Back to the Drawing board

Colour your day with some images from Charley Harper, Mary Blair, J.P Miller and Joe Kaufman

never too young

More Miss Holloway...

Now we can Dress up like Joan!
These Illustrations are from the talented Graphic artist DYNA MOE and depict a whole series of favourite scenes from Madmen. And how about the paper Dolls!

Left:The print from Pete's Apartment

Playing Giddy'up of this nature

was sure to induce a Heart attack...

More Mad Men http://www.flickr.com/photos/nobodyssweetheart/sets/72157606178887453/show/

Joan Holloway

Mad Men is as much loved for it's costumes and set designs as much as it's stories and Characters....not since Carrie Bradshaw have I tuned into a show to see what a Character is turned out in.

Joan Holloway takes the cake for her impeccable style and Va Va voom.

You will never see this gal frumping around in a mumsy two Piece...(no Offence Peggy)

It's all pencil skirts and figure hugging garments for the Brilliant Joan. Betty Draper sure deserves a mention for her cigarette pants and dazzling gowns (on the odd occaision that Donald takes her out) But no one compares to Red.

The Hair, The button clipon earrings and the Bold Broaches.......

how I envy costume designer Janie Bryant

love can be a circus

I have never planned a wedding and never really wanted to up 'till now....

I discovered Adam & Halli's Vintage circus themed wedding via the Cool Hunter and have been day dreaming about my Bonbonaires ever since.

A wedding with a Kissing Booth! Oh so cute Dress! and gigantic Balloons and fairy lights.

Visit the ONCE WED site for more inspiration or delight in the other beautiful weddings on show.

Lots of ideas and links for the Bride and Groom ( or Muriels ) to be.

Photography Josh Goleman

Egg on your face (or beans or carrots)

I'm not sure of a local stockist for this novelty dinnerware....but I will endeavour to find one.

Fun for little one's parties and crazy dinners.

Meanwhile look here at the PERPETUAL KID

little fancy feet

Shoes are beautiful, but tiny shoes are soooooo adorable, all the better if they are are kind to the sole.

Not Much to say about

Baby Bloch, because they are just too cute ...

TipToey Joey are hard to beat for little feet... they have a flexible sole for the new walker, have a great range of styles for boys and girls

chook leaf have some stylish numbers on offer and are so soft that you can be assured those little toes will be cosy and supported. I especially like the Chookleaf thongs, very smart for summer for little Miss or Mr



Scruffy Dog have a great range to suit all needs for all kind of little pads..

Little Creatures Dining Hall

One visit and you will want to Eat/drink at this place every night.

Family Friendly, big and welcoming....you can even hire a free bike!

The fresh brewed beer is delish and it went great with my pickled onions and cheese.

Perfectly set on Brunswick St Fitzroy, the transformed warehouse makes for a simple and comfortable spot to visit often.

ANIMAL INDEX

These adorarable book dividers are a fun addition to the bookshelves. Designed by Hiroshi Sasagawa - look see

another subscription!

HABITUS Living in Design (Quarterly)




I am a sucker for a lifestyle/design/home magazine at the best of times, and this new Glossy is right up there. It's not even Glossy really...it's matt finish cover is simple and slick revealing a generous content that is truly a feast for the eyes and will set the mind abuzz. I especially love the 223 pages...bang for your buck!

read more...

Picture Books old and new

Back to Business after missing in action discovering lots of little treasures...

I have been building up my Picture book Collection and conclude that I don't think that this addiction is one to feel guilty about.


HERE COMES FRANKIE


Tim Hopgood has a winner on on his hands with this beautiful book. (Actually won Booktrust early years Award)
The story really comes alive because of the amazing illustrations and happy ending....is that a starburst clock I spot ? The story is told in terms of synaesthesia (the mixing of senses that has some people sensing music as colours, shapes and smells).

Very magical and well received when I read it to a bunch of 8 year olds as much as when read to a toddler.
Have a look at some more magical illustrations By the talented Tim Hopgood


THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

Judith Kerr's lovable book can be read time and time again without losing it's delightful charm. First published in 1968, and still just as appealing today with it's beautiful illustrations and strange notion that a Tiger should come for afternoon tea and create such Havoc!

Now a stage show in the UK...see a sneek peek here

WHERE THE WILD THING ARE

Always a favourite storybook and soon to be movie, Maurice Sendak's timeless classic strikes a chord with almost all that read it.


Let the wild rumpus start!


all titles available from your library or Favourite little book shop!