Happy Birthday Sister!

So I have a cousin (who I consider my Sister)

who

turns 30 something years young today....

I love her so much and more than anything I wish 

I could spend the day with her doing what we love best.

Since she lives across the sea I will have to settle for a 

"virtual party fun and love day" 

So my dearest Illona  - listen up.

Put on your comfy shoes because we are going to my favourite 

store to shop up a storm ye hear!

Hang on...

Tea first! 

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... oh and some chocolate for breakfast ... as you do...

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There - That's better... are you ready? We need to get a wriggle on...

Much too see... much to do.
I plan on spoiling you rotten - I've even organised a jet plane to bring us home.
(and don't worry about the luggage... we have an unlimited allowance - that's the beauty
of a virtual shopping day I guess!)

Ok enough babbling (you know me though... I do love to chat)
Let's get this partay happening!!

First floor -  Clothing

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I think....
 this blouse teamed with these shoes - some crisp white linen trousers

and those Audrey glasses of yours.... Oooh Yeah!

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Second Floor - Bath and Bedding

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Imagine sinking into this after you've had a shower using these...

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... think you can handle that??

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Third Floor - Kitchenware 

(one of our favourites!)

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Perfect for our Smoked Salmon and Dill finger sandwiches don't you think?

... uh... not sure I'd use this as a tea towel though... too pretty.....
Hmmm....

Then again... who cares... we'll take 10!

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No doubt these would add even more pizzaz to
your ALREADY STUNNING table decorations...

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Ooooh - think we both have to have one these...

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Fourth Floor - Home Wares 


And then there was light...

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.... And I'm positive a few of these cushions
will look divine in your bedroom on

your settee's ...

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.... let's not forget the patio area...

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 Oh.. what did you say? 

You'd like SIX of these chairs 

and TEN of these candles?

DONE.

You can keep track of any other favourites in this here journal...

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... you know... for when we come back...

and get more of these....

be still my beating heart ...

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Sigh... looks like we've hit the last floor...

Close your eyes... I have a surprise for you.

This is where we'll be staying before we catch our flight back home....

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We can relax with a cup of tea and have the chef

cook us up a little lunch in the kitchen...

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What fun! Have you had a good time? 

I sure hope so. You deserve it.

Happy Birthday my dearest one.

Enjoy the best of everything and know

that "virtual parties" are as real as our hearts 

allow them to be...

I love you

I miss you

I love you

****

PS - Can ANYONE guess what Illona's favourite colour is???

Anthropologie....

I had a little browse around the Anthropologie site.

There's always something that catches my eye and today was no different....

.... these Curtains ....

.... these Drawers ...

.... this Lamp ....

... these Stamps ...

... this Chair ...

... these Spice Jars ....

... these Plates ....

... these Bowls ...

... these Nails ...

(by fellow Aussie Sibella Court!!)

... and this Drawer Handle

Sigh.... 

I was so happy to read (in Sibella's new book Nomad) that she has in fact designed 

a range of hardware items exclusively for the store.

Also if you have not peeked at her new book please do. 

It's the ultimate eye candy for those who love interiors and styling 

and colour and travels and authentic and rustic and unique and daring and sublime.... 

(just read it)

On a more personal note .....

My Young Prince began his journey into the realm of 

Secondary School this week....

Best of luck my young man. 

I will wait patiently in the sidelines as you shine in this starring role.

Your love for life inspires me so and your capacity to learn fills me with joy (and envy!)

Remember to chill out - we all make too much of this thing called life (including me)

Deep breaths, tons of laughter, boat loads of fun and a stack of music  - that's the real

success to education.... I promise.

For good measure...

Golly Gee - Goodness me!

Now who says baking a cake should only be exciting when the cake is done?

With measuring spoons and cups like 

these the fun starts from the moment you're 

checking the grams and assessing the ounces!

I love the fact that you're using something handmade

to create something homemade! 

You'll find all these designs at the famous Anthropologie (sigh...)

and of course there are many other treasures to behold!

(These lovelies are in the kitchen section)

Of course the problem is not which ones to choose.
It's which ones to NOT choose.

Um...


All too hard....



No wait....

 

Found my favourites.

(All images via Anthroplogie)