Haha no, it really is! I tried labna (labneh) cheese the other day (a bit late on the bandwagon I know but I couldn’t get my hands on it until recently) and it’s so gorgeously creamy and rich. We had some for lunch recently with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and toasted multigrain sour dough and I just want to[read more…]
My cute new bed buddy (I’m old school, hot water bottles are the best on frosty nights). Happy Friday!
I love me some Lush so here are a few of my favourite things in the store currently; Some pretty Christmas presents for a special person maybe?
As most people know, honeybees are becoming very scarce to the point of extinction in certain parts of the world, due to climate change, pollution and loss of natural habitats (as with a lot of animal, vegetation and insect life – devastating and so scary). As you can imagine, this means far less healthy fruit and[read more…]
I love the dreamy, vintage and charming style of Hannah @ Hannah and Landon, a clothing designer and photographer who resides in New York and LA. And there’s a shop! A very very nice one called The Loved One so check it out via the links or images below. Oh and that kitty mask! Store items I covet: All[read more…]
So the other day I went ballistic and ordered a bunch of books from the Book Depository (I love clicking on their live feed and seeing what people all over the world are reading!). It’ll take me about 1000 years to finish them but I don’t care, I just don’t feel like myself if I[read more…]
I just love this store based in northern NSW I’ve recently discovered, which features carefully chosen pieces such as wallpaper, cosy throws, cushions and bed linen as well as gorgeous 1940s/50s inspired women’s wear. The thing I love about small business owners such as this one (and Etsy comes to mind), is the attention to detail; the friendly[read more…]
Well we all have those don’t we? I received a lovely surprise for Easter recently; some gorgeous, handmade chocolates from Chocolate Moments, our only Belgian chocolatier in Brisbane. Featuring flavoured truffles, fudge and the best salted caramel chocolate I’ve ever eaten, this chocolate paradise, owned by Gerrard Gosens, boasts 2 stores in our city as well[read more…]
So it’s Easter soon! Chocolate and bunnies and all things delicious can be found from my sponsor Biome and some of my favourites are below (not a sponsored post at all, just some lovely things I thought people might like). Just a reminder also that Biome is an ethical alternative for Easter, offering vegan and environmentally sound treats.[read more…]
Quite a few design blogs have been featuring removable wallpapers recently and I love this idea. For renters, short term home owners, kids rooms, nurseries, or people who might be a bit fickle with their home décor tastes, this trend is not only a gorgeous way to brighten up your home but is also really practical.[read more…]
I love this very British, whimsical song by Paul McCartney, check out the lyrics: Would you care to sit with me For a cup of English tea Very twee, very me Any sunny morning What a pleasure it would be Chatting so delightfully Nanny bakes fairy cakes Every Sunday morning Miles and miles of English garden,[read more…]
I received Ann’s book, Mastering the Art of French Eating the other day. I’ve just started reading it but already it’s magical.
I love this 1960s, Bond girl inspired campaign by Wildfox featuring gorgeous swimwear (it’s from the Northern Hemisphere’s last summer but we’re just moving into summer here). All images from Wildfox
I spotted this beautifully delicate jewellery collection via bawkbawkbawk the other day and was immediately seized with a desire to find my credit card … so tempting. Two Hills are based in Melbourne and specialise in home made jewellery; they make to order which means no two pieces are the same and you can choose between sterling silver,[read more…]
I love looking for wall prints more than just about anything (although we currently don’t have a lot of room left on our walls, well any to be honest but I can probably squeeze some more in). I just know I’m going to be a crazy old lady who hoards stuff and has ten cats. [read more…]
The reason for today’s post is exciting! Shionagh from Biome contacted me recently to ask if I might be interested in participating in their Mother’s Day promotion and to offer Australian readers a chance to win a gift basket for Mother’s Day, Sunday 12th May. I’m so happy to promote Biome as they’re one of[read more…]
There’s nothing I love more than a site featuring gorgeous sweets, I just can’t resist them. Even home bakers appreciate beautifully made, healthy baking mixes and desserts and they make great gifts. Whisk & Pin, a company based in the Blue Mountains from whom I’ve ordered regularly, now have a sparkly new gourmet food site! Their products are handmade with the best[read more…]
The very best, most favourite present I ever received was for Christmas when I was around 11 years old, and my parents gave me a gold 12 speed bicycle (gold. I was heaps cool), after what seemed like years of begging (to my 11 year old self anyway, it was probably 6 months). I loved[read more…]
Earlier this week, I posted the first of 3 reviews for Tassal salmon. Today’s recipe uses Tassal’s lovely, rich, thinly sliced smoked salmon inspired by a breakfast trend I spotted recently, the F.A.T. (aka feta, avocado and tomato), the latest breakfast offering in cafes, which is so cool right now, it’s ridiculous. I kid. It’s a really delicious breakfast and[read more…]
Recently I was contacted by Natalie from Keep Left on behalf of Tassal, who very kindly asked if I would review some of their beautiful Tasmanian salmon products. Naturally I was super pleased to do this, as I love salmon and Tassal is a brand I buy regularly. Atlantic salmon is an extremely healthy variety of fish (all[read more…]
I was thrilled to be contacted by Kat from Keep Left PR to do a review for Bakers Delight, one of my favourite bakeries. Anyone who knows me is aware of my obsession for bakeries, and I usually find it difficult to walk past a Bakers Delight without stopping and staring like a little kid[read more…]
Due to our drinking water being, ahem, less than desirable regarding certain additives, impurities and such, I’ve been on the lookout for a water filter for some time. I drink a lot of water as I believe it’s important to health and wellbeing but I’m not terribly keen knowing I’m also taking in some additional[read more…]
Yesterday I visited this gorgeous, sun dappled garden centre just down the road with on-site florist, vintage wares and cafe, and couldn’t resist taking some photos while browsing for some spring seedlings and potting mix and such. Beautifully kitted out with friendly, helpful staff situated in one of the leafiest parts of East Brisbane with lovely old bohemian homes, as yet untouched[read more…]
I don’t know about anyone else, but I can’t get on with my day until I have my morning cuppa and going to bed without a cup of tea just doesn’t seem right. Tea is calming, comforting, it brings people together, has many health benefits, there are so many different flavours, and for these reasons, I’m[read more…]
I don’t often use cake or bread mixes as I enjoy baking from scratch, however it’s nice and convenient to use them occasionally and they have come a long way in the past decade or so. I also appreciate that people don’t always have the time or inclination to bake from scratch; I’m definitely no domestic goddess, I[read more…]
I thought I’d be a bit sexy today and link some cute knickers I’ve seen about: (from: myfairmaiden @ etsy (Canada)) (from: zodee (AUS)) (from: deshabille (AUS)) (from: arts-science collection (JAPAN)) (from: shopruche (USA)) (from: stevenalan (USA))
