Happy Mothers day!

I just wanted to share the lyrics to my favorite Taylor swift songs "The best day" (yep I am a fan) one of the most beautiful things in the world is the bond between a mother and daughter and I think this song represents that bond beautifully. Youtube video also, but I suggest you watch it with a tissue.

I'm five years old, it's getting cold, I've got my big coat on
I hear your laugh and look up smiling at you, I run and run
Past the pumpkin patch and the tractor rides, look now, the sky is gold
I hug your legs and fall asleep on the way home

I don't know why all the trees change in the fall
But I know you're not scared of anything at all
Don't know if Snow White's house is near or far away
But I know I had the best day with you today

I'm thirteen now and don't know how my friends could be so mean
I come home crying and you hold me tight and grab the keys
And we drive and drive until we found a town far enough away
And we talk and window shop 'til I've forgotten all their names

I don't know who I'm gonna talk to now at school
But I know I'm laughing on the car ride home with you
Don't know how long it's gonna take to feel okay
But I know I had the best day with you today

I have an excellent father, his strength is making me stronger
God smiles on my little brother, inside and out, he's better than I am
I grew up in a pretty house and I had space to run
And I had the best days with you

There is a video I found from back when I was three
You set up a paint set in the kitchen and you're talking to me
It's the age of princesses and pirate ships and the seven dwarfs
And Daddy's smart and you're the prettiest lady in the whole wide world

And now I know why the all the trees change in the fall
I know you were on my side even when I was wrong
And I love you for giving me your eyes
For staying back and watching me shine
And I didn't know if you knew, so I'm takin' this chance to say
That I had the best day with you today

Happy Mothers day MUM XX (Mom for my US readers)

Hello St Killda bakery pastry for breakfast!

Eames retro perspex shelves

Somebody needs to buy this Eames retro perspex shelving unit currently on Ebay Here for $2.25 with 1 day left to bid (Purchaser will need to pick up from Western Sydney)......go forth and purchase - by my calculations $2.25 is 1/2 a coffee.

Melbourne & The little bar cart...

I would of brought this little bar cart home - but alas we are in Melbourne at the Chapel street Bazaar and I couldn't fit it in my suitcase- how cute is it! Here are a few random snaps of the shenanigans from our recent trip to Melbourne.

If you are heading to Melbourne the Chapel street Bazaar is a must - If you are from Melbourne you probably already know how great this place is for antique and retro furniture, clothing and accessories. 

In true Aussie style we quenched our thirsts with a beer at an Irish pub.

After all of that shopping

Our digs for the week featured a not to shabby view over the Yarra and Melbourne city skyline, the Yarra is stunning for a brisk morning walk. 

Beautiful by twilight

We ate at many beautiful restaurants - for some reason we went with a numbers theme, Number 8 (crown) and no 35 (Sofitel) both are fantastic and highly recommended. The meal at No.35 reigned supreme even compared to the two and three hatted restaurants we have eaten at in Sydney.

Mum is all for the Spencer Pratt Crystal collection and bought me some more Amethyst  crystals.

And....My little sister is such a cutie, don't you think!

The confused look on her face? asking why are you taking a photo of me?

Number 1 - for someone traveling I think she looks stunning & Number 2 - I loved that she was teaming with the aeroplane theme! 

A spot of shopping - Domayne

Domayne have just released an amazing new collection - of course I am a drawn to the chairs that look similar to my very own black velvet chairs.

kuba accent chair $1399 (See the nailhead trim detail)

Safari linen accent chair $1299

 

Harriet accent wingback chair $1,499 (Nailhead trim detail again)

And just because I can - I thought I would throw in this amazing chandelier!

Sparkle sparkle + Black = Me like!

Royalton chandelier $899

Monochrome

Whilst reading a copy of NZ house & garden last year I read an amazing feature on Auckland based Interior designers Monochrome Inc. I absolutely love the aesthetic of a monochrome pallet - there is something masculine and classy about it. Here are a few images I found via their Facebook page.

Hollywood style- Me you and a Wiener...say what?

How amazing is this Hollywood regency desk!

 She used some of this....

And one of these....

You might remember my new favorite blog Me you and a wiener from the wonderful Greek key Ikea Raast dresser that she made.

There is ALLOT of inspiration - here are a few more DIY's

The Wiener even gets a bed fit for a king (Starburst mirror included).

If you do pop over to say hi - be warned there are allot of expletives and some very funny cartoons.

Beautiful blue milk glass

I found this at my local thrift store for $4 - beautiful blue milk glass now sitting pretty on the dinging room buffet. I have been busy the last few days finishing off the study - happy to say it is now almost competed and I will take some photos to share.

Wanting to collect a little more I scouted ebay and found these.

5 blue wine goblets

Blue Avon cologne bottle

Happy Friday - I hope you Wills be enjoying the royal wedding festivities.