show me show me

SHOW ME SHOW ME – FISHFINGERS

Click on the link above to see the cutest little animation made by the UK company Trunk. It is from Lila's favourite childrens TV show which is called Show Me Show Me. She gets so excited whenever she sees it. Check out the Trunk Animation website to see a few more similar ones, all equally sweet and whimsical. I especially love the music that accompanies it.

just a minute in...january

Ooops... I just realised that we are actually already in February so this is now a day overdue. But better late than never, so here's what rocked my world during the past month. The pics above are of our little lady Lila out and about during January.

Reading...I have been reading the wonderful novel 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows. I had seen rave reviews about it everywhere but that weirdly had the adverse effect of making me not really want to pick it up. Just because sometimes it's more gratifying to unearth something that isn't in all the bestseller lists but is more of an undiscovered treasure and when you find it and love it so much it's like a secret you want to keep all to your self.

But this really is worth all the hype, I have fallen for it in a big way and can literally not put in down. I have even been wandering around the kitchen with my head buried in it while I cook dinner.

Listening...I went to a gig to see these guys with a couple of my friends. I'd never heard their music before (my friend Jenny's cousin is their Manager) but I was really impressed. Very atmospheric, very different and altogether captivating.

Watching...Seeing as the X Factor is now over, I needed to find a new guilty pleasure, viewing wise and thankfully the second series of the new 90210 series stepped in the fill the void. So trashy, so bitchy, so glamorous and so messed up. Total escapism. Just what I was after!

Buying... A couple of things in the sales. Namely a pretty rose print cardigan from Topshop and a tight floral print dress from Zara. It would seem that 2010 is already shaping up to be a flowery year for me!

Loving...Kiehls Creme de Corps body lotion. This stuff is amazing! This is another instance where I should have taken heed of the hype sooner. I knew it was a cult beauty item but had never actually tried it for myself (probably something to do it being quite pricey) until my friend Steph bought me some as a gift. It makes skin so soft and is not even the tiniest bit greasy. Just what my poor dry body has been crying out for in these harsh winter months.

Wanting...The Spring to hurry up and arrive! Admittedly one of my resolutions for the year has been to be more present. To enjoy every day for itself and not wish time away, but I just cannot help being so over this freezing, dreary weather. I miss the sunshine! I am simply not a winter person and that is just a fact of life :)

branch handmade

Branch Handmade design and hand screenprint a lovely collection of home textiles with simple silhouette designs. All their products are actually very reasonably priced- although shipping outside of America does bump up the cost a little bit, they're definitely still a good buy.

The pillowcases in particular are brilliant and they have a great selection of subject matter. Their cushion covers and tea towels would be a welcome style statement in any home and the bonus is that because they are almost all black images printed onto white fabric, they will fit well with any colour scheme. You can check out their Etsy shop here. I've got my eye on the bicycle pillowcases for now....

ascot friday: one stylish lady

If like me, you're in need of some fashion inspiration for the new year then you need to check out this very stylish lady. Laura writes a blog called Ascot Friday and I discovered her via a mention over on Design Mom. I love the way she puts outfits together, her laidback, cool style always looks very effortless. Oh and she works as a Visual Manager for Anthropologie over in the States. Nice job!

When I was looking through some of her images I found myself thinking "ahh, yes this is exactly how I would dress if I didn't have a tiny tearaway of a toddler to look after and had access to an unlimited budget". Then I realised that she also has young son and a lot of her clothes are thrift shop discoveries, accessorised with clever high street finds. Right. So now I really have no excuse for throwing on whatever is nearest the top of my rather large pile of discarded clothes that usually resides on top of my chest of drawers. Thanks for the kick up the backside that I needed Laura!

let's run away...

and join the circus!


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All images found via We Heart It. Click below the image for the original source (unfortunately not all of them are known.)

a glimpse of summer

This picture from The Sartorialist is really getting me in the mood for Summer..not that I can kid myself that an English Summer is anywhere near as tropical as this- which is Rio de Janeiro by the way. But definitely looking forward to afternoon strolls, sun dresses, straw bags and bare toes. No doubt I'm getting a bit ahead of myself here, there are a few more months of Winter to contend with first!

waldemar & max

I've fallen in love with the work of Waldemar and Max, a Swedish photography duo who shoot beautiful, atmospheric and often quite dramatic fashion stories. Their choice of locations is spot on and the clothes dreamy, feminine and gorgeous. Check out their website and blog to see more.