Merry Christmas...

I hope you have a wonderful day with your family + friends. I am happily ensconced at our farm with R and the boys - there's nothing like coming home, wandering the fields, heading down to the river, and generally mooching about. And with temps in the high twenties (or 60s) it looks like we have a blissful few weeks ahead.

Image from Crush Cul de Sac.

What:nots...

Phew! The past week has been a whirlwind of pre-Christmas chaos planning. I honestly have made more batches of cookies, fudge, and ginger slice than is good for one's psyche. How has the past week been for you? I hope you've a stellar Christmas planned. Our trip home is looking like a whirlwind of friends and family, but a nice kind of whirlwind if there is such a thing. Have a lovely weekend, and safe travels if you're heading beyond your front door.

I have a serious girl-crush on Miranda Brooks.

Winston Churchill's wise words found here.

Love Helena Rohner's ceramic + stone rings.

Pretty Liberty print pj's.

Fete - issue 5 is a cornucopia of goodness.

An elegant travel case (via wit + delight).

Richmond Park - complete with wild deer.

The Art of Attention.

And I've pretty much had these guys on repeat this past week...

Images from Lonny, Helena Rohner, J Crew, Fete Press, Cuyana, Flickr, Indiegogo. Clip from You Tube.

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Clip from You Tube.

One pierced moment...

Found via Philo:Sofia.

Just...

...because.

Image from Kate the Great.

Pinterest...

...so wonderfully easy to get lost in...

Images from Pinterest.

one, two, three...

one, two, three...perfect party wear from Zara.

Images from Zara Lookbook December.

'tis almost time...

We're off to get our tree tomorrow...fingers and toes crossed for snow!

I know, a long shot...but you never know...

Image from Pinterest.

this + that...

this + that...

Images from Philo:Sofia, and Solid Frog.

What:nots...

Happy Monday - I hope you all had a grand weekend. Ours was lovely and relaxing which is always a nice thing. Unfortunately I spent most of it with a head cold which wasn't such a nice thing. Here's to a good week ahead.

A favourite image from Acne Paper.

Heike Weber's extraordinary silicone installations.

I throughly recommend you click through and have a peek at the close ups - they're stunning.

This image found here.

Laurence Amelie's floral paintings found here.

Lots to love with Zara's kids collection.

And a lovely tune from the lovely Ms Del Ray.

Images from Acne Paper, Heike Weber, Flickr, Laurence Amelie, and Zara. Clip from You Tube.

If the stars were mine...

...I'd give them all to you...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Image a rough snapshot of my new best friend.

Clip from You Tube. Found via Philo Sofia.

What:nots...

Here we are on a soggy Sunday, mid November. It was practically dark at half past four today. The past week has been mixed. On the good (well, to be honest, great) news front I am the proud owner of a horse!! His name is Irish, and he is a very handsome chestnut thoroughbred. On the not so good news front I'm laid up in bed with a severely pulled back muscle. Ouch. Annoying, and somewhat ironic as I won't be riding for a wee while. Hopefully things are well in your neck of the woods. I'm looking forward to a quiet evening in with R's chicken and mushroom pie, followed by rhubarb and apple crumble with lots of whipped cream. Yum.

Violet tints.

I too, wonder Mr Carroll.

One of my all time favourite images.

An extraordinarily lovely peony.

Dwell Studio's sea star vase.

Iceland 2012, Andrew Gallo.

Emiliana Torrini : Gun

Images from Kate the Great, Pinterest, Finding the Stillness, Dwell Studio, and Andrew Gallo. Clip from You Tube.

this + that...

this + that...

Image from Eye Poetry Photography. Clip from You Tube.

What:nots...

Gosh has it really been two weeks? Time just seems to be flying. We appear to arrived in November complete with shorter days, crisp temperatures, and leaves left, right and centre. On the exciting news front, we are now staying in Portland for another year...whoop whoop! And this morning I competed in my first horse show. Horrifically nerve wracking, but lots of fun. I even managed a second place in one class...whoop whoop! Here's a long overdue what:nots. Happy Sunday eve...

The lovely Miss Moss.

Falconwright's light brown clutch.

Lowell a space full of treasures (found via Lisa).

Scrumptious chocolate from Tcho.

Sheer loveliness from Pinterest.

It's Complicated by Anthony Zinonos.

A highly covetable collection of boards.

And a sweet tune for a dark, rainy Sunday afternoon.

Images from Tumblr, Falconwright, Lowell, Tcho, Pinterest, Anthony Zinonos and Herriot Grace. Clip from You Tube.

One + two...

one + two

Image from Design Blossom. Clip from You Tube.

One, two, three...

one

two

three.

Images from Cool Hand Luke, and Wemby. Clip from You Tube.

This + that...

 this + that...

Image from Diego Uchitel. Clip from You Tube.

Elizabeth + ginger...

I have been coveting this Anne Hall print for ages. And this morning my very own copy arrived - what a treat!

Image from Anne Hall.

What:nots...

Hello Sunday afternoon. How was the past week for you? Mine drifted by slowly while I did battle with a nasty cold. Slowness and colds aside a flattering highlight was having my Pinterest account included here. It totally made my day! I hope the week ahead is a good one. With R in China the boys and I have a few plans up our sleeves, starting with a trip to Salt & Straw to try out their new apple season inspired flavours.

 

The Way We Remember It by Lily Stockman.

These Rough Notes - a wonderful collaboration of poems, images, and songs.

Bea's leather purses.

The Hunter Tee.

And Snowy Hill, McAlvy's Fort, PA 2007 by Samantha Contis.

Images from Lily Stockman, Victoria University Press, Beatriz Furest, Club Monaco, and Samantha Contis.

Why can't I be you...

...by Gabriele Beveridge.

Image from we heart it via aubrey road.

This + that...

this + that...

Image from pinterest, clip from you tube.