Rogner Bad Blumau Hotel & Spa

Amazing. Read about the artist/architect here, and get yourself a room here.

Storm in a tea cup

How cute is this? When you turn the golden handles of the tea cups, the boat rides up and down the waves, with bolts of lightning appearing periodically from the clouds above.
More of the work here.

Cheerful photography by

Philip Ficks putting us in a great mood even as final renovation chaos for soon lee goes on. Plus, start your day with a smile/laugh: A hilarious project, this kitchen drama, and a chirpy tune should do the job (totally coincidental that it's him again!).

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We're not saying that

You should be doing a Mrs Jones, but what a sexy song/performance.
Have a romantic weekend (with your rightful partner of course).

Props for sale

SHOWstudio Shop spins a second career out of those unbelievable props we see in magazine shoots and catwalk shows by putting them up for sale to the public: From giant eyeballs made for Tim Walker's Tales of the Unexpected shoot, bunny ears Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz wore for The New Yorker, to Lady Gaga's Orb Hat.

Look really really closely

Do you spot a newborn and a car? From Oh Happy Day which has been keeping us in good spirits, and emmas design blog who never disappoints.

Happy Wednesday

Some cheerfulness to celebrate the week with.

Peter Lindbergh & The Magnificents

There is such a beautiful film quality to this spread. Photographed by Peter Lindbergh, featuring Ewan Mcgregor in the latest July issue of Vogue.

A Thousand Tales sells the most amazing Scandanavian-style furniture and while you're there, you have to try out their 2nd level Bar/Cafe. On the right, photography via Agent Bauer that has a huge bank of great creative works, thanks to Oh Joy.

Another 10 days to go - have we inspired you yet?

Singaporean design publisher Work collaborates with Eley Kishimoto on this fabulous
2010 issue of Werk Magazine. via Black Eiffel. More information about the project here.

Love her blouse and his hair. The Sartorialist.

These Freitag shoppers are so cute. Find them at Actually (Seah Street), via STREEThing.

We're trying not to be too pushy, but you REALLY have got to check out this Travel Journal we have going on over here. And you might find this and this very handy travel companions - get them at our other store(!).

Clutches/bags that look like they were cut and sewn together on a whim.
By Nutsa Modebadze, thanks to Vic.

Doing laundry and finding pleasure in it - even if it's done out of tiny windows, on coloured bamboo poles. And this photo is too cute.

Possibly interesting exhibition going on at the National Museum.

Now that we are in full gear preparing for soon lee's re-opening, discussions like what music to play in the store pop up every now and then. The Etta James album we used to play tops our list. And while we love Beyonce, no one does this song better than her.

Gorgeous, spotted here.

If you enjoyed the film Vicky Cristina Barcelona, you might - like us - have wished or entertained the thought of a holiday in Barcelona. To nudge this idea further up your agenda list, you absolutely have to see this - we promise you will like it.

Slow food today, fast food tomorrow

Chubby Hubby and his wife has this routine of preparing their favourite food on weekends and freezing them in small portions: Instant home-cooked food on week days(!). Sandwiches are great too - plus that chopping board is so handsome.

This living hall totally works for us. And did you get our mail? We've got something nice going on at our other store Rockstar - click here to find out more.

Photographer Veronique Pecheux has such a fun style.
via Design for Mankind.

And if you haven't been in the mood to cook - this blog might just do it for you.
Thanks to Unruly Things.

Two hairstyles that will go a long, long way - and you don't even have to be the bride(!).

Do-it-yourself tutorial here.

Did you catch the movie An Education? It's an entertaining film with a smart script. We love how it seemed to speak to women of all ages despite a plot built around the 16 yr-old Jenny.There's a great review here, and if you've missed this in the theatres, the DVD is out in stores.

movie stills and inspiration via Krisatomic.

Very cool posters featuring song quotes by bands/singers like The Rolling Stones and the
gorgeous Judy Garland. via seesaw.

Have a great week ahead

If you need more coaxing, click here and here.
Have you caught SATC? You really have to. More of these photos here.

We are changing things up!

We hope you still remember we once were - still is! - a shop with plenty of charming goods. In anticipation of our re-opening (which is coming together), we are starting our count down by giving our blog a new look. More updates to come.

gorgeous photographs by Jen Gotch.

so perfect for nurseries - seesaw designs / fine little day.