Magic

"Ill tell you a secret," she said."We are all children of stars, and our atoms are made of their light, so we too breath wonder and illuminate the night."

So much to tell you

Lots and lots has happened since I last was here.I moved out of home, I got a new cat, I turned 21!I had my birthday party at my family home, an old church hall.What have you been doing? x

returned

Just stopping by to let you know I have a new online home.Come and see me at thepocketmouse.comI hope I see you there!x

So long

A small explanation, friends, of why I will be making this little slice of the internet private.I think I started my blog as a little creative outlet, and a way to write regularly. But I feel Ive...

So, then

Ive gone into hiding.P.S. Im going to make this blog private within the week, but if you would like to still be able to read it, just pop your name in the comments here and Ill put you on the...

Little like

Now thats style.

Past Home

You could see the lake from the windows of our apartment.I miss it.

Far too every now and then

Oh my goodness, I have been far too busy lately! I feel like I have a constant halo of thoughts and to-dos!One more assignment until I get a holiday. I bought a beautiful new camera, and cant wait...

Back-tracking

I had my first blog when I was 17. It had rather hideous hot pink titles and lots of silly little nothing posts. It did, however, have some pretty pictures.I collect photographs of ginger cats....

Things change

Things are seeming a little brighter now. Early mornings, good books, sweet coffees, early to bed, writing.Im glad to be back here. There are too many lovely little realms to stay away for too...

Wonderland

Interlude

Im very sorry that the winner of my giveaway hasnt been announced yet! Ive decided to draw it on March 6th, my birthday. So you can continue to enter until then.Apart from that, Im taking a small...

Its been a while

Here are some photographs from late last year. Lots more pretty things to come!I hope youve all been well!

The land that I knew is a dream

A pretty little tune to wish you all a happy Monday.Tell me stories of your week past!

In truth

Sometimes having a blog can be a little odd. I was never very good at keeping a diary. My journals read like all these strange little sentences, and half-finished stories, with pictures of cats...

A few short weeks

Days are slipping by quickly now. Soon Ill be back in my little country.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 12.0px Times}p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;...

One

For the past three years, a friend and I have been working on a novel. Below is an excerpt from the first chapter.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times New Roman}p.p2 {margin:...

The Little Things

Heres my current wish list.Diana + Dreamer Camera - Urban OutfittersWonderfully tacky iPhone cover - Odds and PodsFloral heart print - Rifle Paper Co.Backpack - Urban OutfittersBrogues - Miss...

Good Time

Happy Australia day to all my Australia-dwelling and Australia-loving readers! Yippee!Heres me and Jeremy in Degraves St, one of my favourite Melbourne nooks.I hope you have a delightful day of...

Treasures and Trinkets

Hello! Silly me forgot to account for my bloglovin followers, so Ive been sitting on 150 followers for a while now. Wow! Thanks so much everyone for your support, comments, and compliments on waifs...

Away

I feel lucky. Lucky to be living in a lovely city, with a lovely person, in a light-filled apartment with a view of the park. There are things that could keep me here.Top - Kinki GerlinkiSkirt -...

Forest Faerie

I like this park. If you tilt your head the right way and squint your eyes a little, you can pretend its not in the middle of a motorway.Top - Kinki GerlinkiSkirt - VintageShoes - Boston BabeClock...

Growing Up

Happy Sunday!Im sitting at my window with a strangely large cup of coffee, waiting for my eyelids to fully open. Its funny noticing the things that change as you get older. When I was younger I...

Paler

When she turned 17, she dyed her hair paler. Long, gauzy dresses and gelato by the seaside. She stopped biting her nails. Her eyes grew wider.Her hair hung long and honey-coloured. Skipping school...

Loose Change

Things are going to be a little different on my small piece of cyberspace. There will be more stories, and photographs, poems, secrets, and time spent.I hope youll like it lots.Image from...

Pink treats

These rings are from my favourite workplace visitor. The musk stick feel like real musk sticks!They are very comfortable, and make my hands happy! Theyre available for purchase here.P.S. What makes...

Gushing

Have you seen the wee write up for Ruths boutique in the latest issue of Frankie? Yippee!She is a serious honey, and the store is so wonderful! Go Ruth!

Brand new

Happy new year, dears!Sending you all well wishes from far across the sea.Dress - Kinki Gerlinki

Insight

I like sending people poems, and strangers on the tram. Thick eyelashes, and other peoples handwriting. Im doing a double major in English Literature and Writing Studies, and when I finish I want...

Big Adventures

This will be my first Christmas away from home. Hopefully, there will be no tears. Just pink champagne, and a picnic by the lake.Image from weheartit