hey now

I am looking forward to so many things.

Hashtag, grateful.

{right this very moment}

movement

The latest Lorna Jane bootcamp, I believe is one of the most positive actions to come of the Move Nourish Believe campaign yet. In checking my emails this evening I came across the Believe Bootcamp. It's all about self-love and quelling the incessant, insistent destructive voice of the ego that is more than often, ever present in young women today. We are consumed by comparison, stress and self-loathing, and it is truly about time we put that to rest. Realistically, this can be a little easier said than done. But if it's something that you know is about time you conquered - here is a great place to start.

Thoughts become things. This is also a little something I like to have sent to my inbox every weekday. Sometimes a little unbiased perspective and a pick-me-up is all you need to centre yourself.

{image courtesy of Lorna Jane}

simplicity

It's all in the details.

{life simple pleasures}

hair down

{a well traveled heart}

watercolour

Saturday finds me up early, skyping with my dear cousin and Godson. Pushing a few design bits and bobs around and enjoying the cooler morning with a cup of Irish Breakfast tea and delicious golden crumpets.

Whilst on my usual blog perusal I came across the prettiest nails I have seen - watercolour DIY nail painting via A Cup Of Jo. Delicate and intriguing, with the right amount artist embellishment. On to the ever-growing spare time to-do/experiment list!

I'm off to enjoy the Autumn sun and light breeze by the river.

Happy Saturday!

{image via Jo}

simple character

... all in the place you rest your hips.

{mismatched marvel}

you know

... when it's real.

How good it feels.

{source unknown}

don't you be wasting

... all your money on syrup & honey.

Spend your time on love.

{love}

where we be

Design collab meeting at one of the hottest hipster hangouts on the Gold Coast. If you're down this way, make sure you take a time-out and sit amongst the antiques & organic clutter.

Coffee - delish, company - grand, today - just as good.

Keeping it real, beyond the peel.

{G'day Gov}

sweet

... reminders of a holiday just gone - declarations of the heart on the streets of Melbourne. I'm feeling it.

Love, love is all you need.

{my snapped up heart}

bobby pins, bread vans & brogues

Thankfully today was much cooler than the weekend, and so I believe Autumn must be on it's way back. Come on!

I'm loving the idea of bundling up in scarves with wild bobby-pinned hair, the smell and taste of freshly baked sourdough baguettes and stepping it out in brogues.

Feel me?

{regular destination}

some days

... I'd fancy getting about in something like this.

Comfortable creativity, yeah?

{found someplace}

make

... things, with your hands.

It is so good for the soul.

{hands on life}

estilo

Classy. Casual. To the point.

{constant source}

can we

... dance in our very own kitchen some day?

It'll be so nice.

{traveling toward}

hold on

... to precious moments,

where innocent imagination let's you run riot.

{well traverse}

bloom

All autumn.

{flowerbed unknown}

high frequency

It just so happens that more days of the week than not these days, I am at a gorgeous and quaint little coffee shop in Hendra, an inner-city Brisbane suburb, with the most immaculate attention to detail and well-dressed staff.

It's also home of the Queensland Barista 2012 and well, the coffee - is unbelievable. Boasting two signature haus blends and ever-changing single origins on offer, I believe I'm about to embark on a unique and a little unexpected journey. A journey, or an education that is awakening the senses to say the least!

It's funny what life gives you. Curve-balls followed by simple pleasures... Aaaaahhhhhhh!

{Dandelion & Driftwood}

{images courtesy of The Weekend Edition}

denim and white cotton

I can't say I've ever been a big Kate Moss fan, but I just love this casual, sexy, natural look she has going on in this photo. 

Channelling simple beauty.

{ain't no hate}

l'automne est la

Autumn is here. And the weather is undecided here is Brisbane. Rain for days or humidity - or both. I am looking forward to the crisp, fresh mornings, the inviting smell of warm, roasting coffee or a pot of freshly brewed tea. Soft doonahs, Saturdays in layers, blankets by the TV. Scarves and boots and t-shirts in the sunshine... The multitude of colour on the branches of the Plain trees and the crunchy ones fallen beneath your feet. I look forward to Easter at home with family and Love and a mischievous cat.

What warmth does this time of year bring you?

{automne inspired via pinterest}