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I hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas. I'll be back next week sometime - probably in between sessions on the treadmill. The menu we've got lined up is a beauty.
If you're looking for a little special treat, try these White Chocolate Crackles that I saw on the Cook & the Chef. I made them last night and they are divine!
Merry Christmas!
love Paisley (Jaime) xoxo
The lovely Nicole from Bits of Toffee tagged me last week to share '6 quirky/unimportant things that make me happy', then tag 5 other people to do the same.
So here goes:
1. My 20-month-old daughter's obsession with geckos - the little lizards that run around on the outside of our windows at night. It was one of the first words, 'gocko'. She squeals with delight when she sees them and makes everyone go look. She also loves drawing but the only thing she wants people to draw for her is a gecko.
2. My son, who is 5, never says 'breakfast'. He always calls it breakwix - a cross between breakfast and weet-bix.
3. Breakfast makes me happy. I have the same cereal everyday because I love it so much.
4. I wanted to take my husband to Japan ever since we met (because I love Japan so much) and then when we went last year he fell in love with it too - maybe even more than me. It makes me happy that we both love it.
5. My dog having a hair cut. They say change is as good as a holiday, well a haircut can give you a whole new breed of dog. He usually looks more like a husky.
6. Sleep, oh sleep (but proper sleep where you're not being used as a pillow or foot rest). You do make me the happiest of all. *My husband took this picture with his phone and then took it to his work so everyone could have a laugh.
There you go. Thanks Nicole!
I tag the following people: A Lily in Bloom, Handmaiden, That Girl Designs, Design Lovely, and Jenn Ski.
If you haven't entered my Softie Giveaway (I know there are a few lurkers out there) this is your last chance. Entries close at midnight tonight (my time - AEST). Just go to this post and leave your comment to enter. These are some little babushka bunnies which will be added to the Etsy shop soon.
Hope you're enjoying the weekend!
Love P xoxo
I'm feeling a little conflicted about Erin Fetherston's Spring 2009 collection. I like it... but I just get this Xandau meets Dynasty meets Peaches & Cream Barbie kind of feeling. Maybe its just a little too pretty for me.
Last night I was fortunate enough to attend the opening of Dress Code, a fabulous collaboration between one of Australia's most respected fashion designers, Akira Isogawa and Brisbane furniture designer, Fukutoshi 'Toshi' Ueno. Dress Code sees Akira's kimono-inspired textile prints fused with Toshi's beautifully crafted 'Code' stool, which can also be used as a small table, shelving or piece of art.
The opening was supported by Artisan and hosted at the Living Edge store in Fortitude Valley. I spotted a few of the other Springboard designers there too.
I had a great night, getting a front row view of Akira's lastest Spring/Summer collection. However, the highlight was being able to meet Akira Isogawa himself.
Ok, I was going to act all cool, like I meet world-famous fashion designers all the time. But I was so excited... Wah! that's me and Akira! Huge thanks to my cosmopolitan-wielding-fashion-designer-groupie-comrade, Michelle for teeing it up.
Image 1: www.idee247.com
Image 2&3: Michelle's phone (sorry for poor quality but what's a girl to do?)
A couple of weeks ago I made some little softies to take to the Young Designer's Market. Last night I added the unsold ones to my Etsy shop. There are some more, which I didn't manage to finish in time, that will be added in the next couple of weeks.
There's some little cuddly babushka dolls, stunned bunnies and of course, a couple of my little lions. You can see them here.
And to celebrate my daughter sleeping through the night for the first time (yes, its been almost 2 years since I've had an uninterrupted night's sleep) I'm giving away one of the softies from my etsy shop - you get to choose. To enter, just leave a comment to this post before midnight Sunday 21 December (AEST) telling me which you like the most - to work, rest or play? I think its obvious what I'd like the most.... rest, plenty of rest.
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be one of the winners of a giveaway by Jhoanna from One Red Robin. And look what arrived for me today... a gorgeous 'cushie' and a limited edition print from her Woodland Park Folk exhibition. The super talented Jhoanna is jetting her way to Hong Kong to take part in a Christmas extravaganza at Hong Kong's APM shopping complex. You can read about her adventures on her blog. Good Luck Jhoanna!
Want to countdown to Christmas while counting-up the kilos? Check out Epicurious' rollout of 25 Days of Christmas Cookies. So yummy.
My posts have been lagging this week so I'm going to take a little bloggy break. Too many things going on. See you in a few days.
So I had a great day at the Young Designer's Market on Sunday - despite the oppressive heat and humidity. It seems that everyone was heading to Southbank to cool off at the beach. Yesterday, I rewarded myself for sweating it out at the market with this beautiful teacup.
Its the Queen of Hearts teacup from Wedgwood's Harlequin Collection. Its so sweet... and even sweeter that it just been put on sale that day with a 30% discount. What a happy day!
The Young Designer's Market is on Sunday 7 December at Brisbane's Southbank. Head to the grassy area between Southbank and Little Stanley Street between 10 am and 4pm to check out some great Brisbane designers and pick up some unique Christmas presents. And... say Hi! to me!
Here's a label that needs to be on your fashion radar, its Eley Kishimoto. Their use of colour, cute and quirk do it for me.
Wakako Kishimoto and Mark Eley are a design duo who, its seems, can do anything. Their partnership was formed in the early 1990's with their print designs used by top fashion designers such as Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Alexander McQueen. Soon after, the duo launched their own womenswear collection and have gone on to collaborate on everything from women's accessories to furniture, glassware, crockery, phone/computer technology and packaging, and artist and gallery collaborations. The couple also just completed a stint as creative directors of French based fashion house, Cacharel. Do anything? Yes, I think they can.
Check out the Eley Kishimoto website here.
I know its only just turned December, but my mother, sister and I are already starting to plan the Christmas menu. This year I think we are going for a selection of hot and cold foods. So, on my hunt for an interesting salad (along the lines of baby spinach, pasta and toasted pine nuts) I discovered this site, 101 Cookbooks. What a treat! I have never seen such a fantastic collection of (free) recipes on the internet before.
The author of 101 Cookbooks, Heidi Swanson, is an absolute cookbook and recipe aficionado. The site is well catalogued, easy to use and has fantastic pictures. She even includes recipes from the 100+ cookbooks in her collection. This is a fabulous site whether you're looking for a particular recipe or just some inspiration. Perfect for Christmas food ideas.
Mouthwatering images (from Top): Ravioli Pasta Salad, Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes, Moosewood Fudge Brownies.
I saw Australia (the movie) today. It is without a doubt one of the most amazing movies I've ever seen. Even though I was looking forward to seeing it, it was still much more that I expected it to be. And that Hugh Jackman, he can drove my cattle anytime. :)
