Photo Wall

I've always wanted a Photo Wall like these gorgeous homes

I've sprayed every frame I own black and have printed out my favourite photos in black & white. But since then they've been stacked for months and months in a pile and still haven't made it onto the wall. This weekend I'd love for this long overdue project to be crossed off the list.

Stay tuned ... 

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Book Love

I’ve had my eye on this book Home Love for about 6 months yep pretty much since it was released! But with a $55 price tag I hadn't yet indulged and instead tried to borrow it from my favourite book source the library but its been on loan F.O.R.E.V.E.R. So you can imagine my delight when I was cruising the David Jones book corner today with my Xmas Gift Voucher and saw those glorious words appear “Buy 2 books get 50% off the 2nd book”.  Not 1 but 2 glorious books to take home .. it was a sign from up above :-)

Then I had the tough decision of which other book to choose. I really want Jamie's 30 Minute Meals but they didn't have it and in fact I've looked for it everywhere it must be damn popular for it to be sold out. So after much pondering I decided on The Complete Book of the Home which is a big heavy book packed full of colourful goodness and creative inspiration.

I paid $80 for the 2 books (a saving of $25). What a treat I can't wait to pour myself a wine and get lost in these stylish books.

If you've read one of these books, what made you want to take them home to keep?

[Images from Home Love and Murdoch Books]

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Win a $3000 Shoe Wardrobe

With my new shoe cupboard crying out for some sassy new heels I'd be crazy not to enter this competition!

It was a tough choice but my favourite pair of StyleTread shoes are these Robert Robert - Halle Black Wedges. They would be fabulous to wear to the office with a suit.

 

And where will they go .... Do you see? Right down there? There are 3 empty spots for 3 smokin hot pairs, but hey if its 12 pairs not a problem I will make them fit ... trust me!

If you'd like to win a pair of shoes every month for a year go here to enter. But be quick it ends tomorrow.

[Image via StyleTread]

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Point and Shoot

When: Saturday, 26 February 2011 @ 4.35pm

Where: 40th Birthday Party

This weekend we camped out at a friend's house for their 40th Birthday Party. When we go there we pitched our new 6 man tent in the backyard, pumped up the air mattress and we were ready to party! We wasting no time jumping straight in the pool to cool off and played around underwater with the camera. There were so many bodies in the water splashing about. This is what a hot Aussie summer is all about. They had an amazing pool set up with a swim up bar and stools in the water to perch on while you have a drink. The barman served slushy cocktails for the ladies and beers for the men. A live band set up at one end of the pool and played live music while we were playing around in the water singing along to some classic 80s songs. Inbetween sets a DJ was cranking music all day and night. Now that was an adults pool party!

I'm playing along with Point and Shoot

To see what everyone else was up to this weekend head over to Fat Mum Slims

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The Rug Hunt Is Over

I fell in love with the bright green cushions in this photo and for months and months I've had my heart set on finding that same shade of green in a rug for the now finished living room.

But alas it was not meant to be rugs are just not made in that colour (trust me I've looked in every rug store about 3 times over!). So in the end I had to compromise and opted for this lighter shade of green instead.

I didn't want a rug with a pattern as I thought it would compete with other colours in the room like in the art or cushions (when I get them!) whereas plain is a good solid background colour. The rug I picked is below, as you can see it has a border of thick shag and the inside is soft and plush. Its a fun contrast.

Yes it does look a bit like grass (it's ok you can say it!) but I think it will be a really striking contrast against the jarrah floorboards and the dark leather couches. Now I'm on the hunt for all things pistachio to bring the colour scheme together (thanks Bright.Bazaar for directing me to a name other than lime green!)

[Images from Decor Pad, Ideal Home and here]

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My Bicycle Loves You

This week I organised for my work social club to go to the theatre (yes being the club co-ordinator does have its advantages like suggesting events!). We booked the entire row, sat back and waited to see what My Bicycle Loves You was all about.

What an imaginative production. Its set in the 1900s and had a backdrop of old black and white movies and hauntingly beautiful singing with a jazz band playing at the front of stage. There were acrobatics with ladders, ropes and videos popping up through the whole set made it constantly entertaining. I didn't know where to look at the screens or at the actors. What a really unique show.

There are some great events happening with the Perth Festival so if you get a chance to check them out, there's something for everyone music, theatre, dance, and a few freebies thrown in too.

Happy Friday everyone!

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Travel Bug - Remembering Spain

I've really felt the travel bug starting to nibble at me lately ..... 

I always have to have a holiday planned for the year ahead so it's something for me to save for and gets me through the stress of my job and the hard work I put in to know that I'm working towards having a well deserved break.

Last year Mr P and I jetted off to Spain for a few weeks.

I keep coming back to the first few nights of our trip in Madrid where I stayed at my first 5 star hotel and sat on the rooftop with my love and sipped champagne while watching the sunset.

I wish I was here right now ... I'll be back one day very soon Spain!

How do you beat the travel bug?

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[All images my own]

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