Harpers Bazaar, 1943.

We love vintage magazines, so when I saw this image on bellechoses I knew I had to share it with you all. What a great cover!

Image via bellechoses

Beauty or a beast?

Lately I have become obsessed with buildings that could be considered 'ugly ducklings'. Buildings that are derelict and unloved. I feel this overwhelming urge to photograph them just incase they disappear. I find these buildings so beautiful. They are full of stories and look a little sad. Some are grand, like the old cement works at Portland, and some are tiny sheds hidden in back streets. I love the colours of the aging paint, the sometimes rusty fences and the old typography. Am I crazy or are these real beauties?

Autumn: the most beautiful season.

It's a cold Autumn day here. My toes are cold even though I'm wearing thick socks. I'm not a big fan of the cold, I prefer the warmer months. Having said that, I wouldn't skip Autumn for anything. I think it is easily the most beautiful season of all. I'm looking out at all the beautiful Autumn colours: orange, red, brown, green and shades of purple. Leaves are scattered on the ground and it reminds me of being a kid. We would make huge piles of leaves at my grandparents and then stomp and roll in them. Oh what fun!

My husband and I lived in Cairns for a while, for those who don't know Australia - Cairns is very tropical and there are really only two seasons, wet and dry. Anyway, I was so homesick one Autumn, longing for the crisp air and those beautiful colours. One afternoon a package arrived from my mum. I opened it and it was full of Autumn leaves. All shapes and sizes, all the beautiful colours of Autumn right there in a box. I have never been sent anything more beautiful. I still have them.

Photo via Flickr

Yoshitomo Nara.

I brought a book of Yoshitomo Nara's postcards a couple of years ago and he has been a favourite of mine ever since. Yoshitomo is a Japanese Pop artist and his work is cute, scary and cheeky all at the same time. I love that many of his characters are so innocent but then out of the blue one will be smoking or swearing at you. You can see more of his work here.

Betsy Walton.

I just love this piece by Betsy Walton. It is so whimsical and lovely. The colours are divine and it even features a pony! What could be better? Be sure to visit Betsy Walton's website to see more of her beautiful work.

'I Will Not Forget You' by Betsy Walton. Acrylic gouache on panel.

Dreaming of white.

I'm dreaming of white. I saw these pictures and they reminded me of that dreamy floating feeling. You know, the feeling of being in love or of complete happiness. A feeling that if it was a colour could only be shades of white.

Photos via We Heart it

Once.

What a great movie. My iTunes is on random and I was just listening 'If you want me' from 'Once' and it reminded me just how good it is. It's so rare to find a movie that pulls you in from the start and stays with you long after it's over...

Pretty in pink.

We all need a little fantasy in our lives sometimes. This image caught my imagination and suddenly a rainy Sunday afternoon became all a glow with pretty pink and the sound of fluttering feathers...

Photo via we heart it.

Chairs. Glorious Chairs.

So as I have mentioned before I have a thing for chairs. I just love them. There is something special about the structure of a good seat. Anyway, I was reading one of our favourite blogs today, Bespoke Letterpress Boutique, and came across Alischa's gorgeous chair prints. You can get yours here. Aren't they lovely?

Photos via Bespoke

Friendly reminders.

While going through my daily bloggerhythm I stumbled across the most fantastic blog, Daydream Lily. The whole thing is full of beautiful little inspiring bits and pieces and whilst wandering through the pages I found these gorgeous photos by Recovering Lazyholic.

I'm in love. I think I need these around my house, I'm very forgetful.

Photo by Recovering Lazyholic. Enjoy Daydream Lily here.

Cigarette?

We went for a drive in the country the other day and came across some gems in a little town named Portland. We were walking down the main street and noticed this fantastic cigarette ad in a little alcove. We just had to stop and take some photos. I think the locals might have thought we were crazy but it was way too good to miss. The old green tiles make it even better.

New arrival.

It has been a big week. After nine long months my Husband and I have welcomed the arrival of baby Hamish. I've never been one of those clucky baby people, but let me tell you, seeing my own baby has melted my heart. He is so sweet.

Illustration by Zee.

Mary-Kate.

I think this photo of Mary-Kate Olsen for Harpers Bazaar is gorgeous. The shoot also features one of the Olsen twins' mentors and good friend, Lauren Hutton.

Photo by Peter Lindbergh

Marion Cotillard

I think Marion Cotillard is simply stunning. 

Photo by Tom Munro

Swiss Family Tree House.

I wish I had a sweet tree house to put all my stuff in. I'd hang out, use my awesome wood carving skills to carve some figurines, maybe get a ukulele to bust out some tunes on. I'm pretty sure I'd find me pet donkey as well. Maybe next time I'm sailing to New Guinea I'll meet some pirates and they'll drive me into a storm so I can get ship wrecked. It could happen. And until then, I'll keep my swiss army knife and ukulele by the door.

Image from here.

Tally-ho!

This little print takes me away to land where you jump into chalk drawings and all of a sudden you're wearing pastels and saying "tally-ho!" whilst trotting along on your pale pink merry-go round horse. 

The Black Apple has released a new series of prints titled "Milkland". I am absolutely in love with the colours of the whimsical characters that The Black Apple creates.

Find her prints here.

Waiting.

Have you ever found yourself waiting for something? You're stuck. You can't move forward and you can't go back. You're frozen with anticipation...

This photo is of one of Kate Towers beautiful designs. Make sure you visit her website to see more of her delicious work. 

Rain and lovely things.

Photo by Lella

Beautiful?

It's true. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people would see a run down old shop with peeling paint and ugly curtains, but I saw something oh so pretty when I took this photo. I just loved the look of the old doors, and I think the colour of the peeling paint is even a little charming.

Dream home.

I stumbled across the most lovely blog today, Seesaw. It's full of beautiful design and inspiration. The photos of this home caught my eye and I fell in love. I'd like one just like this please...

Photos via Seesaw

It's like candy canes at Christmas.

If you're happy and you know it...slap your friends! I often get in trouble for doing this. Also, when I get really excited I tend to yell a little, then get firmly reminded to "use your inside voice". It's not my fault I yell when I get passionate about something. 

On another note, our inspiration of the week is Share Some Candy. It's pure gold. Check it out.