I'm thinking now that the chillier winter months are settling in, this neglected blog may get some much needed attention..

archie waits

:) I am beginning to think that maybe, I'm not much fun..

Seriously looking forward to the weekend, I am itching to pare back after seeing this wonderfully beautiful calming space.

hello twenty-twelve!

Hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Hope the holiday break has been blissfully relaxing as it's been for me (perhaps a little too much).

So many bits of have followed me home over the year but to be honest I have been too lazy to photograph - That, I will work better on this year..

First up the bedroom. I'm still in love the chevron print, the bed linen is from Aura. My lovely self sacrificing friend found this mid century bedside at an op shop and messaged me a pic ( yes, I have spotters all over Melbourne) only $40! Amazing how many magazines it can hold and yet never enough..

Enjoy the weekend, this is my last one before heading back to work on Monday.

words lost, of late

via Le dans la

I won't lie, Pinterest has been fulfilling my quick superficial needs for pretty visuals & interiors oggling. Simple & no words required. Sorry, life has been beckoning for more care and attention...

The long over due fitness routine has slowly kicked in. Autonomously is preferred, but with a shabby track record, I'll go with this group thing for now.. even though the instructors are a little bit psycho.. I suppose that's the point.

I'm reading - yes, an actual book (a first in a long time) thank you Mr Tim Winton for capturing my easily distracted mind.

I've joined the 20th century & succumb to an iphone by default, so who knows lazy iphone snaps may propped up..

I watched happy thank you more please, if you are in need of an easy, nice, feel good movie, I certainly recommend.

JD and I took a train trip, getting on and off at the neighbouring suburbs only stops apart. The beauty of travelling overseas was being on transport and foot, stumbling across those random independent little stores, cafes you wouldn't normally read or hear about. We moved to beach side suburb we knew very little about, so why did we not do this sooner is a mystery.. A couple more brekkie haunts to add to the list and as we drive to work the simplicity of people watching on the train is always fun.

hit and miss....?

I thought this was a winner for a little pot plant or fresh flowers. Initially pretty chuffed by another bargain buy from Ikea, then someone brought to my attention that it very much looks like a badminton shuttlecock. Damn, not so in love with it anymore.

get stitching

via aviary studio

I think I'd really get into patchwork quilting.

And why not dive in head first into something simple like this. Easy pease.

try harder

via jjjjound

Blah-dy blah-dy blah! Excuses, excuses....

Slack bad blogger.

lovely locks

via a cup of jo

Totally in love with this side pony tail on a cup of jo a couple of days ago. If only I had longer hair...
Hmm, my eyes are wandering to the book case in the back ground.

happy australia day!

via daily imprint

We are heading to our friends annual dress up bbq. This years theme is heroes and villains and in usual form JD and I are left scrambling around at the last minute out fits. I aiming for Yoko Ono..

via frolic

Eek, feeling a tad nauseous swinging from the hammock (recent gift from a house guest) a bad combination of motion sickness, the heat and an after work drink not sitting too well.

I've stepped inside to say hello to wish you a Haaaaaaaaappy New Yeeear!

May the 2011 bring much joy, love, sweet surprises and happy adventures! Thanks for stopping by!

via a desert fete

Oh yes, I am no where near having a white Christmas here in the southern hemisphere, particularly as I'm currently nursing a little sunburn, but I couldn't resist this gorgeous image found via a desert fete.

Well, I hope you had a very Merry Christmas?

I would normally would excuse my absence by saying that it's been frantic, but finally the opposite, it's been nice to slowly wind down the year.

For Christmas, I refrained from getting all flustered (as I have in previous years) stayed calm and pulled off a relaxed lunch for my loved ones in the back yard. Let's hope I keep this in check for next year..

yes still here

via absolutely beautiful things

The festive season has got me in a tizz. Should make more of an effort being that it's our 1st Christmas in the new house but I have just re-hashed last years deco's. And I'll be wandering around aimlessly at the last minute in search for my Kris Kringle gifts.
Festivities kick off this weekend; the work party do tonight, late lunch and drinks with the girls on tomorrow and JD's extended family get together on Sunday. Have a good weekend!

flat out

emma cassi via daily imprint

How's your week been?

Mine has been manic. Goodness we're only half way.

I've squeezed some small sewing projects in after work, in my tired state. Not a good idea, it's looking terribly messy. A job for the weekend I suppose.

Forecast for the rest of the week: scattered showers - Blah!

hip hip hooray

via herriott grace

Excuse my absence for the next week.

It's our birthday week - the boy's was yesterday and mine on Thursday.

Back soon!

hello there

via apartment therapy

Sorry for the lack of posts.

I am at a crossroads with blogging, so bare with me if posts become irregular until I decide what to do.. As lately I'm struggling to find the time to put a bit more love and thought into the content and my lack of effort is making me feel "meh" about it all. I'm still reading and continually in awe by such amazing and talented people out there but applying it to my real world is another thing and sharing it on my own blog is yet another...

I've got a head cold at the moment so maybe the feeling will past.. but thank you for sticking around.

On a chirpier note - I am in love with this yellow reading chair. It's color and simple shape works beautifully with the button detail. Yes, cute as a button!

happy weekend

via sf by the bay

Ditto! I enjoy this motto a little too much..

A happy weekend to you all!

last night

via the goodness

I saw Florence & the Machine with a not so new friend - it was my first individual outing with a friends girlfriend. She's such a sweetheart, it was really nice to catch up and talk outside the usual group environment.

Florence was incredible - her energy and voice was so captivating.

scouting: leather armchairs

via david coote design

Apparently we're looking for beaten up vintage armchairs for the living room.. I do love them but I'm not quite convinced they'll work in the space we have, but JD really wants a pair. So where to begin? I don't think the ebay gods are that kind. Instead I think we'll have to start getting to some auction houses and antique stores.

hello from sunny LA

via jose villa

Just a quick hello and good bye, I'll be away for the next few weeks lapping up the lovely sunshine. Take care.

happy friday

via lotta agaton

Hoorah for the weekend!

We're moving into our new digs tomorrow. I'm so excited I did a little drive by today and collected our first lot of mail - just boring utility connection letters but it excites me none the less. We've been staying at the in-laws (to-be) over the last 2 weeks so posts have been light.

Desparately wanting to watch this movie, New York, I love You as I'm now counting down the days.

Wishing you a fabulous weekend!