The 10 Cent Designer.

So here's a treat for you all, some interior inspiration by The 10 Cent Designer which is quite different to any interior posts I've done before. I think they do such a beautiful ensemble of modern and vintage - like the bathroom that is very contemporary looking, but has the amazing "Please do not feed the monkeys" sign; along with that beautiful vintage pillow on the sleek leather couch.

My absolute favourite has to be the polaroid wall, which is a collection of 150 polaroids that has been framed!

Gorgeous!

Garrett Lockhart

I could not resist doing another post on Garrett Lockhart. He was featured last week in this post, but honestly, his work is just absolutely amazing so here's some more of his photography for you to feast your eyes on.

Dedication to Ampersand.

1. Gemma Bear 2. Isette 3. Made by Anna 4. Keys and Memories 5. Shop Dirtsa 6. The Wheatfield

What nifty little things these ampersands are, don't you think? I mean, it saves you not one but TWO characters when you use the trusty "&" instead of "and" in text. And to make it even better, you get these little suckers in all sorts of shapes and sizes: curvy ones, straight ones....bold ones, thin ones....italic ones, regular ones.

To tell you the truth, this world would not be the same without ampersand, so here's to you Mr. Ampersand, cheers!

x

+wondermilk.

Oh me, oh my. Someone buy me a plane ticket to Malaysia and I will shout you a coffee and a cupcake at this adorable little cafe/hangout/clothing/knick knacks/quirky goodness store, +wondermilk. I don't think I have ever been this excited to go visit Malaysia, but now I sure have a good enough reason, don't you think?

What started out as a group of creative graduates combining their skills and passion to explore a new and innovative ways of designing, it has expanded into this wonderful cafe. This is seriously all my loves smooshed into one ball of goodness: design, art, lomography (they even sell these here!), quirky knick knacks (that comes from owning our jewellery & giftsware store), coffee...and CUPCAKES! I suppose it's a good thing there isn't a store like this here because I would be spending all my time and money in here :)

So inspiration achieved for going downstairs now and making some cupcakes!

x

Collection of Cool.

This is the coolest little online store that I stumbled upon today, Collection of Cool.

It's filled with the sweetest collection of little things, from housewares to bags and pillows. I must say, these ones were definitely my favourites and I would love to get the camera case! Enjoy having a nosy through there stock!

Closer now.

(Garrett Lockhart)

Hello lovelies!
So I am now officially back after a week away at the beach, being lazy in the sun, taking dips by waterfalls and watching to see who can spot the first shooting star or satellites. It's been a great break! So now back into full swing for the year :)

Got lots and lots planned for this year, so keep peeping over for some crafty little projects heading this way! Yesterday I equipped myself with a brand new handmade/design book for inspiration, a cutting board and scalpel (oooh might attempt some paper cuttings!) and a brand spanking new drawing book.

So my pretties, what would you all like to see more of on here?

I want one.

I am in love. With bunnies.
All bunnies. Big and small, white and black. And I want one so so so bad! Pretty much ever since this post, I've been dreaming about the day I can call a bunny my little baby. But alas, while there is a puppy living with us and until we have our own home, I think it may be a bit difficult.

Until then, I shall return to these darling photos by Rosuuuu.

Away in the Wilderness.

Well as you would know, I am away in the Hawke's Bay on a camping trip! That means no technology, no phone reception, no luxuries...and I am so looking forward to it! I've got all me gears packed and equipped with extra sunblock, fishing rods, extra blankies and lots of home baked treats! Will update you next week with some pictures of our trip :)

Thought I would leave you with some photos that I recently got developed. I am very pleased with how clear the Christmas lights pictures turned out.

Resolutions.

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So I have been thinking about New Year's Resolutions and how every year we seem to be making goals for ourselves, which in the end seems to be repeated years to come. So my question is, why are we so motivated at the start of the year and then get discouraged and completely forget our goals? Seems to me like New Year's Resolutions don't always stick (could just be me, I don't know) and the things we wanted to change, we fall back into the same pattern again.

This year, I really want it to be different. I am not sure how, but I know it needs to be different, as I don't want to repeat every year's resolutions. So here goes, my list for the year:

-Love more. Excessive, abundant love.
-Give more. My husband is the most generous guy. So want to be like him :)
-Be happier. What a difference this makes to the outcome of a day!
-Read more. I've almost finished both books I set out to read last year, so need to do the same this year.
-Go horseback riding on the beach.
-Get into designing and crafting my own range of dot dot dot (could be bags, jewellery, shirts, dresses, shoes, books....I don't know yet!)
-Do a tramp up a mountain.
-Redecorate my house.
-Take more photos. And hopefully buy some more cameras too!
-Book a holiday in Queenstown again.

That's just a few I suppose, I guess there are many more things I would love to accomplish next year :) Who else has already made a list or do lists? Any of you that don't make a list? So curious to know your thoughts! Anyway, tomorrow is the husband and I's three year anniversary so will be away to share a day away with the babe.

x

One. Two. Three.

Three.
That's the happy number today. Sharing the last three years with my love has been better than what I ever thought marriage would be, and it keeps getting better! It has just been amazing and I am so thankful to be sharing life with my best friend :) I won't write too much, otherwise I truelly will get too tearful.

Yay, to many more to come! x