the things i like/love/lust

poster love

2012-01-31T16:13:00.000+13:00

I am loving the bright colours in this oversized vintage poster. A perfect addition to any wall.

Image found here.

2012-01-27T16:24:00.000+13:00

OMG!

My turning two year old niece would fall over with delight if her birthday present came in one of these cat gift bags.

pompom happiness

2012-01-25T09:33:00.000+13:00

These are the happiest curtains I have ever seen.

top image / bottom image

2012-01-20T16:45:00.000+13:00

As I get older, I become more & more interested in plants. That’s not to say im getting more & more green fingered, but perhaps that will also change over time?

This plant wall, featured on Bloesem, is inspiring me to create something similar in my own home. Do you just love it?

office space

2012-01-19T16:26:00.001+13:00

What I love most about this office space is the box with the moustache.

2012-01-17T17:10:00.000+13:00

Another plate I must add to my growing collection. But which one do I choose?

5 minute weekend project

2012-01-16T17:09:00.001+13:00

My D.I.Y glitter magnets, thanks for the idea & how to pugly pixel - so, so easy and so glam!

Im going to keep up with the D.I.Y-ing this year & will post the results :)

2012-01-13T17:10:00.000+13:00

Glitter & all that sparkles! It just makes me happy :)

Images top: DIY glitter lyrics banner / image from Pinterest

Middle: Pugly pixel DIY glitter magnets & glitter photoshoop tutorial inspiration
Bottom: glitter spoons by Leif

well stamped

2012-01-12T16:46:00.001+13:00

Get a custom stamp made of your face & stamp away!

beneath the sun

2012-01-09T17:20:00.001+13:00

If we think about it enough, perhaps the rain will disappear & the sun will come out. Please?

inked

2012-01-09T08:11:00.002+13:00

Every time I see a bird tattoo I feel inspired...

print, cut, string & attach

2012-01-06T16:10:00.000+13:00

I've been catching up on a few blogs & came across these free Winter Bird gift tags.

The christmas season has been & gone, but with a year of birthdays ahead these would be the perfect accompaniment with any gift.

new year, new look

2012-01-05T16:49:00.001+13:00

Im updating the look of my blog, thanks to the help of Pugly Pixel, her wonderful free blog templates & other goodies. I don't know the first thing about coding, so these have been a life saver.
Im going to add a background, & possibly a banner - although... do I need one?

In other news, I treated myself to an iPhone (!!) & am loving the instagram app - sooo addictive. One of my favorite shots is this one of my niece who is completely infatuated with Olo the Boa by Citta Design.

welcome back!

2012-01-04T10:52:00.001+13:00

HAPPY 2012!! I hope you've all had a good, although wet holiday! I thought I would start the year off with this Polka Dot painted house. Anyone brave enough to give this a go? You would have the coolest house on the block :)

2011-12-22T11:48:00.002+13:00

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year break!

Lets cross our fingers for sunshine and warm water at the beach.

See you in 2012!

Image found here

2011-12-16T14:55:00.001+13:00

Evie Kemp goodies. Why have I only just discovered her

jewellery and prints?

hardcore

2011-12-15T17:01:00.000+13:00

Temporary tattoos by Tattly. Imagine getting one of

these in a stick of bubblegum!

2011-12-12T16:30:00.000+13:00

Felt baubles. My tree would love these.

DIY ornaments

2011-12-12T15:50:00.000+13:00

This year is the first year I have bought a Christmas tree - exciting!

I am lacking in decorations however, but have a few DIY ideas

up my sleeve including this one - so fun and bright!

2011-12-09T14:48:00.000+13:00

Gingerbread Caramels - these sound delicious!

BAM!

2011-12-07T08:43:00.000+13:00

Oh baby! This is uber cute!

river collection

2011-12-06T17:13:00.000+13:00

The River collection by MM Collection is truly beautiful. A bit beyond my budget

but looking is free! x

collaboration

2011-12-05T16:59:00.000+13:00

Castle joins forces with Gorman. Quite successfully I think :)

2011-12-01T11:55:00.000+13:00

This is the cutest video EVER!

help trilogy help the orangutans

2011-12-01T08:46:00.002+13:00

Click the link, pledge your name and Trilogy will $1.00 to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, the world's largest rescue sanctuary. It’s that simple.

alter piece

2011-11-28T17:03:00.000+13:00

Seed gallery's annual Christmas exhibition is now up and running.

