Sweet Peas

Time to plant your sweet peas! Well in South Australia anyway, although I am sure it would be the same in most parts of the Southern Hemisphere with a similar climate. I already have some seedlings sprouting from where I had mine planted last year. My Mum has traditionally planted her sweet peas on St Patrick's Day, March 17, however when my brother died we vowed to plant them on his birthday every year. Unfortunately I wasn't prepared enough for that this year as I returned home from Sydney on the same day, but there is no time like the present. I just got off the phone from a friend who has ordered some navy blue sweet pea seeds on eBay. Who knew they even existed. I am intrigued and inspired now, so tonight I will be soaking my seeds to plant in the morning, and longing for the fragrant posies to grace my lounge room and dinner table in the spring.

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Country Style

Loving this month's Country Style mag featuring Nicki from Pony in Charleston.

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The Hills ~ 3 things I like about you

1. Vistas on my way to work

2. Delicious desserts at Woodside's newest cafe  - Avalon

3. Up close and personal with the koalas at Cleland Wildlife Park

J'adore... a wonderful week

Well what a week it's been. I left for Sydney on Wednesday with a friend to see Lenny Kravitz live in concert. What a wonderful experience. I have to say support act The Cranberries were outstanding. We shopped (mainly just trying on clothes and putting them back for me), ate out, walked a lot, had ice cream in the beautiful Sydney sun, dinner at a stunning Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills with an old friend, more perusing the shops and then homeward bound. Managed to see the film My Week with Marilyn on the plane which just topped off a lovely few days away.
Then a busy weekend including a sensational crab lasagne Saturday night which I'll share with you soon, and a morning at the inspiring Bowerbird Bazaar today. Exhausted, but stoked with my little Rebecca Roth rose earrings, and lovely to see KD. I was thrilled to see the stunning Grandeliers on display too. I vow to buy more for the one day renovation. You can see mine here. Have a wonderful week!

Happy Birthday

Today is a special day. My brother was born today. He would've been 32. We lost him two and half years ago, and I miss him everyday... especially today. Sending lots of love. xx

Spaces I love

Welcome to the weekend! I am getting a little excited because I can feel our 'one day' renovation getting closer, although still a while off. I am now ramping up the inspiration folder with kitchen and bathroom ideas. I love the colour combinations used in this small kitchen space. White marble and timber veneer cabinets. I also love the fact that it comes from a loft apartment in Paris which makes is sound all the more inviting. Have a great weekend! My Real Living mag arrived in the post yesterday, so I am hoping for a quiet moment to have a cup of tea and ponder the pages.

Photo from marie claire maison

Reminiscing

It's our Wedding Anniversary today. Three years. Here are some of my favourite pics from the day.  

Photographer Brett Sheridan from Blue Razoo