I've been fascinated by the Kennedy family for a long time. I specifically remember my brother's Year 10 assignment on the assassination of JFK and me, 13 at the time, pouring over every article I could find on it at the time.
After watching
Grey Gardens a few months back and reading about Ted Kennedy (particularly the Chappaquiddick incident), it reignited my interest in America's first family. Trawling through second hand book shops I chanced on Laurence Leamer's book -
The Kennedy Women. It is over 1000 pages long but I cannot for the life of me put it down.
(I'm kind of freaking out at how much Bobby looks like Owen... second from front)
Like most people I'd heard of the Kennedy curse... but I thought it was mostly in relation to both JFK and Bobby. I didn't know that before their assassinations, two of their siblings had already died... or that another had undergone a lobotomy in her early 20s. Nor that their father would bring his mistresses along on family holidays or that JFK battled illness his entire life.
The Kennedy family makes for good reading... you don't need to embellish or exaggerate because their lives really were that bizarre and intriguing. They weren't perfect, so many of their decisions and actions make you cringe with disappointment and regret. But they loved each fiercely, protectively. Most of all they loved each other above all else and I think that is pretty special.
PS I can find no credits for these pictures... so let me know if it's a problem :)
Not sure what to bring me this Chrissie? Send the elves to Pigeonhole.com.au where they can pick some adorable little stud earrings and these ultra cool rings. Can't decide between silver and gold... surprise me!
I think this is such a fantastic idea. You know what it's like when you've had a big night out and no taxis will stop for you and you're limping down the road in your beautiful but excruciatingly painful high heels, or you walk to work and a pair of chunky white running shoes doesn't really go with your outfit? Well Fancy Flats are very pretty little ballet flats that fold up and live in a small wallet that you can carry around in your handbag. So you can pop them on outside the bar or pop them back into your bag when you get to work. And the wallet unfolds into a bag that you can use to carry your high heels... brilliant! You can buy them at www.fancyflats.com.au
I really must make a trip to BigW soon. I keep spotting their outdoor products in all the mags and a visit to their website shows that they have got a lot of really cute stuff to offer. 
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Pulp Creative Paper has captured my heart. Their Christmas items are gorgeous, like these beautiful little paper angels and the little snowflake card. All their other stock is amazing too. Wrapping, lighting, journals, gifts galore. Coveting this set of pink heart doilies.
I wish there were more opportunities in day to day life for me to carry a parasol. Sometimes, when it's sunny outside and I would prefer not to put greasy suncream on, I just think a parasol would make my life a bit easier. Not to mention make me look as pretty as a Monet painting. I suppose you could always carry one on your wedding day, like these very pretty options from Pink Frosting. 
