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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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olive us

This sweet little film totally makes me want a family of six kids and to go and live in a big rambling house in the French countryside. Just kidding (sort of!) Curt! Olive Us is the new project from ...

4 days ago

the job

Every now and then I get a pang to be fully immersed back in the working world. Particularly on days when the tantrums seem never ending, the work of feeding, clothing, mediating between two little p...

21 may 12

england bound

Im excited because weve recently booked flights to South Africa in September to see Curts family for a few weeks and during the middle of it Ill be flying back to England (bringing Rose with me) to s...

17 may 12

wishlist # 5

                        French Children Dont Throw Food by Pamela DrukermanIve been meaning to order this book for a wh...

10 may 12

escaping

Im currently daydreaming of a little escape. As much as I love my babies, we all need some time out every now and then. Just me and him for a day or two. Some good food, lots of rest, getting lost in...

07 may 12

back on track

Sorry for the silence, its been a house of illness here for the past few weeks. Lila has had a bout of croup, Ive had a throat infection and Rose has had a relentless cold. Were all on the mend now t...

03 may 12

rustic chic

The kind of interiors Im drawn to are usually more eclectic, bright and edgy than this country style look but I cant stop staring at this image. I guess growing up in rambling old farmhouses has had ...

03 may 12

pretty watercolour illustrations

        Im inspired by these works created in watercolour and ink by talented illustrator Samantha Hahn. Her fashion influenced images and portraits have a delicate, feminine...

27 apr 12

autumn days

Still no sign of any autumnal weather arriving here in Melbourne just yet, so instead I am enjoying these beautiful images by Kajico which are conjuring up the mood of autumn in the best possible way...

24 apr 12

little luxuries

Sometimes the daily grind wears you down. The big events, the life changing milestones grab all the glory. The holidays we look forward to for months on end, the weddings, births and celebrations tha...

23 apr 12

ship and shape

This is one online store worth taking a look at. As purveyors of (damned) fine goods, the ladies behind Ship and Shape are designers and makers that wanted to create a space to showcase qua...

11 apr 12

just a minute in march...2012

Its been a fairly mixed bag of a month so far with a few rough patches- primarily Lila Curt and I coming down with a horrendous sickness virus...urgh...enough said about that. Weve had some beautiful...

20 mar 12

wishlist #4: the wear it edition

some things I like a lot.Baxter skinny jeans in Dirty Raspberry// TopshopBallerina metal toe cap cream flats//ZaraGretchen Mini clutch// Miller and JeevesHandmade bead necklace//Not Tuesday

13 mar 12

seven truths of motherhood

1/ Its impossible to do it all, all the time.Lets smash the complete myth that its a reasonable expectation to stay on top of absolutely everything and excel in every area of life 24/7. Without of co...

08 mar 12

two months later

Its been over two months that weve been in Australia now. Its been a brilliant but utterly exhausting, sometimes trying time. Picking up your entire life and moving to two different countries within ...

04 mar 12

entertaining

These table settings are so beautiful. I have a thing for coloured and mismatched crockery. Our dinner set is currently a gorgeous brightly patterned one from Whittard (definitely less delicate than ...

15 feb 12

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...

09 feb 12

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

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