All the Makings

Friday, 21 August 2015

Just a little moodboard to kickstart your weekend - a bit of copper,marble, subway tile and the like.

Cage pendant lighting
$490 - urbancouture.com.au



Mauviel copper candy pot
williams-sonoma.com


HAY marble tray
$175 - finnishdesignshop.com


Recipes cookbook
$47 - liberty.co.uk



Fruit tree
onekingslane.com


Map wall art
etsy.com


Painted bar stool
$325 - urbancouture.com.au


The Great Portrait Debate

Wednesday, 19 August 2015

Jordan and I are having a difference of opinion. This is not uncommon, but his view on the matter is quite firm – the matter being that I would like a stately portrait, to hang possibly in the hallway or the living room. Some important so and so from another time, maybe with rosy cheeks and a strong nose will lord over the house and introduce some much needed colour and character. Jordan thinks this is ridiculous and creepy and will not budge on his hatred of the idea, no matter how many images of its successful execution I shove at him.

Personally, I think he is still traumatised by this portrait (scroll all the way to the bottom, she is a creep).

 Wishful Thinking - The Portrait Debate

 Wishful Thinking - The Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

 Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

Wishful Thinking - The Great Portrait Debate

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Never Far From A View

Monday, 17 August 2015

Living in Sydney, you are never really far from a spectacular view. A little while back, we travelled north of the city (akin to leaving the state when you live in the south) and stopped in Ku-ring-gai National Park to stretch our legs and introduce ourselves to this view. It was one of those rare days in Sydney where there was not a breath of wind and the water was so calm you could almost imagine yourself skating over it.

Wishful Thinking - Ku-ring-gai

Wishful Thinking - Ku-ring-gai

Wishful Thinking - Ku-ring-gai

Wishful Thinking - Ku-ring-gai

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All Me Everything

Friday, 14 August 2015

Some days I am more philosophical than others but today, at the end of a long week, I am all about one-word answers.

Rag bone JEAN long sleeve shirt
105 AUD - intermixonline.com


Rag & bone skinny jeans
180 AUD - montaignemarket.com


Office brown booties
86 AUD - office.co.uk



Pieces jewelry
29 AUD - nelly.com


Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses
265 AUD - nordstrom.com


River Island wide brim hat
25 AUD - riverisland.com


Smashbox matte lipstick
27 AUD - beauty.com

Brace Yourself

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

Lovers of all things vintage, monochrome and layered, brace yourself because you are about to see a truly special space. What was once a motor mechanics garage, has since been converted into light, bright and airy holiday accommodation (in none other than Melbourne), by the very talented Lynda Gardener. I’ve done some serious mooning over the white floor, vintage photos and crumpled linen bedding. Guess where I am staying on our next trip to Melbourne…

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Source | Est Magazine

The Hinterlands

Monday, 10 August 2015

An aspect of Australia that never fails to surprise me is how very green certain parts of the countryside can be – the eastern coast of New South Wales in particular. If you venture out just west of Byron Bay, you’ll find yourself in the lush green rolling hills of the Hinterlands. Where the grass is so green, you might almost mistake it for Irish countryside. Everybody is relaxed, mellow, friendly. Even the cows.

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

Wishful Thinking - The Hinterlands

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