Happy weekend + NYFW street style faves

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Happy weekend loves! Well, NYFW is underway and already we're starting to see some of the fabulous looks from the street, which, in my view are always the best part.

What are your plans this weekend? I'm planning to try out a new quinoa recipe that I've had on my radar and a little decorating is in order too. I've been meaning to do something with my workspace for a while now and with loads of inspiration around lately I've got some good ideas up my sleeve.

Here are a few of my favourites from this week....

+ Will shared this really awesome 'all you need to know' infographic on blogging.

+ Gaby sparked my love of graphic t-shirts. How cool is the Grace Coddington version?

+ Lovely + white San Fran home :: Caitlin revealed her latest decorating project.

+ Tiffany shared how to make the perfect kale salad.

And in case you missed it....

+ Thoughts for a new week :: Life is like riding a bicycle

+ My February Style list

+ Wednesday Workspace :: Modern eclectic + glamorous

+ I made this healthy + delicious muesli slice recipe

Wishing you a wonderful weekend friends + thank you so much for stopping by this week!

Rachel xo

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Happy weekend + links

Welcome to December lovelies. The first official day of summer was ridiculously hot in Sydney, like 37 degrees hot, so it was hard trying to keep cool today. This time of year means Christmas parties, drinks and overdue catch ups, so I feel a bit like this weekend is the calm before the storm. I still have loads to do before the end of the year, but I'm also eagerly awaiting the arrival of 2013. So I'm resolving to be as organised as possible this month so I can enjoy all of craziness of the holiday season. 

On to some rather exciting news... I'm thrilled to let you know that I have joined the Life InStyle team as a guest blogger and my first post is now up. You can take a peek here. I'm in amazing company with the other bloggers this year so I encourage you to hop over and visit the Life InStyle blog to check them out.

Here a few of my favourites from this week...

+ Garance Dore has opened an online boutique selling her famous and very lovely illustrations.

+ A very exciting announcement from Net-a-Porter is that they will soon be launching a print edition of their magazine. This is going to be good.

+ I loved Jaimi Brooks' super pretty home tour over on the Glitter Guide. 

+ The Design Files second Open House is on this weekend in Melbourne at a beautiful home in Windsor; I would have loved to have been there but will have to rely on the website and the recaps to follow.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Rachel xo


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Happy weekend!

Wow, it's the last weekend in November of the year, can you believe it? I'm looking forward to catching some summer rays this weekend + catching up on a few unread books I've been meaning to read including Joy Cho's Blog Inc; plus I need to start on my Christmas shopping - have you started yours yet?

Here are few of my favourites from this week...

+ This Fig & Ricotta Crostini recipe looks divine.

+ If you're like me and into all things monochrome right now you need to see this incredibly stylish home.

+ Serena (whose blog Pretty Fluffy turned 2 this week!) shared these spot on 10 tips for blogging.

+  Manolo Blahnik was announced as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement award at this Years' British Fashion Awards (being held on Tuesday).

+ Erin Gates has launched a new {and fabulous} collection with Jill Rosenwald. I am seriously crushing over that black + white lamp.

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And given this weekend is one of the biggest sales events of the year, here are a few Black Friday + Cyber Monday deals too good not to share...

+ Lemon + Lavender is offering a 10% discount on her gorgeous range of stationery and cards with code SENDLOVE (23th-25th Nov)

+ Gaby is offering 15% off everything in her etsy shop with code BLACKFRIDAY (ends 26th Nov)

+ Made by Girl is offering 20% off store wide with code TURKEY20 (23rd-26th Nov)

+ The Zush is offering store wide savings; enter code HOLIDAYS2012 to get an extra 15% off your order. (23rd-26th Nov)

+ Design Darling is offering 15% off all orders over $100 with code EARLYBIRD.

+ J.Crew has 40% off everything, plus an extra 15% for orders over $100 off with code GIVEANDGET (ends 25th Nov)

+ The twice annual {and always amazing} Net-a-Porter sale is on with savings of up to 50%. Definitely worth a look!

+ Shopbop's Big Event has savings starting from 20% off when you spend $250 or more with code BIGEVENT12 (ends 26th Nov)

To all of my US friends I hope you are enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend and are eating yourselves silly!

Rachel xo

Image credit: Taylor Swift for US Harper's Bazaar, December 2012

Happy weekend + lovely links

Happy weekend friends! I can't believe this is the last weekend before my trip + to say I'm excited would be a complete understatement! This weekend I need to get organised; I have a long overdue hair appointment (I've been holding out as long as possible so I can have it done at the last minute before I leave!); picking up last minute things I need for my trip and starting to pack. 

