21.12.12

Stills...



1.  like a lady
 


2.  windowsill festiveness


3.  the only Tuscan cottage we'll ever own!

 


4. op shop buy of the week

 


5.  cucumber lover

 

6.  a new favourite

 


7.  hand stamped loveliness

 

8.  Sage's "new" vintage high chair

 

9.  desk pretties

 



10. surprise wedding

 


11.   Aunty Claire's hat




12.  present investigation
 

13. birthday invitations are go
 
Joining with...
The Beetle Shack 



20.12.12

All I Want For Christmas | Little Luxuries

Perhaps if I leave this page strategically open during opportune moments over the next few days, it may eventually catch a certain husband's wandering eye? {Just a couple of things would be plenty, honey!}

Just maybe you should do the same!



1. Seed T-Bar Sandals   2. Triwa Alabaster Nevil Watch   3. Magazine Subscriptions - Frankie, Kinfolk, Peppermint   4. Seed Anna Aztec Scarf   5. Polli Woven Doily Earrings   6. Uashmama Grey Paper Washable Bag   7. Olloclip iPhone Lens   8. Witchery Strappy Trapeze Maxi Dress   9. Elk Cappel Wallet   10. Lunaviz London DSLR Camera Strap   11. Tonic Aztec Purple Shower Cap   12. Pipduck Princess Bird Gumboots   13. Seed Bead Rope Bracelet   14. Oktoberdee Wendy Satchel   15. Dandi Fern Tea Towels   Centre - Pink Olive Ella Wreath Stamp

My picks... the watch {me, oh my!} and the gumboots {would make gardening time all kinds of pretty}

Your faves?

Happy hinting   ;-)



16.12.12

Patient Hands

Encompassed in my daily interactions with Sage are patient hands... hands that wait.

Hands that at times, yearn to instinctively intervene, however often remain still --
paused by desires of a childhood filled with meaningful discovery, exploration and wonder.

Although this often means the smallest of tasks may take a little longer, uncoordinated fingers may become a little messier and the cleanest of clothes may become a little dirtier, Sage's emerging skills and subsequent sense of pride make it all worthwhile.

Patient hands...







Patient hands are gently encouraging;

     those hands that in their stillness, reveal to a child, a complete faith in their immense capabilities




 





 
Patient hands are unassumingly knowledgeable;
 
     those hands by your side, hold a deep understanding of the immeasurable value in the freedom of exploration

 


 
Patient hands are mindfully considered;
 
     those hands which long to instinctively react, however humbly and intentionally remain motionless in support of profound self-discovery 
 

 
 
Patient hands are unobtrusively loving;
 
     those hands, that in their silence, inspire an enchantingly captivating childhood in which wonder and curiousity abounds




 
Does your child experience hands that wait? 

11.12.12

13 for 2013





Strolling through our garden in the lazy afternoon sun, I couldn't help but admire the growth and development of our fruit trees and vegetables. I was enamoured by their resilience, their ability to not only survive, but thrive and prosper. A little care, a little love was really all that was needed for our garden to blossom and flourish.

My thoughts turned to the coming of the new year and my own personal growth and development. How may I thrive and prosper and perhaps even blossom and flourish throughout the year of two thousand and thirteen?




In the midst of December festivities - the bustle and busyness of days quickly turning into weeks, it is easy to be completely taken aback by the changing of the calendar - the fresh, unmarked pages of a year-long companion... a new January 1st... a new year suddenly upon us.

Inspired by the gorgeous Rachel, I will be seizing some quiet moments - some snippets of still during the flurry - to reflect on my hopes and dreams for 2013. Spending a little time contemplating my passions, considering my values, evaluating my sources of inspiration. Challenging myself in some areas and going a tad easier on myself in others. I will share my aspirations and goals - thirteen in fact - for you to see here on the first of January.


Will you join 13 for 2013?

8.12.12

Festive Delights | Little Luxuries

With merriment alive and well {both in my heart and in our household}, I couldn't resist putting together my favourite festive goodies for you to indulge in this Christmas -- who doesn't love a little window shop here and there?

The precious, handmade gingerbread house {number 2} is already making it's journey to our home -- I have visions of eager little hands delighting in this precious playset, bathed in the soft glow of magical tree lights each Christmas Eve... *sigh

Soon I'll be unveiling some perfect gift ideas especially for the ladies in your life -- your best friend, your mum or even yourself perhaps?! Next year I'm hoping to make these 'little luxury' posts a monthly blog feature, so let me know if you enjoy them too. And as always, be sure to tell me your favourites from below!



1. Maileg Vanilla Reindeer   2. Snuggles and Smiles Felt Gingerbread Playhouse  3. The Fairy Door Store Christmas Fairy Door   4. Maya Muse Textiles Natural Red Stocking   5. Saffron Blue Homewares Woollen Christmas Tree   6. Bambino Baby Deer   7. Little Bellies Dinnerware Yuletide Plate   8. Mozi Dove Plate   9. Twelve Days of Christmas Board Book   10. Away in a Manger Nativity Scene   11. Smink Homewares Porcelain Reindeer Ornaments   12. Lilly and Lolly Holey Tree   13. Peter Alexander Christmas Deer Short and Tank Set   14. Marimekko Vanhakaupunki Table Decoration   15. Maileg Advent Calendar Garland Centre - Down To The Woods Pom Pom Wreath

My pick?

Those porcelain deer ornaments are utter woodland perfection. I can see them gracing Sage's wooden tree all year round!


{To feast your eyes upon some toy loveliness click here}


6.12.12

Morning Delights




 











Tell me, what makes your bedside a delight to wake up to every morning?


Heart print by Lovely Sweet William, Bone China key by Have You Met Miss Jones? The Goddess Experience by Gisele Scanlon, My Heart Wanders by Pia Jane Bijkerk, Market Day by Lois Ehlert, Food Fashion Friends by Fleur Wood

3.12.12

Our Most Precious Gift








There's something more than a little magical about this time of the year.

Taking the time to embellish our home with festive trimmings, placing each one with careful thought - just so, I became distinctly aware of the enchantment and wonder filling the air... the kind of undeniable enchantment and wonder that visits only fleetingly during the merry season.

This December, there appears to be

    a little extra sparkle

    a little extra glimmer

    a little extra twinkle

    a little extra glisten

and just maybe it has everything to do with this sweet little miracle?

This Christmas, we'll be delighting and revelling in the joy of being her parents - the most precious gift we ever could've hoped for.