Thursday, November 26, 2009

It's a date...

You'd be keeping every appointment if you had one of these pretties. I really really want one of the patent leather ones. Just can't decide on colour and size. But I'm not sure if I am too late, they are currently out of stock. Hopefully it is just 'currently' and not 'permanently' - because as I said, I really really really need one.

See more fabulous leather diaries at Papier D'Amour (they also carry Kate Spade, Martha Stewart and beautiful babar products. I did warn you.....)

Monday, November 23, 2009

Awesome Adler

I couldn't believe it when I went to my blog today - I haven't posted since last Wednesday - what the?! - I have NO idea where time is going at the moment but wherever it is, I need to visit to get some more!

Til next time - enjoy these images of Jonathan Adler's home (I'm sure you have seen them before, but one can never have too much of a good thing) xx

images from Belle Magazine

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

It is all you need.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Bella Foster for Kate Spade

Bella Foster's work is stunning, her blog so much fun, and the diary she has illustrated for 2010 for Kate Spade? delicious.

There are also cool x-ray bags and cosmetic cases illustrated by Bella for Kate Spade. What a fabulous collaboration.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

At the top of my list...

Dear Santa

Based on the law of averages, I think I have been pretty good this year. But I tell you, if this is at the end of my bed come Christmas morning (actually, can we make it at the side of my bed?, then I wouldn't have to move it myself...) I promise to be a very good girl all year.....

image from Belle Magazine

Friday, November 13, 2009

Two Today.

Happy Birthday Ruby Claire. Thanks for being such a hilarious little god daughter (to quote Ruby herself... "Ruby Funny"....) - but stop growing up so quick! Love you lots x

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

My latest ebay obsession...

As I try and embrace all things that are dressing for summer (never fun) - I return to my dream of having a wardrobe full of Mexican embroided dresses. Why? colour. fun. sleeves. (these bingo wings are no ones fantasy!!) - I found these pretties on ebay. They also double as fabulous art. I remember this piece Amanda created. I think it is something I will have to replicate when I finally have some time to spend on my home over the Christmas/New Year break when I hang my gallery wall.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Look what I found....

Friday, November 6, 2009

It's beginning to feel a lot like...

summer..... high 30oC??? Where is the fake tan - yikes! Happy weekend x

image by Mike Newling

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Thank you.

That's me - the dark haired one hanging out the side of the mini! (ie, nothing like my profile pic on my blog. I'll be going lighter again for summer...)

A huge thank you to Liz Walsh and SA Life for including me in their article - "Bright Young Things", an absolute honour and lots of fun.

Monday, November 2, 2009

So excited, a new favourite blog!

Talk about making my Monday! - I stumbled across Kelly's blog, Little French Nest just before I started work this morning (I always have a quick squiz, a little prettiness before a day of numbers, tax and client calls keeps me sane I tell you). She is currently studying interior design and works at Black and Spiro, lucky girl. And if her blog is anything to go by, and her work space at home (pictured above), something tells me her future as an interior design is going to be absolutely stunning. Thank you for your beautiful blog Kelly.

image via little french nest

Friday, October 30, 2009

This Weekend...

A shop to wrap parcels for

A sister to have brunch with

A goddaughter to spend time with

A kitchen to cook cupcakes in

A market stall to plan

A bbq with friends to attend.

With a weekend like this planned - I think its time to stop thinking about what I don't have and treasure what I do have. x

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Amy's been at it again.

Kate, you are going to love this! Amy Atlas has just updated her website with heaps of new images of her work. Enjoy more here. Want to recreate some of her magic? - Brown Button Trading offers a range of glass jar canisters to create a perfect candy buffet at your next special event.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

What the flip?!?!

She's back!!! Why hadn't anyone told me!??! - A-M, huh huh, did you know and not tell me?! She makes my heart sing and ache all at the same time, she writes like no other, and I was devastated when she left last time, fingers and toes crossed she keeps writing the best blogging ink for a while. Go, quick, now. Don't even bother with Brown Button - get yourself over to Mackin Ink. This is seriously the best news I've had in ages. I'm off, got some catching up to do. Karey M - Squeal!
Mary Ruffle's work space via Mackin Ink

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Welcome!

Marie Nichols has relocated to Australia from the UK - lucky us! Above are some of my favourites from her site, but there are plenty more so go and visit and enjoy! x

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Giveaway Winner!

A huge congratulations to Tiffany who has won my cupcake wrappers giveaway! You have a week to contact me with your details so I can post you your prize.

