The Perfect Apartment

I had a wonderful evening last night with all the girls at our private screening of Sex and the City 2. With all the mixed reviews I was not sure what to expect but so love going to a movie where I can sit back and lose myself and just dream.

Well the movie did not disappoint and I thought it was fantastic - yes in parts you certainly thought "ok hang a minute" but what is a movie for if not to step out of your world and into another. The fashion was amazing and the scenery spectacular but the one thing that I found absolutely incredible was Carrie and Big's new apartment.

It certainly made me come home and want to redecorate. When I built my house I deliberately kept it very neutral - lots of white, simple, modern and streamlined. I am not one for clutter as I hate the distraction. After watching the movie however I realized I could be turned! No I could never have clutter but there were so many interesting features - lots of texture, great patterns and wonderful furniture - I am not sure I have ever been to a movie where I took such great interest in the decor!

Here are some wonderful images from the movie that really made me go oohh ...

The beautiful living room (notice the books on the coffee table are standing up).

The perfect walk-in closest - my heart skipped a beat when Carrie opened the doors - this is exactly how I envisaged my wardrobe to be - mine is pretty good but this is spectacular - I could even sleep here!

The dining room (with the kitchen behind). Look at that fantastic light taking centre stage.

The sitting room.

The kitchen.

The bedroom - with a beautiful writing desk (and the perfect view of the closet)

Here is Carrie back in her old apartment with yet another amazing walk-in closet!

The living room again - I do like these chairs!

Now it is time to make my home as interesting as this one - somehow my books would not manage to stay upright but give me 10 or so years and maybe I could revisit this idea!

Leanne

@ my house

I have been doing some housework this morning & thought it was time for a hot cup of tea & a little chocolate treat. Then it will be time to read books & play games with my 2 year old before picking up her sister from kinder this afternoon. The sun is shinning so I may even have a chance to get some washing dry? What are you doing at your house?

Lou would love you to join in too

Easy Sunday: Afternoon tea delight



The Badoo's Birthday afternoon tea. I've never hosted an AT before but I highly recommend it. Yummy things to bake and yummy friends to bake them for.
It was wet outside, but we were cosy and content by the fire (note artful picture of kindling above.) The Tsunamis and their friendly Cyclones went nuts in the bedrooms (why oh why do they have to get EVERY toy they've EVER owned out of EVERY cupboard when the Cyclones come over?). Lots of fun stuff to tidy up later.


 
For godsake, it's a SHOE birthday cake, okay?
Zia knows her niece so well. Sparkle shoes. Matching. The Badoo is in heaven (wore them to bed last night.)

My first ever batch of scones. I always thought scones were beyond me (they give ribbons for good ones at the CWA), but I found the simplest recipe for Lemonade Scones and I highly recommend you give them a go. Delish.

Easy-Peasy Lemonade Scones

2 cups self-raising flour, sifted
1/4 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup thick cream
1/2 cup lemonade
2 tbs milk

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Lightly grease a baking tray.


Place the flour, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.

Add the cream and lemonade and mix to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured workbench and knead lightly until combined. Don't knead too much - the less handling you do with scone dough, the better.

Press the dough flat with your hands to a thickness of about 2cm. Use a 6cm round cutter to cut out 8 scones, place on baking tray so they are almost touching and brush the tops with a little milk.

You can reform the remaining dough and cut another couple of rounds. Then, in the interests of not wasting precious lemonade scone dough, I make a 'runt' scone with any remaining dough (omit the runt if you're baking for the CWA.) Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned. Serve warm with your favourite jam. And butter. And chantilly cream now that I think about it...

Love This...

Is there anything not to love about this gorgeous hanging lantern display? sigh.

Maybe I could semi-replicate in my 'neutral' green/ turquoise/ yellow nursery theme... but if I have a girl I just know I'll want to make it gorgeous and girly like the display below.

Yum.


from here

Petal Pretty

Petal Pretty
This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you some pretty petals with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

Have a sweet day!
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