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...]
If you'd asked me as a teenager what my number one use for a paper bag was, I would probably have slurred "hiding the cheap booze we drink in the park on a Shaturday night before hitting the pub. Hic." Ask me now, and I'm more likely to answer "keeping Mr Small entertained when I'm driving." For … [Read more...]
When it comes to looks, I think there's truth in the adage that with age comes perspective. Youth, however, is an altogether more unforgiving mistress. In mine, I used the baggy mode du jour of The Smiths era to hide those areas I was less than happy with. But short of wearing gloves all the … [Read more...]
If you love the heady combination of costume drama and romance, I have just the thing for you. "Unveiled: 200 Years of Wedding Glamour" currently showing at the WA Museum in Perth showcases original wedding dresses, from the restraint of the early Victorian age, through the decades, to the … [Read more...]
There are times when I wish I lived in a bygone age, largely inspired by shows such as "Mad Men." The beautiful dresses, the natty white gloves, the constant retouching of make up. For this is one thing I envy about other women. The self confidence required to whip out a compact mirror in a … [Read more...]
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me ... some lovely jew-ell-ery!! … [Read more...]
Every so often I like to take a break from writing, and I suspect you guys like to take a break from reading! So today we're having a wordless Wednesday with some super sweet pieces from Andrina and Him! … [Read more...]
It’s always such a pleasure to introduce you to a new WA based designer and today that designer is Suzanne Preston with her label SooP. Sue’s background as a graphic designer is evident in her bright and cheerful designs and I just love her nature inspired range of handmade jewellery! Here’s … [Read more...]
Well hello there and thanks for joining me today. Tis my birthday so I thought I would share with you what my naughty friends and family got me to celebrate the big day (34 ... wooo!). They all know me awfully well as you will see (but not well enough to know I really mean it when I say "Please, … [Read more...]
When I was browsing through Story Boutique the other week, I couldn’t help but notice a beautiful line of jewellery I had not seen before. Les told me it was from KIRSTiN ASH, and flashed her wrist at me to show me that she too was a bit of a fan! KIRSTiN ASH was born in New Zealand but is now … [Read more...]
