gallery date

last week my mini sister was came over for a visit.
we admired the AMAZING exhibition picasso to warhol at the gallery, enjoyed quiet breakfast dates, had a sibling catch up with ben (+ co), went running together, relaxed in the sun, explored the city and laughed until i sides hurt.
can't wait for more adventures soon darling.

the ultimate party

here is a little snapshot of my amazing 30th birthday party.

just how my iphone captured it.

i'll share some more pics soon.

i had the most fantastic birthday weekend with my family and friends in tasmania.

my musketeers and family threw me the most amazing celebration!

totally like my dream ultimate party.

i am truly blessed to have such amazing people in my life.

and that cheese cake, oh that cheese cake... it was INCREDIBLE!

a real masterpiece girls.

i'll also share the final round up of my 30 before 30 soon.

christmas memories

a few perfect little celebrations to end my time in tasmania.

it is a true blessing to spend such an amazing time with my darling family and friends.

style icon

my aunty christine was my style icon when i was a kid.

she was (still is) arty and interesting and I wanted to be as stylish as her.

visiting her (and her gorgeous house) the other day was no exception.

her space is filled with gorgeous details, tiny patterned tiles from spain, old photos of oma, beautiful textures, pottery she made in her uni days, jars of art supplies and on and on...

walking around and admiring her space made me feel like that child again, and as always, I am beautifully inspired.

moustache kids

we do love a party and some a lot of silliness.

colourful life

just some of the goings-on lately // making mountains of naan bread at "the farm" last weekend // starting some exciting crafty projects // gorgeous imogen // family game fun // hobart trip with elise // mona gallery

my mummy is such a clever lady

as you could probably figure out, my mum is over for a visit.

(+ my little brother).

she was showing me her latest craft project photos and i just had to share these two…

a beautiful handmade baby blanket.

made out of old woollen knits from the op shop.

and a bright red hand knitted cushion cover.

now she's knitting me one!

i'll admit i'm knitting too now – just a simple scarf.

i hope it turns out to be a scarf, rather than a scrap of messy wool.

my mummy is such a clever lady.

saturday night

...enjoying a beautiful winter sunset with my little brother and darling mother.

instant memories

just you and me

christine and i spent a WONDERFUL day together on saturday.

breakfast at blue.

surprising friends and relatives.

birthday present shopping.

walking in the rain at the gorge.

LOVED having just you and me time sisel.

only iphone pics cause my camera(s) are still sitting in my unpacked suitcase.

my life is a little quieter again

hmmm... that seems like i'm having a dig at my beautiful best friend.

title + photo 1 = implying that sylv is loud. i'm not.

ok honey, so you're not the quietest person i've ever met but i love your exuberance and passion.

have i dug myself out? or deeper?

anyway, what i am trying to say is that life is a little bit quieter now all my darling tasmanian visitors have left the sunny shores of wa again.

in order of arrival (no favouritism intended): sylv (musketeer 2), her darling little man levi, lil sis elise, heidi (musketeer 1), darren (aka the crazy brother).

thank you.

had some wonderful and memorable times.

example...

elise to me as i walk slowly down the sandy stairs at the beach: "been walking long?"

then SHE slipped over.

i laughed. A LOT!

holidays and food

well that is how i managed to sporadically document my week (and a bit) of holidays:

frozen yoghurt at red spoon in freo.

elise deciding what's for breakfast one hot morning at moore & moore.

a stop at the chocolate factory on a trip with bro and sis in the swan valley.

heidi savouring her short mac after an early morning swim and walk at cottesloe.

delicious little christmas cake from my darling mummy.

this week shall consist of less eating and more exercise.

that's the plan anyway.

oh, and happy new year!

family weekend

i had a WONDERFUL weekend in tasmania.

the main reason was for this mini trip was my darling cousin trent's wedding.

which oddly enough i have no photos of.

(forgetting my camera and not charging my iphone doesn't help).

the mostly cold weather, hayfever, and lack of sleep were all so worth putting up with.

i got to play games with my nieces, go for a swanky lunch with my brother, drive through some beautiful countryside, catch up with most of my extended family, enjoy tasmanian pinot noir, hug best friends and laugh until my sides hurt.

(the last pic is my little cousin harper's accidentally amazing photo)

saturday breakfast

...with the visiting brother and co.

lovely to see you all again.

xxx

dear creative sister 2: elise

hey jones, some of the lovely things i found for you.

(pick the bossy older sister comment.)

miss you too sweets.

xxx

elise's blog: lisey's cupcakes

links // abby try again // sportsgirl bag // pom pom cupcake // marshmallow cupcake // ditte isager

dear creative sister 1: christine

a collection of things i've found that i thought you'd love.

yes – i have a 'christine folder' on my computer.

hope you enjoy and are inspired.

miss you.

xxx

christine's blog: little red clog

links // white room // knitted headband // crochet dress // harvest party