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talking to unicorns
talkingtounicorns.blogspot.com
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Me, my life and everything I love. The adventures, work and inspirations of a young lady who enjoys all things creative and has penchant for pretty things.
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decorating the abode

After almost four weeks of living in a practically completely empty house and staring at blank walls, my mind has been going into overdrive thinking about where everything will go and how I will make...

4 days ago

letter to my daughters

To my darling girlsIt never ceases to amaze me that you are both my daughters, born under the same star sign no less, yet as different as the day and night. Lila with your eyes the colour of melted d...

31 jan 12

snippets of summertime

Thought Id share these evocative images taken by photographer Olivia Larrain Heiremans, in celebration of high Summer here in Australia. I love the way they perfectly capture the essence of Summertim...

21 jan 12

happy holidays

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break. Im excited about the arrival of 2012 and embarking on a year of adventures and putting down some roots in our new city. Were on holiday w...

05 jan 12

merry merry

Just stopping by to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Hope its full of everything you want it to be, Early tomorrow morning well be heading off on our little holiday. Looking forward ...

23 dec 11

our new home

I mentioned a few weeks ago that something major was on the horizon, and I can now share the news that we are moving to Australia! Curt has accepted a really great job working for a company in Melbou...

17 dec 11

a little bit of Christmas

This will be the third time Ive spent in Christmas the southern hemisphere but I still find the whole thing so incredibly bizarre. As well as a time to be with family, to me will it always mean chill...

16 dec 11

love her look

Im very inspired to rock this gorgeous, vintage inspired hair and make up look during the party season. That red lip is just the right amount of festive. The good news is that there is a brilliant tu...

13 dec 11

the dreamiest of dresses

Take note all brides to be! Ive fallen head over heels with these beautiful wedding dresses by French designer Laure De Sagazan. They would be perfect for someone looking for a romantic, understated ...

04 dec 11

just a minute in ... november

This is little late seeing as its now already December, but its been a whirlwind of a month for us with a very exciting new development on the horizon. More on that to come in a few weeks or so. In t...

03 dec 11

wishlist #3

Finders Keepers Telling Tales top- This Summery little number would look equally good with a pair of denim cut-offs or dressed up for after dark with some tight cropped trousers and statement heels.R...

30 nov 11

happy things

The coconut scent of sun creamA chai latte bought by a generous friendMy sweet baby falling asleep in my armsA glass of wine whilst making Summer plansAn ice cream at the beachStealing a turn on the ...

25 nov 11

the great gatsby

Getting very excited about these pictures from the set of The Great Gatsby which is currently being filmed in Australia. It is one of my all time favourite books and I cant wait to see director Baz L...

21 nov 11

motherhood

Being a mother is frustrating, exhausting and all consuming. On the more challenging days I try to remind myself that I am not dealing with an inconvenience but raising a human being. There is no rec...

20 nov 11

rosebud

Its hard to wrap my head around the fact this little girl is already five months old. Where has my tiny baby gone?! During the past week she has started sitting on her own (surrounded by a safety gua...

14 nov 11

rose tinted world

I thought it was about time for a heady dose of unashamedly girly, soft focus, ultra pretty escapism. Enjoy.All images by A Child Woman.

10 nov 11

stellas country house

Currently obsessing over the beautiful British country home of fashion designer and daughter of Sir Paul, Stella McCartney and her husband Alasdhair Willis. The gardens take my breath away. What an u...

05 nov 11

being content

I really believe that happiness is all about mindset. Some of the happiest people I know dont have the most money, the biggest homes or the most desirable jobs. However, they know how to make their o...

01 nov 11

a forever dress

Wouldnt it be wonderful to make, or if like me your sewing skills currently arent really quite up to it- buy, a couple of exquisite, classic, enduring garments for you child which would be worn and d...

27 oct 11

just a minute in...october

October has been a really great month in Auckland. Spring has definitely arrived now and fingers crossed the warm weather is here to stay. My sister hopped on a plane from Australia to come and stay ...

25 oct 11

back to the 40s

The 1940s are having a fashion moment this upcoming Autumn/Winter season and I couldnt be happier about it. Ive long admired the look of this era- all printed tea dresses, leather gloves, perfectly w...

20 oct 11

making memories

I reckon one of the most awesome but underrated bits about starting a family is continuing and staring your own little family traditions. Thinking up new fun ones and getting all nostalgic and decidi...

18 oct 11

she paints beauty

These images of exquisite objects, beautiful dresses and captivating ladies are the work of the artist Janet Hill. With her oil paintings she lovingly captures the finer things in life and I am espec...

11 oct 11

slowing down

I remember when Lila was born I was so focused on just getting through the days. Looking forward to the time when I would be able to get a full nights sleep again, when she would be a toddler and we ...

08 oct 11

a peek inside our nursery

I took a few pictures of the nursery (Lilas bedroom) the other day when it was looking very unusually neat. While its in no way up there with the stunning, awe-inspiring nurseries I posted about here...

05 oct 11

home of my dreams

I often post interiors inspiration here and Im always on the lookout for decorating ideas and styling elements to incorporate into our current home (and our future home which we will one day hopefull...

01 oct 11

breaking out of a food rut

Lately Ive been feeling stuck in a rut in terms of the food Ive been cooking every evening. Weve settled in to a comfortable routine of rotating almost the same dinners every week which makes it easy...

29 sep 11

wish list #2

CURRENTLY COVETING...Bracelet by dullDiamond- Love the pop of colour in this wooden bracelet to brighten up Spring outfits.True British book- The new coffee table tome by UK fashion designer Alice Te...

27 sep 11

just a minute in....september

A little snippet and some pictures of whats been going on in our household this month...Watching...Well seeing as the Rugby World Cup is currently being held here in Auckland, its been a bit hard to ...

25 sep 11

mantra

22 sep 11

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