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.

What:nots...

How's your week been? Ours has been pretty good, although it's ended on some unexpected, and sad news, which in turn has made me quite reflective. I think these words sum things up perfectly... we've had the usual round of riding, boys' holiday bits'n bobs, and so on. Funny how life plods on despite everything... I've been keeping up to date with the latest on Fairfax Australia (hooray for the Board's adherence to editorial independence), listening to an interesting podcast on how to retain your identity when you become a mother (difficult), and wandering through Portland's lush and verdant Forest Park. Oh, and salivating over this pie recipe... What have you been up to?

Much to love about this image.

Such a heartbreaking poem  Mr Thomas.

Wonderful images and products over on Chance.

Wild rosella and alpine pepper - what's not to like?

Bradley Streeper's Color Line.

Very taken with Roarke's Peacock Cuff.

Fete - a wonderful online publication.

Simple, timeless swimsuit from 3.1 Phillip Lim.

Surf Haven Bali - on my to go list.

And to end with - Breathe by Alexi Murdoch.

Images from Deviant Art, Chance, Shelf/life, Bradley Streeper, Roarke, Fete, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Surf Haven Bali. Clip from You Tube.