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Friday, March 4, 2011

Friday Fives... BLOG love

Today I want to share some of the blogs I've been reading lately. There are so many creative, inspiring women out there. These are just a few of the many!

Coriander Girl - story of the birth of a beautiful flower/vintage shop in Toronto, Canada.

Simplesong - one of my many inspirations! The musings of a stationery and letterpress designer in Virginia, USA

bellaMUMMA - lifestyle and beauty blog - lots of amazing images!

Boho Girl - a stunningly beautiful and thought provoking blog about life, family, work and finding the balance.

Style Me Pretty - a must-read for all brides-to-be... and those of us who just love weddings!

Be sure and drop by and say hi!

Have a great weekend everyone!

V xx

Friday, February 18, 2011

Friday Fives... VOGUE covers

Today's five are some of my fav VOGUE covers - some recent, some not. And they are all hot mammas (or soon to be in the case of Penelope and Natalie!) Who is you favourite cover girl?

Happy Friday!

V xx

Cindy Crawford - French VOGUE - 1988

She is just so beautiful! Loving the full eyebrows.

Victoria Beckham - British VOGUE - 2011

It's so nice to see a softer, Victoria. This cover has the look of a knitting catalogue, don't you think!

Alessandra Ambrosio - Brazilian VOGUE - 2010

She's my favourite Victoria's Secret girl... and my husbands!

Natalie Portman - American VOGUE - 2011

This girl can do NO wrong! Talented, beautiful AND smart!

Penelope Cruz - Spanish VOGUE - 2010

I love the rawness of this image. She just oozes sex appeal.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Friday Fives... Beautiful Packaging

I'm always blown away by the creative packaging you see in the shops every day. To take a graphic design from 2D and create 3D packaging that works it's more challenging than many might think!

Here are some that I'm loving at the moment...

V xx

Belmondo Skincare

Special Edition Fashion Band Aid's

Clementines Art Supplies

This is Origami

Peet's Coffee and Tea

Friday, February 4, 2011

Friday Fives... Fun at the farm

Ok, so I know it's a little self indulgent, but sometimes you just have to indulge! Today we spent the morning at the petting zoo. It was Gabriel's first visit and he just loved it!

We met one of my beautiful ladies there with her little one who Gabe just loves to hang out with. It's so lovely to watch the way they interact with the animals. It's these seeming insignificant times that you truly cherish and create memories from.

Happy weekend!

V xx

Friday, January 28, 2011

Friday Fives... Beach Chic

Having had a few busy weeks, I'm so looking forward to spending a few days down at the beach with my boys and my best friend who is here visiting from Scotland.

So today's five is beach inspired!

V xx

Nautical Toddler Messenger Bag

I've bought quite a few of Jacqui's bags and they are FAB! Check her shop out here.

Nautical Save the Date

The past is like and anchor print

Ship Shape Bikini

Seahorse Necklace

Friday, January 7, 2011

Friday Fives... Cushions

My sofas are in desperate need of some new cushions! Here are some great ones I've had my eye on!

I just love this new Melbourne based company!

A little controversial, I know. But it says Syd is better than Melb on the reverse!

Have a great weekend everyone!

V xx

Friday, December 17, 2010

Friday Fives... What time is it?

I saw this fab clock in one of my favourite little local shops today - Sedonia. So my inspiration for todays Friday Five is clocks!

Geek Clock - I LOVE THIS!!!

Dali Clock

Doily Clock

Ceramic Quote Clock

V xx

Friday, December 10, 2010

Friday Fives... Christmas Baking

Gabriel and I are going to attempt to bake and decorate some Christmas cookies this afternoon. I'm pretty sure they are going to have an extremely 'homemade' aesthetic! I'll post some pics next week. So todays five are some beautiful sweet Christmas delights! They'll look too pretty to eat!

V xx