Time will only tell . . .

Can you believe today is my last working Friday for three entire months!  Blogging will furiously continue, but I wonder what new doors will open with so much wonderful time freed up . . . . For once the future is left unplanned   :  }

Have a fabulous Friday followers!

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina

Belle Mer Wedding

Today I came across this beautiful wedding reception set-up and I just have to share it with you all ~ could not go past the gorgeous colours and styling ~ oh so chic and lush!

Photo Credit: Clara French

Busy Busy

So the daytime job has been a little busier than usual, very annoying, and I have been forced to change the time I fill your adoring hearts with these creative inspirational finds to a little later than normal.  It has been that busy that today even I could have covered up and curled into the fetal position just to feel like I existed and wasn't dreaming craziness!  

The good thing is that in 5 working days it will all be over as I leave my current full time job and embark on the trip of my life ~ departing next Friday I am set to travel the world with my husband by my side for just over 3 months ~ and the days could not go any faster!  This actually means a few changes for the blog ~ the frequency of my blogging will be reduced to once weekly with allot of international inspiration on offer!  The plan is to keep you in the loop through our eyes and bring you real life "off the street" artistic trends.  Watch this space ~ very exciting times!

xxxx

Photo Credit: Pierre Dal Corso

True Vintage Finds!

So today I am feeling inspired by the beautiful local antique centers that I am lucky enough to frequent during my lunch break here in Brisbane, Australia . . .  My inspirational browsing has  led me to my decision to finally share this lovely bunch of old photo's I found stashed away in my library of images!

Old telephones - I have this quirky attraction to them!

Ever wondered what our Grandparents got up to when they were young? . . . .  : }

Artist Credit: Jack Vettriano's "The Singing Butler"

Pure Vintage Love xoxo

If anyone knows who the talented photographers behind these beautiful vintage inspired images are please do let me know!  I found them some time ago now and did not take note of where they came from!

Lovely Monday's

Have yourselves a very lovely Monday everyone!

Cherish the start of this new week and forget about the fact that you could have easily slept in for an extra couple hours!  Life is simply too short to spend it feeling blue ~ let us all get out there and accomplish great things   : } 

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina

What day?

Did I hear someone say it's Friday.....

Well wishing you all a very happy FRIDAY!  

Enjoy the weekend everyone  : -P

Photo Credits: FASHIONISING

Northern Hemisphere

For all my northern hemispheric followers  : } 

I cannot wait to enjoy your Spring days ~ only 2 weeks left before I'm there basking in the sun light with you!

Johanna Johnson

You have just been "pleasantly stunned" by the 2010 Johanna Johnson bridal collection. 

**Heartfelt Sigh** ....  If only I could get married all over again!

The Midas Touch

GOLD ~ It's timeless and you can team the hue of this luminous metal with anything!

GOLD ~ It simply oozes brilliance majestically!

GOLD ~ first and foremost it comes from within  : } 

Photo Credits from top to bottom:

FASHIONISING

Elizabeth Messina

The Bang-house Blogspot

Ascents of Pink

This stunning cake was photographed by my favourite wedding photographer: Elizabeth Messina for a style shoot featured on Green Wedding Shoes. I love the paper doily detail and the little bits of pink incorporated ~  just dresses this cake up perfectly!

Beautiful "Alice" bows - I don't think I have ever gotten over them!  I found this pretty pink one via FASHIONISING Blog ~ the designer goes by the name of: Hopelessly Devoted Hair Accessories.

Heart warming ~ a simple rose bloom is a pretty tea cup : } 

Photo Credit:  Elizabeth Messina

"Culture"

One of my fave magazines to chill-out with! 

Photo courtesy of: The Bang House Blog Spot

Dream Bathroom

Check out this luxurious bathroom I came across via fellow blogger: 

The French Mouse.

I can easily see myself soaking up daily afternoon bubbles here!

Meet Lily....

This is the little blue-eyed strawberry-haired beauty I got to take happy snaps of last Sunday - isn't she just scrumptious!  Endless smiles here  : }}}

Hope & Gratitude ..... the way of the future?

The world did not rest peacefully this past weekend with yet another one of mother nature’s tragic events having took place on Friday 11th March 2011.  The moment when Japan's cataclysmic tsunami engulfed a nation....

