I went to the westerstraat markets last Monday and found all these lovely vintage buttons that for some reason, were calling out my name. I have been getting the craft bug back of late. I think it is the change in weather, autumn does that to you doesn’t it. I’m thinking these buttons would make great eyes for some little creatures, but what do you think, any crafty suggestions?

How gorgeous is this dupioni silk dress? It’s poetic, its romantic, and it’s something I would most likely never wear unless someone was throwing a Tess of the D’Urbervilles party of sorts. (which, by the way I am hooked on right now. Hooked. )

The dress is from the very cool Makool. I must also add that the photography is sensational don’t you agree? Check out the etsy boutique here, and the Makool blog here.

Be Happy Now’s tiny books are a bit of finger-tingling gorgeousness too. And guess what? This next image will give you a clue…

This beautiful artwork from Jose Lampreia is appropriately titled rainy days. Yep, it’s raining in Amsterdam. Aren’t we all surprised. Not. Meanwhile, I’m told it’s sunny and 30C in Sydney right now. Pfff. I shouldn’t be too green as just as I wrote that, I looked out the window to see a horse and carriage clopping along my street. In Amsterdam, anything and everything goes – I probably could get away with wearing that dress after all.

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I love this giclee print from Ottowa’s Monkey Powered. It’s just what we need to get out of this universal funk we are in at present. This bit of news also does the trick for me…

Studio Kurashi is open for business! For those loyal readers that I’ve had from the early days, do you remember when I posted about these delicious baked goodies made by Momo from Kurashi? (Here is the link to the post to jog your memory.) Well not only is Momo a terrific vegan cook, she is also a rather talented seamstress and I’ve been adoring all the beautiful clothes she makes for her son Oliver for the longest time. Now, she has her own little etsy boutique called Studio Kurashi, so do go and check it out -her little boys + girls 100% cotton japanese print pants are divine. Happy shop opening Momo!

This little grey days pinafore from humblebea is a little ray of sunshine too (the fab photography is by Amanda Westhart)….

And I just spotted these prints by artist Jenny Keith Hughes. Jenny is based in Edmonton (what can I say, I’m drawn to y’all crazy Canadians)…

Also to brighten your day, purplepinkandorange are holding a giveaway of one of Sofia’s beautiful collages…

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Now, did all that brighten your day? I do hope so. Thanks for checking out…

Hmm, I just spotted the words ‘pea’ and sea’ – did you? I only just noticed! and they call me a stylist, pfff, sometimes I wonder as I seriously did NOT style those words, they styled themselves. And now they are my favourite words for the day: “I am a little pea, who lives by the sea…” (look, I’ve already told you my strength is not poetry.)

Coming Up Next Week: Soundscapes!! I can’t wait. Have a fabulous weekend everyone!!

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Anna from Absolutely Beautiful Things invited me to participate in her new blog series called ‘Absolutely Favourite Things’. I was rather inspired by her request for me to photograph a vignette of my latest faves, and ended up doing an entire photo shoot the other morning when it was so sunny. I decided to push the light and make the shots as polaroidy as possible, making it a little visual ode to some of my favourite polaroid photographers. This is what I created, what do you think?

To find out more about my favourite things du jour, go and check out Anna’s full post about them by clicking here. I had so much fun doing this, thank you Anna!

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PS I took quite a few photographs actually and if I’m brave enough I might show you a few more.