happy christmas

my boudoir

my haven.

i (finally) finished updating my boudoir.

finishing touches of a repainted dresser, sheer curtains, artwork, mirrored surfaces and sheepskin rug.

just in time for the arrival of my very arty and designer little sis.

i must feel the need to impress.

favourite blogs of 2010

the indigo bunting

here comes the sun

samm blake

what katie ate

annaleenas hem

what i wore

just a list of a few of my favourite blog finds of 2010.

enjoy.

a new take on magazine covers

iPad Motion Cover - Emma Watson Marie Claire December 2010 from LEGS MEDIA on Vimeo.

amazing concept!!!

summer lovin'

looking forward to my summer holidays.

can't wait for visits from my musketeers and sister and brother.

my MUST DO list:

picnics with my lil sis.

she's never been to perth before.

so lots of sightseeing and eating.

you can't go wrong when food is involved.

btw how cool is this picnic box set.

read a whole book.

on the beach.

BLISS.

visit different beaches.

western australia has so many gorgeous beaches and i should see more of them.

addicted to this print

all of the sudden my eye seems to be drawn to anything with a chevron pattern.

1 throw // 2 dress // 3 rug // 4 invitation // 5 robe // 6 fabric

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)

bye for a bit

off for a weekend in tasmania.

yay for my family.

i feel so blessed.

i will shower you with love.

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vegetable flower arrangement

seriously great idea.

from the seriously great max wanger blog.

check out his new website & shop too.

lately...

loving my new three seater brown leather couch.

great to stretch out on at the end of the day.

enjoying sunday night(cap) scotch with friends.

could quite happily make that a ritual.

especially if accompanied by a bit of sinatra.

had a lovely surprise with my spoonful magazine in the post yesterday.

the verdict is, IT'S FANTASTIC.

positive, dreamy and really is a happiness companion.

(secret wish of mine to create my own little magazine one day).

i love it so much i'll have to order the others too.

so happy when i get mail that isn't bills.

yesterday's mail was perfect with a magazine, a wedding invite, a christmas card (and only one bank statement).

mr postman, keep that up.

the golden age

1. f. scott fitzgerald hardback classics by coralie bickford-smith.

(i must read the great gatsby again in a non pre-tertiary english class light)

2. edible metallic food spray.

3. celebrate the everyday banner.

4. gold cloud mobile.

5. my darling gold puma hi-tops – there's a divided opinion.

6. gold nails?

yes please.

you dropped food on the floor

a little hilarity for your monday.

found on the ever brilliant swissmiss blog.

and if that's not enough to help cure your mondayitis,

here are a couple of humorous blogs worth checking out:

my milk toof

better off wed

a collection of cute

mind, meet heart // mini crown ring // owl cupcake // best lyrics ever calendar // lovi heart postcard // love is enough tattoo (note: i'm not that into tattoos, this script just looks adorable)

spoonful: a happiness companion

how could i not have heard of this lovely little magazine!

so i've ordered the latest issue to check it out.

hurry up mail.

g+t

via here

oh baby…

i hosted a baby shower this weekend for my darling friend lisa (aka the most perfect looking pregnant girl).

she missed out on the baby shower event for her first with a bit of bad timing.

we had a wonderful afternoon of chatting, eating scrumptious food, sipping cold drinks (+ a little sparkling) and giving gifts.

i have to admit, i can't take any credit for the food – thanks to all the girls for bringing along a plate of deliciousness.

sj's 'indecisive' cupcakes are the cutest!

i created a simple bunting with the themed design printed onto card, cut into triangles and sewed together with bakers twine and an embroidery needle.

plus i made a fun questionnaire for the everyone to predict baby facts for lisa to keep.

the only thing missing was red and white paper straws that i ordered weeks ago, but still haven't turned up.

they would have matched SO well.

the girls with glasses

adore this retro holiday photoshoot in the latest rue magazine (page 138), with the very savvy the girls with glasses.

(be sure to check out the behind the scenes video links in the mag too.)

the glasses philosophy got me too.

i'm an almost permanent specs girl lately – so i must embrace it.

inspiring spaces 3

obviously for the love of books today.

one // two // three // four // five

in the spirit of movember

...hectic week.

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DIY inspiration

DIY ideas (i've collected something else) that i wish i had the time/talent/resources for.

i thought i'd share the inspiration, seeing i'll only get around to possibly one or two projects.

1. vintage photos in glass bottles and jars

2. flower magnets

3. arty zip lock bags

4. happy pills

(an actual candy store in barcelona – check it out here)

5. diy notebook lunchbag

6. newspaper gift bags