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I've long been a fan of the beautiful resin homeware and jewellery from Dinosaur Designs. Their latest collection is called "Abstract" and I'm particularly loving their chunky bangles and limited edition greeting cards!

Lots of pretty coloured handmade jewellery! Fringe Leather Rainbow necklace by Boo and Boo Factory

Postcards from Penguin feature postcards of 100 of their classic book covers. From Amazon.

Live Colorfully. Excellent advice! Flat Pouch from Kate Spade

Pretty gold shoes from Topshop

Who doesn't love a fluffy Icelandic Sheepskin Cushion? From by nord.

Photo of my mum. Circa 1970.

Brightly coloured acrylic Tart Servers from Leif

The illustrations by Elisa Mazzone are very pretty.

I've think I've become a scarf obsessive! I adore this Variegated Stripe Scarf in Ibis from Sussan

All the rugs from Loom Rugs in Prahran are super gorgeous... I'm staring at my living room floor in contemplation- which one should I get??

Now we're heading into warmer months and outdoor entertaining is firmly on the brain, I'm loving these bright and colourful 1950's Mexican Acapulco Chairs. I tested one out at Amor y Locura in Fitzroy- it's surprising comfy!

Loving all the beautiful works by Danielle Kroll including this 'little black horse' illustration ( via designworklife)

Hmm... perhaps my next nail colour. 'Minted' Nail polish from Topshop.

Handmade Silk Flower Brooch from Yeojin Bae

Shaggy Pop Pillow from Anthropologie

Lemon Recipe Cards from Rifle

Wallpaper and fabrics from Galbraith and Paul

Outfit from Gorman

Royal Doulton Tapas dip bowls from John Lewis

Outdoor Antares Table from Terrain

2012 journal from Frankie

Gold Label Recipe box from Sugar Paper (via Adore Home)

Orange Gnome Candle from Sunny Life

I'm really loving the beautiful hues in Country Road's spring 2011 collection that encompasses both fashion and homewares...and that pleated maxi dress is just stunning- the colour just screams springtime!

Homework pencil case by Present and Correct from Haus

Salad serving set from Leif

Nail polish in 'Leprechaun Lynch' from Scotch Naturals { via Life's Little Jems }

Experimental typography by Anna Garforth { via formfiftyfive }

Mini sequin heart hairclip/brooch from Ban.do

Mimi CDC dress by Marc Jacobs

Industrial stencil letters from Urban Outfitters

Mask bag by Atsuyo et Akiko from Smallable

Funky juice bottles from Dutch by design { via designlovefest }

DIY wool felt flower hair accessories from Make it and love it

Kissing Stags Flat Purse from Anorak

Repetto BB Patent Ballerina Pumps from Asos

Carpenter pencil set from International Arrivals

Mustard Rose Pillow from jillybeancraft

Loving these picks from Citta Design's latest season of homewares inspired by New York.

Made for the Shades case from Modcloth

Tangerine April Showers Rain Loafers from Ruche

Cute neckties from Pierrepont Hicks { via Creature Comforts }

Jello card from Pie Bird Press

Two of a Kind Highballs from Kate Spade's home range

Sustainable Type by Vladimir Koncar

Sunflower plate from Pier 1 imports

Illustration of Twiggy by David Downton

Ladies Bowties from Forage

Beer card from Pie Bird Press

Titan Glass Lamp from Stray Dog Designs

{ 1 } Tea Towel from H&M

{ 2 } Urban graphic mugs from Big Tomato Company

{ 3 } Cube cart side table from Orson and Blake

{ 4 } Hand-printed rag kit from House Industries

Dress from Anthropologie

"Don't Forget to be Awesome" art print from Super Swoon

Chair from Serena and Lily

Flower Tote from Mar Y Sol

DIY Twig Lamp by Better Homes & Gardens

Hummingbird Cupcake recipe by Annie's Eats

'Tartine Bread' Book by Chad Robertson from Amazon

Mug from Mr Kitly

Adorable egg cups from Hop & Peck.

a) Bernard and Tipton Stamp creation sets from The Small Object.

b) Easter Bunny card from Rifle Paper Co.

c) Hansi Pink Lemonade from Raw Materials.

d) Anna Olivia Animal cups from Danish Ceramics.

e) Esther short shorts from Olive's Friend Pop.

f) Pink Candy Stripe party cups from Sambellina.

g) Pink Donna Wilson cloud cushion from Smallable.

h) My Name is Simone plush toy from Smallable.

Loving theses picks from the Toast spring/summer 2011 catalogue.

01.  'Everybody on the Floral' necklace from Make Believe

02.  Card and envelope from Specklefarm

03.  Mr & Mrs Muse mugs from Jonathan Adler

04.  Retro Fridge from Smeg

05.  Cayenne Dress (grey) from Kling

06.  Turquoise 'Le Versha' chair from Anthropologie

07.  Harlequin socks from Kate Spade

08.  Ruffle pillow from H&M

09.  Heart cup and saucer from The Spoon Sisters

10.  Postcards from Specklefarm

11.  Megan Miller 'Caribbean' nail polish from Anthropologie

01  Sweet Dreams teapot and teacup set in 'Ice Blue' from T2

02  Creme Royale collection from Sohum

03  Cushion cover from H&M

04  Limoges tea sets from The Cooking Company

05  Royale Savon Bon Bon collection from Sohum

06  Macarons from Paulette Macarons

07  Madeline Chair from Urban Outfitters

08  Pavlova dress from Review

09  Perfectly packaged P.J.'s from Peter Alexander

Cute + colourful ceramics from Aedriel Originals.

01 Blue plate from Perfect Pieces

02 Crisp Folded Dress by Marnie Skillings

03 3d Petal Pouffe from Marks and Spencer

04 Mast Brothers Chocolate packaging, via Lovely Package

05 Colour Etch Letters from Urban Outfitters

06 Mrs Godfrey Chair from Jonathan Adler

07 Petal Shoes from Kling

01. 'Half a Turkey' handmade Christmas card from make-do

02. Tutorial for paper snowflakes spotted on How About Orange.

03. Sagaform heart bowl and ladle at John Lewis

04. Present bow slipper from Peter Alexander

05. Sequin heart shoe clips from ban.do

06. 'O Christmas Tree' candle from Mozi

07. Christmas stickers from Cox & Cox

I'm in a spring mood, despite the mostly dreary and cold weather lingering down here in Melbourne. Last Sunday was a perfect day and we saw some real traces of sun, warmth and blue skies which reminded us that spring, thankfully, should not be too far away...

1. Fun flower designs for fabrics by Annabel Grey

2. Bird in the tree cutting board from Yoostore { via design*sponge }

3. Children's wall lamp from Ikea

4. Cute illustrated plates at The Storybook Rabbit

5. Sketchpad Elyse dress from Kate Spade

6. Lovely handpainted cushions at Bluebellgray

1. Pretty watercolor and ink illustrations by Samantha Hahn { via design is mine }

2. Framed! note card and envelope from French Navy

3. Unikko bedlinen from Marimekko

4. Marquee lights from Urban Outfitters

5. Gorgeous work from set designer Shona Heath

6. Cute plush toys by My name is Simone available at Smallable

7. Richard Ginori Soup Plate { via oh joy eats }

8. Breeze-blown Bouquet curtains from Anthropologie

I've already started my collection of lovely tableware from Attia- a couple of cups and saucers, a small wooden teaspoon...Now I've got my eye on that eggcup. Would love to own them all!

{ Photography by Amanda McLauchlan }