pigtails and trainspotting.
Its a much more refined name for what we call the common gumboot here in New Zealand. With Lucy playing soccer this winter season I decided to get a nice pair, and without much research I thought of ...
Until now I thought it was only Luke Stephenson who snapped birds, but as it turns out hes not the only one. Who can resist a keet, I ask? Not I. Adorable budgie portraits by Leila Jeffreys (the hand...
You may ask what exactly is this charming mess of pipes and gib? Well, its our ensuite, or rather it will be. This is the Italian mirror we have just decided on (with these lights sitting either side...
As one ages so does their clothes, and eventually your newly worn become vintage and then antiques. Maybe even heirlooms. Lucy and I flew to Hawkes Bay overnight last week as we had free tickets. Nor...
I think Ive exhausted the interior design section of our local library, and thought Id share some of my favorites with you - by favourites, I mean the ones I either didnt want to return or ended up r...
I am grateful Gorman is now on our shores, and less than ten minutes drive from home, whoopee. Its really chilly in the mornings and evenings now - I didnt bring anything wintry over from the other h...
top to bottom: David Shaw Alice sofa, Elitis Chance wallcovering, Kelly Hoppen armchair I have seen all three in person over the last couple of days and they are all pretty darn perfect.
Out front Sewing room Sewing room Out back Main bedroom Living/dining looking down to lounge Its quite the mess! Completion is about a month behind, though thats probably not a bad thing considering ...
US $495 kids shorts. !
a vintage steam train, back blocks New Zealand, so so good.
All remaining items in the shop are now on super sale! The womens stripe tee is now a paltry $25 and all childrenswear is $20 or less...
Welcome to the cutest. book. ever. Seriously. I never tire of reading this to Audrey. Bruce Ingmans book, When Marthas Away, is a story about what cats get up to when their people arent around. You ...
Schumachers Cascadia Peacock from the Nest collection. Unbelievably realistic..because the feathers are real. "Crafted entirely by hand using all natural feathers, these textured wallcoverings o...
This is making me anxious about discussing our renovation ideas. Via the groovy Desire to Inspire.
My goodness, how I adore Grange furniture. Still now, years later after first glimpsing it. If money were no consideration I would deck out our home in it in an instant. Its like serious French fu...
When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Go through a beauty ritual of orderliness. Have on a clean dress. Be sure your hands are clean, finger nails smooth - a nail file and pumice wil...
Since finding out about this weekly series over at Desire to Inspire, I cant resist checking each Monday morning (which is Tuesday here in NZ). Serial cuteness on furniture.
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Im speechless! This is a chair, believe it or not. Not at all what I went looking for (something much more sedate, to be frank). Though how much would a youngn fall for it?Campana Brothers Studio
So magical, the Carousel of Dreams mural by Tres Tintas.The past few weeks I have been completely immersed in the world of wallpapers. Not having done this before, I am rather amazed at the papers av...
Incredible wallpapers by Scottish company Timorous Beasties. Were considering the top print (but in pink/red on gold) for our lounge (below), via the wonderful folk at Netti and Gee.
With a few hours to myself last weekend I took a drive around Auckland. On arrival at one of my destinations I heard live music playing in a nearby park, and to my most excellent fortune Andrew Fagan...
This is where were at now. I think I could really live with our kitchen in gray/taupe tones. It looks refined and classic and restful, but a decor you could change substantially with textiles.All ima...
Dorothees house in Germany is amazing, complete with chooks (do they cluck in German?) and other farmyard animals. Amazing to think there are homes like this (and more) all round the world.
Im not sure what the acceptable time is for one to declare they are over it but we reached that tonight with regards our renovation. And were not even living on site! But because of that we need to s...
Oh how Ive fallen for Betty Draper and Joan Holloway! I know, Im about four or five years late getting started. I rented the first season of Mad Men for the first time only a couple of months ago and...
It just occurred to me that its been over five weeks since Ive turned on my sewing machine. For me, thats an eternity. I think this interim-living lifestyle, and the fact that I spend most of my days...
This 20c toy camera from a local op shop has been keeping Audrey very happily occupied lately. It goes to show you really dont need to spend a fortune on toys if you put your mind to it.
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