This weekend ...

 

... we enjoyed the sun then cuddled up and hid from the rain.

I just stumbled on the coolest new blog, dedicated solely to the art of the manicure! 

I found Pshiiit through For Me, For You and I've spent the last hour trawling through the archives finding style after style that I can't wait to try!

All images from Pshiiit.

Manicure Monday

Its been so long since I painted my nails, so when Kyla from The Dainty Squid had a cool mini tutorial for dotty triangle nails, it totally inspired me to try my own version. So fancy, I can't stop wiggling them around!

Pick & Mix: Come home Melly

This glasshouse made of windows is pretty cool but what I LOVE is the red table and chairs. What a gorgeous contrast to all the green. via DesignLoveFest.

Encouraging little messages in a tiny little bottle? Um, yes please. What a great gift idea for friends. via oh, hello friend.

Need some pointers for taking photos? A Beautiful Mess has been running a series packed full of photography tips. I especially love the indoor photo tips.

I am in awe of these tiny little treasures. Fruute makes the most AMAZING little tarts. Read through the menu, they all sound so good! via Junebug Weddings.

Love this home tour. Just the right amount of sparkle. via The Glitter Guide.

My Melly cat has run away from home, I think all the freedom has gone to her head after a couple of weeks cooped up inside. Fingers crossed she comes home soon!

Autumn ideas

I can't believe how time has flown by and suddenly it's getting darker and colder and Autumn is already upon us. I haven't even had time to really think about what I want this coming season to hold for me but here are a few ideas...

• stay cozy by the fire
• push myself creatively
• get back on the blogging wagon
• take a holiday
• hearty home-cooked meals
• try to get the little house somewhat organised
• explore the new neighbourhood

Do you have any favourite things to enjoy in Autumn?

We're in!

Despite a few set-backs (mix-ups at the bank, pouring rain, dead cars etc), we're in and mostly unpacked and starting to love our new little house.

The animals have settled in nicely and have found all the soft, sunny spots for napping...

I've made sure to unpack all our favourite things first...

And we even had the fire going last night...

So here's to the start of our next adventure!

Pick & Mix: Moving day

Love this kitchen, not sure I could convince Shane about the pink though. From Bolaget via sf girl by bay.

Kelly Purkey's valentines for her friends are just the cutest things. Next year, for sure.

This pillow DIY is on my to-do-list for the new house.

The Cream looks like an awesome event to go to but what I love most is this cool use of typography. I'm getting ideas... via 100 Layer Cake.

I'm always a bit uncomfortable sleeping in a new house but a night-light like this might be just the thing to settle me down. From Jayfish (shop) via Kyla Roma.

Anniversaries

Some anniversaries are good and some are bad. Some come with beautiful flowers and some come with terrible memories. But all of them come with a sense of hope and faith in the future.

This past year has been filled with such highs and lows. So much has happened that it seems like it must have been longer than 365 days. And yet I remember that day like it was yesterday.

My wish is for the next year to be filled with growth, a feeling of peace and my continued wonder at the strength of love that people can have during the best and worst of times.

Pinboard :: Home Sweet Home

Credits :: clockwise from top left

desk; shelves; bedroom; couch; door.

Haven't we all felt like this at some point?

I know I sure am at the moment!

Photo source: themodchik (originally created by Ben Silbermann)

This morning ...

... I really need a coffee and some time to read my new Peppermint magazine but with only a week until the big move, my day is going to be filled with boxes and errands and a flurry of activity. Better get started.

Enjoy your weekend!

Pick and Mix: One week to go!

Another great project in the quest for space saving, magnetic spice rack. This is definitely going on the to-do list. via A Beautiful Mess.

I love the colours in this bathroom, so fresh and bright. I especially love the coloured ceiling. via Design*Sponge.

I'm a huge planner/list maker/goal doer and this is the cutest little journal for writing it all down. via Creature Comforts.

Rainbow anything will always melt my heart and this is no exception. I love how versatile this is. via Design*Sponge.

I'm not quite ready to commit to another tattoo just yet, but these are the cutest temporary ones ever! via Pikaland.

Instagram love

I'm having a blast playing with Instagram and PicFrame!

 

 

 

You can follow my instagram feed here.

Pick & Mix: I'm back!

I'm forever charging my phone/camera/iPod and I'd love to make a cute little charging station like this. Just need the cute pink travel case first... via Design*Sponge.

I love all the neutrals in the house tour. Until we decide what colours to paint, this will be the look I'm going for in our new house. via Design*Sponge.

Are these the cutest business cards or what? I love the little clip addition. I also wish I had a need for personal business cards now. via oh, hello friend.

These are the most amazing books! via Design*Sponge.

This wedding is so cute and I adore the collection of floral bridesmaid dresses! via 100 Layer Cake.

It's ours!

In 25 days we'll be moving into our very first home! I'm excited and exhausted! Sorry for the absence around here, I'll be back properly soon.

Pick & Mix :: Are we having fun yet?

This room has just the perfect mix of colours and textures. And I love the little illustration too. Via Design*Sponge.

A cute custom illustration of me and my love might be the perfect thing for our invites.

Patrick Laurent found a better use for those old records than I did (trash). Via Design*Sponge.

This might be the coolest bachelorette party ever. Quilts, caravan, cake decorating. Perfect. Via 100 Layer Cake. 

Fancy a tattoo but can't commit? Here's the perfect card for you. Via Design*Sponge.

Make sure you have yourself some fun this weekend. I know I will!