Refashions and home decor

before

After

 The downstairs living room 

They say your home should reflect your personality and your wardrobe. Well, my home is bright, colourful and full of pattern, I love bold colour. We only moved into this house 5 months ago and I've been putting my stamp on it slowly but surely; there are still many rooms to tackle but our home is starting to take shape. With baby only 6 and a bit weeks away I'm keen to get as much done as possible, I've even got the sewing machine out! 

With a tight budget and practically a whole house to furnish, I've looked to ebay and op shops to pick up some bargains.

The wicker furniture is from the op shop (sofa and table for $70 and pretzel chair $50) but the fabric was dated and in dire need of some love. Ikea has a great range of fabrics, but you have to be quick, they turn around quickly. I covered the chair for $15 and the sofa for about $20. 

Just starting on the nursery, to be continued...

Wanna find my inner earth mother with Camilla

image source Camilla

Going through a quiet spell at work so thought I would bring you a very quick post via work today. Still no internet, yawn.

It's fashion week here in Melbourne (LMFF) and normally I would be embracing with a few shows and social engagements but find I have little or no free time at the moment with the building of the new nest and all. However, I have been keeping in touch with all the goss through social media and one Melbourne designer has caught my eye.

Camilla Franks, somehow I haven't came across you till now, where have I been? Camilla launched onto the fashion scene seven years ago with her whimsical, goddess like collections. Celebrities far and wide have embraced her and now it's my turn.

I want to run through a meadow, baring a headdress and find my inner earth mother! Love.

In transit

Hellooooo, I have moved but have yet no internet so posting has become a wee bit problematic! The move was mental and we are only starting to get our feet back on the ground, still wading through the boxes but so far, so good, loving the new hood and most of all, living across from the most beautiful beach. 

Here is a pic I took in our new bedroom which is currently getting re-painted and a walk in wardrobe is being installed as I type, very excited about that...

Stay tuned, I will be back to normal shortly, promise!

Inspired by Marimekko

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It's hot in Melbourne, in fact we have been melting for the last few days. I've been wearing as little as possible resulting in the mozzies dining on my pasty skin, my troubled hair is frazzled I tell you; oh and I stupidly burnt my chest, you don't wanna see...

In light of my no pics to post predicament, I give you a truly inspiring look book from Marimekko, the Finnish label just keeps coming back, bigger and better. I love the colour and I'm gonna spray paint an old pair of shoes!  

Sleekit outfits of 2012

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October

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December

Better late than never! Finally, getting round to my outfits of 2012. This is why I love blogging: you get to see yourself evolve, shrink, make mistakes, make triumphs, wear the same pair of orange tights in a thousand guises and reminisce the year gone by.

I'm looking forward to 2013, are you?

My favourite outfit of 2012

Here you have it, my favorite outfit of 2102. I've worn this sooo many times, together and as separates;  cost per wear, well I can't even work that out. The jacquard print trousers I bought on sale from ASOS, people stop me in the street to have a closer look. The top I bought from a Hello Gorgeous shop in Melbourne, it goes with just about everything, can be dressed up or down and the colours are so me. The glasses I bought on our holiday to Queensland, they are very much a signature/statement look. The most recent addition are the yellow peace Melissa wedges my beloved bought for my birthday. Do you have an outfit that defines your style?

I hope to bring a monthly run down of my other favourite outfits of 2012, well there have been a few!...stay tuned