August 20, 2014

patronen & bloemen.

 
they make my heart beat faster, my wallet lighter and my home prettier. i'm talking about patterns and flowers. mix them together and you have the perfect recipe for what keeps me endlessly inspired. whether it's a 70's dress, retro wall art or a bunch of beautiful blooms...if it crosses my path, there's a 98% chance it'll be coming home with me. finding what feeds your soul and nurturing it sure does make for a beautiful life. 

















August 18, 2014

latest finds.


i'm pretty excited about my latest finds. apart from a little splurge on the aussie map (i'm an expat, it's a given), i've managed to pick up this lot for less that 5 euros a piece over the past few weeks. i'm lucky enough to have a lovely market stall lady who knows me to a T and therefore spoils me each time i visit with euro bargains. in the near future i hope to be sharing some of my wares with you at a local market stall of my own. keep your pocket money and your tastebuds (of course there will be cake too) at the ready. happy hunting. 

 
picked up at a local swanmarket and saved from a demolished primary school.
 

a cute little pineapple (not sure what his purpose is?!) and a west germany mug.
 


another west germany vase for the collection and a beautifully embroidered cushion for a euro.
 


cushion detail.
 


more west german finds and a little tv treat for the boy.
 


this guy has to be one of my favourites.
 

 
70's holkham manor pottery.



my first sadler teapot, west german pottery, a floral water jug, vintage floral pillowcase and original 70's lino print.
 


an awesome 60's newspaper pull out.
 


i dreamt i found some great drinking glasses and was rewarded. snagged some more west german goodness (for the boy), an aussie souvenir teaspoon, pillowcase and vintage tablecloths.
 


pastel parrot goodness.
 

 
gold sadler delight..
 


August 17, 2014

cactus, quinoa & crackles.


i can't say the past few weeks have been uneventful with a blog title like this. we've been busy booking our internal aussie flights, adding accessories to the wedding (not ours) outfits (which resulted in the beginning of a beautiful lotta from stockholm love affair), filling every available thrifted teacup with a cactus, eating A LOT of quinoa with market bought veges, staying off the dairy train and enjoying my move to soy, staying as active as possible by riding my bike everyday and feeling all the better for it. i've also been teaching my cat how to sit (the second phase of him becoming more dog), continuing to fill our house with fresh blooms (even finding eucalyptus at my local bloemist!!), spent sundays roadtripping to brielle and biking our neighbourhood photographing the sweetest of houses. the idea of making chocolate crackles randomly became a late night obsession (after a conversation about childhood treats) so my pro-active boy began the hunt for a copha equivalent. it wasn't even 24 hours after that he'd sourced a coconut oil substitute. i whipped them up after dinner (it took me approx 7.5 minutes) and we've been indulging in their spoils (and reliving my childhood) ever since. i hosted a small teaparty (i've so missed hosting them) with a favourite dutchie so that i could share the crackle love. it's fair enough to say that this pre-school treat has safely secured itself a place in the sweet offerings that we will sell from our future food truck venture. just be sure to ask for a cracklin' rosie.