DIY: Short and sweet calendar journal

January 8th, 2012 § 1 comment § permalink

Before we moved to London I had every intention of writing a daily diary and I’ve got the brand new notebooks to prove it.

But, before I knew it, 7 months have passed and guess what? Those spanking new notebooks still don’t have the story of our daily life written on their pages.

That’s why I was so excited to see this calendar/journal DIY from Design*Sponge.

I’ve made a variation of it that I keep on table next to my lounge using index cards and a black box. Every evening I’ve been writing down a few bullet points of things I’ve done that day.

Dropping in to Nomad Books for a coffee might not seem like the most exciting thing now – but I know when I’m back in Australia I’ll read over it and smile.

Do you keep a daily journal?

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Simplicity for a New Year

December 30th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

How was your Christmas? We had a lovely day with our roast duck, Brussels sprouts, paper crowns and walk in the cold. I read through my new book and my husband became skilled in the art of making balloon animals. It was simple – just how I like it.

Now I’m thinking of the new year. I need a wardrobe revamp. These outfits from Yves Salomon with their white on white and black on black are inspiring me with their simplicity and lux quality.

Getting Cozy

November 23rd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

It’s starting to get proper cold here in London and I keep seeing shearling jackets in the shops and foxes in my garden. I like both.

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Little Reminder

November 22nd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Ring from Bjorg. Sometimes it’s nice to stop and rethink the rules. I think.

My Picks at Heal’s London

November 18th, 2011 § 1 comment § permalink

A girl can get a bit excited when it comes to the design stores here in London.

Today I discovered Heal’s and thought the logical thing to do was a spot of imaginary shopping.

Here are my picks:

  1. Orla Kiely Birdcage Umbrella
  2. Origami Gold Triceratops Necklace
  3. Cuckoo Clock
  4. Light Brown Faux Fur/Suede Cushion
  5. Moleskine Ruled Notebook
  6. Stoneware Fox
  7. Zebrini Cream and Black Cushion
  8. Vivienne Westwood Orb Earrings