2010 ... A year to be happy

I am back for a new year of blogging and 2010 is going to be a good one I can tell. I really like the sound of 2010 - I am a round number kind of girl.

What better way to kick off 2010 with a post about happiness. The gorgeous Meredith at Count it all Joy has tagged me with a Happiness 101 Award. So to get 2010 underway here is my list of 10 things that make me happy ...

My beautiful clan – what more can I say but these 4 people are my favourite people in the world. Yes there are days I would happily lend them out but I love them to bits.

Tidiness and Organisation – I love neatness and tidiness (yes I am one of those annoying neat freak people who loves to have everything away in its place and to be on top of everything that needs to be done). I am naturally a very organised person and I love reading books or little bits of info in magazines or on blogs about organisation – you just never know when someone is going to come up with a better system than the one already in place.

Scrapbooking – to some scrapbooking can be a little bit kitsch – I thankfully found an amazing scrapbooking studio close to me that really does help you turn your photos into works of art. I no longer have just normal photos albums with photos just slotted in but gorgeous albums where my photos look amazing.

Magazines – I love to sit down and flick through an interiors magazine. Unfortunately I don’t have the patience for a book in my day to day life but a quick flick through a glossy mag and I am in heaven.


Dancing - in my former life I was a ballroom dancer. I competed for many many years as my grandmother was a dance teacher. I really felt so happy when I was dancing. Maybe it is time to get out those dance shoes again ....

Summer – I wake up with a smile on my face in summer – it is easier to get out of bed and get on with the day when the beautiful sun is shining and days are warm. A summers day on the sand dunes with the kids is always a treat…

Stationery – I have a thing for stationery – lovely paper, beautiful cards, folders, note pads, just wandering through a stationery shop makes me happy.


My house – just being in my beautiful new home makes me happy

Bali – Bali is one of my most favourite places in the world – I love the relaxed atmosphere, the year long summer, the food, the cocktails at sunset and you can’t beat the fact that you can get a daily massage for $5!!


Exercising – I always feel happy when I am fit. Way back BC (before children) I even used to run marathons and was a fitness instructor … time to get back to it as it really does give you a lot of energy when you are fit.

A condition of this award is that I need to pass it on to 10 more wonderful bloggers ... today however I have completely run out of time so I will save my list for later in the week ...




Vintage Glamour

Vintage glamour
This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a vintage glamour palette of lilac, peony and green 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 great day!

Point + Shoot : 3



 



Did you have a great weekend...? We did.

Sunday for us was spent catching up with friends and family in beautiful Port Melbourne.

After a little cricket watching (my brother had his finals) and stair climbing (Lou dragged all her friends along) we popped down to the main street and grabbed a yummy meal and some gelati.  









Check out the other Point + Shoot peeps here.









DAY Birger et Mikkelsen

DAY Birger et Mikkelsen cushions
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen blankets
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen cushions
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen cushions
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen cushions
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen cushions
DAY Birger et Mikkelsen cushions
Following on from yesterday's post about Danish Interiors, first on my list is DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, one of the first Danish brands to really make its mark on the international fashion scene.

This innovative Danish brand was created in 1997 by Keld Mikkelsen and Malene Birger with the sole aim of creating exquisite design. Using the inspiration of the ethnic cultures of Asia as a starting point, the label infuses each piece with the sumptuous feel of vintage glamor and playful personality. They are easy-to-wear but supremely feminine pieces, which come alive with sprinklings of embellishment. This bohemian yet modern approach to Scandinavian simplicity has heavily influenced their home collection.

Although their clothing can be found in many stores throughout the UK their interior stuff is a little harder to find. So, it will be a real treat visiting their flagship store.

Check out my Copenhagen Interior shops map for location.

All week I will be posting some more of my favourite Danish brands.

Have a sweet day!

Sharing Some Sugar




There is a star out there in cyberspace and her name is Melissa, she is one gutsy lady, truly beautiful on the inside and out, she is a wonderful mother and wife and even though I have never met her face to face, she means a lot to me - I know weird huh?

Now Melissa suffers from bi-polar, she won't mind me saying that as she is quite open and honest on her blog, she also is diabetic and in 2010 she is taking back control of her life.

As part of her mission she has been blogging daily in January about the things she is grateful for. For the past few days Melissa has not blogged because she has been really sick and I miss her - so today just for you Melissa I am 'Sharing Some Sugar' 'cause we can all do with a little extra love - especially when we are sick. Hope you feel better soon my love.

So if you would like to Share Some Sugar with someone you think needs it - feel free to use the little blog image I made this morning.

Hugs from Perth xxx

behind the camera



today I will be spending my day behind the camera
capturing moments of ♥lOVE
between ♥newly weds
as I photograph
memories & moments
of their wedding day ♥

Danish Interiors

Interior photography by Holtum
Interior photography by Holtum
Interior photography by Holtum
Interior photography by Holtum
Interior photography by Holtum
Interior photography by Holtum
All photographs above from Danish photographer Morten Holtum.

Over the past few years I've visited cities in Europe for my birthday, and this year it's to be Copenhagen in Denmark. I can't tell you how excited I am to visit all the lovely interior shops there. So, for the next few posts I will be sharing some of the lovely interior Danish brands I adore!

Check out my Copenhagen Interior shops map for places I hope to visit.

Have a sweet day!