Today I...

had a day off and headed to Melbourne for some shopping with my sister. We started at Letitia Morris  a vintage poster shop. I purchased an amazing BAlly detail. I loved the whole poster but it is massive and I don't have a wall big enough.

I originally thought it would be sweet above my bed. But it looks pretty good above the fire place too!

Weekend

What a lovely relaxed weekend!
Work has been insane the last few weeks and have me dreaming of alternative career paths. Don't get me wrong, i love my work but sometimes I would love to be doing something more creative!

Saturday was a lovely spread out sleep in for me, Alex didn't quite make it to bed as he was on call :(

Then off for a bit of yacht shopping. My dad is in the market for a yacht so we checked out one this morning. It has potential with a bit of a clean and freshen up of the interiors.

Exciting as it means that by next sailing season we will up and ready to race. The timing has been good as the current boat I crew on won't be racing this year. It has been a great boat to sail on for the last few years but something faster will also be enjoyed!

A night of dancing and a house clean topped off a relaxing weekend.

Sofa update: after a bit of social media rage the area manager contacted me. When I rang the store they told me I could come in ad pick up a floor stock cushion. I was happy with that but wasn't going to get it myself. The store is across town and is an hour round trip so I asked them to deliver. They said they would. An hour later I got a call saying that the person I spoke with contacted the manager and I couldn't have the floor stock cushion. GRR!
The area manager was very apologetic and told me once again that I could go and get a cushion if I wanted it for the weekend. At this point it was 4.30pm and I had walked into town. No way I was getting to the store by 5pm.
I'm hoping a replacement will come by wednesday or else I will be very annoyed.
While I was in store I found some great bar stools for my bench. Now I need to find new ones as I'm not going back there on principal!

Well thats my sunday rant over! I am cozied up on the couch watching the block and dreaming up DIY!

Simone XOXO

Don't you hate it when...

People don't do their jobs...

Packing fail. Even more annoying when the store who sold it to you are less than helpful!
I feel like a name and shame is brewing. I will see what they come up with as a solution first!

Happy Saturday xoxo

wallpaper

How could this be a bad idea?

My front lounge would like this wallpaper! I have convinced Alex.... it was much easier than I thought!

Absent

Hi all,

Sorry for my absence I have had a highly stressful few weeks at work and am feeling like all creativity has been sapped out of my being.

I will get back to blogging as I have a long weekend of DIY coming up!

In the mean time, check out this house! AMAZING! It has made me rethink everything!

I don't even know which picture to post! Check out Bailey's blog for amazingness! I found the tour on Design Sponge

Inspiration

My sister Kate and I have our registration in for the Decoration and Design fair. We may also head over to Design: Made: Trade as well. A good pair of shoes will be required!

I hope we get see some great local stuff, we both have lots of ideas and see amazing products online, however shipping to Australia from OS is tres expensive so it's not often an option.

Maybe a new pair of clogs are required!

via funkis

Birthday Love

I few weeks ago it was my birthday!

Here are a few photo memories

I heart goldfish

Best birthday card ever! Thanks Alex.

Delicious- Meredith goats cheese and cracked pepper toast for breaky. Alex asked if wanted to go out, but it was a glorious sunny morning and it's nice being in our  newish home.

Chai tea

Flamingos

Turning 26 is overrated 

We lost the birthday candles in the move.

Lots of people over for drinks, so lots of candles.

I was very spoilt for my birthday and was surrounded by family and friends. I have a big joint birthday dinner with my sister's husband's brother (hmmm) as we share the same birthday!

The next day was mother days so Alex's parents stayed down and his sister, brother in law and their adorable baby cam to visit for the day.

I do love a birthday...except for the ageing part!

XOXO