Today's find...

{ images via kinfolk magazine }

My lovely friend and work colleague Lisa today asked me where I get all the beautiful images for my blog.  Well, as any of my blogging friends would testify it doesn't happen without hours spent online trawling blogs, pinterest, tumblr, flickr.... you get the gist. And every now and then whilst visiting your "favourites" you come across something special. Today was one of those days. Enter new online mag called 'Kinfolk'. The art direction had me at hello. Check it out here.

Sneak Peak

{ photographs by the very talented karen scrimes }

I'm working on a very exciting project... it's been in the works for a couple of years but is finally close enough to talk about. It's a book that combines a love of bikes, coffee & spectacular scenery. We took a first look at the shots today and they are AMAZING. Here's a little sneak peak. It's getting exciting.....

Friday night x

 

{ image via decorology }

 { Templeton House, CZ Guest }

 {not sure where this image is from }

It's been a looooooong week. I am so ridiculously tired and cannot wait until I fall into bed tonight.... It got me thinking about bedrooms. And, more specifically guest bedrooms. Is there anything better than visiting friends that have a gorgeous guest bedroom to sleep in. Kind of like when someone makes you a cup of tea. It is always without exception better than a cup you make yourself. Pure bliss xox

New love

 

{ find image here }

I've just joined Pinterest and am seriously in love. At first I thought it was just another thing and because I had a blog I didn't really need it.  But it's sooo much fun and so easy. Check my page out here.

If I win a million dollars...

{ image via classy in the city }

I'm getting one of these... after I pay off the mortgage of course!

Imagination...

{ image via prepfection }

"I’ve always believed one could live many lives through the way we dress and the places we travel to, even if just in our imagination. The world is open to us, and each day is an occasion to reinvent ourselves". ~Ralph Lauren~

Wish you were here....

{ image found at elements of style }

Let me re-phrase that.... WISH I WAS THERE.  As we head into the depths of winter here in Australia my attention is drawn to my blogging friends on the other side of the world that are currently enjoying high summer. Oh to escape to a place like this....

Wishes xo

 {image via papier mache }

After a yummy chinese meal last Saturday night I got a fortune cookie.  It read:  'Your wish is about to come true'....... I'm not sure which wish it's referring to but at this point I'll take any.

Outfit Envy

 

{ this girl has some serious fashion cred. check her out here }

If only I had the energy to look this good every day. Most mornings I lie in bed and think about what to wear. Today it was difficult to imagine anything other my trackies so I thought this little outfit might provide some much needed inspiration....

Like the pieces of a puzzle..

{ via mackeniehoran.com }

Forget life being like a box of chocolates I think it's more like one giant jigsaw puzzle.  Some pieces fit, others you just really can't see how they possibly belong. And every now and then you get a nice big piece that helps you see the bigger picture. They're the one's you want!

Dad's Day

 

{ image via newenglandprepster }

My Dad's birthday today and I'm planning a surprise visit to attend his birthday dinner. I love {nice } surprises and I hope he does too x

Favourite Day Friday x

 

{ image via brabourne farm }

In my new house I have happily inherited some lovely chandeliers. I came across this picture recently and immediately knew how I was going to add my own personal touch.... Ribbons! Along with Fridays, they're one of my favourite things x

Tea party

{ via pinterest via crave }

Just the cutest image and makes me smile. With all the stresses of being an 'adult' wouldn't you just love to take a seat with these cute little girls and escape for a day!

Just because.

{ via my new favourite place }

I need a bit of cheering up and balloons ALWAYS make me smile. Happy Friday x

what if....

{ via newenglandprepster }

'What if' is a little scary and sometimes I spend a little too much time going down this road. We all make mistakes, we'd all do things a little differently sometimes and we all have choices to make that will change our path. The answers are within. Trust yourself. Then jump.

