The Brothers Trimm

It's Time

2013-01-16T20:30:00.001+11:00

It's been a good year so far, dare I say it's been kind of great? There's been a shift, a little enlightenment of sorts where I've been able to smell the roses once more. Following the bushfires I looked at my surroundings and realised it's time to make the very most of what I've got. And so I have re-fallen in love with all the boys in my life, I've shed some weight, on the inside and out, and feel grateful for so very much.
Tomorrow my parents arrive after an epic two day non stop journey from Dublin to be with us here in Tasmania. The boys are SO excited and I'm so full of family emotion. SO much to share, talk, discuss, listen and learn together with a lot of laughs in between. I hope to gather together as many memories as this old head can hold and treasure the precious times ahead.
Things are a changing...with my roles in Dish Pig, the bookshop and at MoMa taking up such a huge chunk of my life, it's time to shed some skin and shine on. It's time to hang up my Brothers Trimm boots for now, maybe not forever, maybe for a long time. Who knows. I'll still be on Instagram and Pinterest, but the Facebook page, tweets and blog posts will be quiet as I dedicate that time to my more important role as a Mum. If I can give the time I spend online to my kids I think it will be the smartest move I've made in a long time.

So thanks everyone, thanks for being around, thanks for liking what I do. Thanks for connecting and becoming my friends. It's bittersweet but true, for now it's adieu. It's time.....

Tasmanian Bush Fires

2013-01-07T12:09:00.000+11:00

Our little island state has been ravaged by bushfires over the weekend. As I type, a huge firewall continues to wreak havoc on small communities on the southern peninsula. On Friday Hobart recorded the hottest temperatures on record and those 42 degrees kicked off a huge battle against nature.
One town, which we passed through only last week has been decimated. Their local primary school, bakery, RSL club, homes, livelihoods...gone.
We're all devastated and desperate to lend a hand. The show of support, generosity, kindness and bravery from fire fighters, emergency crew and regular people has brought me close to tears and so I felt it necessary to lend a hand.
So, my small contribution is this -
At the gorgeous bookstore where I work we're collecting donations of kids books - good quality second hand or those perhaps you bought for the present stockpile. You can also donate a voucher over the phone if you don't want to spend on postage. Fullers Bookshop can be contacted on 03 6294 6300
Secondly, we'll be selling home made lemonade on Saturday at the MoMa Minors tent at MONA. All profits will go towards raising money for the kids at Dunalley Primary. We'll continue to raise funds right through til the end of March, so if you're coming along it would be so fantastic to receive a gold coin or two.
The official bushfire appeal is being run by the Red Cross. You can donate HERE
To lose your home, your animals, your livelihoods is incomprehensible. Compassion and geneous support will hopefully help these people rebuild their lives.

Ace Apparel Test Drive - Havoc Denim

2012-12-31T11:30:00.002+11:00

Over the holidays we have had the pleasure of testing out some great new threads. The super skater Hudson shorts from Havoc Denim have been a huge hit since they arrived and have been well and truly 'boy' tested at the playground, skate park and beach. I love the colour (we have aquamarine), love how they wash and most importantly, Charlie, who suffers from mild eczema, finds them really cosy - a big winner when he rarely looks at denim as it's too 'scratchy' for him.
So in the spirit of the party atmosphere tonight, we're celebrating this terrific Melbourne brand and hope you like them as much as we do!

Oh Brother...

2012-12-31T00:30:00.000+11:00

A couple of weeks ago I was feeling pretty despondent and needed a comforting shoulder. So I wrote to a dear friend, (one whom I've never physically met but who I admire and trust implicitly) and asked her what I should do. Her husband read the email and said "she's a great writer, she should turn this into a post". So guess what, I've decided to (finally) take their advice and share with you what I wrote to them. It's a little raw for me to expose so much, but I think if I send this out to the universe something is bound to stir...
So on the eve of the end of 2012, I'm sharing perhaps for the last time..

"It's 7am, I've been awake for 2 hours but struggling to get out of bed. I'm tired, jaded in fact and I'm looking at the clothes on the floor that make me reeeeeeel with domestic horror.

Its the weekend and its sunny so I need to rise and shine instead of wallowing in self pity. But first, a few words on why...