Here are this week's lovely picks...

+ 50 of the best quotes from the incredibly inspiring Diana Vreeland.

+ Liz took these amazing shots of Versailles on her recent trip to Paris; they are just exquisite.

+ For my fellow stationery lovers, I just discovered OliveBox, which is a new subscription service where members receive the loveliest box of paper + lifestyle products delivered to their door each month. Sign me up!

+ I love these beautiful Fashion Week illustrations Samantha Hahn created.

+ Rach wrote this love-soaked letter of encouragement that needs to be pulled out whenever you need reassurance.

On that note, with my impending trip and the last few weeks of craziness since starting my new job, I haven't had as much time to dedicate to the blog as I would have liked, which has forced me to reflect and take stock of what it is that really want to be doing. I know there are going to be big changes when I get back and I really am so excited about the future of this blog and the plans I have. 

I am reminded of this everyday + am busily working on putting my plans into action...

If you haven't already, don't forget to enter the super sweet Typo giveaway to win a gift pack of your choice!

Wishing you an amazing weekend,

Rachel xo


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Happy weekend + lovely links

Hurray for the weekend! This has been really long week for me with work, so I'm looking forward to relaxing this weekend + catching up on life.  Plus with only 12 days to go until I leave for my trip, I have lots to do to get organised before I go!

Here are my favourite lovelies from this week....

+ I've been loving Garance Dore's Pardon My French series. A few highlights have been   her interviews with Bryan Boy + Anna Dello Russo; behind the scenes at the Alexander Wang party; and her take on both the Proenza Schouler + the Marc Jacobs shows.

+ A new perspective: why setting standards means leading a high quality life.

+ I loved Emily's travelling tips.

+ The new issues are out for Rue, Lonny + Matchbook Mag

+ Emerson Fry's Fall Collection has arrived and I'm crushing over just about everything; especially this coat + this one;  these shoes + this bag.

+ More NFYW favourites: Kate Spade | Oscar de la Renta | Holmes + Yang | J. Mendel | Sass & Bide

And in case you missed it....

I visited Ada's blog, taking part in her Chic Files series + my first-ever outfit post 

+ NYFW :: Carolina Herrera

+ A bright + chic workspace

+ NYFW :: street style round up

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Rachel xo

Happy {spring} weekend + lovely links

Happy weekend + first day of spring! I celebrated the last day of my job yesterday so I'm officially unemployed until Monday when I start my new gig :) This weekend I'm going to be enjoying the lovely spring sunshine + getting my camera out to get as much shooting practise in as possible; then we're having a big family dinner get together to celebrate Father's Day tomorrow.

Here are my favourite picks this week...

+ Kelly Framel, Jamie Beck + Kevin Burg collaborated to create this utterly incredible Gatsby-inspired Summer's End series

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

+ Sarah from Note to Self shared her insights from Alt Summit + a brilliant infographic on Steps for a Creative Life

+ Solange Knowles + Madewell = a fun collaboration

+ I loved this piece Sarah wrote on how to release your inner Parisian

+ The gorgeous Rach from In Spaces Between just launched her super-inspiring e-Book: 20 ways to create your best life ever

+ One of my favourite bloggers, Sarah Klassen of Haute Design has opened up a the loveliest online children's boutique, Leuie - you must take a peek! 

I hope you have a lovely weekend ahead!

+ if you haven't already, don't forget to enter the Shopbop giveaway to win a $100 gift card!

Rachel xo

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Happy weekend!

Happy weekend friends! I'm in countdown mode for my trip now, its only 6 weeks to go! I picked up my passport this week, plus I'm picking up my camera on the weekend, which means I can start to experiment before I go on my course in 2 weeks time. 

I'm also trying to find an apartment in Paris, so if you know any good sites to look at please let me know!

Do you have any exciting plans?

Here are this weeks' lovely picks....

+ Sophie made the loveliest video of her ultimate day out in London - I will be following these great suggestions when I'm there!

+ The new Cire Trudon store London looks incredible + is my idea of heaven; I can't wait to visit. 

+ I loved this simple DIY for making pretty teacup candles.

+ This recipe for homemade chocolate Oreo ice cream looks decadent + delicious!

