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Paris Je t'aime
It's hard to believe that our trip to Paris was 13 months ago! It was such a fantastic break for my husband and I getting away together without the kids for the first time!!! We had 6 lovely days in...
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Dishy
I just adore mismatched plates and bowls. Single vintage dishes are so easy to find at markets and op shops and look really beautiful all laid out when entertaining or just stacked up together on a...
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From the forest
I really love wood! Dark wood, gnarly wood, light wood, bamboo, rattan, love them all! today I thought I'd share some of my favourite wooden finds, lovely big polished timber bowls from a single piece...
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Pattern
Just some little splashes of colour and pattern from my kitchen...I love how beautiful different patterns and colours can look together. Nobody could ever accuse me of being "matchy matchy" :-)
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Nice finds!
As always my favourite finds from the last little while are for my kitchen. I've found some really lovely things recently, here are some favourites...A covered dish with a cute rooster - $5 in...
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Scandi
I have found some fab Scandinavian pieces recently, most of these items were on my wishlist so I was thrilled to find them :-)I have been on the hunt for a Swedish Dala horse for ages, I got this for...
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Pyrex Hunting
Wow! There is a serious Pyrex drought here in Sydney. I blame certain magazines, who shall remain nameless (FRANKIE!!!) for featuring articles on collecting gorgeous retro Pyrex and hence making it...
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A piece of cake
It's the last day of the Easter school holidays here in Sydney. We've had a fun, busy couple of weeks, lots of eating out, playgrounds, parks, playdates, friends' birthday parties, the beach, movies,...
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A few more
My cupboards may be on the verge of overflowing with vintage mixing bowls but I didn't let that fact stop me from buying yet another bowl to add to my collection today, a large TG Green Gripstand for...
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Swoon
Oh sigh, I think I may have found a new absolute favourite Etsy shop, based in Toulouse France, pretty much everything in this store is totally swoon worthy.Take a look here :-)
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Leaves
Just a quick iPhone shot I took on my way home this morning.Deep blue skies, leaves in the most vivid shades of yellows, reds and oranges... the beauty of Autumn never ceases to amaze me :-)
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Bowls, I have a few
My name is Alice and I collect bowls. Too many bowls. But what is one supposed to do when they keep finding such cute little shapes and designs? These bowls are a mixture of old and new, there are some...
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Pyrex Photoshoot
Today I thought I'd share some photos of my Pyrex Collection, for anyone else out there who loves gratuitous pyrex shots :-)Over the last couple of years I have culled my collection hugely. I decided...
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Take a stand
I have been on the hunt for one of these wooden dish display stands for months!!! I have stalked homewares stores, kitchen supply centres and ladies in department stores working on their displays to no...
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Cuppa :-)
Take a boring wooden mug tree ($1 in Vinnies)...Add a couple of coats of duck-egg blue paint and an assortment of mismatched cups...And turn an ordinary corner of your kitchen into something bright and...
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Tasty
I appear to be starting a tiny collection of tasting spoons...I blame Masterchef :-)
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Comfort when it's cold outside
The temperatures have dropped here in Sydney, whilst the sun is still shining there's a chill in the air. Today a fierce wind is blowing outside, I love being indoors on days like this, looking out at...
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Reality Check
The dream...Pretty flowers in pale blue vases, a feminine lamp, a big comfy chair and blanket, neat little laptop and floral mood board (image from Pinterest)...The reality...Gadgets galore, boy...
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Trio
A cute little group of pretty vintage things. A gorgeous duck egg blue Fowler Ware jug, cream gravy boat and cute tiny "Cottage Rose" Pyrex casserole.The grand total for these 3 items was $8. I love...
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That's Irish for "Welcome to Ireland" :-) Yes, our little family made the big move from Australia to Ireland last month, hence the blog silence, it's been a VERY busy time!!!It was a big decision to...
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