Lately

 A little peek at what's been happening around here lately... If you want to make sure you never miss a moment, feel free to start following me on Instagram & Facebook, too!

Straight out of the 1970s in this gorgeous lurex striped midi dress with attached scarf tie from Elliatt, gold lurex wrap top with three-quarter-sleeves from Bohemian Traders, black patent leather ankle boots from Wittner, black velvet knot bag from Spanish boutique Swinging Chicks Shop & a silver bangle from Wallace Bishop to complete the look.

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Nothing better than takeaway from the delightful Marinara Italian Restaurant in Hawthorne. Amazing cheese & ricotta ravioli, chicken & mushroom spaghetti & garlic bread...

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Lego has been an absolutely lifesaver in lockdown! This set, the newly-released Winnie the Pooh's Honey Tree is the stuff that childhood dreams are made of!

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Blue skies over Brisbane City

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Sunny Sunflower

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Running errands in this stunning 1930s-inspired red rose print crepe midi dress with a slightly bias-cut silhouette, puff sleeves & a scarf tie neckline from Anthea Crawford, a pair of black leather Chuck Taylor High Top sneakers from Converse, a black vinyl & woven satin shoulder bag from Country Road to carry all the essentials & of course, a mask to help protect myself & others during the pandemic.

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Citrus Tart

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AMAZING belated birthday present... this STUNNING Majolica waterbird "stick stand" that I'll treasure forever & ever...

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Looking back on times past with pictures of this stunning 1980s-style floral cotton cold-shoulder flared midi dress from Anthea Crawford, clear plastic flat sandals from Witchery & funky "Beauty & the Beast" watch from Zing Pop Culture...

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Book Week Door: "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1910)

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AMAZING takeaway from another favourite haunt that we've been absolutely PINING FOR during Covid lockdowns, Creole Soul Kitchen in Spring Hill! Chicken & biscuit, sausage gumbo, New Orleans style pasta & garlic bread...

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Housewarming gifts for family members...

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A few quiet moments in the garden on a sunny afternoon, wearing a gorgeous leopard print silk midi dress with shirred bodice & oversized collar by British label Ghospell...

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Make-your-own Lego bracelets

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Cuddle Bunny (Cat)

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Heading out in a stunning navy & white embroidered cotton wrap dress with extreme puff sleeves from online emporium Asos that I've styled up with a pair of black matte leather ankle boots from Wittner & a chunky black resin & silver cuff from Mimco that I discovered for only $20 at Sherwood Bazaar...

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Coconut & Lime Tart from the delightful Wild Rose Cottage...

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Testing out new outdoor furniture...

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Love this sleepy old man...

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Spending an overcast afternoon at the Ipswich Garden Centre wearing a gorgeous leopard print satin shirtdress from Anthea Crawford, relaxed blue woven knit cardigan from Cotton On Body, a pair of black leather pointy-toed heels with elastic straps from Wittner & a black leather shoulder bag from Pigeonhole to carry all the essentials...

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Christening Anniversary gift from my darling Godchildren all the way over in England - a sweet handmade wool sheep puppet & an antique brass sheep bell on a leather strap...

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Mirror Selfies in a gorgeous baroque printed brocade mini dress with puff sleeves from Shein, a pair of soft gold vegan leather deco heels from Kitten D'Amour & a blue velvet roll-top clutch from Asos for a pop of colour...

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Hello Fresh!

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A trip down memory lane with a look at this ensemble - a gorgeous silver & black print dupione silk empire-line dress & jacket from a little boutique in my hometown (sadly now defunct), a pair of black patent leather t-bar heels from Novo, a black patent clutch from Diana Ferrari, a pearl necklace & jade beaded bracelet that my brother brought back as souvenirs from a trip to China a few years ago & finally, a vintage fleur-de-lis silver hinged bangle that a dear friend gave me when I turned thirty.

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Pergola/Deck Update

Chairs & coffee table from Harvey Norman, plant stands, large geometric pillows, wooden coasters & charcuterie boards from TK Maxx, small floral William Morris pillows from Red Bubble, Chinese print ceramic pots & plants from Ipswich Garden Centre, large planters from Mappins Garden Centre, woven cane ladies statues & vintage reed swan courtesy of some dear friends...

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Crazy Ebay purchases that you have no use for yet but just can't live without...

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Cheeky little mirror selfies in my local Target store before heading off to an event wearing a stunning embroidered mesh midi dress with satin belt from Anthea Crawford, a pair of black matte leather ankle boots from Wittner, a blue velvet roll-top clutch from online emporium Asos, a brushed silver cuff from Wallace Bishop & matching silver & gold bow necklace & bracelet set from Karen Walker. Ever-present black woven hemp mask from Oroton.

Nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a Coconut Frappe...

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That face...