slow.

slow. simple.

it's been something we have been thinking about for a long time. and i feel like we are taking little baby steps toward the life we want. we still have a long way to go but we are on the way. and that's enough for now.

happy mail

over the past couple of weeks there have been a few happy pieces of mail that have snuck in amongst the car registration and rates. they always seem to come at the best times - after a hard day or an exhausting week. somehow this kind of mail always makes things better...

1. the most fabulous homemade skirt from Kylie made from a vintage sheet and doily
2. gorgeous handmade cards that i won in a blog giveaway over at reread

i do really love this blog world... for the support. for the inspiration. for the friendship. and sometimes, for the very happy mail.

treasure.

you know that ever growing 'op shop to buy' list that is stored in your phone? the one that has your dream op shop finds? like a round beveled mirror, classroom blackboard, owl cookie jar and roll down maps. no? just me?

well - also on that list was a vintage boater and cookie jar. i should have also added awesome floral embroidered cardigan but i didn't know what i was missing out on until a few weekends ago! i found all three things within the space of 24 hours and needless to say, i was fairly chuffed with myself! now i just need to find that blackboard!

have you found any treasure lately?

p.s - blogger seems to be adding hyperlinks to some of my text and linking to some random 'win an iphone' rubbish. anyone know how to get rid of it?

weekending.

gosh i love weekends. ever since i left high school i worked shift work so i never really appreciated weekends as they should be appreciated. it is only in the last 12 months (and even more so in the last 3) since really making a conscious decision to be still and be slow and be intentional with my time that i have started giving my weekends the respect they deserve....

1. local live music (some of my year 12 students. so awesome.)
2. mamas day card making
3. puppy cuddling (and new thrifted cardigan wearing)
4. belated gift giving

did your weekend love you back too?

lucky dip

there is an op shop near work that i have only ever seen open twice. it is one of those community run ones that seems to only open whenever they can find someone to staff it which results in some fairly unpredictable opening hours. it is one of those op shops that you have to fight the dust and rummage through giant bins and boxes to find treasure which is always hiding there somewhere. it is fabulous. and when you can fill a bag with all those goodies (including vintage pyrex) for $4 i don't even mind that it's never open. it's kind of like a lucky dip :)

p.s - sorry for my extended blogging absence. i blame year 8 camp.

morning.evening

as the days become less 'feel like you are trapped in an oven' and more 'enjoying the sun without wanting to cut off your skin' i am reminded why brisbane really is kind of fabulous - 75 minute ferry rides to exotic tropical islands.

*photos taken at moreton island. where beach sitting is just one of the many fabulous options.

wedded.

...a few more photos from the best friends wedding. these are the photos from the professional photographers and the photos booth (best idea ever)!! Mali is blogging about the wedding over here and you definitely want to go and visit to check out many more gorgeous photos of a truly amazing day.

have a great weekend :)

p.s - that's the husband and i in the last photo. and you guys thought i pulled faces?? haha!