lamb & blonde: September 2012

28 September 2012

Fab Frock Friday: Pink & Yellow Gown by Reem Acra

A dreamy confection made of pink and yellow tulle...

Reem Acra Spring 2013 Collection

{images found here}

27 September 2012

A Cottage in Woodside

Every now and then, you pass by the kind of cottage which evokes a deep sigh, causing you to daydream about the simply beautiful life that must surely be happening inside such a home. Stone cottages like this line nearly every road in the lovely Adelaide Hills, where Morgan Allender and her partner Justin Hermes call home, in the town of Woodside.

My partner and I have often driven through this charming town, as well as stopped for coffee and gone antiquing. I wouldn't be surprised if we've passed by this exquisite cottage. I always wonder about such places. Now I'm happy to have the pleasure of seeing inside one, and find it is indeed as charming inside as out.

Morgan is a painter, and her works are often inspired by this lovely home and its garden. Her partner, Justin, is a furniture maker, and he has filled their home with his gorgeously crafted pieces. The cottage was in need of a good amount of repair when the couple bought it. They've replaced timber floors, repaired windows, and spruced up the garden. Together, along with the help of their talented and generous friends, they have transformed the cottage into a delightful home.

To me, the rooms look as if they have been slowly and lovingly formed, with each element adding something unique. To think that the couple had only bought the cottage two years before these photos were taken seems incredible. I wish them many years of happy dwelling.

You can see Morgan's paintings here on her website, and find Justin's furniture at Oak & Elm Furniture & Object. Morgan also designs floral arrangements for The Bluebell Society, a commission-only floristry business.

{All images & info found here}

26 September 2012

Wedding Wednesday: What it's all about...

Forget about the rings, the dress, the flowers, the cake, etc., etc.

It's all about a little thing called love.

(Not that those other things aren't nice to have, too!)

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{Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9}

25 September 2012

Keira Knightley in Vogue

Valentino

Chanel

Keira Knightley is starring in a remake of the classic film Anna Karenina. Vogue magazine featured her on the cover of their October 2012 issue, as well as in a gorgeous fashion spread, along with co-stars Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. You can read more about the film and the actress, and see all of the photos here.

{Photos by Mario Testino for Vogue, October 2012}

24 September 2012

BLACK is the new black

Black... always looks chic. What more do I need to say?

{Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

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P.S. I hope you all like the blog's new wallpaper as much as I do. I found the pattern here (a great site for blog backgrounds!), and then I made the pattern a paler shade of grey. I'm planning to spruce the blog design up even more soon. Stay tuned!