29.4.09



love the colours(!). via greedy girl.

A life well lived

what a great thought. how would you define yours? we'll love one with family and friends, wisdom and pluck, travels and experiences, and plenty of love, pride and style in everything we do(!). inspired by a line we read off this post by the ampulets. and to fellow bloggers and friends who have been with us all this time, we wish you good health, great jobs and happiness.

Orange grove



this wedding mood board is so pretty. inspired by a shot (top left, taken by photographer stephanie williams) of a couple in front of an orange tree, kathryn of snippet & ink came up with this wonderful rustic theme.

27.4.09

How perfect




are these raindrops? via fine little day.

24.4.09

Shop update: irregular choice





new styles out in our shop now!

23.4.09

Time for a trip to chinatown




loving the new goods over at casual poet(!).

Tom dixon by george smith






a collaboration to celebrate traditional british upholstery techniques. more about the news here. links: tom dixon, george smith.

The bride was beautiful




breathing was difficult; the pain in her back intense. despite her condition, katie, 21, held off her illness to celebrate the happiest day in her life: getting married to nick, 23, who fell in love with her since 11th grade. five days later, katie passed away.

photo essay by romain blanquart. via cup of jo.

21.4.09

So cool



the works by dutch photographer hotze eisma are wide-ranging in styles and pretty inspiring to sift through. more here and here, thanks to emma.

19.4.09

Lots of




sunday inspirations via the very cool vain & vapid. top left, totally how we would wear our Dr Denim boyfriend chinos, plus cute necklace. below, how we always feel on a sunday morning. also, if you want to stop nagging at your boyfriend/husband/partner, here's a list of great tips! AND it was wonderful seeing so many of you at fashbash yesterday(!). thanks for visiting and walking away with our super buys. we'll see you at the shop!

15.4.09

We'll be there!



for the first time ever, we're taking part in the fabulous fashbash!

expect 50% - 70% off past collection items from us and lots of fun! happening this Sat 18 April at The Cathay, from 12pm to 7pm. get all the details here.

OR if you're going to find yourself at haji lane instead and are wondering, our new April stock continues their debut(!).

14.4.09

The Faraway Tree




thinking of these books and dreaming of a nice cooling (rainless) weather. via krisatomic.

Matte Stephens



how adorable! more paintings & prints by matte stephens. via cup of jo, via design sponge.

13.4.09

Spot the colours



a total of five with none looking out of place. what a wonderful use of colours. garance dore.

8.4.09

Shop update: April collection



this month it's all about colours! ok yes, and some blacks, a couple of dark blues and how can we not stock our favourite greys? new arrivals out this weekend, from Friday 10th onwards.
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plus!
* new colours from Dr Denim jeansmaker
* hats
* floral bangles
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photograph via oh joy

7.4.09

Shop update: Penguins in stock



our very popular lime-green edition penguin classics have arrived! wide-ranging titles available in store now.

Pillow blanket





what a fabulous idea! by jung you, via caroline.

The house


6.4.09

To a great week ahead




nice graphic from itis edition. reminds us of this song by The Mamas and the Papas and their great styles. via casual poet.

4.4.09



again from krisatomic.

3.4.09

Wow




photography by oscar falk, via krisatomic.

1.4.09

Family portraits



still such a good idea. more over at ah-yi's.