When I thought about baking for St. Patrick’s Day my thoughts immediately went to cupcakes, quickly followed by cake pops (not so surprising, who’s mind doesn’t immediately go to cupcakes when they think holiday baking). However, after giving it a bit more thought I decided on lamingtons. First of all, Tim and I love them, and second of all I’ve never seen a actually seen a green version of the lamington done before.
{Wine Tasting Party}
The highlights of my week would have to have been the Designer Garage Sale and my lovely friend Pearl’s Wine Tasting Party on Friday night! We tasted over 8 varieties of wine, nibbled on cheese and crackers, drank more wine, before turning to chocolate and other shenanigans. She’s planned a write up of the party {including instructions on throwing your own} so be sure to subscribe here. hope you also had wonderful weekend – check out my most loved below.
Last night I was lucky enough to go along to the Designer Garage Sale VIP Preview Evening (thanks Dani!) and check out the sale stock along with 250 other people before the event opened to the public. In a nutshell, the Designer Garage Sale is an amazing one-stop sale, where you’re able to purchase past season/discontinued/sample stock from New Zealand designers – this year’s lineup included sees Ingrid Starnes, Lonely Hearts, Huffer, and plenty more! Though I’ve been to a few of the DGS’ in the past, I’d have to say this was the best yet – in part due to the wonderful Venue – Victoria Park Market!. Though I only bought a couple of things, there was plenty that caught my eye. See below for my favourites… My actual purchases are at the end!
Tim & I have been looking for a new place for awhile now.. and let me tell you, it’s not easy. Though its pictures of beautiful homes that keep me motivated in the hopes of finding a place I can turn into the space I want. Lotta Agaton’s home in Stockholm, recently featured in Residence magazine, is one of my favourites. It is, in my view, the perfect balance between clean, modern white and black softened by earthy accents (wood, greenery) with stylish bottles, framess, and other knick knacks around the home keeping the mood fresh and adding plenty of character.
I’ve had one of those whirlwind of a weekends where everything happens far too fast and any time you’d put aside for yourself {read: blog} goes very much amiss. A weekend where the whirlwind was very much worth it! Tim & I ventured up to the coast for a friend of mine’s beautiful wedding in a backyard overlooking the ocean. Breathtakingly beautiful. We spent the night out there with family – a well-needed miniature getaway {note to self: getaway more often}. I hope you also had wonderful weekend – check out last week’s most loved below.
Country Road blouse, Moochi shorts, ROC sunglasses, boutique bag, COOP necklace, ASOS watch, Overland wedges
I own an inappropriate amount of polka-dotted pieces, but this top felt different enough to add to my collection. I love how it is just the right amount of loose so not to drown you in it. The silk fabric is a bonus… and somewhat a necessity in this summer heat. I love the combination of black and brown – simple yet unexpected at the same time. On a more technical note, this is Tim & I’s new favourite spot for photos! It’s a quiet & secluded spot near one of our regular jaunts in Albany. This weekend we tried out some new settings with the camera and I love the result. Care and patience really are everything in… well, everything.