Feature | Versatile Blogger Award

Sunday, 1 December 2013


What delightful news that the sweet petal Emily nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award! Emily and I have cross paths -or rather wires- many times online using on multiple social accounts (tumblr, goodreads, polyvore) and again on this internet blogging platform. Her blog is the charming Miss Black, previously Stardustings and I simply adore her blog updates! I visit Miss Black when I am in need of outfit inspiration or to restore the equilibrium of cute and dreamy in my life. Thank you for this nomination I am entirely grateful and charmed!  

The 'Versatile Blogger Award' is an award given to you from your blogger peers, for writing quality posts that have somehow touched them, having good quality photographs, and the uniqueness of the subjects covered. The award is to honour the bloggers who bring something special to your life. 

This award has a few disclaimers:
1. Thank the blogger for nominated you and share his/her link
2. Share seven facts about yourself that your followers may not know yet
3. Give this same award to up to fifteen bloggers, then comment on their blog to let them know about it

1. You could say I have dabbled in many careers with work experience in nursing, law services, barista, retail, preschool assistant and I'm currently studying to undertake placement in museums or libraries. 

2. There is no doubt that I love food; preparing it, cooking it, watching shows about it, learning family recipes. However, I am one of those people who says 'I'm not fussy' but has a few dietary requirements I am dairy & gluten intolerant (medical) and for six years been a vegetarian (moral). I would like to say this lifestyle is easy but it isn't however, both my sister and my mum are vegetarians. 

3. You might not guess but I have had hair a rainbow of colours. Born with light brown hair I have experimented with dyes and henna potions for a few years now. I have yet to find a colour that I am comfortable to spend more than two/three years with and I thank the beautiful Kérastase haircare products for keeping my hair in tiptop condition. 

4. I have a huge backyard at home so needless to say my childhood featured a few fury, fluffy or scaly friends. My sister and I have had shared responsibility of cats, dogs, horses, fish, tropical fish (the divas of the fish community) birds, tadpoles, stick insects, mice, chickens, geckoes and we have even babysat our neighbours pythons. But I would like to honourable mention a hairy family member who will forever be in my heart, Matese the Stumpy tail Blue Heeler who died last year at nineteen. As of today we have Mozart (Toy Poodle) and Zane (ShitZu) twenty ridiculously sized Koi fish, eight hens (Gaga, Tandori, Bluey, Duck, Paris, Gingy, Picasso and Beyoncé) 

5. According to my family I watch too many shows... here are a few: Parks and Recreation, American Horror Story, New Girl, The Mindy Project, Arrested Development, Buffy, 2 Broke Girls, Breaking Bad, Workaholics, GIRLS, Orange Is The New Black, U.S The Office, Hannibal, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Call the Midwife, Miranda, QI, Doctor Who, 

6. Photography is an interest of mine no doubt due to my exposure to art from my family and pursuing it in my final year twelve Visual Arts project. I have a couple of film cameras Diana Mini & 35mm, polaroid Instax & 600 models and two digital cameras. I am currently saving my money to put towards a fancy SLR camera but my family is divided on Canon verses Nikon and I am in need of further research before placing my alliance. This one is on my mind but as of late I have fallen under the spell of iPhone photo apps and using Instagram to share snippets of my week. 

7. My room is my favourite project that I am constantly changing and must be a couple centimetres smaller from the amount from when of paint I have lacquered onto its walls. I have a particular penchant for interior design and I can't wait to develop my ideas further into apartment when I move out of home at the end of next year! 

I have nominated Jessica of Little Henry Lee and Anna of 11:11


Anna Hollow

Saturday, 30 November 2013








Please excuse my abscense from blogging for the past couple of weeks, after finishing university and my library course my schedule got even busier. Here are some snaps from one of my favourite photographers Anna Hollow from her blog 11:11. This eighteen year old has a sparkling photography career, she shoots in Southern California and other various destinations around America. I simply can not get enough of her updates she creates magic with these beautiful photographs.



Spotlight | lovestar

Thursday, 14 November 2013




Oh my! Haven't I fallen head over heels in love with Lovestar! This quirky take on floral displays have me reaching for my Visa card, the only problem is which one to purchase! I always have fresh flowers in my abode and if these images are anything to go by, they would make perfect addition in my life! Visit the lovestar website to buy your own or simply click here.

Queen of Hearts clear heart vase AU$150 & AU$69
Limited Edition Queen of Hearts AU$69 
I Heart Pina Coladas etched pineapple vase AU$89


Mood Board | Pinch of Pink

Friday, 8 November 2013



Source We Heart It via Pinterest // my Instagram // 
thankyouok.blogspot Via Pinterest // Via Daydream Lily

Who doesn't love a pinch of pink in their life? Whether it's muted tones of coral, salmon magenta, mauve or rose I will always adore this feminine colour. Trawling through my Pinterest feed I was filled with these dreamy images which it immediately lifted my mood and I hope it lifts yours. I'm looking forward to finishing off this week, between now and next weekend I would have to submit two assignments and one university history exam. However, my sister and I have tickets to see Boy and Bear on Friday night and I'm attending a 21st birthday so I shall be rewarded for my hard work. Looking forward to developing this blogging space in the upcoming weeks some exciting projects are in the works! Have a lovely weekend, 


Health & Fitness | Challenge

Sunday, 3 November 2013

via Here Comes the Sun

During November I would like to set myself a running goal to run 40km, which is going to be quite a challenge with my academic and work commitments. I am currently completing one/two 5km runs a week with times ranging from 40-47minutes and my goal is to reduce this to an average run time of 35 minutes. I will use my time management skills to make sure this program will be a priority, also tracking my runs via the Nike+ Running app. I'm excited to have a goal and am excited to complete the challenge, wish me luck! 

Just A Minute | October





Watching.... American Horror Story season three, Bill Murray in Broken Flowers, Hyde Park on Hudson & Lost in Translation, Trailers: 

Listening
Vance Joy - 'Riptide'


Buying... The Wes Anderson Collection  - Such a darling companion book to one of my favourite directors Wes Anderson who made the cutest film Fantastic Mr Fox, the ever swoony Moonrise Kingdom, the most depressing The Royal Tenanbaums. Tickets to see Daughter play {is it really February in three months?!}

Reading... The Girl With a Pearl Earring - Vanessa Diffenbaugh Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? - Mindy Kaling The Language of Flowers - Tracy Chevalier

Loving... How I have almost finished my Certificate IV in Library and Information Services. My growth in athletics and running ability {hello ten kilometre weekly runs}

Ta for reading,