For the 'Vintage Traveller' at heart

Loving these 2011 Calendars from Anthropologie...

...For those who love Paris

...For those who love a trip around the world (especially love the two months dedicated to Australia of course!) 

Perfect for the calendar in the kitchen, don't you think?

Bon Voyage!

Perfect morning tea 'pick me up'

As put perfectly by Anthropologie:

"Need an a.m. pick me up? This cheery porcelain vessel, hand-decaled and steeped in the imagination of Australian artist Samantha Robinson, will surely bring a smile to your face."

Irresistible!

Purple Paws for a Cause

The Animal Rescue - Pet Shop have these really cute purple paw measuring spoons that are also for a good cause.  Wouldn't it be a perfect gift for a fellow pet lover or even a bridal shower for the pet-loving bride?

I *heart* cookbooks

While I think the days of the ole "day-to-day cookery book" are not completely gone, I now find myself pouring over cookbooks with amazing recipes and equally incredible food photography.  Some of my favourite include the Jamie Oliver cookbooks - just looking at those pictures truly inspire me to bake my heart out!

My latest cookbook that I am loving is "The Newlywed Kitchen" (pictured above) by Lorna Yee and Ali Basye.  My favourite food blog (found by Amy - thanks!) Tartelette recommended this cookbook, and tried one of the recipes that turned out perfectly and looked absolutely irresistible!
In this book, they have a wonderful, eclectic collection of recipes for the couple who enjoy cooking together!  My husband and I are always looking for ways to spend quality time together, and we are thoroughly enjoying this new outlet!

What is your current favourite cookbook?  Any suggestions?

Feeling *blue*

Blissfully blue that is! 

You could wear this gorgeous frock from bloomingdales,
Whilst having your date night meal cooked for you in the lovely Le Creuset Oval Dutch Oven,
And be spoilt with a beautiful pendant from Irene Neuwirth!

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend! 

Cupcake love at IKEA?

Have you been to IKEA lately?  For me, it's been about a year and a half, until my husband and I went there last weekend to buy one of these so I can dry these:

IKEA have some really awesome items at the moment!  I think I was on a little bit of an "IKEA high" after our shopping experience.  With so many ideas for each and every room, I felt completely inspired for a house make-over!

Who would have thought you could buy 65 of these for 99c ?  I think this weekend is going to include using these paper baking cups to make a whole bunch of red velvet cupcakes with this cute recipe book:

Funny leaving IKEA and craving cupcakes!  Mmmmmm!  Thanks IKEA : )

Every tropical drink...

...needs a tropical-themed glass!  Made by Scarlet Macaw, these gorgeous "tropical birds hang from hand-painted branches, keeping cool in the shade of their colourful jungle". 

I actually saw them in person last weekend and these pictures just do not do them justice.  They are an exquisite piece of glassware, and one discovery to irresistible to pass up! 

Champagne anyone?

(Via Anthropologie)

I *heart* fabulous wallpaper

I am quite enamoured with this wallpaper from The Art of Wallpaper. If I had a great big kitchen, I would paper one wall with this gorgeousness OR I would use it as a splashback with clear glass in front of it. Am feeling rather inspired to renovate kitchens all of a sudden...

Dream Mixer

I have searched high!  I have searched low!  I have searched here, there and everywhere, but alas, could never find the kitchen mixer of my dreams.... Until now!

Drum-roll please *drum roll*

Meet the award-winning Anna Raff - Anna - you have done it again!!  You have devised the "right attachment" for my old kitchen mixer.  Your magnificent imagination, creativity and ingenious artistic skills are a fresh, new inspiration! 

I was thrilled to find out that I could buy my very own digital print of this beauty at her Etsy shop here!  I bought my copy today, which I will frame and put up in my kitchen!

(Via Ornithoblogical)

Would you like milk and sugar with your tea?

I have been on the look-out for several months now for that perfect set of a milk jug and sugar bowl, and was looking at the 'new arrivals' section of Anthropologie and found these two beauties.  I love the size, shape, floral pattern and design on these!  I also love the fact that they are hand-made in South Africa (shout-out to my dear friend Julie).  These are definitely going on my wish list and a hint-hint email to my husband for my birthday (even though it's still a few months away, I'm all for future planning)!

There is also a matching cake plate that would go perfectly for a lovely afternoon tea to serve a freshly baked cake on!

Tins for every occasion

I've rediscovered tins for storage. Tupperware containers are out...tins are in! This is my mother in law's and I love it. I'm really starting to form the opinion that tins have a little more character and I'm on the look out for something new.

Since I like to indulge in a little chocolate every now and then (or maybe every day) I think my first tin purchase will be an elegant storage solution for my little chocolate blocks of joy. I found this tin on insideoutliving.co.uk. So irresistible.