Tree House

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Now that's a tree house!

Wow... what a cake or two!

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This cake is so pretty.  I'm in birthday cake mode for boys, but I have been distracted of late with Pinterest (like everyone other blogger).  This one is stunning and there are so many more that make my eyes hurt from straining.  And what about this one?  Stunning and styled beautifully by Mary & Gabrielle Events & Design.  Young, talented and SA based. 

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Kids rooms

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What's not to love about this concept.  Not only do I love a bit of yellow, blue and grey but I am loving this concept of room sharing.  I love this and would love to do this in the beach house I don't own yet for when there are multiples of kids.  Sure the beds might be hard to make but surely the kids can do that right?

New Zealand

There are so many reasons to love New Zealand - spectacular scenery, fantastic accents, great people and stunning snow.  This Air New Zealand safety demonstration video is aired on all Air NZ flights.  It's a winner and it really gets under your skin!

I wish more airlines would come up with such creativity.  Qantas currently start theirs off with a little greeting from John Travolta (as their International Ambassador), but it falls a little short. In honour of the amazing people of New Zealand, enjoy this little video.

Christmas antlers

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I couldn't resist... antlers, felt and a garland, that is excellent decorating!  Don't we love it when it all comes together in one.  Happy Thursday - 9 days to go!

Things of paper and card

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Ok, so some people do really clever things with paper, card and other bits and bobs.  The first two have been collaborated with my little event design crush David Stark.  Simple, lovely and no doubt extremely complicated.  The little kraft animals are just too cute!  I want some.

Effalumps

One word... magnifique!  These elephants were created by Petersham Nurseries in Surrey, UK. 

Ohhhhh yeah.  Have a  good weekend.

Oh yeah... they're back!

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Ok, go on... admit it, you've been missing the antlers haven't you?  Here's a friendly version that I thought I would share with you.  And no animals were ill-treated in the process of obtaining these sticks. 

Horsey bike

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I have a friend who loves horses.  I'm not sure that she loves bikes, but if it were a horsey bike then maybe she might just feel the need to ride with the wind blowing through her hair helmet.  Horsey, by Eungi Kim is very naff and don't we love a bit of naff!

A few pencils

David Stark, the NY event guru, puts on some spectacular events that obviously have matching budgets.  This one was held for art patrons and each guest received a post-it note and some pencils to doodle on during the night.  A gazillion pencils (16,000 to be precise) were used for the event and the time it must have taken for them to set up and install is phenomenal.  I am in awe of this man and his creativity (and his client budgets). 

Happy weekend

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If you haven't visited The Cool Hunter before I encourage you take some time to have a look around.  It's full of inspiration. You might be there for awhile so grab a coffee, get comfortable and enjoy.  Some people are just so damn clever it hurts my brain just thinking about it.

Have a good weekend!

Empty frames

Over a lovely chin-wag and a good coffee at Bar 9 this morning (I might add it was well worth the trip for a coffee) we had a discussion on the virtues of empty picture frames on a wall.  Here are a few examples of where it has worked on mass.  

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Slip sliding

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Could this be any more fun?  Do we need to build on just to install something similar?  I'm not sure that white walls are the best colour to have beside it but let's hope it's a high gloss finish.  Look out kids, I'm coming through!

Love it!

A little trip to Bowerbird Bazzar on the weekend prompted a newfound love and perhaps a little regret with a non-purchase of one of these beauties from Hideyo Designs.  They are simply beautiful and their packaging perfect too.  What clever (and lovely) people!  I could do with a few.