WIth all that has been happening in my life lately, I'd almost forgotten that Eat Drink Chic turned 1 year old on June 8! I can't believe it's been a whole year already!
Speaking of birthdays, this 'Bon anniversaire' cat paperdoll card by Livework is one of the cutest cards I've seen in awhile and it comes with a gorgeous little aqua envelope. I picked it up at a nearby paperie. It's also available online here at Pigeonhole. Be sure to check out the other cute cards in the paperdoll range.
{ photos by Amy Moss }
A few key things happened after I got married.
A change of title from Miss to Mrs, an update to 'married' on my facebook status, a brief pondering of what will become of my now redundant 'I heart my boyfriend' t-shirt, and the strangest of all- a sudden and inexplicable explosion of sweet and sugary foods in my diet.
I kid you not, the day immediately after the wedding, it was sugar overload.
Although I've heard of the phenomenon, I've always thought myself immune to the seductive advances of the 'I can finally let myself go now that I'm married' club but, seriously, what other explanation can there be?
This sunny Tuesday afternoon I succumbed to the temptation of delicious honey from New Zealand brand J. Friend and Co. which I acquired during a Saturday shopping trip to Simon Johnson. I was drawn to the pretty packaging and interesting varieties with odd little names like 'Vipers Bugloss' that I struggle to pronounce. The poetic description on the back reads 'light pollen and floral notes with a distinctive vanilla taste'. Sounds good right? Well, boy is it ever. It can be eaten straight from the jar. No need for useless intermediary items like toast or crackers... or a spoon. Nuh-uh.
However, I can't go past the combination of honey and lemon tea. One of my faves.
For a less conventional serving suggestion (that I discovered only just today) -place a generous dollop of honey directly onto a slice of lemon and enjoy. Where has this concept been my whole life?
{ photos by amy moss }
The following are some facts about me that I should probably be too embarrassed
to tell you:
*I used to drink coffee, not for the taste, but for the swell of self-confidence from the caffeine high.
*I haven't read a novel in years because of the
lack of pretty pictures.
*I truly miss Lorelei Gilmore.
*I used to think the phrase was "It's a doggy dog world".
*Ice-cream is my greatest weakness.
*I've stopped watching Grey's Anatomy due to
a recently developed fear of mortality.
*I can't stand untidiness and mess. I am lazy and hate cleaning. Therein lies the conundrum.
*I've only just discovered the wonders of japanese novelty erasers
and suddenly the world is a better place.
{ photo by Amy Moss }
Meet Mr and Mrs Egghead. An impulse purchase that was the combined result of sifting through cheap kitsch in touristy beachside shops and a kind of crazed frivolity that comes with finally being on holiday. Maybe it was just a little too much sun, I don't know, but I thought these eggcups found in Phillip Island, Victoria were the most adorable little things ever and I instantly had to have them. And now I do.
The Penguin Parade was AMAZING, by the way.
I popped into Chapel St Bazaar today and found this gorgeous vintage Christmas card from 1946!
I love the colour scheme and the adorable snowman in a tophat!
If you can find some good ones, vintage cards can be re-used to decorate your home or even gift packaging for the upcoming holidays.
Who doesn't love the current stream of talented French female
illustrators with their bright, colourful and cheery creations? This is
a little round-up of some of my recent inspirations in this genre.
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Today I thought I'd share with you some floral inspiration along
with a 'show and tell' of my ever-expanding bottle collection! Continue
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On Sunday the fiancé and I took a stroll down Brunswick St- Something we haven't done together in quite some time. It started off as a lovely day- beautiful sunshine, not a drop of rain in sight and a lovely brunch (in aforementioned sunshine) at Madame Sousou. Of course, being Melbourne, the pleasant weather was predictably short-lived and we soon found ourselves caught in torrential downpour.
However, before this dramatic outburst from the heavens, I re-discovered Brunswick St Bookstore. I just love all the little treasures they have hidden there. I picked up a copy of The Hungry Girls Cookbook Volume 2 and this very cute little postcard of an apple core by ask alice stationery. Just thought I'd share...
Aren't these gift tags gorgeous? I found these little gems at Pepe's Paperie
at Doncaster Shoppingtown. I was told that they were made by an
employee. Such a subtle yet beautiful embellishment for any gift. More
pics ahead!
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Despite the winter chill, it's a beautiful sunny day so I took a stroll in search of inspiration! Down at Greville St Bookstore I found this gorgeous card form Chronicle Books (below) which is a bird illustration printed onto an excerpt of a book published by Chronicle. I also stopped by Mag Nation and picked up a copy of Issue 3 of Peppermint Magazine (above) which has a very cute article about the Australian DIY phenomenon and how the craft blogging community has helped to facilitate the new craze. (Love the article's handmade title graphics!) Peppermint Mag is about eco-friendly fashion- lots of craft/handmade goodness in this issue. Definitely worth a look.
Adorable Russian Doll lavender pouches from Oopsidaisi.
(photo by amy moss)
