Bright Days Ahead

This beautiful Sydney weather is making me feel light hearted today........How could it get any brighter?

Enjoy the moment, head to the park, buy a new handbag, some jewellery, dress up the summer table - have a few cocktails..."

Paris Hilton Toddler Styling. Who thought this was a good idea?

Paris Hilton's Children's summer 2011 collection...Who thought this was a good idea? 

The Italian's obviously think it's worth a shot, they have licensed the collection which debuted at the Pitti Bimbe 71 fashion trade fair in Florence recently.  

Channelling Target perhaps.....

The dog is cute!

What do you think?

A Spring Bonnet

Looking for the perfect bonnet for a bonnie baby.  I found one and I love it to ribbons! 
Cute and vintage inspired.  Pop over to Little Betty Designs, at Etsy where can buy the PDF pattern.  You may also like to visit Little Betty Blogspot.  A Sydney gal who enjoys sewing, knitting, crocheting and making stuff......hmmm sounds like me

Rowan, the littlest sailor

I just couldn't resist sharing these pictures of Rowan with you.  He is my littlest sailor?

Monday

Monday, I'm easing into the week, here are a few things that have caught my eye!

A very cosy room, I love everything about this sleeping nook, the colour of the bed, the painted white floor and the birdie mobile, move over teddy....

Just love this little vintage dress, it's the buttons that do it for me, and of course the lace trim.  I found this on Etsy at Hartandsew a wonderful shop filled with vintage children's clothes and other loveable items

Retro 'Roberts' radio.  

Vintage Rotary Phone 

Faves Raves in New York City - Anthropologie for Fashion and Lifestyle

The Store of all stores.  Funky, slightly exotic!  Anthropologie has managed to bring two of my favourite things together fashion and homewares! The window displays changed almost daily are whimsical and inviting.  The fashion is very unique and a true breath of fresh air, geared to funky-chic women who want to dress outside the square.

I could not resist this bold and beautiful  Pavo Bedlinen set.....Hmmm maybe for the beach house.

Who wouldn't enjoy setting the table with this garden of delights..ceramic dinner ware

 

An outfit for me, something nautical for the Sydney Boat Show on my return.  The 'Pilcro" straight ankle chinos work well with the French chic Montaigne Tee

I adored these neo nautical shoes that looked absolutely seaworthy and to pull my outfit together I chose this stripey satchel.  Now to choose a belt......

Wallpaper, Dreamscape Mural, a water colour city by artist Rebekah Mayseles, you won't find this in Sydney.  I purchased a piece of this to keep for a rainy day!

I hope you enjoyed my shopping experience in Anthropologie and you can have you own shopping experience online, Anthropologie ships internationally!

ENJOY!

Fave Raves in New York City- Children's designer clothing

In between a visit here, and a visit to that, I popped my head in to many small, hole in the wall little people boutiques,  there were quite a few of them, as you can imagine, we are talking NYC here.  Most carried mostly main stream, I've seen that before, doesn't inspire me labels, so it was a case of "How ya doin'" and I was out the door.   I was really surprised at the lack of unique and gorgeousness.


I must say as large as NYC is, it didn't take me too long to seek out my favourite children's boutique.

From the rusted exterior and signage, walking into this store is like stepping back in time.  A time before there was Pumpkin Patch and mass produced, cheaply made children's clothing void of any style.  Bu and the Duck is a cult favourite for in-the-know New York mums.  All the clothing is designed by owner Susan Lane who was inspired by American children's clothing of the 30's and 40's.  The bespoke clothing racks hold darling dresses and, precious knits, plaid overalls  and adorable organic cotton basics, perfect for layering.  Don't think the boys get left out here!  Handsome plaid overalls, smart shirts and shorts a plenty. This store is likened to an art gallery, scattered throughout in the little nooks and crannies are Italian and French shoes, beautiful hand-crafted wooden toys, dolls, furniture, old world, unique, and the beauty of every object speaks for itself.  

See the vintage white and green pram.  This was designed in the early 30's and they were available to  hire to push children around in at Coney Island.  I loved this space and did make a few visits chat to Susan about inspiration and her love of children's playwear.  I left feeling like I had a kindred spirit in NYC.

Enjoy