{Weekend reading}

+ Rue

+ Lonny

+ Matchbook

+ In case you missed it...

+ I guest posted over at A Diary of Lovely sharing my dream holiday destination.

+ Wednesday Workspace {in the details}

+ A 'pinch me' moment.

+ Modern Day Style series: the elegant + chic Jackie O.

+ Thoughts for a new week :: the best is yet to come. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Rachel xo

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Happy weekend + lovely links

Happy weekend! Its freezing here so its a good excuse to stay indoors to make some homemade soup  (this one), do some trip planning and catch up on a few movies I've wanted to see. On my list to watch is Delicacy, the charming French comedy with Audrey Tautou + My Week with Marilyn. Have you seen anything good lately?

:: Here are this week's lovely picks...

+ These Shark bite cupcakes are adorable!

+ The Man Repeller had an extremely entertaining interview with herself.

+ This blueberry+blackberry crumble looks delicious! 

:: And in case you missed it...

+ Thoughts for a new week :: adjust your sails.

+ Currently coveting :: White + denim.

+ A charming vintage workspace.

+ Miranda Kerr in NYC :: get her style.

+ I also stopped over at A Creative Day to take part in Eileen's Everday series - take a look here.

Next week I'm super excited to be kicking off a new mini-series here on the blog featuring some of my favourite bloggers, so pop by and check it out!

Enjoy the weekend friends,

Rachel xo

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Happy weekend + lovely links

Happy weekend my lovely friends! I have a bit of a spring in my step at the moment as I've just planned to take a full month off work in September/October to travel to Europe! 

I tried to recall the last time I had a proper holiday and scarily realised that I’ve not taken a month off work in over 8 years, so to say I'm excited would be a complete understatement! I'm looking forward to spending the weekend planning my trip and starting to brush up on my French as I know I'll be spending a couple of weeks in Paris and the south of France.

I would love to know any tips you have! 

Do you have any plans?

Here were my favourite lovelies this week...

+ Crystal Gentilllo shared her San Francisco house tour over at Apartment Therapy.

+ How to do anything that you want.

+ I loved this Day in the Life interview + photo shoot with Erin Gates over at Sous Style.

+ 10 timeless lessons for a life well lived.

+ Sophie shared this tasty grilled hallmoui recipe - a perfect weekend lunch idea!

:: And in case you missed it...

+ Inspiration for a new week :: be the person you are.

+ House tour :: Handmade with vintage charm.

+ Wednesday Workspace :: a very cool inspiration wall.

+ Love her style :: Alexa Chung.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Rachel xo

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Happy weekend + lovely links

Thank goodness the weekend is finally here, and the sun is shining too! I'm looking forward to do a bit of shopping for the apartment, a trip to the markets + meeting up with Serena to hear all about her European adventure!


:: Here are a few favourite lovely picks this week....


+ Loved this incredibly inspiring interview with Australian stylist, Sibella Court.


+ Keely launched her beautiful new range of personalised stationary, Kollection.


+ This Parisian apartment made me go weak at the knees.


+ A simple DIY for creating beautiful delicate necklaces.


+ Catherine's dreamy home tour over at the Glitter Guide.


+ The June/July issue of Rue is out and featured this fun shoot at Melbourne's Luna Park.


:: And in case you missed it...


+ Thoughts for a new week :: failure is an opportunity.


+ A peek inside lifestyle boutique, Becker + Minty.


+ Wednesday Workspace {pink + gold}.


+ A few things I'm loving lately.




Have a lovely weekend ahead friends!


Rachel xo


Images: via Rue June/July 2012

Happy weekend + lovely links

Happy weekend lovelies! Phew, the end of another busy week + I'm glad to have a relaxing weekend ahead! I'm dying to check out the local growers market near me + a few of the boutiques in the area. One I have spied is Blood Orange, which stocks various Australian + international designers including Alexander Wang + Filippa K. Do you have any plans?

Here are my favourite lovely picks this week....

+ Victoria curated her favourite picks from Minted's art collection to support every mother counts, which has a mission to protect global maternal health. this one is my favourite piece.

+ I loved these inspiration garnered from matisse's incredible body of work.

+ Ideas for creating your own style commandments.

+ Cute + practical way to store make-up brushes.

:: and in case you missed it...

+ Inspiration for a new week :: never forget where you've been.

+ bathroom inspiration for my apartment.

+ moments in style :: stunning photography by jamie beck from the cdfa awards.

Have a lovely weekend!

Rachel xo

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