Seven Years

It was our seventh anniversary yesterday and we managed to take a few days to wander around our beautiful city and spend some time pottering around at home. 

Fresh flowers are essential at any time but especially on an anniversary~

What I wore~ Singlet from a boutique in Tasmania, skirt and sunglasses thrifted, backpack was a gift, and shoes from.. erm.. a shoe shop on Rundle mall which I can't seem to remember the name of.

We started the day off with a trip to the Adelaide Farmers Market where we had a very yummy breakfast. It was our first time there and we have decided we should make it a regular 

once a month treat.

After that we wandered around Adelaide and stumbled across this wonderful cafe named Galaxy Lartay. I'm astounded that I've only just found it as it is so very my type of place.

Check out the beautiful old cash register!

This lovely lady prepares all the food on this tiny bench with much care. Each dish is fresh and healthy (except for maybe the gooey sour cherry, chocolate flan. But that type of thing is healthy for the soul so its all good to me)

Everything on the menu looked amazing but I decided on this Chicken, Spinach and Coconut soup.

SO. GOOD.

All the pieces of fruit lying around the place minded me of a Caravaggio still life.
I've found another blogger who posted from here if you want to see more of the place

I'm looking forward to going back one afternoon on my own with plenty of time and a sketchbook.

Song of the day~ Walk on the Wild side by Lou Reed

The next day we had this sweet omelet with glaceed figs, goats cheese, thyme and maple syrup.

 I pottered away on this painting for a bit then we went for a stroll around Stirling, got Thai takeout and watched The Help. 

Life is good!

~Love E xo

Pink and Green

Just thought I'd share a few photo's of my home these days

Lots of pink floating around my home these days. I never thought I was particularly fond of pink but I guess it turns out that I am.

Can't be without my home magazines! I have WAY too many though (probably 100 or so) so I am working on a scrapbook to widdle down  my collection

Afternoon munchies

I bought this little guy from a lovely nursery in Unley. Shortly after buying him though I almost killed him by thoughtlessly leaving him by a sunny window.
I frantically ran him to the sink and after soaking for an hour, he sprung right back to life!
Way to hang in there Mr. Plant!

It is our Seventh Anniversary this weekend so we're taking two days to hang out together and do lovely stuff like eating out for breakfast and going to Farmer's Markets. Can't wait!

Hope your week has been nice so far!
~Love E xo

Two peas

 I recently drew this picture of my beautiful Niece and Nephew for their parents seventh Anniversary.

I had the pleasure of spending the past two days with them and they're both such lovely little souls, I just wanna gobble them all up!

~E xo

Bookshop Cafe

 Found this cute cute place on last month's south coast trip.  Love-ly.

 

 This old phone, actually works!

 The doors to the right opened to a treasure trove of antique books - I'm thinking of going back for Sherlock Holmes, or the Heidi Sequels...as it is though I purchases Pride and Prejudice!

 Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald's music featured above this ol' piano...love

Needless to say...Max had a great time.

bxx

Sitting pretty

A little exercise piece. 40cm x 30cm

~E xo

Southward We Blow

With most of my family and a few dear friends living in Victoria we try to get down and visit as often as possible. That is to say, not often enough! 

We went down last month for a combined 30th Anniversary party for four of my Aunties and Uncles.

With my family being very generous people and my Brother living in Kew ~Brunswick street!; The mecca for the vintage/hipster crowd~ I always come home with something nice.

I picked up this vintage top from a store on Brunswick street which I can't seem to remember the name of, hopeless blogger that I am! All I know is that it was on the Sale rack for $10! Score!

Pants, bangles and earrings were thrifted. Shoes from Nova and gorgeous little green bag was scooped up from the most amazing Garage Sale I went to with B a few years back.

We were on our way to an Engagement Party yesterday and stopped at my favorite place to buy gifts,
Villa Provence at 375 Greenhill road in Toorak Gardens.
Its full of lovely Frenchy stuff and I go there for practically all my gifts as I know I'll find something lovely within my budget.

I just love the back of this top!

My Autnty (the one who gave me the tea towels) is a keen Cash Converters Jewelery Hunter.
She has lots of lovely Jewelery and very kindly gave me this little beauty. She knows it is just my thing as I have 2 other rings in a similar style. I am stoked because I didn't actually have a wedding band (long story) and now I do!

I was having a cup of tea with my Nana and excitedly showed her a photo of the teacups Zen bought me. She said "Oh, I have teacups like that" and pulls them out of the cupboard. *Gasp* they were so beautiful! Nana is a lot like me or should I say I'm a lot like her, in that we believe in using our beautiful things (otherwise, what's the point?) and we will readily give away our possessions if it is evident that someone will enjoy them more than ourselves. So.... She said "I don't use them anymore. Would you like them Leesh?" and I said "YES!"

and.... there's six of them!

Here they are with some pine nut biscuits I made. Would you like the recipe?
If yes, I'll do a post soon.

Over the past 2 years I have been very spoilt in the cosmetics department as Saskia worked for Estee Lauder for a time and is now working for Dior. She hooks me up.

I was extra spoilt this visit as she gave me this beautiful limited edition Miss Cherie Perfume.
I have a sensitivity to most perfumes and can wear only a very few but Sass seems to know what will work for me and what won't.
This one is so sweet and glamorous. I wear very lightly and usually only when I dress up a bit.

My Aunty also gave me a cute vintage hat which I will blog about another time.
Hope you're all having a lovely weekend!

~Love E xo