Thank you to everyone who participated, it was lots of fun.

oh and an update on the ball - LUCKY I didn't wear a pretty yellow and white striped dress. A clumsy waiter bumped my whole glass of red wine all over me. Cheers. Lucky for me I had a dark coloured dress on.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Not quite the belle of the ball....

Off to a ball tonight - wish I had a pretty yellow and white striped dress to wear. Should be lots of fun - friends, food, wine, dancing and all for a very good cause. Tomorrow? - baby shower. Oh and announcing the winner of my giveaway. Sunday? nothing - bliss. You? x

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Classic. Timeless.

Seriously - how did she do it? All these years later we are still trying to recreate the style. In awe. Forever.

Confession Time.

I love a good wedding, don't get me wrong - but is it just me, or are Australian brides afraid of colour when it comes to styling a wedding? I couldn't think of a better chance to go crazy with colour than at your wedding. But hey, maybe that is why I'm yet to marry. Colourful weddings is one thing the Americans do so well. Maybe I wouldn't do the boots, but they look right at home and natural here. The colour? Yay!

images via Elizabeth Anne Designs, originally from The Nichols Blog

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Cupcake Wrappers & My First Ever Giveaway!

I'm very excited to be selling these little pretties at Brown Button Trading.

Two very talented Melbourne ladies have started "The Cupcake Wrapper Co." - and just when you thought cupcakes couldn't get any better!

Check out the complete range available here.

Annnnnnd - to celebrate their arrival I'm giving away one complete set in either the pink or the blue (your choice). That's one pack of 12 in each of the spot, stripe, baroque and marching band designs.

Simply leave a comment here during the week and I'll announce a winner on Saturday, 24 October. Good Luck x

PS - giveaway is open to everyone, does not matter where in the world you are x

Friday, October 16, 2009

And there my friends.....

....goes another week!?!??! Far out brussel sprout. To do this weekend:
  • Update the little shop with some of my new favourite things.
  • cook and clean
  • go to Barossa Under the Stars to see Mr Farnham and sing "your the voice" at the top of my lungs in the family
  • 'head to the hills' to see my favourite god daughter and her parents. (I'm now "Timberlee" - she'll get the 'K' eventually - she isn't even two yet!) - the latest is "Ruby never on the road", "Timberlee never on the road" - something tells me dad has been teaching her some basic road rules....
Have a fabulous one friends x

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Perfect weekend plans

From the pages of UK's Living Etc Magazine comes these gorgeous images of a home just outside of Melbourne Australia on the Mornington Peninsula......wouldn't mind dropping in for the weekend. The weekend paper and coffee in the kitchen, getting up just to move to a chair in the living room to read a book and put the ipod on, and maybe, if I am feeling really energetic in the afternoon I'd head to the backyard for vino and cheese. Yes, sounds horrible doesn't it?!

See more image of the home here.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Spilt milk I would cry over

My latest crush? - Milk glass. Can you see why? Do you agree? All the above are currently available on ebay and not overly expensive. Do a search for 'milk glass' within the pottery/glass category. PRETTY! x

Monday, October 12, 2009

Super Sale Sweeties!

50% off all greengate and housedoctor homewares at brown button trading

until Friday 16/10 or until sold out! (i've always wanted to say that... he he...... x)

Another to add to my file for 'if ever i get married..'

No doubt you have been hanging out as I have to see photos of Joanna's wedding. She posted a 'sneak peak' last week but I already knew I would love them as I had loved the engagement shots. To tide me over, I headed to her photographers blog, Max Wanger. Man oh man, totally my kind of thing. Do you think "if i ever get married..... he would consider a trip to Australia to do the photography, please...... pretty please...." all images via max wanger blog

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Look at moi....again!

Yippee - If you live in SA, check out page 24 of the Home Magazine in the Sunday Mail - that's the little brown button they are talking about! Thank you Sarah Daly and thank you to the ever talented Grace Murphy for her fabulous photography skills x

Friday, October 9, 2009

That's all folks!

Um, Friday?! - where did you come from?. What a week. Looking forward to the weekend.

See you Monday x

image by Grace Murphy for Brown Button Trading - Zoe BonBon bracelet AUD$70.00

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Picture Pretties

Cute little snippets of Chelsea's Home (of Frolic Fame) . See more via flickr here.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Kimmy......Look at moi......Look at moi....

See? - that's me!!! Bottom right! - Bit of exciting day in the BBT camp today. The latest Adelaide Matters is out and the shop and I are on page 52 talking about the fun and games that is running a business online. Thank you Adelaide Matters! x

(Click here to read the article - page 52)

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Keeping on the blue theme....

and just because.... its a beautiful pic! x