Lovely Headdress

As you know Etsy is one of my favourite websites. It is a worldwide site of handcrafted or vintage goods by individuals or small crafters. I really love supporting these artists and I constantly find incredible things on it. I have had to start saving for various overseas trips so my appreciation of things things has to be from a distance- however I want you to enjoy them too.

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Summer Fashion

These are a few things I'm really loving this summer:

Australian label Lover

Ruby a great New Zealand label

Cambridge Satchel Company- patiently waiting for the black version of this to turn up in the mail!

Gorgeous swimwear by Surface too Deep

Lonely Hearts Club - essential lace dress

 Nick von K- jewellery

 Twenty seven names

Japanese Origami Paper Crane Decorations

As part of my festivities, I have been making paper cranes to hang in my windows- they look lovely blowing in the wind. My house seems to be filling up with them. In two weeks I head to Japan on a scholarship so my origami skills will hopefully expand.

 Here are a few lovely examples of other peoples paper decorations and a great instructional video.

Dream Bedrooms #2

A few more of my favourite bedroom photos. I especially like the one-room studio type look. Open '70s look living. Although I imagine difficult with children (?)

 This time last year one of my dear friends got married and I made a thousand cranes (with the help of others!) for her wedding. The first photo has motivated me to make so more- I think enough time has passed.

Scandinavian Summer

Oh these photos just make me wish for a longer summer...and a trip to Sweden. I love the natural beauty and simplicity that characterizes a lot of Scandinavian design and fashion. Understated.

It makes me want to pack my bike full of tasty treats, throw on a light, floaty dress and speed through deserted, dirt country lanes in the late afternoon sun.

What do you love most about summer?

Visions of Summer

This is how I want my summer to be...

 

Weddings

My incredible friend got married this week. Oh I am so excited for her. This is a little tribute to her through some of my favourite wedding photos.