Since moving down to Hobart I've found myself looking for work that will facilitate my role as mum, creative hopeful and easily bored type. My husband's work keeps him away from home alot and so if I was to find employment it needed to be really flexible. With the economy down here nothing like on mainland Australia I quickly discovered the need to become a little entrepreneurial if I was to succeed.

And so Brothers Trimm was born and along came an incredible introduction to the world of blogging and creative thinkers. If it wasn't for BT I wouldnt have 'met' some TRULY inspiring women OR had the opportunity to contribute to the various blogs and magazines I've been invited to write for. Amazing stuff.

I made the decision to keep the blog non commercial and with that decision I landed my job at a terrific local indie bookshop from the blog, a chance to write for the great Australian kids blog Kidstylefile, my role at MONA's summer market from my blog, my amazing Pinterest following from my blog....

But now, I'm reconsidering 2013 and looking at how I can get the most out of my situation. My plate is full but for all the wrong reasons.

Last year I began a small homewares business called Dish Pig. It focusses on celebrating the places we love to live. It is starting to really kick off now and I'm enjoying the chance to utilise my creative grown up skills once again. I've also started to help 40-something business women with social media. Along with my role as children's curator at the MoMa market, things are really busy, lots of little jobs that leave me a jack of all trades but king of none.

Our eldest will be full time at school come February, with his brother still three days at pre kinder. What's important is the need to enjoy some QT with him for the first time and be mindful of Jack's energy levels as he makes the jump to five days at school.

Currently I have the boys in after school care the days I work, which means we don't get home til 5.45pm. Rushing, squabbling, ughhhh what to cook for dinner. Tired kids, tired mum = volcano. I just can't do that next year again...

I work almost every night as I can't work on my projects during the day. Daddy works most weekends so I rarely get to steal some time then either. It's just all getting too much.

I portray this facade of a wonderful mum on the blog when really its kind of pretend. I dont have time to do the stuff I dream about, so many ideas.... NO TIME. SO something's got to give....

I guess the crux of it is that I can't do stuff for free anymore. I can't do lots of little projects because it's so hard to keep track of it all! We're trying to find a house to buy (don't get me started on that test of endurance) and so I need to be earning a proper income to support and be comfortable. Ya hearing me?!!

My goal, my resolution, my hope is that I can improve my organisational skills, declutter my life and start to pull away from the stuff that just takes up my time with no financial benefit. I need to be brave with my choices of what's right for me and the kids right now. And yes, I've put ME first in that sentence.

On the list of priorities and what needs to go, what do you think is on top? I'm tearing up now thinking of The Brothers Trimm. Does this mean this bird needs to flee its nest? I feel like a bad mother. This is a blog named after my boys...am I leaving it alone to fend for itself with no further nurture and love?

Do I HAVE to call it quits...is there another way to feed my habit?!

Look my following isn't huge and there are WAYYYYY better boys blogs out there doing a tremendous job. When I started there were so few, perhaps I'll leave it to those who can do better...

I had dreams of creating a book, dreams of collaborating more.

Do I give it all up? Do I lose my slot, my rating, my network, my 'position' in blog land? Does it matter. Does anyone read blogs anymore anyway? Oh brother...

Happy Holidays

2012-12-25T05:00:00.000+11:00

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, wherever your are; whether under the sun or cosy together by the fire

Love Jen and the boys x

Sharing Christmas #3 Cathy

2012-12-24T12:51:00.001+11:00

To complete our Christmas series, I thought you might like this one to finish. I'm so pleased that Cathy from Anorak magazine had the time to answer a few of our questions before she headed off on her Christmas holiday. It's been so gorgeous to learn of everyone's traditions don't you think? So please, take a break from the wrapping and enjoy what Cathy has to say....

1. Were you a very traditional family growing up? Tell us what it was like where you grew up?

We were traditional in the sense that we were a close-knit family made of three kids. What was not so traditional about us is that we didn't grow up in one place as we moved around every two years. Some Christmases were spent in different parts of France, others in Switzerland and others in Morocco. It was chaotic and varied but never boring. I love the memories associated with all the different Christmases we have.

2. What traditions of your childhood do you share with your kids now?

Food, food and more food! We followed the 13 desserts tradition when I was a kid and we still do now. As a family, last year was the first year we spent Christmas in London! So the travelling bug has definitely been passed on!

3. With so much emphasis on buying and less on the traditional values of Christmas, how do you make this time of year special for your family?