Works have been selling like hot cakes, so make sure you head down there

to snap something up before they're all gone!

reindeer hugs

2011-11-25T16:22:00.000+13:00

I love all the free gift tag downloads which start popping up around christmas.

This is a favorite from Eat Drink Chic

a good scandal!

2011-11-25T11:52:00.001+13:00

Ive always wondered what the knife and fork thought about this.

Inject some fun into doing the dishes with this new tea towel from Gorgi.

beci for frankie

2011-11-24T09:01:00.000+13:00

A slightly different take on a Christmas wreath by Beci Orpin for Frankie magazine.

precision & personality make beautiful forms

2011-11-17T16:57:00.001+13:00

Im a sucker for a beautiful ceramic piece.

stolen girlfriends club

2011-11-17T13:04:00.000+13:00

I am in love.

DIY cutlery

2011-11-16T16:57:00.002+13:00

Bamboo cutlery + japanese washi tape = the best dinner party ever!

Images found here & here / this blog is lovely, I only wish I could read it...

flox murals make car park sing

2011-11-16T09:48:00.000+13:00

Park your car and exit in style at the Britomart car park thanks to artist Flox.

I'm going to park here just so I can see her work.

p.s: did you know you can buy Flox greeting cards at Iko Iko? I almost went mad in the weekend with this discovery.

2011-11-14T16:04:00.001+13:00

So, I found some really cool hessian fabric which I really want to buy, but I don’t know what to do with it once I have it.

I saw this picture today, and suddenly thought – A rug! I could make a rug!

Has anyone made a rug before? Does anyone have any ideas on how I could do it? I have a few ideas, but want to see what you would do.

2011-11-11T15:28:00.001+13:00

The cutest kids clothes ever!

preparing for the festive season

2011-11-10T14:45:00.000+13:00

Christmas at Studio of Mae - buy the tree & make some tags. Cute!

a spot of neon

2011-11-09T16:50:00.000+13:00

Ohhhh...hello lovely! Castle releases another bedlinen gem!

filigree - its good!

2011-11-09T09:34:00.000+13:00

Karen Walkers Filigree jewelry is going straight onto my wish list.

Movember

2011-11-04T14:35:00.001+13:00

DONATE TO THE CAUSE!

Help raise money and awareness for prostate cancer by supporting the annual Movember appeal.

If you would like to donate to a team, then how about supporting the South Auckland eMogency Response Unit - a team of young firefighters doing their bit to raise awareness.

Cupcake image found here

le grande suspension

2011-11-03T17:08:00.000+13:00

Fancy a giant match or paper plane in your living room?

Go see Gary over at Clever Bastards. He'll sort you out.

does someone you know need this christmas card?

2011-11-03T12:07:00.000+13:00

This made me chuckle.

Chuckle is a funny word isn't it?

2011-11-02T17:22:00.000+13:00

Illustrative goodness by Danielle Kroll

spotted!

2011-11-01T10:04:00.000+13:00

Colourful spot prints over at Castle

mixed bag friday

2011-10-21T13:07:00.000+13:00

Are you looking forward to the long weekend? I am! And it looks like the weather might be playing nice as well!

Above are a few favourite friday finds. Enjoy!

Top / Middle / Bottom

mummola!

2011-10-20T17:11:00.000+13:00

This print by Sanna Annukka inspires me to

spend more time baking.

super sweet labels

2011-10-19T12:45:00.000+13:00

I need pantry labels. Thanks Studio of Mae / Love Mae for making these!

thxthxthx: a thank you note a day

2011-10-17T15:33:00.000+13:00

Cute thank you notes for everyone, and everything.

sneak peek...

2011-10-13T16:55:00.000+13:00

Of Sibella Courts new book - Nomad: Bringing your travels home.

Pre-order your copy here

barcelona snapshot

2011-10-11T17:15:00.001+13:00

A few pics from my recent trip to Barcelona.

