some kind of beautiful

One of my old primary school friends makes the most beautiful art. In the past year, she's had the opportunity to work with some amazing people & designers. I remember running around the playground with her, and sneaking off to see her in my lunch breaks at work. Her art makes me smile, she's just amazing.

Have a gander at Sarah Webb's blog Some Kind Of Beautiful for more.

kikki-k sweethearts

How lovely is Kikki-K's new Valentine's Day range? Ugh, I could just buy everything!
Currently salivating over the Love Bunting card & the Sweet Heart sticker book.

golden arrow

Lisa Mitchell fans, get excited. She's got a new side-project, Golden Arrow, with a few of her friends.

(Thanks to Daydream Lily for the link.)

love.

Love. It's that simple.

(From Crooked Tooth.)

tea for two and two for tea.

LIPTON - Green Tea & White Tea from Yoann Lemoine on Vimeo.

This gorgeous thing makes me thirsty for tea. ♥

step away from the gorgeous man

I feel like TV is so close to my life sometimes.

ah, perfect!

How beautiful is this dress? It makes me wish I could afford to spend $600 on a piece of clothing.

(If you can, buy it now from JCrew.)

P.S. How perfect would a white version be for a semi-casual wedding dress? Dream dress, right there.

cute cute cute

How cute is this little video?

It makes me want to- tell people how I feel? Go do it.

pray for ian

Ian + Larissa from Vinegar Hill on Vimeo.

This is just one of the most precious things I have ever seen. Larissa is such an inspiring young woman, who is strong and brave and has such a strong faith in God.

Go visit Ian & Larissa's website, Pray for Ian, for more of their story.

jose vanders

One of my favourite musicians is releasing a new EP very soon. And not only is she fantastically talented, but she's a lovely girl, too.

Pre-order Blue Notes by Jose Vanders here. (& follow her on Twitter, too. Listen to more songs on her Myspace.)

Try to inspire someone today.

(Photo via GiulsIsLove.)

embrace messy hair

I would put this print right next to my mirror. Embrace it.

(Only $4.50 from funnelcloud's etsy store.)

a few of my favourite things

Bicycle + fairy lights = amazing.

(Photo via Oh Hello Friend.)

i want to go to there

It would make me so happy to live in a place with a loft.

(Photo from Oh Hello Friend.)

anna torv

One last post tonight, to point out the beauty of Anna Torv. Ain't she just darling?

a quote

"It is no surprise to me that hardly anyone tells the truth about how they feel. The smart ones keep themselves to themselves for good reason. Why would you want to tell anyone anything that’s dear to you? Even when you like them and want nothing more than to be closer than close to them? It’s so painful to be next to someone you feel strongly about and know you can’t say the things you want to."

- Henry Rollins 

rachael carpani

Another thing that makes me happy (and a little geeky) is that I met Rachael Carpani from McLeod's Daughters (an Australian TV show) yesterday. She was nice enough to take a photo with me.

hi, how ya doin'?

I saw Tangled yesterday, and can I just say: Favourite Disney movie. Well done.
It just made me so happy.

(Picture from Fake Reputation.)

gorgeous music

I just recently came across Green or Blue, a New York based band whose sound is just heavenly. Give them a listen on their Facebook page. And lucky you, their EP, Glances, is available for just $US5 right here on Band Camp.

Definitely music for a relaxing night in.

(Photo from Green or Blue's Facebook page.)

for claire

Wouldn't you just love to have this little guy as a buddy? For some reason, when I saw this photo, I thought of my lovely sister, Claire, which made me just a little bit more smiley.

(Hedgehog via simplybreathingg.)