Wardrobe Diaries: Little White Dress

While we usually associate knits with cold weather, lightweight summer knits are actually a favourite clothing item of mine. I'm talking crochet, pointelle, cable, basically any knit with an open pattern. Take this dress by Ronny Kobo for instance, simple in it's design yet so lovely in it's textural details. The drop waist hem gives it a playful edge while the pointelle fabric gives the dress a good weight resulting in a lovely form and drape. All the qualities one looks for in the perfect little white dress.

These photos were taken not too long ago in sunny Australia. Right now a snow storm is slowly setting in as I type up this post. I dare say, I feel like I'm cheating on winter by posting such fond warm weathered memories. Who else is looking forward to a blue skies and sun?

{ wearing: torn by ronny kobo dress on sale here . karen walker anytime sunnies . alannah hill belt also loving this . clutch thanks to boticca . michael shannon pumps . bracelet thanks to karen london similar here . lip colour blackberry by revlon }

Sunshine Greetings

You know that excited feeling when temperatures reach over 90 degrees for the first time all season? Well we've been having a few of those days around here lately. Today the temperature soared well into the 100's and it had me thinking about those who are currently braving the oncoming forces of winter. Meanwhile I'm here sipping Pimms and complaining of the heat. How nice it would be if I could send a little sunshine from my corner of the world to yours.

Friday's Fancies

Happy friday everyone! I don't know about you, but I sure am glad this week is almost over. It's been a crummy one in this household with both kids sick. My husband has been gone for the past month now for work. He's due back home next week but the entire time he's been gone I've been crossing all my fingers and toes hoping that neither the kids nor I will get sick. We had a good run, we almost made it. 

For anyone following me on Facebook, watch your news feed because I've recently discovered what a great outlet it is for sharing collages of new trends and current obsessions. Just let me know if I start to get a little overboard.

So as it turns out, this week's friday's fancies is all centered around food. What can I say, I do like to eat. Hope you have a great start to the weekend and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. xx

I have only just discovered these little doughnut peaches and am kicking myself for not trying them earlier (obviously never quite mastered how to 'not judge a book by it's cover'). These little peaches are quite genius. It's flattened shape means you can walk around snacking on them without making a mess. I know I know, hastag firstworldproblem. 

Starting the day off bright and cheery with a rainbow breakfast treat of fruit loops, organic yoghurt and organic strawberries. I am constantly on the lookout for ways to reinvent the most mundane meals to satisfy my picky eaters.   

Could not resist taking these adorable chopsticks home with me. Tried justifying it by telling myself I will start my kids off young. It has not worked yet. My two year old still eats with her hands.

My sister is quite the master baker. How cute are these cupcakes she recently made for a baby shower!?

She also made the adorable three tiered birthday cake for my older daughter's first birthday last year.  

Savouring as much fresh fruit as I can before the end of summer. It's been a nonstop rotation of strawberries-cherries-peaches in this household.

Wardrobe Diaries: Plain White Tee

This weekend has been such a scorcher that all I've wanted to do is wear loose fitting cotton clothing. My trusty Paul and Joe white tee dress seemed the perfect solution, but for the sake of my blog proved a challenge to style. It's so much easier to create interesting pieces when the weather is cooler (notice the numerous celeb bloggers based in San Francisco?).

I decided to keep things simple and threw on my string of pearls layered with my lariat pearl necklace. I love fine jewelry and always try to incorporate them into my daily looks. Costume jewelry will only get you so far before it starts to tarnish and look outdated. Interesting story behind these two necklaces, the string of pearls I received as a wedding present from my aunt and the lariat necklace my mum designed herself and had specially made up for me. 

I love this tee dress, it's so comfortable and the delicate lace sleeves are a beautiful touch. I have one in heather grey along with this white one. Since it has such a boyish shape, I often have problems with it looking like I'm wearing my PJs. I threw on a black slip underneath the white tee and some chunky wedges to edge things up a bit. What do you think? Does this tee dress still look pyjama-ish after all my accessorising? 