What a great city!! There was too much to see and too

little time (as is usually the case), plus a surprise

engagement - mine!! xx

2011-10-06T14:53:00.000+13:00

Ohhhhh.... stools by Judith Seng. These get

a big fat LIKE!

2011-10-06T12:00:00.000+13:00

Citta Designs new range Viva Cuba! is out.

Click to enlarge for a quick overview of the range

2011-10-05T15:35:00.000+13:00

Loving the cover of the September issue of Livingetc...the combo of white + natural + neon bright is a little touch of perfect - just right for the coming summer months.

2011-10-03T18:51:00.000+13:00

I wanted to show you the Fine Feline plate I bought at Anthropologie in London. I love it, and surprisingly so does my mum!

home!

2011-10-03T15:45:00.000+13:00

After 4 crazy busy weeks on holiday im back, & to be honest its nice to be home - the weather could be better though! I will post some pics of my trip when I get organized :)
The new Design*Sponge at Home book was waiting for me when I arrived... get a copy, its fantastic & hugely inspirational. A definite must for your bookcase.

2011-09-02T15:03:00.005+12:00

Its going to be quiet around here for the next few weeks - Im off to Barcelona and England to sightsee, eat and hang out. See you at the end of the month :)

what type are you?

2011-09-01T15:48:00.000+12:00

Love font? then try this.

My result is shown above - a font by

a dutch designer. How fitting!

original source

an idea...

2011-09-01T15:33:00.000+12:00

I have just see this post over at Oh Joy! and my immediate thought

was what beautiful scarves each painting would make.

Perhaps a quick email to the artist is in order?

2011-08-31T15:02:00.000+12:00

Do you think this would be an easy DIY? I need something like this, not only for books but other bits and pieces too.

Image source

Painted house

2011-08-31T14:55:00.000+12:00

colour WOW!!

This house is amazing.

confetti madness part 2

2011-08-26T15:35:00.000+12:00

Quick! Lets throw another party!

original source

colour punch

2011-08-23T15:48:00.001+12:00

Saben's new summer 2011 / 12 collection makes me happy.

2011-08-23T15:39:00.002+12:00

Can I tempt you with some loveliness?

2011-08-19T15:51:00.000+12:00

The food and styling on this blog is divine!

Trinity

2011-08-16T16:50:00.000+12:00

**Sigh** I wish that these scarves hadn't sold out!

2011-08-16T16:35:00.000+12:00

Colourful, whimsical folklore. Such a delight!

confetti madness

2011-08-12T15:49:00.000+12:00

Time to throw a party!

not quite flat beads

2011-08-12T15:40:00.000+12:00

Im not much of a necklace wearer, but these could be life changers.

Spotted on Oh Joy!

2011-08-12T13:40:00.000+12:00

Velvet mouse slippers by Marc Jocobs... lets pretend winter isn't almost over.

silly buddy

2011-08-08T13:19:00.000+12:00

Quick, someone get me a dog!

I would be happy in this house, but...

2011-08-08T12:52:00.000+12:00

I wonder what the neighbours would say?

2011-08-05T16:28:00.000+12:00

I am lovely the exchange rate at the moment.

It means I can afford things like this.

2011-08-04T17:37:00.003+12:00

Im being captivated by ombre at the moment, so its no

wonder this necklace has caught my attention.

a merry mishap

2011-08-04T17:09:00.000+12:00

It would sure by merry, but certainly not a mishap,

if these happened to find their way to my ears.

these would have made all of the kids jealous

2011-08-03T14:27:00.002+12:00

These totes remind me of a swimming bag I had when I was a kid, only these

are 10x cooler.

little details

2011-08-03T13:40:00.000+12:00

The font styles, stamp & masking tape details on this wedding invite are beautiful.

2011-08-02T14:22:00.000+12:00

What a fun idea. All you need are some beautiful ceramic knobs and a clever way to attach them. With the exchange looking so good, a collection of these anthropologie knobs would look a treat!

maurice & king

2011-08-02T09:48:00.001+12:00

A comment on this post, led me to this blog.

Another fav to add to the list.

2011-08-01T16:44:00.000+12:00

It's been hard work getting through the day after seeing this picture.

DIY to do or not to do

2011-08-01T12:29:00.001+12:00

After much debate over whether to leave the rug on the floor or hang it on the wall, I finally made a decision. What do you think? I love it!