As we all unite together and share our thoughts and prayers for the many left with nothing, or the many who are making the cross over journey, one might ask what is mother nature trying to tell us? There is a message she must be trying to get across; I mean there is always a lesson to be learnt from every unfortunate situation and the greatest lesson that civilization has learned, or is yet to learn, is to appreciate what we have.  Nothing but hope, faith and love lasts forever. Turn to your most important beliefs and share this with your loved ones. Share joint hope that you will always be here to feel gratitude at its greatest presence. 

I will leave you with this closing note for today.... XOXO

1 Corinthians 13: 

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 

Photo Credit:  Elizabeth Messina Photographer

Pretty Blooms

This stunning table arrangement is the stylish work of Roberta from Green & Bloom Wedding Flowers.

If you are local to Brisbane and in need of a good florist I highly recommend Roberta who includes assistance for all your styling ideas & set-up if needed.

Photo Credit:  Deep Grey Photography

Happy Weekend!

Packing up to prepare for a group camping trip with friends but wishing you all a wonderful weekend filled with much lovely warmth : } 

Featured:  Missoni 2004 Ad Campaign

Home-Grown Art

 Looking back now my college fashion sketches seem so amateur when compared to these stunningly flawless pieces of art.....  This here is the extremely talented work of local artist Bec Winell (from my home town of Melbourne, Australia!).

Might I just add that today is Bec's Birthday, so followers I urge you to head on over to her page and make her day by leaving some flattering comments  : } 

A sexy take on cake ....

So I thought I'd keep the consistency flowing from my previous blog post ~ check out this uber fashionable cake design; now that is what I call one super seductive looking cake!

Design Credit:  www.lemonycupcake.com.au

Photo Credit:  www.terrihanlonphotography.com.au

Black Is Back!

That's right followers - black season has crept in early this year!  

But never fear, with so many tulle, silk, and lace textures everywhere you turn your style choices are almost limitless! 

I always think that if you can incorporate one quality black silk or lace textured LBD into your wardrobe then you cannot go wrong with your layering options ~ your outfit will take you through all four seasons  : }

Photo Credit: www.elvina-mae.com via www.thebanghouse.blogspot.com

Makeup: http://www.mertonmelbournemakeupartist.com/

Daydreaming....

Check out this quirky little Etsy design I came across today ~ all you caffeine junkies out there don't you just LOVE!  

Made of natural undyed cotton, these cozy's have each had the progress bar hand-stitched by designer Sewtara herself!  When the cozy's get dirty you can even throw them into the washing machine or simply run under the sink ~ brilliant!

Photo & Design Credit:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/62794328/daydreamers-cup-cozy?ref=sr_list_1&ga_search_query=daydreamers+cozy+cup&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

Beaded Embelishments

So you say you're not into wedding gowns that have "beading" or "blingy" bits?  This beautiful design may open your mind to a new world of femininity....

Photo Credit:  www.hailthecolorpurple.tumblr.com

Colour Worship

TEAL, it's a beautiful whimsical & versatile colour that can be used for just about anything!

I adore the colour teal so much that I even took time to restore antique wooden chairs in this colour for my husband and I to sit on at our wedding ~ crazy obsessed yes I am!  Even our Tiffany inspired cake matched  :  } 

Photo credits from top to bottom:  http://www.gucci.com/us/home, http://greenweddingshoes.com/, chair photo taken by my dear mother, our wedding cake was made by the talented Eleanor Heaphy from http://www.cakeage.com/ and lastly the photo was taken by the talented Roberta Moberg who arranged the pretty fresh flowers at the bottom of the stand: http://www.greenandbloom.com/. 

The Evil Snack Attack!

While these biscuits look decadently divine I am practicing a little pre-holiday control and have decided to settle on a cookies & cream flavored  Protein Bar as my mid afternoon snack - nom nom nom!!!  At least there will be an endless amount of walking on my Euro trip - no controlling all of the amazing cuisines my husband & I will get to tuck into over there : } 

The smell of heaven

Head over heels in love with the gorgeous perfume by Dior : } 

A day to celebrate:

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMAN'S DAY LADIES!!!

Style Forward Body Art

Make no mistake ~ body art is here to stay!  With many high-end designers incorporating this growing trend into their runway shows and even major fashion magazines are opting to create spunky digital photo-shop designs for their perfectly ink-free models. Someone hide me now from this epidemic! I may just have to join everyone in making a perfectly small rash decision!

Photo Credits: http://www.pierredalcorso.com/ & http://benny-horne.com/.

Chic & Preppy Inspiration

Just how gorgeous is this D&G ad campaign!

The colours, the prints, the fabric the relaxed setting & style - takes me to another place  : }