Produce

I got this beautiful book from my Mum and Dad, late Birthday present.
It tells you when the best time is to buy fruit and lovely recipes  for each one.
I can't wait to get my apron on and try some out.  Will have to wait till next week though.
Off to the gift fair.  If you are looking for something to do on Sunday don't forget the Young Designers Markets are on at South Bank.
Mxx

A few days away

I am back after a few days away.  We packed  up the kids and the dog (in a beer box wedged inbetween the front seats) and headed down to just south of Coff's Harbor to stay with my Mum and Dad.
Was lovely to get away but was very cold down there, It's funny how quickly you get used to the warmer winter.

My Mum inherited this pine sideboard from my Brother and waved her magic white wand over it. It looked beautiful, with new handles and lovely hinges she did a great job.  One of my Mum's friends
says you can't stand still too long in Mum's house or you will get painted white.   On the hunt now to get her some pretty white ceramic french style jugs to fill the shelves.

After searching homeware shops in Brisbane for my third cake stand, I walked into two shops, one in Coff's and one in a little town called Maxville and found about four of them in both.  so very happy to announce I have my three Villa maison minni cake stands.  Also picked up a lovely little white china swallow tail bird that sits on the side of a vase.  Will post a pic soon.

Ruby and Belle will be down at  South Bank Young Designers Markets on Sunday, hope the weather is good.

Now off to try and do some work while entertaining kids on holidays.

Mxx

Out of the Closet

I think this is a great idea and seriously thinking of using it in my Ruby's new room.
She is messier than me (if that is at all possible) and to be able to close the door on it would be awesome plus the complete fun of having a secret space.
I love the little hanging storage on the doors, and the wall paper on the back wall.

image Country Living magazine

Inspiring my love for birds, bird cages and anything birdy, I found these gorgeous bird houses from Rosewood Dovecoats, they are Australian.  How beautiful are they, I think one in my new garden is a must.

I am going to finally start working on a bird house for my range so keep tuned and I will post some pics  as it progresses.

Have a lovely weekend. 

Mxx

Linen

Off for a busy day on my one day with no Children.  
On the search for some Linen fabric, if anyone knows a good place in the Brisbane area please let me know.

Going to go through Paddington and check out my favorite homewares stores and maybe indulge in a quiet coffee.
For those who are not label  loyal, I was in Recolections at Logan yesterday and they have done a small range of cane pieces that are very similar to the Riviera Maison things.
I found little cane lanterns just like this one for $15, slightly more rustic you could say but still very cute.

One last day before a lovely break with the kids and off for a few days to see my Mum and Dad.

Dream home

A late post today.
Found this while looking for kitchen ideas.
I'm going to buy it when I win the lotto.  How divine is this place.

It's on 100 acres in the Byron Hinter land, so picturesque.
My Mum has put bids in for the house over the garage.

Winter Warmers

I thought Qld was supposed to be warm and sunny.
Feels like a Sydney winter day and our heating in the living room is on the blink.
Going to make myself a hot drink and cosy up with some sewing.  Good day to do some work.

                                                               image courtesy of Tesco Magazine.

Ruby & Belle

I took my first official order from the new website this week, very exciting!
I went back to Ascot yesterday to pick up a mirror I saw on the weekend. Thank you A-M for your inspiration, am pinching your mirrors in your boys bathroom.

And on the way  back through I quickly called in to a stunning little shop called Lyle & Bank on Racecourse Rd.
I found 2 of these little lovelies and snapped them up.  Have been searching for some for ages.  Just need one more.  So if anyone sees one in their travels please let me know.

Hope everyone has a great day.