{paul and joe dress also in love with this one and this one . steve madden girl wedges . chanel bag . 3.1 phillip lim sunglasses . necklaces gifted . nail colour forever yummy by essie}

Friday's Fancies

Happy friday everyone! After all my cake baking, decorating and cleaning this week I am ready to kick up my feet and relax this weekend. Do you have anything exciting planned?

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Here's a few things on my mind today. Enjoy! xx

I almost couldn't believe my eyes today when the thermostat in the car read 105 degrees! Came home to check my trusty Swackett to find out there's a heat advisory all weekend. Boo

I was just seconds away from publishing this post when UPS knocked on my door to deliver this dress from Alice + Olivia. This is by far the most excited I've been about a purchase in a long time. Can you tell that I'm in love? haha 

This week my kids discovered their power wheels and have been crashing all over the house. They have yet to master turning and reversing so for now it's just full steam ahead and in the words of Jeremy Clarkson, "power!". On an unrelated note, I love that my baby girl is now old enough for me to dress her up in the same outfit as her older sister. Twinsies! 

Nothing beats a lazy day spent gazing up at the world from a bed of crystal clear water. Hubs took this photo from our hotel balcony the last time we were away from the kids. I need a vacation. 

Okay, these Chip'ins are seriously addictive, and I mean seriously. I bought them for my kids but ended up eating the entire bag! If you have not tried these yet, then I highly recommend you do so with an air of self control. Obviously I have none which is why I don't buy them anymore. 

Agenda: The 12 Weeks of Summer

Happy friday everyone! So you may have noticed, no Friday's Fancies today. Instead, since this week is the official start of summer I thought I'd share with you my to-do list over the next 12 weeks. Some of the items are on my list each year eg. July 4th fireworks, while others are new additions. What do you have planned for the summer season? I would love to know if you have any summer traditions.

one//two//three//four//five//six

{week 1}  First and foremost, buy a proper grill! This has been on my summer to-do list for the past three years now. Maybe this is the year that I can finally cross this off my list.

{week 2}  Celebrate my daughter's upcoming 2nd birthday with friends at the Food Truck Park. Must remember to bring a kite, bocce, bubbles and sunscreen. 

{week 3}  Watch July 4th fireworks on our Army base and leave mid-way to avoid the horrendous traffic jam. 

{week 4}  Homemade popsicles, need I say more?

{week 5}  Treat myself to a manipedi, duh!

{week 6} Invite the ladies over for Pimms on the porch. Actually a mint julep will be much more fitting for where I live.



seven//eight//nine//ten//eleven//twelve

{week 7} Take the kids to the splashpark. Bring a picnic of antipasti, fruit, cheese, baguette and cold fried chicken.

{week 8} Overindulge in summer fruits. I'm thinking berries for breakfast followed by a light lunch and then finish the day off with a dinner of watermelon eaten with a spoon of course. 

{week 9} Fill the house with flowers in little mismatched glass jars and string up some candles in mason jars for the deck. 

{week 10} Splurge on a new coat for fall. I have been wanting a long red coat  for a while now, this Michael Kors would be the perfect addition. 

{week 11}  Plan a beach themed staycation. The closest beach to where I live is a good 10 hours away.  This means no fresh seafood, no skinny dipping, no impromptu walks along the sand, no shells, no beach hair... *tears

{week 12} Farewell summer by paring my swimsuit and maxi on a grocery run.


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Honey Rosemary Lemonade

This recipe was inspired by a recent trip to The Silly Goose in Nashville.

Ingredients

Boil rosemary, water and sugar.

Juice lemons.

Strain.

Enjoy! With ice cubes, honey, lemon slices and rosemary sprig.

Tangy, sweet, fragrant, refreshing.

Perfect summer's beverage.

Ingredients
3 springs of rosemary
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 cups still or sparkling water
extra lemon and rosemary to garnish
honey to taste

Method
1. Place 3 sprigs of rosemary, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup water in saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved and liquid thickens.
2. Remove from heat, cover and allow to cool.
3. Squeeze 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice, roughly need 8 lemons.
4. Strain lemon juice and rosemary sugar syrup into pitcher.
5. Add 3 cups of water (or more) and chill.
6. Serve with ice and garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of rosemary.

serves 4