By having plenty of snuggles on the sofa and watching Elf the movie.

4. I was always terrified of 'meeting Santa' at local shopping centres. Did you ever have a Christmas phobia?

Not that I can remember of. Unless there is such a thing as a Christmas-birthday phobia, as I was born on Christmas day! We usually celebrated my birthday the day after or at the same time as my Dad's birthday, which is on the 27th. I still get presents from my parents which are clearly labeled BIRTHDAY and CHRISTMAS so I don't feel short-changed!

5. If you could bring your kids anywhere in the world for Christmas, where would you go?

We are off to Tivoli in Copenhagen this year and that has been on top of my list for a while, so I feel grateful we are able to do that. I would love to go to the North Pole and help the elves packing one day!

6. Where were you when you found out the truth about Santa?!

I don't actually remember ever stopping believing. When I turned 8, we moved to Morocco and I recall that we were worried about whether Santa would be able to find us in this new country. So my Dad conducted an interview with him on his tape recorder and that was so convincing that I have never doubted him since then!

Sharing Christmas #2 Melissa

2012-12-19T21:57:00.000+11:00

In the second edition of our Sharing Christmas series, I'd like to introduce Mel. We first met in Sydney when the boys were really tiny at a gorgeous Mum's group, and have thankfully continued our friendship following her departure to New Zealand and ours to Tasmania. Mel is a beautiful mum to three and has just begun a salivating blog called Armoire, Pegs and Casserole. This girl has an incredible eye and now generously shares her love of home decor, flea market finds and food online.
Mel kindly had a chat with us about her memories of Christmas...

1. Were you a very traditional family growing up?

Traditional no, but I certainly had a quintessential Australian upbringing. I grew up by the beach an hour south of Sydney. I spent my childhood running around barefoot, exploring the bush and playing on the street with the neighbourhood children. My school was opposite the beach so most of the mothers would collect their kids after school and we’d spend the afternoons splashing around in the water. It was wonderful.

2. What Christmas traditions from your childhood do you share with your kids now?

My father is a storyteller and used to make up these fantastic stories for my sister and me with us usually as the main characters. We didn’t need any pictures, just his colourful language and our imagination. I do this often for my boys and they really respond to it. The one Christmas tradition that we did was visit a nativity scene each Christmas Eve, it was magical and something that I like to do with my children now.

3. With so much emphasis on buying and less on the traditional values of Christmas, how do you make this time of year special for your family?

In the week leading up to Christmas we sit around the lit tree before the kids go to bed and sing carols. We also bake and decorate Christmas cookies together and gift them to our neighbours and this year we will start a new tradition where the children will choose some of their toys to give to other children less fortunate. On the day we all set a beautiful table for Christmas lunch and enjoy a special meal together.

4. I must admit, I was always pretty scared of 'shopping centre Santa's. Did you ever have a Christmas phobia?

I was completely into Christmas and everything that went with it so it was positive other than the fear of Santa’s helper catching me being naughty and reporting back to him.

5. If you could bring your kids anywhere in the world for Christmas, where would you go?

I’d love for us to all go to Bad Gastein, a beautiful ski village and spa in the Gastein region not far from Salzburg. I spent a winter there in ’97 and its beauty left such an impression on me, especially when the village was blanketed in snow, it was like something out of a fairytale for an Australian girl. It is also because of a number of events that led me to that village, and meeting a friend who in turn took me to France where I met Guillaume my husband. I guess we can thank Bad Gastein for our beautiful family.

6. Where were you when you found out the truth about Santa?!

I was embarrassingly old; I think I might have been eleven. I didn’t believe the kids at school that told me he wasn’t true. Finally we were sitting around the dinner table and my parents broke it to me. I found out that the tooth fairy wasn’t true that same evening, I was crushed!

Our first Sharing Christmas post with Jillian can be found here

Arthur Christmas

2012-12-17T20:12:00.000+11:00

Totally by accident I happened upon this little movie, a year late by all accounts, but fresh to us nonetheless. Arthur Christmas is exactly the wholesome, humourous, warm and fuzzy modern movie that all ages will love. Yes you may say, it's all about the material side of Christmas, but look a little closer and there's a gentle, valid message that emerges. Although clumsy and quirky, one boys's courage and kindness, matched with a little girl's sense of hope is a sweet little lesson in self belief, trust and keeping promises. Listening to what is important, ignoring the exterior noisy fuss of Christmas and stepping back into the importance of family is something I took from this little animation. And although the boys are completely besotted by the commando style elves, I hope that they see how making other people happy is so just as rewarding as receiving the happiness too.

