collections : seating crushing.

Oh, if money were no object... I would have some mighty stylish places to sit in my home.

1. Anson Leather Chair ($1,990), 2. 285 Eloro (£4,302), 3. PENDEL 2 SEAT SOFA (£1980), 4. Atelier Chesterfield ($5,998), 5. Mrs. Godfrey chair ($1,495), 6. HAWTHORNE WINGCHAIR ($2,695), 7. Diamond Easy Chair Black Base Range (£895), 8. smoke chair ($4,430), and 9. Dromedary Loveseat ($2,950)

collections : seating crushing.

Oh, if money were no object... I would have some mighty stylish places to sit in my home.

1. Anson Leather Chair ($1,990), 2. 285 Eloro (£4,302), 3. PENDEL 2 SEAT SOFA (£1980), 4. Atelier Chesterfield ($5,998), 5. Mrs. Godfrey chair ($1,495), 6. HAWTHORNE WINGCHAIR ($2,695), 7. Diamond Easy Chair Black Base Range (£895), 8. smoke chair ($4,430), and 9. Dromedary Loveseat ($2,950)

Flowers, Vases, Baskets, Fabric, Plates & Pots

I've had a busy few days fossicking around the garden, the markets and local Antique shops. 

In my travels I stumbled across these vintage vases which I couldn't resist.  They now sit on our chest of drawers in our entry hallway.  The vibrant orange of the larger vase makes me happy every time I see it and I just love the quirky bird clinging to the other vase/jug....it certainly is something you either love or hate.

I fell in-love with these little yellow flowers at the markets but I can't remember the name of them so please do tell if you know.  

I also picked up one of these baskets which I have been coveting along with this piece of fabric which I am thinking of making into table napkins for an upcoming event I have planned.



On Saturday I potted up 12 little pots with Succulents for my brother as he was having a lunch at his house over the weekend and needed something wonderful to place down the centre of his dining table. I kept a few for myself to add to my growing collection of pot plants.  {Correction to my post last week the little pots sell for approx. $1.20 at Bunnings and the succulents came from there too}.

It seems I wasn't the only one playing with flowers on the weekend. Mum just sent me this picture of the fresh Banksias she collected from the trees on their property at the beach.  I am hoping she might deliver some over to me this week.



And finally I added 18 mismatched vintage dinner plates to my blue and white collection.  We never have enough plates when we have the family here for lunch or dinner so now we will. NB. Mismatched vintage is so much less expensive than heading out to buy a complete set and so much more interesting I think and the best thing is that I can keep on adding to them as I see them.

springtime ensembles : yellow & pink.

Ah, my two favorite colors of the season. Spring... I am mighty glad you have arrived.



Yellows: 1. Yellow Heart Confetti Crook Handle Umbrella ($30), 2. KIT Gloves in Chartreuse ($34.99), 3. Silk Linen Drape Neck Dress ($535), 4. Yellow Hunter Women's Short Boot (£56), 5. Boo and Scout Tee ($45), 6. Steven Alan Erin Short ($158), 7. Tipsy ($198), 8. Roar Badge (au$10), and 9. Gracie Bag (£59)



Pinks: 1. Tom Ford Plastic Glasses ($363), 2. Petite Light Pink Tiered Peter Pan Collar Blouse ($66), 3. Kathy the Redwood Pin ($18), 4. Coral Battenburg Shorts (£28), 5. Eyes of Mars Sandal ($94.99), 6. Date Night Ring ($55), 7. Pink Tulip Pattern Fifties Dress ($100), 8. shady side magazine tote ($255), and 9. MONK Pink Soft Lace Up Shoes ($60)

springtime ensembles : yellow & pink.

Ah, my two favorite colors of the season. Spring... I am mighty glad you have arrived.



Yellows: 1. Yellow Heart Confetti Crook Handle Umbrella ($30), 2. KIT Gloves in Chartreuse ($34.99), 3. Silk Linen Drape Neck Dress ($535), 4. Yellow Hunter Women's Short Boot (£56), 5. Boo and Scout Tee ($45), 6. Steven Alan Erin Short ($158), 7. Tipsy ($198), 8. Roar Badge (au$10), and 9. Gracie Bag (£59)



Pinks: 1. Tom Ford Plastic Glasses ($363), 2. Petite Light Pink Tiered Peter Pan Collar Blouse ($66), 3. Kathy the Redwood Pin ($18), 4. Coral Battenburg Shorts (£28), 5. Eyes of Mars Sandal ($94.99), 6. Date Night Ring ($55), 7. Pink Tulip Pattern Fifties Dress ($100), 8. shady side magazine tote ($255), and 9. MONK Pink Soft Lace Up Shoes ($60)

collections : a spot of tea.

As they said in a 1930's ad slogan, Tea Revives You!

