secret stash.

i'll tell you a secret. today wasn't a very good day. tomorrow will be better though. i like to keep the positive energy up on this blog, even when i feel like a whinge or a tear. today is going to be a teeny tiny exception...but will be balanced with some eye candy and lots of lovey vibes. i have been completely out of whack this week. an infection, tears and plans of change have spiralled with exhaustion to create a whirlwind that i've really not enjoyed being caught in. came to a climax today with a cracking headache and a cry to my dad. he always knows exactly what to say and how to say it....seeing his handsome face on skype just made me even more sad! i am sad that i won't be spending fathers day with him tomorrow...he is the best man in my life and i want to celebrate him, everyday. i have a little something special (in blog form) planned for tomorrow whilst i am out and about wandering suitcase rummage. my head is bubbling with new ideas for artworks...i have even started work on a 7000 piece puzzle (see post below) as i had one of those early morning epiphany's that got me scribbling on an old receipt with a blunt faber castell found whilst fumbling the dust bunnies under my bed. it's going to be a goody! it is also only 26 days until hawaii...how can i be complaining i hear you say? i know, i know. the sentimental creature that i am is also an impatient creature that simply cannot wait 26 days to see her mum and dad. i have some new ideas that involve a sewing machine and my fabrics (finally a project i think i can undertake and not get bored of and all it's complexity!) and a new brekkie cookie recipe that i am dying to try out. i've never been a cereal & milk kinda girl so these 'healthyish' cookies look a treat. joy the baker to the rescue. i am planning on leaving the flower house in a few months so a lot has to be done/sold/packed/rummaged before i go. no plans to leave sunny brisbane just yet but i am in dire need to save some $$$$ for my europe venture mid next year so hopefully everything will fall into place. i've posted a pic of amanda's gorgeous couch as it's so close to being a body double of the beloved couch that my bestie and i purchased a few years back when we first moved out of home. (i squealed when i first saw it in amanda's feature in 'spaces') it will be one of the pre-loved items that i will regrettably sell when the time comes. i also did a little pre-birthday shopping (with vintage pillowcases at $4 a pop...who could resist) over at smile & wave and i'm already so excited for my parcel to arrive. it's the simple things i tell you. anyway my loves, thank you for listening to my rants and googling at my eye candy. i will be back tomorrow with a special post. wishing you all a happy fathers day...wherever your dad may be. xx

rachel heard my calls for more vintage linen.

joy's gorgeous photos and scrumptious recipes.

the couch double over at one of my favourite's.

*update* - just busted a water pipe in the bathroom trying to look for my nanny's missing ring. off to bed...can't be dealing with anymore that saturday has to offer.