Sharing Christmas #1. Jillian

2012-12-12T21:20:00.000+11:00

Although I've lived in Australia for almost 13 years I still get very nostalgic at Christmas time. I've been thinking about why I feel this way and how I can ensure our boys get the most out of the holiday season. Sharing traditions, telling stories and learning how to give are a top priority for me while busying myself with preparations. This busy-ness is often done to avoid the secret sombre moments when I reflect on the distance between this country and my family back in Dublin and London.

So, to help with my moments of melancholy I thought I'd call on some friends who also live away from their place of birth, to share their memories of Christmas with us all.

We'll begin with the lovely Jillian from one of my favourite blogs of 2012. Jillian in Italy. This is one multicultural family and its always refreshing to read her posts. I had the pleasure of taking part in her "Kids Life" series back in August. It's here if you'd like a read. But right now, it's grab-a-cup-of-tea time. These answers are just too gorgeous.

1. Were you a very traditional family growing up? Tell us what it was like where you grew up?

I guess you could say we were quite a traditional family growing up. We lived close to my grandmother who I saw on a weekly basis and celebrated all the big holidays together. I grew up in a small city called Halifax in Eastern Canada. It was a great place to grow up in and I love returning as often as I can with my own family. For me the ultimate Christmas is in my childhood home with the snow falling outside the window and all of us cuddled up in front of the fire with a mug of hot apple cider. Luckily we've taken our children there a few times for Christmas so they've experienced it as well.

2. What traditions of your childhood do you share with your kids now?

We actually celebrate Christmas in an entirely different way than I did as a child (except when we are in Canada of course). Since my kids are schooled in Dutch the most important part of the holiday season isSinterklaas on the 6th of December. That's when they are brought all their toys and sweets. Then for Christmas it's usually a big family dinner on Christmas Eve with a few small presents. I sometimes miss the excitement of waking up on Christmas morning and having a big traditional breakfast in front of the fire. But being an international family (living in Italy and married to a Belgian) means adapting and adjusting to local traditions and that of your partner. In any case it's a lovely time of year.

3. With so much emphasis on buying and less on the traditional values of Christmas, how do you make this time of year special for your family?

Luckily here in Italy there isn't this overwhelming push to buy buy buy at Christmas time. People celebrate Christmas in a simple way that revolves around family and food. I even know some families who don't exchange gifts at Christmas. One of the most important ways we make the holiday season special is by spending as much time together as a family and with our friends. We have parties and brunches and get together for hikes in the woods etc. As a family we also have a tradition of picking a name out of a hat and making something for that person (secretly). The kids really look forward to this "elfing" we do every year and put their heart and soul into making something special.

4. I was always terrified of 'meeting Santa' at local shopping centres growing up. Did you ever have a Christmas phobia?

I feel bad saying it but my only Christmas phobia was the "green bean jelly mold" my grandmother made every year for Christmas dinner. I love her dearly but that side dish scared me.

5. If you could bring your kids anywhere in the world for Christmas, where would you go?

That's a hard question because I have my parents and grandparents in Eastern Canada, my brother in Australia, my sister in Western Canada and my in-laws in Belgium. I want to go to all of these places and see everyone!

6. Where were you when you found out the truth about Santa?!

My older brother and I were in my parent's walk-in closet and he pointed up to the top shelf where all the Christmas toys were hidden. I was crushed.

The Brothers Favourites #4

2012-12-10T20:47:00.002+11:00

In case you didn't know, I love colour. I also am a big fan of great graphics, so when the gorgeous Sinead from Ruka Ruka announced a new collection I was giddy with delight when I saw her new designs. Aren't they gorgeous?! If you are in need of some Christmas cards, quick there's still time! Pick yourselves up the Holiday set, sold in packs of six. But then just look at that jar of lollies or that cute London bus. Oh it's going to be a hard choice isn't it?