1. Flower Garden Tea for Two by Shinzi Katoh ($44.99), 2. Complete Confectionist Plate Set ($36.99), 3. Today's Special Earl Grey Tea ($9.99), 4. Arta - Tea Infuser and Saucer in Melon/Brown ($19.89), 5. Eloise Liberty Print Tea Bag Dish (£17.95), 6. Eiffel Tea-wer Set for One ($54.99), 7. uncommonly good cup mug and saucer, ls dot old blue (£18), and 8. Tea Lovers To Go Cup ($18)

collections : a spot of tea.

As they said in a 1930's ad slogan, Tea Revives You!

1. Flower Garden Tea for Two by Shinzi Katoh ($44.99), 2. Complete Confectionist Plate Set ($36.99), 3. Today's Special Earl Grey Tea ($9.99), 4. Arta - Tea Infuser and Saucer in Melon/Brown ($19.89), 5. Eloise Liberty Print Tea Bag Dish (£17.95), 6. Eiffel Tea-wer Set for One ($54.99), 7. uncommonly good cup mug and saucer, ls dot old blue (£18), and 8. Tea Lovers To Go Cup ($18)

collections : a whole lotta random.

Twenty-three items to be exact. It's Monday and I feel like Mondays can be as random as you'd like them to be. And so, just some pretty little (some cheap, some expensive) things I've had my eyes on lately.

1. Italian Pushpins ($4), 2. Whale Animal Box (currently out-of-stock), 3. the photographer ($26), 4. Mismo backpack ($500), 5. Constellation Tie Neck Blouse ($435.60), 6. KAMOI KAKOSHI MASKING TAPE- 2 COLOR SET ($9), 7. Sting Bird Vintage Eyeglasses ($39), 8. Artist Palette Cheese Tray ($24.95), 9. An Instant COLLECTION of TIN TEACUPS - Set of 5 ($48), 10. Cutting Board - Checked ($33), 11. Glensdale Tee (£34), 12. flock of butterflies wall clock ($895), 13. MINI DOLMEN RADIO ($75), 14. Floral Mabelle Print Mini Suitcase (£60), 15. Sleeping Bag - Ropes (£55), 16. You Put The 'K' in Cute Gum ($1.25), 17. UPPERCASE magazine #8 ($18), 18. zeha-berlin military boot #348 ($645 CAD), 19. Pipe Brooch ($30), 20. Pencil Dispenser ($18), 21. witty a5 notebook, ladies mustard (£9), 22. Lace Vinyl Doily Jade (£13.50), and 23. RIGHT EYE PLATE ($60)

collections : a whole lotta random.

Twenty-three items to be exact. It's Monday and I feel like Mondays can be as random as you'd like them to be. And so, just some pretty little (some cheap, some expensive) things I've had my eyes on lately.

1. Italian Pushpins ($4), 2. Whale Animal Box (currently out-of-stock), 3. the photographer ($26), 4. Mismo backpack ($500), 5. Constellation Tie Neck Blouse ($435.60), 6. KAMOI KAKOSHI MASKING TAPE- 2 COLOR SET ($9), 7. Sting Bird Vintage Eyeglasses ($39), 8. Artist Palette Cheese Tray ($24.95), 9. An Instant COLLECTION of TIN TEACUPS - Set of 5 ($48), 10. Cutting Board - Checked ($33), 11. Glensdale Tee (£34), 12. flock of butterflies wall clock ($895), 13. MINI DOLMEN RADIO ($75), 14. Floral Mabelle Print Mini Suitcase (£60), 15. Sleeping Bag - Ropes (£55), 16. You Put The 'K' in Cute Gum ($1.25), 17. UPPERCASE magazine #8 ($18), 18. zeha-berlin military boot #348 ($645 CAD), 19. Pipe Brooch ($30), 20. Pencil Dispenser ($18), 21. witty a5 notebook, ladies mustard (£9), 22. Lace Vinyl Doily Jade (£13.50), and 23. RIGHT EYE PLATE ($60)

collections : single flowers.

I'm ready for spring... I really am.

1. Vitra Nelson Sunflower Clock ($1,085), 2. Poppy Square Flower Tile (currently out-of-stock), 3. Leather Vintage Flower Print Purse ($29.16), 4. Flower Rug ($895), 5. Three Sheets 2 The Wind Sun Flower Linen Wall Print ($75), 6. Antique Rose Locket (£14.50), 7. sing to me on the chimney top cap in gray ($23.99), and 8. Rosa Crystal Dome Paperweight, John Derian (£55)

collections : single flowers.

I'm ready for spring... I really am.

1. Vitra Nelson Sunflower Clock ($1,085), 2. Poppy Square Flower Tile (currently out-of-stock), 3. Leather Vintage Flower Print Purse ($29.16), 4. Flower Rug ($895), 5. Three Sheets 2 The Wind Sun Flower Linen Wall Print ($75), 6. Antique Rose Locket (£14.50), 7. sing to me on the chimney top cap in gray ($23.99), and 8. Rosa Crystal Dome Paperweight, John Derian (£55)

apparel & accessories collection : colors of spring.

Winter, I am done with you. Bring on more frequent sunny days, blooming flowers, cherry blossom trees, less layering, and the soft & sweet colors of spring.

