for lovers of pretty things!
Given that I inherited a blog called "I Love Pretty Things," I'm hoping I've managed so far to keep fairly on message and avoid bit*hing about subjects which, according to The Chap, make me something of a "champagne socialist" at times. Ouch. He wasn't supposed to nail that one. But when it comes … [Read more...]
You know how when you're expecting your first baby, you while away those blissful hours kitting out their room with all those simply darling things you found months beforehand? So that when your little bundle of gorgeousness arrives, you can proudly submit photos to Apartment Therapy with a suitably … [Read more...]
I am about to say something which sounds decidedly ungrateful, so I apologise in advance. Any excitement I get this Christmas will be from watching Mr Small's little face as he opens his presents. (That cliche about them casting aside each carefully considered non-toxic/non-gender … [Read more...]
Following on from my post last week about parasols, I decided today that my trusty straw fedora wasn't achieving much protection-wise. Thankfully my mother was on hand whilst I shopped and her eagle eyes spotted a large, floppy brimmed number which apparently makes me "look like a film star." Bless. … [Read more...]
When I hear the name “Crayola,” I’m instantly transported back to my childhood on a wave of nostalgia. The hours whiled away on the lounge room floor in my English home, doodling. Singing tunelessly. Abba’s “Arrival,” if memory serves me correct. As Jamie Oliver would say, “'appy … [Read more...]
The markedly modish Miss Maz has asked me if I will contribute some posts whilst she pursues her fashionable ventures over at Sassenfras. (And oh my, it’s been an exciting ride of late. But that's her story to share with you, so I won't include any spoilers!) Although I'm a bit nervous about … [Read more...]
It's hard not to be captivated by spring with it's promise of warmth, new life and beginnings. Unfortunately, the captivation has not yet extended to any form of spring-cleaning, but that's another matter entirely. For this post, I was on the hunt for some beautiful prints that sum up this most … [Read more...]
Just over one year ago I started this blog and because of it, can now call MANY new people a friend - people who I would never have come across or had the opportunity to connect with in a million years. One of those people is the truly wonderful artist Malini Parker whose work was brought to my … [Read more...]
If you’ve been reading along here for a while, you will know that I love artists of all persuasions but I don’t think I have ever introduced you to a printmaker before. When I studied Art in high school, we got to try printmaking ourselves and I just loved it. The clean lines, the simplicity and … [Read more...]
Carrying on in our series of interviews of cool businesses I have been following for a while, today I have for you Nicola from Enoch and Plonk. Nicola's bright designs (both clothing and art) can't help but catch the eye and I was very intrigued to find out more about the personality behind the … [Read more...]
