a touch of Jane

I love Jane Austen. I think I am intrigued mostly by her use of language and sophistication. I find her enigmatic in that she wrote so clearly about the complexities of marriage yet never married herself. On another note, I also love what this clever bride has done to create a very regal looking wedding. The detail and lace on this dress is beautiful and can you see how long the veil actually is? 

it's only tuesday

Today is Tuesday but I wish it was Friday or even Saturday. It's always that little bit harder to get up on Tuesday mornings.By Tuesday I am always longing for Thursday when I can take a seat, take a little break during  the day and slow things down a tad ready for Friday. Yes Tuesdays aren't for me.

still reading??

I blogged recently about the difference between reading a story on your phone and reading a book cuddled up under your blankie and a cup of tea. Now I've just discovered another reason why reading an actual book is better than reading on your iphone...BOOKMARKS!!! How different and savvy are these clever little pieces from beacon bookmarks. They would motivate even the most cynical of anti book readers. check out their website and blog.
Love it!!

pirate love

Love these posters from the restyle website and blog. Check out her fabulous, creative designs...birthday coming up soon??

wisdom is beautiful by bits of beauty

I pledge to read the printed word.

The news of Borders bookshop in America going under quietly upset me a little. I know it's easy to buy a book on line but I for one will miss the experience of going into a bookstore and loitering around the store until I find something that interests me... I am sorry reading a novel on your iphone just isn't the same. I love the feeling of the book in my hands, especially a second hand book. Do you remember that line from You've Got Mail where Meg Ryan says "what you read becomes part of your identity of who you are".

I will pledge to read the printed word.

pottering around at pottery barn

Out of all the countries I've visited in the world. I've never been to America which means I've never been to pottery barn. Now all the "Friends" enthusiasts will recognize this store from the episode where Rachael buys half the pottery barn collection for her apartment and Phoebe HATES pottery barn. I was pottering around their website this afternoon and it's definitely worth the look especially their clearance section. Some delightful pieces to be found.

if winter has to come...

 

To my disgust I discovered the other day that summer in Australia has ticked over for another year. As I've expressed previously in this blog...I am indignant with summer this year! It's rained far too much for it to be a successful summer and I only got the chance to laze about the beach less than a handful of times. So with that if winter has to come, then I'll be needing to update my wardrobe with the above.  

I especially love the serpent necklace.