Sinterklaas

2012-12-05T21:03:00.000+11:00

Today I had an amusing chat at the bookshop about the tradition of Sinterklaas and the origins of old St Nicholas. Memories of one colleague had us giggling over her childhood preparations, where shoes were polished and set perfectly outside her bedroom door. Her behaviour impeccable for fear of coal appearing in her shoes instead of something sweet.
Tonight I shared the story with the boys and decided we might try our luck with Santa's elves (who've been regularly checking over the boys and their behaviour lately I might add). Out came the shoe polish and off they went and amazingly it didn't take long for them to fall asleep. Let's hope they enjoy their surprise when they awake...

Happy Sinterklaas to everyone out their celebrating x

The Brothers Favourites #3

2012-12-03T22:17:00.000+11:00

I brought home a fabulous little pink flocked Madonna money box today, a little treat for me while Daddy Trim(m) looked on in bewilderment. When the big brother spotted it, he said 'Yay, Mum is that for our tree?!'
Hmmm not quite, but it got me thinking how badly we needed a new adornment this year. So I hopped over to my lovely old friends at Polli and picked up an Angel Deco Kit, in BLUE of course (they are also available in red). Now the boys and I can make them together and pop one on top of the tree aswell as a whole four other spots around the house with their loveliness. Mary will have so many sisters to hang out with, she won't know herself!

ps. If you'd like to meet my new Mary, she's over here.

The Brothers Favourites #2

2012-12-03T08:02:00.000+11:00

I was so excited to find a local shop stocking Native over the weekend. We picked up a pair of gorgeous picnic green Jeffersons to replace the much loved Crocs that have certainly seen better days. While we were browsing we discovered a rather super cool t-shirt from Rock Your Baby that the little brother instantly fell for. And of course, being THAT time of year, so did I. So secretly I managed to whip it off the rack and get it to the counter without anyone noticing. The trick now will be to deal with the other brother whinging that he didn't get one too...

The Brothers Favourites #1

2012-11-28T07:05:00.000+11:00

Today we're beginning a little Christmas series on what our favourites are for the coming giving season. Let us know what you think now won't you!

UNBORED. The Essential Guide to Serious Fun. Joshua Glenn & Elizabeth Foy Larsen.

So you're trying to find something for the kid who is quickly becoming a tween. You're just not sure what they're into but, know anything too girly, too homespun or too 'uncool' just won't cut it.
Forget the annuals of old, THIS book is what you need. Seriously, ever since it arrived into the bookshop, I've been savouring any spare minute to enjoy the incredible smorgasbord of content that lies within its fabulously red cover. It really is the modern encyclopedia for kids that gets them away from the screen and enjoying how-to, why-bother, lets-do! once more.

Little Rivet Jeans - GIVEAWAY!

2012-11-24T08:50:00.002+11:00

The boys are going through major growing spurts and it's time once more to re-address the shortening trouser lengths on both kids! Known for my passion for colour I'm trying to dress the boys in shades of cheery hues that will evoke a sense of fun and positivity.

When the lovely Bec from Melbourne denim brand Little Rivet Jeans got in touch, I was so excited to see her designing jeans that celebrated colour! Just look at all these gelato shades. I'm in love!

Little Rivet Jeans began in 2009 and hasn't looked back. With almost 20 years experience designing denim for the likes of Levis®, Bec now focuses on kids fashion where fit, construction and quality are key. Her range is suitable for boys and girls aged 1-14 and can be found online as well as through local pop up stores.

To celebrate a great year for Rivet Jeans and as a pre Christmas treat, Bec would like to offer ONE lucky winner a voucher for $140. That's not one, but TWO pairs of jeans!

Open to Australian readers, here's what you need to do to win.... (and yessss, you've got to work for it!)

Choose 2 of these options

1. If you love Pinterest go follow Little Rivet Jeans (oh and me if you're feeling fancy)

2. Like Little Rivet Jeans on Facebook and tell them we sent you!

3. Leave a comment below telling us which flavour gelato is your kids favourite

4. Tell your friends about this fabulous giveaway and get entering!!!

Thanks Giving

2012-11-22T07:09:00.001+11:00

So here's the scenario. We've been invited to a Thanksgiving dinner. I'm working all week and have minus minutes to come up with something great to contribute. To make matters worse, I'll be amongst some major foodies (including my husband).
What to do? What I only know best. Consult my American friends on Facey and ask for help! Within minutes I had a host of ideas from Sydney, Glasgow and the American east coast. Don't you just love social media? I decided to go for a VERY simple native dish. My new favourite word, forever immortalized by that old classic Groove is in the Heart....
Thank you for giving Andrea, Kirsten, Jonty and Jen. Happy Thanksgiving x

SUCCOTASH! (Taken from about.com)

Yields: 5 one-cup portions Succotash
Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno or other small hot chili pepper, diced
1 cup green or golden summer squash, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin seed
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 cups canned Lima beans, drained or frozen lima beans, thawed
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Preparation:

Place a large sauté pan on high heat until very hot.

