Long time no see, no? I have officially moved into my new house, handed over the keys to the old house and begun the rearranging furniture and decorating phase. Because our move was such a short one (literally around a corner) we didn't use a car at all during the move - we used a shopping trolley and a bed base with wheels to move most of our furniture (I imagine it would have looked humorous). I could not be happier with our new house. It is so bright and light and roomy. It makes me happy! These photos were taken in my new backyard. I love that graffiti so much, ha. I'm sure you'll get sick of seeing photos of it soon! I will definitely fill this space with some photos of my new abode once it stops being full of boxes.





+ dress: lil & i vintage (newcastle); jacket: nanna's coffee & vintage; belt: thrifted; scarf: belongs to c; shoes: rivers; stockings: target.

+ photo template via pugly pixel

Probably not my most profound blog post...

I ran out of yellow post-it notes, so I made my own with black paper. If anyone knows where you can actually buy black post-its, please let me know (I'll send you a postcard as a kind of finders fee).




I bought these Sakura Souffle pens online in 2009 and I really only use them for special occasions. They're my favourites. The marshmallow postcard was sent to me by the wonderful Liz Gilkey - I consider myself lucky to be the recipient of several pieces of her fabulous mail art!

Do you have any cute foods to add? :)

+ landscape painting print, framed metallic cat picture, handmade pot holder, tasselled lampshade & knitting canister.

I had a bit of a disappointing opshopping outing this week, but still managed to come home with a handful of (mostly impractical) things. I went to six different shops, hoping I might see some cheap furniture I could spruce up for the new house. Nothing yet, but I've found you have to visit these places on a weekly basis to snag the good stuff as soon as it comes in. C is also trying to deter me from buying anything new before we move (which is probably wise).

Items I'd like to find while opshopping;
- an old record player (in working condition)
- an in-tune piano
- old interesting cameras
- paintings which I can alter (preferably ones with people in them and I can stick cats heads over their faces) or paint by numbers
- melamine kitchenware
- old needlework bits and pieces - crocheted, cross-stitched, knitted, embroidered.
- ornate frames which I can paint
- ceramic animals
- interesting cushions


I have started a collection of framed prints of snowy, mountainous river scenes. This is my second one (my first is pictured here).


I also snagged this vintage canister type object. I had no idea what it was when I picked it up - I thought that perhaps it was some kind of picnic accessory for holding a thermos. The lady at the opshop informed me that it was in fact for holding yarn/wool and has a little lip on the edge of the lid for the yarn to come out of as you knit. Yet another reason to learn how to knit. I think I'll keep it in my kitchen and store tea towels or plastic bags in it (or maybe even use it as a handbag?!).

I think I should probably start a collection of framed pictures of cats too (only good ones).


I thought this lace covered lamp shade was a bit daggy, but decided I'd DIY it, cut off the lace and replace it with something more interesting.




I cut up a strapless dress I've never worn and pinned the pieces to the lampshade, then sewed them on (while sitting in the HOT Tasmanian Spring sun! I think I got sunburned!). I't's not yet finished - I find my patience dwindles easily with hand sewing.

I also bought C a pair of brand new blue shimmery Converse for $20 in his size. He only owns one pair of shoes (worn out old boots) and I keep doing double takes whenever I see him wearing the new shoes. They're so cute!

Have you had any successful thrifting adventures lately?