What:nots...

Another weekend down, another week about to start. The boys head off on a week-long camp tomorrow, and with R in New Zealand until Friday I will be rattling about the house on my ownsome. To be honest I'm rather excited about a week on my own - I've loads of riding planned, books to read, films to see, friends to catch up with, and lots of me time. It feels like such a treat. I hope all is well in your neck of the woods - have a wonderful week! 

Strikingly beautiful image found here. 

Broadly speaking, I agree with Winston Churchill.

Pipi Cafe (the ultimate place to eat) has published a cookbook. Full of wonderful recipes, it also includes Alexandra's heart-breakingly honest account of how Pipi's came to be.

Liking this silk half-sleeve shirt dress by Arts & Science.

Bernadette Pascua's illustrations.

Love this shirt and short set from Stella McCartney.

By Boe's modern + delicate Amazon necklace.

Monsieur Lazhar - a poignant, bittersweet comedy. 

And to end with a sweet tune from Maya Vik.

Images from Twigs + Sand, Pipi Cafe, Arts & Science, Bernadette Pascua, style.com, By Boe, and Monsieur Lazhar.  Clip from You Tube.

Weekly what:nots...

Hello - how was your weekend? I do hope it was lovely. Our excursion to the snow was fun, albeit rather chilly. As for the past week - like so many New Zealanders seeing the devastation and loss in Christchurch has been incredibly hard and terribly distressing. But what I do know, is that despite the utterly devastating sadness and loss, New Zealand and Christchurch will endure and get through these dreadful times. Wishing you all a safe week ahead...

Black and white by Michael Donovan. 

Sparse and elegant shapes from Japanese label arts & science.

Ah, Mr Cummings how very true.

Stephanie Loungewear from Lille Boutique.

Geoffrey Johnson's wonderful paintings.

Simple separates from American Vintage.

Matisse's Armchair by Kim Pieters on show at Bowen Galleries.

And an enchanting book from Elisabeth Tova Bailey - I've yet to read this but by all accounts it is a 'miniature masterpiece'. 

Images from Fein, Vogue, Lille Boutique, Shain Gallery, American Vintage, Bowen Galleries, and The Independent.