September 29, 2009

beci orpin



i went wandering around today on beci orpin's website. the little folkie parade on the home page is sooooo cute. all of her little creatures look so friendly (in a dark and mysterious kind of way!) these yardages she designed for her label 'princess tina' are pretty cute too!

September 28, 2009

my happy place



I wanted to share my happy place with you, a magical mysterious forest near my house. it looks so beautiful at this time of year... i imagine there's all manner of creatures living in amongst the willows and little white flowers...

and by the way, i told you all i'd get back to you with ladyhawke gig details... it's on thursday november 12th at the forum and you can buy tickets here for $55. hope to see you there peeps!

September 25, 2009

what spring?



home sweet home, for a relaxing spring weekend (a lovely 14 degrees tomorrow!) ok, maybe not a typical spring weekend, but a good one to stay indoors and watch the footy... go cats!!

September 23, 2009

land ahoy



love these old beauties... don't they just make you want to get out your nautical stripes and say things like 'starboard' and 'land ahoy'... i'm getting some prints like this printed for the walls of our house.

September 22, 2009

paris

let's all take the afternoon off and go to Paris! i'm sick of this windy city...

September 20, 2009

fabric from the heart


these beautiful fabrics are by umbrella prints, i really need to order some of their loveliness for my own creations. and the gorgeous little pin cushion is by birds in chandeliers (using umbrella prints fabric). i think i will dust off the sewing machine tonight and get started on my next (long awaited) project xx

September 18, 2009

hangin at my homie

as i've been feeling a little under the weather this weekend, i've been spending a lot of time around the house (mainly lounging around the house). so i've been thinking a lot about what i would like to add to our home, and here's a little snapshot. have a lovely weekend xx

September 16, 2009

freya art




aren't these prints just lovely? they're from freya art, an illustrator who divides here time between london and phillip island. there's plenty more of them too on her etsy site and her website. they'll make you want to go home and hug the one you love xx

September 11, 2009

oh dear


happy weekend my dears xx

September 9, 2009

light and shade


i hope these grey headed sparrows lived a happy life. i thought there might be a certain someone who would appreciate this beautiful photo... you know who you are...

September 8, 2009

love rik lee


I love these pieces from Melbourne artist Rik Lee. So beautiful and inspiring. Drop by his site and check out more beautiful drawings.

September 7, 2009

lucky lucky me

i must have some very special people in my life to be spoilt so... i just love my new georg jensen daisy necklace and am eagerly awaiting my new nancybird classic snap bag to arrive in the post! thanks guys, i love you xx

September 6, 2009

hi dad

happy fathers day xx

September 4, 2009

sugary sweetness

well what a lovely friday it has been... cupcakes and donuts, biccies and chocolates! i'm going into this weekend on a sugary high! nothing planned but some relaxing, surfing, indian cuisine and gold class movies! sounds pretty nice eh?

enjoy everyone xx

September 2, 2009

whale of a love

ahh, in love with a whale... lets all take the day off tomorrow and go swimming in the deep blue with some big friendly whales... we can frolick with the dolphins too.