Ask anyone, I'm probably the furthest possible thing from a domestic goddess. You literally have to wade through clothes to get to my bed - I only wish I was joking.
But that doesn't stop me from wanting to channel a mixture of
Nigella Lawson meets Betty Draper (on a good day) every now and then.
Enter
Pretty In Pink. Nope, not the quintessential
John Hughes movie (which, by the way, if you haven't seen... shame, shame shame)- the tooth-achingly sweet, and slightly retro shop, up the St Peters end of Kings St,
Newtown.
Full of gorgeous bits and bobs, from fun bags and bloomers to quirky measuring cups and
lip-glosses, this shop is seriously a must. Although what has currently caught my eye is this sweet as sugar
Sweetheart Goddess Apron - made to order in the fabric of your choice. And let me tell you,
PiP has sourced the best fabrics around so you really are spoiled for choice. It would really be perfect for whipping up a bunch of Christmas shortbread...
Yesterdays' weather was amazing and as usual the sunshine drew Sydneysiders outside, me included. I ventured down to the Tamarama-Bondi walk with M to see the Sculpture by the Sea exhibit. There were some great pieces, many of them quite cute, like these little toad stools. I loved this crystal looking skull that was actually made with wire mesh and old plastic bottle bases. But my favourite had to be the various coloured flags set up on the hill overlooking Bondi. They made the most fantastic whipping sound as they flapped in the wind and they looked beautiful, like they were fighting to be set free.
in my christmas decorations has always been a pretty paper chain. I have the best intentions of making one each year but inevitably time gets away from me and before I know it, it's the 1st of January and I never made the chain. While it is such a nice idea to sit down and cut out all the little bits of pretty paper and stick them together yourself, if you really are strapped for time but still love the home made feel of a paper chain, then you can buy this lovely one from Lox and Savvy. They also have pretty gift wrap items like these cute pine tree chrissie cards.
