Trampoline Fling

I finally got my hands on the new issue of Frankie, can't wait to see what they have in store for me this time! I will blog some of my favourites from the mag as soon as I have devoured it completely. For now though, feast on these charming vintage hankies and top by Trampoline, my latest Etsy crush.

xox

Brooch Bouquets

Just when I think that I have found ever possible pretty thing there is to find, something catches my eye. Today it is these vintage brooch bouquets by Fantasy Floral Design. They are soooo pretty!

Definitely going on my wishlist. Sigh.

My favourite is the second one from the top, which one is yours?

xox

Mug Shots

This morning I slowly soaked up the beautiful day ahead in my jimjams over my new book and a steaming cup of coffee outside in our veggie/herb garden. I truly live for my cup of coffee in the morning. No matter how busy or late or frantic or overwhelmed you are, take some time out and catch up with a friend for a coffee, a tea, a milkshake and maybe even a cupcake while you're at it.

P.S How adorable are these coffee cup cozies by Wayside Violet?

Hope you all had a sweet weekend
xox

mind print

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Today my thoughts are:
- eating pineapple makes my mouth feel funny
- i love the pink floral skirt that i am wearing
- i wish that i could walk bare feet more often
- picnics make me happy
- can't wait to go dancing with my friend tonight
- i love to giggle till my tummy hurts
- waking up to a jack johnson song makes my day extra special
-frooooooty ice-cream is always a good idea
- no one is ever too old to watch a disney movie - ever
- real men do not wear pink - full stop


have a magical tuesday everyone!
xox

I wish I may

Image via blinc beauty blog

This weekend I

- went to the art gallery and marvelled at original Picasso and Jackson Pollock paintings till my eyes went squint

- drank champagne with strawberries

- got a much needed massage

- bought the most darling pink dress

Hope you all had a marvellous weekend.

xox

P.S how pretty is this picture?

bend it like lila

I have been searching all my favorite sites for some inspiration for Christmas prezzies for my friends and family. I found these lovely customized hangers on LilaFrances' Etsy shop. 

Imagine your favourite dress or skirt hanging on one of these with a special message from a friend or loved one. Knowing myself, my hanger would probably say "iron me..". 

Have a darling weekend everyone

xox

Dear Diary

There is nothing more profound to me than the thought that someone, somewhere misses me, is thinking of me or cares for me.

My crazy friend Riana sent me this picture of her journal entry today. It simply made my day. These gestures of frienship mean the world to me, especially being so far away. Distance does not always make the heart grow fonder, but it sure has made mine more thankful.  Dankie vriendin.

All dressed up

Last night I finally got a few quiet moments to read my Peppermint Mag. They featured this amazing blog New Dress A Day.

This girl set out to wear a new dress each day for 365 days on a $1 a day budget. Amazing.

Before..

And voila! With a few cuts, hems, accessories and time this damn ugly $1 monster resurrects into this gorgeous little dress. It just goes to show that inside every horrendous shoulder-padded granny dress is the potential for something beautiful. 

I think as of now, she has like 51 days, 51 dresses and $53 dollars left to go. 

Goodluck, and well done sweety. 



In touch

Image via The Prairie Girl 

 I spend hours browsing the web and I see so many lovely things that I would love to share on my blog, but there just isn't enough space or time. So I am delighted that I came across We Heart It on my daily browse this morning. Check out Petticote Notes' Heart Page to catch up on all the things that don't make it on to the blog, but are darling none the less. 

You can also check out my Flickr, Twitter or Facebook to see more of what I get up to. 

Down the Stone way

I am in Love. Addicted. Mesmerized.

I heart Angus and Julia Stone so much.

I would love to see them live, but their album will have to be my fix for now. My favourite song is Mango Tree. So beautiful.

Their music makes me feel like a raspberry flavoured raibow bubblebath. There's no other way to describe it.  It's delightful.

Daisy Love

I received the most beautiful text from a friend today. I wanted to say a special thank you, so I put on my sneakers, grabbed my camera and set out for a stroll around my neighbourhood after work. This picture is especially for you Ryno. Your thoughts and messages mean the world to me. Your frienship adds to all the beauty and love in my life.

Shelf Life

Vintage Low Cast Iron Bookshelf 

Every serious bookworm has a "to read" list, and I am no different. One book that has been on my list forever, has finally made the long awaited leap to my bookshelf. At last I found a copy of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's - One Hundred Years of Solitude. Sigh.

Can't wait to get reading, nothing beats a good classic.

Oh and the bookshelf above, going right to the top of my Christmas list.