1. Sheer bow top ($375), 2. Silk Linen Drape Neck Dress ($535), 3. Adult Tiffany Teal Parasol ($54 CAN), 4. beautiful in bows one shoulder dress ($39.99), 5. Yellow Scallop Button Shirt ($50), 6. pointelle cardigan ($39.99), 7. Frill Blouse by Rare ($52), and 8. Caroline Skirt in Floral ($320)

apparel & accessories collection : colors of spring.

Winter, I am done with you. Bring on more frequent sunny days, blooming flowers, cherry blossom trees, less layering, and the soft & sweet colors of spring.

1. Sheer bow top ($375), 2. Silk Linen Drape Neck Dress ($535), 3. Adult Tiffany Teal Parasol ($54 CAN), 4. beautiful in bows one shoulder dress ($39.99), 5. Yellow Scallop Button Shirt ($50), 6. pointelle cardigan ($39.99), 7. Frill Blouse by Rare ($52), and 8. Caroline Skirt in Floral ($320)

collections : the fabulous forties.

I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend. Tonight I am listening to Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, which led me to search for pretty 1940's finds. Aren't they all just lovely?

1. Stunning 1940s Cocktail Dress ($149), 2. 1940 Raeths 12" Black Slated Globe (£695), 3. 1940's photo Young woman dancing in yard ($2.75), 4. Metal Flour Bin ($368), 5. Vintage Drugstore Salt Petre Canister - 1940's ($21.50), 6. Avant Garde Black Feather Fascinator ($25), 7. 1947 Bakelite Telephone GPO 332F (£645), and 8. VINTAGE STONE MUSHROOM STOOL ($595)

collections : the fabulous forties.

I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend. Tonight I am listening to Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters, which led me to search for pretty 1940's finds. Aren't they all just lovely?

1. Stunning 1940s Cocktail Dress ($149), 2. 1940 Raeths 12" Black Slated Globe (£695), 3. 1940's photo Young woman dancing in yard ($2.75), 4. Metal Flour Bin ($368), 5. Vintage Drugstore Salt Petre Canister - 1940's ($21.50), 6. Avant Garde Black Feather Fascinator ($25), 7. 1947 Bakelite Telephone GPO 332F (£645), and 8. VINTAGE STONE MUSHROOM STOOL ($595)

apparel & accessories collection : ruffled layers.

Ah, the romance of ruffles. I adore when they are piled on top of each other, like soft layers of tissue paper...

1. Premium Terracotta Chiffon Ruffle Bolero ($90), 2. Twinkle Shooting Star Blouse ($316.50), 3. randi ruffle skirt tank dress ($396), 4. KAPOW! WOW! Tulle ruffle neck piece ($106), 5. higher than heaven ruffle vest ($49.99), 6. chiffon cascade skirt ($59.99), 7. Premium Taupe Wool Ruffle Shorts ($105), and 8. Memphis Style Dress ($134.99)

apparel & accessories collection : ruffled layers.

Ah, the romance of ruffles. I adore when they are piled on top of each other, like soft layers of tissue paper...

1. Premium Terracotta Chiffon Ruffle Bolero ($90), 2. Twinkle Shooting Star Blouse ($316.50), 3. randi ruffle skirt tank dress ($396), 4. KAPOW! WOW! Tulle ruffle neck piece ($106), 5. higher than heaven ruffle vest ($49.99), 6. chiffon cascade skirt ($59.99), 7. Premium Taupe Wool Ruffle Shorts ($105), and 8. Memphis Style Dress ($134.99)

collections : be mine.

1. The Book of Love By K. C. Jones ($12.95), 2. paisley sweetie ($6), 3. Valentine Card, Handmade Heart, Vermillion on Black ($7.95), 4. Floral Heart Print ($12-$24), 5. Valentine Vintage Card Kit ($9), 6. humongous plush heart ($22), 7. in bed ($4.50), and 8. so good letterpress card ($4.50)

collections : be mine.

1. The Book of Love By K. C. Jones ($12.95), 2. paisley sweetie ($6), 3. Valentine Card, Handmade Heart, Vermillion on Black ($7.95), 4. Floral Heart Print ($12-$24), 5. Valentine Vintage Card Kit ($9), 6. humongous plush heart ($22), 7. in bed ($4.50), and 8. so good letterpress card ($4.50)

apparel & accessories collection : from the heart.

I cannot say I'm the biggest lover of Valentine's Day, but I will say one thing: I will not deny my love of heart shapes and prints and I truly appreciate the abundance of them around this time of year.

1. Petite Knitted Cream Heart Jaquard Top ($90), 2. I Heart Umbrellas ($29.99), 3. The Language of Love (£9.50), 4. Whisper Sweet Nothings Dress ($105.99), 5. Jim Drain Hearts Sweater ($700), 6. Wood You Be Mine Necklace ($14.99, currently out-of-stock), 7. ban.do heart shoe clips ($25), and 8. Cream Flock Heart Vest (£18)