Thou Shalt Not Skip Breakfast

I am ashamed. I regularly skip breakfast. I know I shouldn't- but its a time thing (excuses, excuses... I know...) Breakfast (when it does actually happen for me) usually consists of a hot cup of tea (which ends up being really cold by the time I get around to drinking it), and if I have time... a breakfast bar or a slice of toast. Boring- I know.

365 days of breakfast is absolutely delicious! If you like food (like I do) or need some breakfast inspiration (like I do) or if you just love looking at pretty pictures (like I do) then this site is for you. Have a look and enjoy.

*Disclaimer- do not visit this site when hungry- your stomach will not be happy with you!

Pinterest Favourites

Do you have a Pinterest account? If not, you should totally consider getting one (although- I take no responsibility for a decrease in work productivity- the site can be completely addictive- causing everything else to fall to the sidelines).

Here are a few of my favourites...

Horse stampede (via Heather Moore)

Teaparty

Cupcakes (via Afton Negrea)

Travel Mug (via knitta!)

Keep Calm Poster (via Nicole Hatfield)

Teapots (via Elissa Duncan)

Vintage teacups (via Jami Davis)    

French Macarons (via Alyson Hall)

Teaparty (via Ingrid Duffy)

Tea tags (via Junia Isabel)

Moustache ring (via Hannah Pempus)

Ballerina in the city (via Natasha Nicholson)

Pinterested?

So Christmas is around the corner and I can feel the holiday spirit starting to stir. How is your  Christmas shopping coming along? Have you put together your wishlist yet?

I don't have much of a wishlist yet, but I have just discovered a site called Pinterest (thank you Wiley Valentine). Have you heard of it? It is a catalogue of lovely bits and pieces... like a virtual pinboard for you to keep track of your favourite things. You must check it out! Although- I have to warn you- this site should come with a disclaimer- stay away if you have deadlines or plans to get any work done- you will be distracted by the hundreds of gorgeous pictures. 

Here are a few of my favourites:

(The source links will take you to the Pinterest page- for the original source 

go to the Pinterest page and click on the blue link in the top right hand corner above the image) 

What gorgeous colours (source)

Cupcake decals! How clever. Almost too pretty to eat! (source)

 These clouds are so white and fluffy... they make me a little sleepy (original source)

How delicious and gorgeous is this cake? (source)

What a lovely, colourful rug. I wonder if it would be difficult to make? (source)

Seeing something as fun and fantastic (and South African) as this on Pinterest makes me very happy! (source)

Oh my hat! These shoes are fabulous! (source)

This is so cute! Where can I get one? (source)

Took me a while to figure it out! But very clever. And perfect for Movember. (source)

I love these! Watch out little gingerbread men out there- the ninjas are on the loose! (source)

I could keep going all night... I guess it is time for me to get my own Pinterest account. Watch this space!

We're Back (For a bit)...

So September has come and gone and we have been M.I.A for more than a month! And what a month it has been!

Things have not quietened down just yet, so this is a very brief hello, but we will be back (for-good) around mid-October, and we will bring news, and even a few changes with us!

In the mean time- some links for you to enjoy:

These artworks by Sara Olmos are fantastically adorable (via decor8)
This image is captivating, a little vintage, a little ladylike and a little naughty (via dress, design & decor)
These shorts worn by The Cherry Blossom Girl (Alix) are full of femininity and fabulous gorgeousness. If you haven't already visited Alix's blog, you absolutely HAVE to! You won't be sorry! p.s where can we get a pair of these here in SA?
We are loving braids! And these braids featured on a Cup of Jo (with a how-to by Orchid Grey) are just too lovely
This collection of photographs (titled, 'Contents') is fascinating. Photographer Francois Robert asked friends, family and even random strangers to empty their pockets, bags and purses and let him photograph the contents. Check it out here (via WebUrbanist)

This 'Storm in a Teacup' was taken from Tea for Joy. Check it out here.

Pretty Pictures and Happy Thoughts

After one family emergency, two failed attempts at making the perfect macaroni cheese and a sad farewell, we aren't feeling particularly cheerful...

Our solution... ? 

Lots of pretty pictures and happy thoughts!

The perfect hideaway for those bad days. Only thing missing: A Do Not Disturb sign :)

Vintage bicycle with basket for hand picked flowers and other fantastic little goodies

Girly teacups, cupcake stands, homemade lemonade, Earl Grey tea, macaroons, cocktails and loads of other tea party prettiness

Cherry blossoms

Sparklers

Pretty pennants and food flags

A ladies picnic, floaty dresses, hats, fields of flowers and poetry