Happy holidays.

photo by Tim Hixson

MINI MERRY

Got little ones to shop for christmas? My first stop would be Tiny People. Whether or not you can make it to either of their stores is sort of irrelevant. Luckily they have a great online store too. If you do want to visit a store maybe take a holiday to Byron Bay or head north to Kirra just past the NSW/QLD border. Both of the stores are just divine, along with the clothing, toys and other goodies for Tiny People inside.

HOT CHRISTMAS

Christmas is almost upon us. For a lot of the world christmas means warm wooly jackets, beanies and a cup of warm coffee or milk. But here in Sydney Australia our christmas is a summer wonderland.... of warmth, sun, sand and seafood lunches. I love christmas in Australia. I hope to spend my christmas day popping over to the beach for swims in-between meals in our backyard with family and friends.

image from here

WRAP ME

Time for wrapping the christmas presents and under the tree they go!

CREATE

I am totally envious of the studio of Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic.

Have a peek at more of her home at SFgirlbybay

BOJENA KING

Did a little shoot on the weekend for my friends label Bojena King is her name.... here are a few pics.

She hand makes the most amazing silk dresses and tops in all colours, complete with bows and frills.

Many more to share soon.

HANG ME UP TO DRY

I think this idea to hang clothes is just perfect. Looks like some old fish weighing hooks.

I am not even sure where this shop is, or where this image is from.

If you know please tell me.... they sure know how to merchandise.

I wouldn't mind flicking through this rack of sweetfloral coloured dresses ......

MISTLETOE

Want a beautiful way to light up your life this christmas? What about these delicate mistletoe leaf lights from Cox & Cox.

A nice start if you ask me.

MALIBU CALLING

I could just move right in to this Malibu lounge room. The crisp white floors, aqua doors, rustic old bin for towels...... oh and the red chair are just perfect..... image found here

Oh I just love these photos by Bec Parsons at Company1

The colours are perfect together in this creation. Not sure who this dress is by, but would love to know!?

MOOMAH

'A place of whimsy wonder and wharmth' is how Moomah describes itself. I came across this amazing cafe, gallery, childrens cooking & art school located in New York City. I think it is the most amazing idea. They pride themselves on being a beautiful environment for parents and children to engage and connect. Steering away from bright primary colours that usually override kids play centers, books and toys, Moomah presents a calming and creative haven. Brillant, if you ask me!!!

BELLS

Its wedding season here. This weekend I have my dear cousin's wedding to her teenage sweetheart in South Australia.Then next friday I will be bridesmaid for my best friend at Whale Beach, Sydney.

So thought this beautiful photo from Carla Ten Eyck was a must for today.

FESTIVE

Natural wreath from a favourite of mine Cox & Cox

Gorgeous christmas light covers from Bellalulu

found via Poppytalk

SNACK TIME

I am excited about helping out with a project my friend is working hard on. Can't tell you too much, but was looking over some old photos we did years back of a little test shoot. Mmmmm would love one of these right now, perfect afternoon summer teaser!

SUMMER LOVE

zimmermann love.

TRAVEL

I have been tempted with the idea of heading to Japan for some time now. I came across this book via SFGirlbybay called “A year in japan” by kate t. williamson. So I jumped on and ordered my very own one right away! Can't wait to get it in the mail, I think I'll be very inspired.

HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS

Christmas is not that far away. This year my family and I have decided that instead of spending lots of money on gifts, we each have to hand-make our gifts for each family member. So onto etsy I go for some ideas. I found these great pillows, (from Nesta Home) and am very tempted to cheat and buy these. I wonder if they will know?

MY VERY OWN LENS OF LOVE

thanks to follow studio I now have a new photography website! YAY!

thanks Jessie!

BLOG HUG

Just sending anyone checking some blog love.

Have been feeling a bit uninspired lately with my blog..... maybe it's the cloudy skies.

Summer essentials for the little ones from Country Road, of course.

Beautiful images soft images.

If you love them as much as me you can buy prints of them at her etsy store

Love these party blowers. Make your own. Found at you are my fave via Simple Song

STELLA

The oh so divine show that Stella McCartney put on at Paris Fashion week.

So vibrant. LOVE! She just keeps getting better and better.

PHOTO LOVE

I like to change my screen saver at work every now and then. Makes me feel fresh. I have used a tile effect of these photos. I love them.

Images from Yellowbird

ONLINE

More and more online magazines are popping up online. Much better for the environment, and our wallets!

Discovered this cute online magazine Papier-Mache they also have a sweet blog

Photo by Alice Elliott-Pimm

SWEET THINGS

Sweet vintage placecards. Perfect for a gardne lunch I think!

found here

3 THINGS

A few things I like today ...

dress from Rittenhouse

interior from Tourquoise House

wedding invitations from Follow Studio