography.

whatkatieate.blogspot.com

Images © Katie Quinn Davies

inspiring spaces 2

more spaces to love:

1. the most adorable way to camp.

2. a chandelier in a cubby.

3. the ultimate new york apartment.

anyone got a spare 6 million?

4. a very desirable kitchen with the coolest wall 'art'.

5. roof top lounging at it's best.

snapshot

just another sunday night dinner at the g's.

i'm having way too much fun with photo apps on my new iphone.

(this one is the tilt shift generator)

how stylish are tash & si's shoes!

pukka branding: jme

how gorgeous is the jme brand by jamie oliver!

designed by pearlfisher.

+ the jamie magazine

(anyone who names an article 'major toms' gets my vote).

black is the new black

i know it's just spring and one should be thinking of flowers and pastels, but i just can't get enough of black at the moment.

1. raffia jenn 'nowhere men' screen print.

one of those "i wish i'd thought of that design" moments.

2. lace tape.

a very fun idea.

3. eames lounge chair and ottoman.

oh, one day you will be mine!

4. vintage sterling silver onyx ring.

and this is now mine!

first etsy purchase ever.

oh dear, what have i started.

hurry up mr postman (from latvia).

5. black walls.

i wish i didn't rent so i could paint a wall in my bedroom black.

it's the next step in my obsession with blackboard paint i guess.

6. 'the new black' pencils.

very tongue in cheek.

i love fred products.

spring has sprung

i'm sooooo excited.

good riddance winter.

bring on the sun.

photos of my poppies from mum's garden a few weeks back.

it's pretty much a guarantee that her garden flowers first.

mrs greenfingers!