Add 1 tsp of the oil, the corn, peppers, and onion, then sauté until the vegetables start to brown and caramelize slightly. This should only take about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add the remaining oil, squash, cumin, salt, black pepper and garlic.

Cook for another 3 minutes on medium heat.

Add the broth, cilantro, and lima beans. Simmer until all the vegetables are tender. It should take about 5 minutes.

(Apologies for how this looks, I'm scribbling on my phone while I make the school lunches)

Tick Tock....

2012-11-20T23:11:00.000+11:00

One of our zillion discussions today was whether 'we' needed to get watches for Christmas. I already have one for our eldest but of course, the little brother NEEEEEDS one too.
I saw this... uh oh!

Beep Beep

2012-11-18T07:43:00.001+11:00

I'm looking for the perfect 1st birthday gift for my nephew. Soooo many lovely things to choose from around the online market, it makes my decision all the more difficult! I do love this print, just added to the beautifully curated Kickcan and Conkers store.

Where to from here

2012-11-13T21:56:00.002+11:00

I took the last 3 days off EVERYTHING. My juggling arms were weighing heavy and we all need some family time. This time of year is always a busy time chez Trim(m) and so being forced offline thanks to the lack of coverage up the coast was just so relaxing. Literally not having a bar on my phone forced me away from my life sans boys and it got me thinking... How much time do I really give myself to just 'be'. The answer was pretty much none. So, next year I'll be planning things a little differently. I need to get the balance right.
What does this mean for The Brothers Trimm? Well I'm not sure. You see, this blog has opened up so many doors in the last 3 years, I feel indebted to this page for giving me not only an incredible view of the world, but also allowing me into the lives of some pretty significant people. I wonder whether the power of blogging is as strong as it was when I started. How many of you relate more to Pinterest and Instagram now? Are they more gratifying than the posts we create? Perhaps the way I write will change and the layout will alter. I'm going to play around until I find what works for you...and for me. I'll be keen to see whether you stay around for the ride....

Creature Comforts

2012-11-07T23:10:00.003+11:00

Although I am trying desperately to abstain from Christmas til it's actually December, I couldn't resist sharing these little darlings from Anthropologie. They all just need a bit of love I think. Perhaps a little glum, maybe they, like me, can't wait for the big day to come...

Making a Splash

2012-11-01T20:49:00.002+11:00

Well this is exciting - teachers and parents take note. The ABC has just launched a brand new education website call Splash. Full of free videos, audio clips and games, the aim is to support teachers and kids at home or in the classroom and link topics not only to the Australian Curriculum but to the not so schooly parts of a kids life too. See volcanos erup, investigate fossils, meet fairytale monsters, explore the Great Barrier Reef! Amazing visual opportunities for kids in both understanding, conversation provocation and lots of question raising! Go take a look

Circus Plush

2012-10-30T20:15:00.000+11:00

I am majorly interested in plush cushions at the moment as I work towards the launch of a new product line for my little 'Tassie love' business Dish Pig. These circus pals totally caught my eye primarily for the colour, but also for the fact that they are all sleeping or pondering a very deep and meaningful question....

Found via Deborah Beau on Pinterest

Row your boat

2012-10-25T20:53:00.001+11:00

It's been a while since I popped in a wallpaper design. I do so love wallpaper and I'm so into this, from Funky Walls in Belgium - the colour, design, boldness. yum yum. Still waiting for a house to put it all up in though...

Wishful Thinking

2012-10-22T21:20:00.000+11:00

If only...

via hard to find

Out to Play

2012-10-21T21:51:00.001+11:00

I discovered Boys & Girls this weekend and I'm constantly revisiting their website, eager to purchase the entire collection for the boys this summer. To make it even more tempting, they have a mid season sale on right now...Oh it's all just so darn cute...