a shiny collection

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birthday mood

birthday season with my sister's tomorrow and mine coming up way to very soon.
how great is this simple cake topper.
just about the cutest looking cake EVER!
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instagram grab: tasmania edition

it seems so long ago now, but i had a great summer break in my home state.

eating the most delicious quail at the taste festival in hobart.

amazing day, amazing people, amazing food.

oh and amazing wine.

i may be slightly biased but tasmania really does have the best produce.

dinner party photo with my darling, darling best friends.

lots of laughter and love.

our dinner parties are always memorable.

sunset on new years day.

spent in my favourite place – coles bay.

a wonderful way to start the new year.

dinner with brother no.2.

i just love this photo!

a definite highlight was a (slightly more than balmy) 40 degrees day spent at honeymoon bay snorkelling with brother no.3.

a crystal clear, cool sea to swim in and shade to read in, plus a spectacular view.

bliss.

holidays, family, friends – i miss you.

elephant

beautiful, magnificent creatures.

links // AMAZING drawing by my dear friend tess // photo // room

unicorn

made me smile.

and i like to smile.

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random loveliness

words // rings // dress // steps

colour muse

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instagram grab: family edition

so here are a few favourite shots stolen from siblings' instagram:

the AMAZING bouquet my talented sister christine created for SJ's wedding.

it has to be about the most stunning flower arrangement ever.

i am a bit proud of how creative my sisters are.

honeymoon bay (coles bay) sunset by elise.

it captures exactly how it felt.

it was the most stunning, warm and calm evening.

i am and always will be in love with the freycinet peninsula.

playing dress ups with my nieces and nephew on a visit to my sister's place in tasmania.

who doesn't love an excuse to dress up?

i am still a child at heart.

my sweet, sweet, sweet new little nephew lewis, ben & katie's latest edition.
i just melt everytime i see this photo.

dinner down the east coast of tasmania with my brother darren.
surprise destination, a long catch up and great food.
i love our dinner "dates".

blueberry dutch baby pancake

oh how much are you craving this little delight now!

blueberry dutch baby pancake from say yes to hoboken.

colour muse

i'm loving these rich tones with a neutral base.
oh and those shoes are so so so pretty!
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