the extras

One little thing always leads to another in this online world. And although I’m not a huge fan of technology I am grateful for the connection and the inspiration that can be discovered. [...]

my man

In his vintage schott leather jacket. it arrived yesterday and he wanted a photo. i took advantage of the opportunity and snapped away. i like his style. i love him.

you’re beautiful

Just the way you are. One of the most wonderful magazine covers I’ve seen in a while. Black, white & red. Super stylish and oh so sweet. It’s helped pass the time as I lay on the [...]

illegal homebirth

I’m so saddened by news that the Australian Federal Government plan to make home birth illegal. From July 2010 midwives who work outside of hospitals and birthing centres will be excluded [...]

in a field…

We dreamed of a wrap-around verandah more children a dinner bell tea and cake piles of books incense burning a hammock a home to build, add to, settle in and love. One day. ps. it’s for [...]

ché’s room

A while ago I decided to ditch the newborn neutral colour palette and design a new play space for Ché. He still spends the majority of the night snuggled between us so it’s not necessarily [...]

for the love of

When did your obsession begin? At the moment we have to turn our head when a bus, truck, tractor and, most definitely, a fire engine passes us by. He loves the zoom zoom, clunk, clunk, [...]

new local

Perhaps many of my wishes have come true in the form of a new cafe at the end of the road. A cafe/book exchange with good coffee and wholesome food. Beautifully decorated. Jam, teapots and [...]

geisha girl

This morning, over coffee, i chatted with a friend. and with envy listened to her stories of Japan.kids with Mohawks, cherry blossom trees. auburn hair and fake eyelashes; doe-eyed beauties. she [...]