Things I like today

I think this chair is rather lovely, such beautiful fabric!



Rather enjoyed this article on seasonal eating out of season? (I spied chocolate eggs in the shops on Boxing Day). What's your view? ps-keen to make my own hot cross buns again this Easter!




I'm keen to give these vegan potato tacos a try...with plenty of chilli sauce! Avocados are cheap at the moment, and it's also great to find new soy free recipes.


Wonderful embroidery!

Hope everyone in Melbourne is enjoying the cooler weather today!

Things I like today

From an amazing photo shoot for Vogue Russia


I love this handmade quilt! I would like to make a quilt this year I think!



I've been loving the re-purposing of suitcases for a while. This looks fantastic!



Great use of reducing food waste!



Lovely tea towel from here

Things I like today

I'm quite intrigued by this recipe for pickled nasturtium pods!

I actually think these Christmas decoration would be great any time of year!




Insanely cute tattoo of a Gemma Correll illustration, surely the ultimate flattery!



In respect to yesterday's welcome chilly weather here in Melbourne, I whipped up a batch of scones. I'm most definitely a cool weather person!


I'm quite taken with this bag

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Love this print! Can you name them all?

Love these word bubbles! There's even a tutorial...



Gorgeous sideboard from here


pic from here
I have one place left my next Make your own skin care products on January 22nd. Perhaps you'd like to come along?

Inspiring Art

Gorgeous embroidery from here. Strangely the University doesn't credit its artists!


Stunning paper art by Guy Laramie




Beautiful paper cutting by Julene Harrison


Carving work by Alexander Farto

Things I like today

Love using ladders as a means of storage and decorating!



Lovely plate



This upcycled furniture from Revival furniture makes me drool

This is certainly thought provoking



And if you're in Melbourne on Sunday, I have three places left in the Make your own Bathing products workshop!

Upcoming workshops: Make your own natural bath and skincare products

I've a few place left in the workshops if you're at a loose end this Sunday or looking for something to do on the 22nd:

Bathing products:
Date: Sunday January 8th
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Brunswick

We'll be making:

• bath bombs
• summertime body scrub
• cocoa bathtime melt
• moisturising facial mask

Skincare products:
Date: Sunday Jan 22nd
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Brunswick

We'll be making:

• lip balm
• gentle cleansing mask
• cooling hydrating mist
• facial cleanser

Cost of each workshop: $30
Bookings essential
http://www.greenrenters.org/workshops

In each workshop you'll learn about natural ingredients and get an opportunity to make several products using a range of materials including cocoa butter, essential oils and kaolin clay. All ingredients, containers and instructions are included in the workshop price and you will receive full sized products to take home for personal use. Class will include a cooling homemade cordial or glass of wine, homemade biscuits and a recipe list of products to take home.

Love to see you there!

Things I like today

It's woefully hot in Melbourne this week (over 104 degrees F yesterday) so this picture fills me with longing for cold water swimming....


from here



not sure how comfortable these would be, but they look cool








Made in China is a recent piece by artist Joe Black depicting a portrait of Chinese soldier by photographer Robert Capa that appeared on the cover of LIFE magazine in 1938. Black glued over 5,500 multi-colored toy soldiers to a vertical surface to achieve the pointillistic effect. Found here

New year festivities in Woodend

Chris and I had a lovely weekend away in Woodend just after Christmas. We stayed at the lovely Campaspe House, a gorgeous 1920's english style manor house....




The pool was lovely in the heat!


I won at petanque!





Glorious gardens everywhere, all styled by Edna Walling!








Picnic time on the grounds in the shade


A rather bizarre caterpillar found by Chris




Lovely breakfast at the Village Larder

It was nice to get away for a few days, especially when it's so hot here!