Confetti makes me happy x

{ images via confettisystem.com }

I like to think i'm a simple creature at heart (well, sometimes). Take for instance when i bought a packet of confetti earlier this week to put some into a friend's birthday card before I popped it in the post. That $2 box of confetti bought a smile to my face the likes of a child discovering fairy floss for the first time! Excitement levels were fever pitch.  You can imagine therefore my delight when I found this website confettisystem.com.  Some of their work is shown in the piccies above. Imagine THAT being your full time job.... x

A serious addiction

 

{ via rufflesandpleats tumblr }

 

{ via prettystuff tumblr }

{ image via rufflesandpleats tumblr }

My new addiction is Tumblr - it's serious. There are sooooo many cool images and my files are getting fuller by the minute. Might be time to update my ram. Here's a few to whet the appetite but rest assured there's plenty more where these came from! x

Is it Friday yet?

{ image via rufflesandpleats.tumblr.com }

It took every ounce of strength to get myself out of bed this morning. I wanted to stay there more than anything in the world. I hate to wish my life away but I really am looking forward to the weekend and a nice little lie in x

Hello Monday...

{ via gallery ecosse }

I could really do with an extra day.  Just another 'home day' to potter around, drink cups of tea and totally waste a day looking at blogs, tumblr & pinterest. Soooo much inspiration, soooo little time. I spent the best part of the weekend losing myself online - gathering, gathering, gathering and now my head is full of inspiration to put into action.

OK, I hear you...

{images via google & ruffles and pleats tumblr}

I believe in "signs".  There's just been too many in my lifetime to ignore so I now really try to take notice. A couple of times lately I've come across how important it is to laugh and although I consider myself a 'happy' person I also think I sometimes take things a little too seriously. So this week, i'm going to try and laugh more. It can't hurt.

A Work of Art

{it's by Tony DiSpigna but I found it here}

In my search for inspiration on what to post today I came across this wonder of creation.  It stopped me in my tracks. A*M*A*Z*I*N*G. Some people really do get all the clever genes!

Pearl of Wisdom

{ via here }

I've learnt that you can find fault in just about anything if that is what you wish to see. Instead, look for the good and surround yourself with beautiful things x

Well, it's settled!!

Our new house that is!!  We are now the proud home owners of this gorgeous cottage in the country.  We're not moving there straight away but we're getting closer!  I can't wait to move in and start decorating. Our first home. So excited.... x

Loving.... The Kennedys

{images via google}

I've just finished watching part 4 of The Kennedy's Mini Series and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. It was gripping and I just wanted to see more & more. So much tragedy in that family and the movie was a real insight into their world. Loved Greg Kinnear as JFK and Barry Pepper as Bobby. Katie Holmes grew on me by the end of the series and I must say I thought she was pretty good as Jackie.

Quilt Love

I have been obsessed with quilts for the longest time and yet I don't own one. It's a fine line between cosy chic and cosy naff with the quilt. I love the one above and when I move to the country I will have to invest. I'd love to make one myself but I'm not sure I have the patience OR the precision. Maybe one day....

Winter Rooms

 

{ images via 1. pinkwallpaper blog & 2. elements of style blog }

These rooms are my 2 top picks of places I'd like to escape to this winter.... It's getting super cold outside and really the only thing to do is relax with a glass of wine in front of the fire in a fabulous room x

Happy Monday

{ image by bob o'connor }

 Loving this pic sent to me via my new find 20x200.com. If you've got a few hours to lose may I suggest you check it out for yourself. Almost makes me want to pick up that DSLR camera I bought for Christmas and have used about twice x

Here comes the bride

I'm off to a wedding today.  Nice because it's a Friday so that also means I've got a long weekend. My favourite kind. Happy Friday to all xx

The Good News

 

{image via pottery barn}

Pottery Barn is about to start shipping to Australia (and other countries) as of mid June. Yay! I've been busy picking out some sconces that you just can't find in Australia for my new bathroom. Turns out June isn't such a bad month after all x

1st Day of Winter

{ image kate spade ad }

Happy 1st June and for all of us on the Southern Hemisphere Happy 1st day of winter.  Not my favourite time of year. It's been so cold and rainy this week that my desire to get out of bed has been seriously lacking.