After a brief hiatus (when she lived interstate) my dear friend Jenny & I are reunited... & back to our daytripping ways! This time, we headed up the coast to immerse ourselves in the bohemian vibe of Maleny & Montville, two welcoming little tourist towns with a myriad of beautiful boutiques, havens of handmade wares & eclectic eateries proffering a selection of home-cooked, organic & in-season options for even the most selective foodies. All of this, of course, set against a backdrop of lush, green, rolling hills & valleys... with far-off views of the ocean when the weather cooperates. As divine as it sounds, particularly on a cooler, slightly overcast day that actually made this Queenslander believe that Autumn is just around the corner!
Scroll down to see how it all unfolded...
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Dress: Anthea Crawford silk/satin with grosgrain ribbon
Sandals: Novo laser-cut leather lace-up
Bag: Cath Kidston coated cotton
Cuffs: EKKA Markets, beaded
Bangle: The Way We Wore Markets, vintage brass
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Posing in front of celebrated B&B Maleny Manor's dense green hedge - somewhat contained by a stately white brick & black wrought-iron fence - in a sweet royal blue & pink floral silk/satin fit-to-flare dress (tied with a navy grosgrain ribbon) from Anthea Crawford, comfortable flesh-tone laser-cut, lace-up sandals from Novo for height & a pattern-mixed navy floral coated-cotton cross-body bag with "military" strap from Cath Kidston, purchased at the EKKA Markets last year, the latter adding a utilitarian edge to counterbalance the perceived "sweetness" of the dress' 1950s shape.
Jewellery was minimal yet funky: a pair of hand-beaded cuffs (also from last year's EKKA Markets) in a rainbow of hues & a chunky, vintage brass bangle from America that I picked up at The Way We Wore vintage clothing event a couple of years ago.
A little handmade something for our family's newest addition, little Riley William.
#sweetbabyriley #hoorayforauntyfran #ihearthandmade
"Devonshire" Morning Tea at Colin James:
Date Scones with Jam & Cream, washed down with a decadent Vanilla Malt Milkshake...
Mosaic Street Art
#raisingvibrations #raisingconsciousness
Stopping at the Gerrard Lookout on the way from Maleny to Montville...
When friends (of vastly differing heights) take selfies...
#thetallandtheshortofit
Dancing in a short-lived shower of rain...
Keeping the sun out of my eyes in a pair of John Lennon style "round" frame sunglasses from Witchery.
Green & shady streets...
Hunger makes some people a little bit crazy...
#allthelols #bahahaha #bewarefriendswithcameras
Lunch at the historic & atmospheric Poet's Cafe:
Mushroom Bruschetta with Tahini & a refreshing "special house blend" Iced Tea
...I detected hints of citrus & ginger...
Mill Wheel Moments...
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