behind the scenes.

two more from yesterday's super fun Easter DIY video shoot with Freedom Australia. that's all folks!

behind the scenes.

i had a great day shooting Easter inspiration DIY videos today for Freedom Australia - so many laughs; is work supposed to be this fun? i cannot wait to share the finished product with you soon - stay tuned!

so long sweet summer.

i thought it would fun to team up with my little sister, who is a talented digital/motion graphic designer to put a little spin on a couple of photos from my floral crown series. she played with the marigold crown and image, while i added the text. summer is definitely on its way out down under, so here is one version of our mini collaboration to brighten up the day.

'I am in the mood to dissolve into the sky' - Virginia Woolf

Photography: Fiona Galbraith  Digital Design: Madelaine Rumball Crown & Styling: Nicole Valentine Don

the making of my dream home: bedroom.

apparently my dream bedroom has a canopy bed?! i'm also leaning towards wood panelled walls, a kooky bed frame, twinkly lights and lush linens in my signature all white look or maybe i venture into the land of colour. bunk beds could be really fun in the guest room or the kid's bedroom. i'm also not sure why i haven't purchased a hudson bay blanket yet from my home and native land (canada), as i'm always drawn to them on pinterest. et voilà - my dream home; the bedroom edition.

all images via here

words for the day.

the making of my dream home: windows.

my dream home, built by pinterest will have big, beautiful windows, streaming in lots of light. some will be warehouse style floor to ceiling and some might be circular skylights. there will definitely be a place to cuddle up next to a gorgeous view and the facade will be all shutters and flower boxes galore.

 

daydreaming of: the south of france.

we are headed to le Côte d'Azur in may…

ici et la

inspiration in polkadots.

here & here

the making of my dream home: fireplace.

moving on to the interior of my dream home, built by pinterest; she will need a fireplace or preferably two. the more mantles to dress the merrier! i've always dreamt of having one in the bedroom. how cozy would that be and so old-fashioned too.

same, same?

moroccan hat on Talitha Getty, moroccan hat on me.

the making of my dream home: outside.

next, to add some important outdoor features to my pinterest dream home. this place would need plenty of outdoor plants, a rooftop garden depending on where it is, outdoor lounging and dining area for al fresco dinners, a fire pit, definitely an outdoor shower and bath and maybe a pool. ooh, so dreamy.

 

the making of my dream home: exterior.

so, i reached 10,000 followers on pinterest sometime last month and have been too busy to shout out a little 'yippee' for it and let you all know. i am constantly on there searching for inspiration (i find it really relaxing) and day dreaming about my future home…amongst other things i.e. awesome outfits, crafts for a rainy day, etc. i thought i would celebrate this mini milestone by building my dream home, pinterest style. let's start with the exterior. i'm thinking it will either end up being an awesome cabin style place with lots of wood…in the woods…or a creamy, colourful, old european style house somewhere along a cobblestone road. it might also be an old farmhouse somewhere or a converted barn. it will definitely be earthy, bohemian, cute and full of character.