2011-07-29T17:18:00.000+12:00

Just spied this over at Design is Mine: Isnt it lovely?, another NZ home featured on The Selby.
I am LOVING that pink kitchen, and the rabbit... I want him!

this is so cool...

2011-07-29T16:57:00.000+12:00

click me

love your ceramics? love your legs!

2011-07-29T10:19:00.000+12:00

For the Crown Lynn fan... 100% NZ designed & printed Crown Lynn Tights!

rain boots

2011-07-28T15:01:00.000+12:00

OMGoodness! Havaianas is coming out with the perfect rainy day accessory - rain boots! They wont be in NZ for a wee while, but when they arrive ill be snatching some up - perfect for the crazy Auckland winter weather we have been having. Yippee!

buttoned up

2011-07-28T14:07:00.000+12:00

Its still early, but this made me think of Christmas.

Such a cute idea!

Image found here

rose & english mustard

2011-07-22T13:40:00.000+12:00

Colour combo loveliness.

I might have to adopt this for my wire chair project.

needlepoint

2011-07-21T15:16:00.000+12:00

Embroidered font. What could be more lovely? Might have to

get gran onto this...

Klas Ernflo...

2011-07-14T17:45:00.000+12:00

I like what you do!

All in honesty

2011-07-14T17:42:00.000+12:00

This is a great idea! A good way to get 5+ a day into your family,

friends and staff without having to leave the house / office.

With a brand this good looking who could refuse?

2011-07-13T08:52:00.000+12:00

This cake looks seriously delicious. The video is just as devine.

Filmed by tiger in a jar on Vimeo.

Its cold, but not too cold for this!

2011-07-08T13:04:00.000+12:00

Eat Drink Chic always have the best free downloads

2011-07-06T11:16:00.000+12:00

I have my eye on an Anna Church print, so Ill be attending.

2011-07-01T15:59:00.000+12:00

Happy Friday! I am liking the new season black.

Kester Black

2011-06-29T17:05:00.000+12:00

Not your traditional rock, but beautiful none the less.

talented hands

2011-06-27T17:00:00.000+12:00

Bonnie & Neil hand make & hand print their table ware.

Its beautiful isnt it?

winter cast offs

2011-06-23T17:16:00.000+12:00

We've had a mild winter so far & our poor ski fields are suffering from lack of snow! This means our snowboards are more than likely staying tucked away this winter... or you could send them to Nathan Seccombe & see if he can put them to use for you :)

up for adoption

2011-06-22T15:57:00.000+12:00

Emma Harding helps orphaned ceramics find a new home.

Click here to adopt.

nothing to do, but eat cake

2011-06-17T17:15:00.000+12:00

This looks yum! - an indoor activity for the wet & wild weekend ahead?

unhappy hipsters

2011-06-15T15:09:00.000+12:00

Haha, if you're in the mood for a good chuckle then Unhappy Hipsters is

the blog for you! Make sure you keep an eye on the 'Filed under' tag as well :)

Thanks for the link Katrina!

2011-06-15T12:15:00.000+12:00

For all you peeps living in a flatting situation, this could be for you! I don't think I apply - living with your boyfriend in an apartment isn't really flatting. Never the less, a fun project to share with you all. Im not sure when this is taking place (it might already be over?) but flick them an email and find out. Fun!

Auckland Flat Photo is a photographic based project aimed at creating a visual archive of people living in a flatting situation in Auckland. Basically a printed modern yearbook, it allows a look back at the people you spent your time living around.

We are looking for people to be involved, if you and your flatmates can spare half an hour sometime in the next few weeks for us to come to your house and photograph, it is a chance to have a nice reminder of the people you have gotten drunk with/ cleaned up after/ stolen food from/ slept with/ argued at/ watched all 5 seasons of Friday Night Lights with this year

This isn't sunday magazine; we're not so interested in your house, just the people in it, so don't worry if you live in a dump

If you're keen or know of someone who is please email us at aucklandflatphoto@gmail.com

2011-06-14T16:58:00.000+12:00

Im sorry, its Tuesday and I couldn't resist.

How's your week going?

Image found here