Lady Chatterley's Affair: August 2011

Saturday, 27 August 2011

Only White & Yellow Will Do!

The only thing floating my boat right now is the colour combination of white & yellow . . .

white & yellow gingham tablecloths
white & yellow chevron party boxes
white & yellow garden signs
white & yellow lanterns
white & yellow daisies
white & yellow cupcakes
White & yellow marzipan

That's right still sourcing & crafting for Henry's 1st birthday in September!
Meanwhile I've joined Pinterest . . . and it has changed my life. Image after fabulous image.
Bedtime reading will never be the same again! Browsing on the other hand . . . well, Pinterest takes it to a whole new level!

Turquoise Tulips & Bliss

Bows Ribbons & Pearls

Regas New York

Bella Cupcakes

This is Glamorous

Martha Stewart Weddings

Mae Mae Paperie

Monday, 22 August 2011

No Chintz

I've been pouring over images again . . .this time it is from the No Chintz Newsletter that arrived in my Inbox last week.
Have a look at www.nochintz.com

And coincidentally, Mum showed me an old Vogue with beautiful images of the owner, Chrissie Jeffery's home. I've not been to the store yet but we are planning 'my significant birthday trip' in October & this spot in Woollahra definitely makes the list!

All images care of Vogue Living & No Chintz.

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

What is it about Bangalow?

Last weekend, Tim & I went to Bangalow . . .

I have been thinking about why my weekend was so good!? We've been to Bangalow before & it was lovely . . .but I think it was better this time as Henry was in Noosa!!

So here is a wrap up of the restaurants we ate in & the shopping spots we visited.

We woke on Saturday morning to a lush green valley view . . . and a friendly black cow wanting to say hello!

Next stop was Ate for breakfast. Avocado, parsley & lemon juice on organic sourdough - delicious & the coffee was better! I can't believe I mentioned food before decor - BIG fan of black & white stripes, as you know. And this is Tim, he had green eggs & ham. He didn't actually know what green eggs were . . .and definitely doesn't know he is on the blog, so let us not tell him!

The rest of the day involved lots of wandering & shopping. I'd poke in & out of the shops along the main street & Tim was content reading the real estate windows.

Some of my highlights:

Heath's Oldwares
Millar and More
Island Luxe

Strange Trader (Byron Bay)
The Retro Shop
BrauerBirds

Lazy Bones Emporium
Little Peach
Red Ginger
The New Collector

On Saturday night I had crab Linguine at The Eltham Pub & Sunday breakfast was at an old favourite Utopia. The apple & ginger juice was something else!

On our way out of town I battled with sat nav (and Tim) to find this spot . . . .Country House Antiques. Where I bought this wonderful blue vase!

And I wish we'd saved some room for something sweet across the road at Harvest. Next time I guess.

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oh . . and these were for Henry because we missed him so much!

Thursday, 11 August 2011

Cane Rooms & Red Velvet Cake

You are right . . they have nothing to do with each other . . .except that I like them both . . .maybe equally!
So now, imagine this white cane bed, beautiful isn't it.
Now imagine this white cane bed, with a red velvet cupcake & the Donna Hay Kid's Magazine on a Sunday afternoon . . even better!