sew away

i recently acquired my step-mother's old janome sewing machine as she scored a new one for her birthday (happy birthday Tracy!). i'm yet to put it to use yet as i've been busy with home renovations, yes they're still happening... the drought will soon be over though as i've just found my next diy project. check out this neon ruffle cardi. it's from GAP but is no longer available so i think i'll source a cardi of my own and attempt a DIY.

pic via Sincerely Jules
cardigan from GAP

cushion heaven

here's some more cushion love...
Sophie's and Dale's master bedroom was revealed on "the block" recently and i'm in heaven.
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the mason chair light fittings hanging above the bedsides and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the cushions

check out "the block" here
see cushion stockist here

pillow talk

so you all know i love cushions (see here). well, today i'm kind of regretting how many i've stockpiled (only a little) after having seen these cute diy pillow slips on a beautiful mess. i  soooooooooooo want to make these and display on my bed but the heart would be covered by all my pretty scatter cushions. its just such a cute idea. maybe i'll make them anyway and just switch. it'll give Wilbur a break from throwing all the cushions in a pile on the floor every night anyway (he does so well not to complain about that).

 picture via a beautiful mess

shoe love

for those that know me well, you know that i L O V E shoes. what you may not know is that i've been super good and not purchased a new pair of shoes since july 2011. i'm not sure how i managed this but i did. for this winter i've been on the look out for a pair of leopard print loafers. comfy enough for everyday wear and stylish enough to add pop to an outfit. well, i think the hunt is over. i found this beautiful pair from RMK. i think i might just have to buy them.

oh, and while i was looking i also found these beautiful feet covers.

and my all time fav lust-haves for winter 2012....

all pictures via RMK

excited for essie

just got these five new nail polishes. can't wait to try them out. which one should i paint first?

pictures via http://www.essie.com/

fab finds

in the midst of renovations and moving house (yes, it's still happening) i can't help but daydream about lots of pretty things seems as the house is, at the moment, more than slightly dishevelled with missing floor coverings, window dressings and kitchen, bathroom and door hardware as well as mis-matched painted walls and furniture quiet literally all over the place. thank god for the internet.

here's a ceramic drum find which would be perfect for the entry.

and a diy project added to my to-do list - painted wooden utensils

bling, bling

wishing i had a special event to go to so i could wear this stunning blingy Rachel Gilbert (favourite designer) dress

buy it here

photo via GreenWeddingShoes