A Story Book Fairy Tale: Sweetie Pie Restaurant New York

Here are some lovely images to whet your whimsy....I Happened upon Sweetie Pie Restaurant in New York in the latest issue (8) of LMNOP. (to download click here) I would just love to take my Yasmin here for desert - she is only three but know she would love it (she appreciates her decor just like her mummy!). You see it is geared towards children and adults alike, and boasts bright pink couches, mirrored walls and ceilings, marble floors, offers a great kids menu ,and get this, an 18-scoop Sweetie Pie Sundae! How lovely!! Did I also mention that you can eat in an ornate birdcage? How lovely to see a restaurant that delivers for the adults (Apparently they turn out a mean Manhatten at the cocktail bar) as well as for the children. Click on the link to view more lovely pictures.

Images via: sweetiepierestaurant

DIY: Ikea Hacker

If you haven't been over to the Ikea Hacker blog yet then I suggest you do! There are just so many creative & talented people out in this world..... One of my most favourite Ikea hacks would have to be this one. Kari bought four Ikea base kitchen cabinets, assembled and bolted them together, added feet, an MDF top (covered with fabric), and slab of glass to go on top. That is just amazing! I decided to paint Yasmin's table and chairs white and paint the top of the table and top of the chairs with black chalkboard paint. (Dang I just love chalkboard paint!).

Images via: Ikea Hacker

Loving: Knotted Curtains.... and Ellen Degeneres

How beautiful are these pictures of Ellen & Portia's wedding? I have been scrounging round the net for more images of their big day. I just love this wedding! Well what I have seen of it anyway.....I'm sooo hungry for more photos! The styling, those chairs! And don't the knotted curtains just look fabulous? I'm a huge fan of a knotted curtain. (Pity I don't have any curtains in my house). They look so simple, yet so elegant and beautiful....

Note: I would marry Ellen if I could! No. Seriously I would. It's a pity I am not a lesbian though, so I may have to settle for being her BFF.

Images: Lara Porzak

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy fathers day! I hope everyone spoils their Father rotten for Sunday. We are planning on eating passion fruit cheesecake and basking in the sun down at the river, as my family has hired a tent cabin for the weekend. Aaahhh bliss!! What are you doing for Fathers day?

Image by me.

Inspiration: Magazine Tear Sheets

Renya Xydis Hair Salon.

Love the heart formation!

Styling by Claire Wayman via Real Living Magazine


Via Pink Lemonade

Don't magazine tear sheets look great? Put up on the wall in formation they make a colourful and striking collage. Serious Eye Candy!

The Grainery

Ceramic Porcelain Stools

Looking down from top floor.

There are literally thousands of porcelain lamp bases.

I think this bedhead would like great painted white for a little girls room!

I don't know if I should be telling you this secret but when your on to a good thing it's best to share with your friends no? The Grainery is Murwillumbah's best kept secret. Well It's not really a secret seeing as people come from far and wide to visit this magnificent treasure trove! (They have people who travel from Brisbane by the busload). You will surely be sooo overwhelmed when you go inside and realise that you will need about 3 hours just to SCAN the goods. Michael the owner is impossibly eccentric, straightforward and gloriously witty and if your good looking he will give you a discount! Ha! I found myself flirting with him shamelessly (Please note he is over 60) to get a good price for those magnificent ceramic stools above. So next time your in Murwillumbah be sure to drop in! It is seriously well worth it!

Happy Weekend!

Image via: Weheartit edited by me.

Balloons on the brain.....

Today I have got balloons on the brain trying to organise my daughters 3rd birthday party. (Time certainly does fly!). I am trying to source those big, bad-ass round ones. Drop me a line if anyone knows where to buy them from. Oh, and if you need some great inspiration for your child's party then pop on over to Sharnel at My Life, My Loves, and also Cyma at Chek for some lovely party ideas!

Images 1,3,5 via: Wehearit

Image 2 via: Simply Seductive

Opulent Candles

Tocca Stella Candle - is'nt that packaging divine?

Mrs Press



Mor Sorbet


Mor Snowy Gardenia




Jo Malone Lotus Blossom & Waterlily

Voluspa Pot Candles

Voluspa Mini Candles

Is there nothing nicer than an Opulent scented candle, perfectly packaged in a pretty box? I think not.....and with Christmas just around the corner (it will be hear before we know it!), exquisitely packaged candles make a great gift!

Natural Elements

Am loving anything cane or woven at the moment especially images 3 through 6........ I think I have fallen unconditionally, and irrevocably in love with these chairs....(to quote Stephanie Myers!)

Images 1 & 2: Home Beautiful (Australia)

Image 3: Traditional home via House of Turquoise

Image 4 via: This is Glamorous

Images 5 & 6: Pure Public via Delight by Design

Image 7: Hooked on Houses

Image 8: Home Beautiful

More of Collette Dinnigans Digs!

I have been a bad little blogger haven't I? But I promise I will be back more regularly than last week! No excuses!

I know I have already posted about Collette Dinnigan's Paddington pad here before, however I thought I would show some more pictures, some of which are from different angles and have been styled differently.....I am loving the bougainvillea, those sliding white stackable doors in the first image and I seriously nearly wet my panties upon sighting those shiny, black lacquered shutters....

All images via: Domain.com.au