Life via Instagram

It's a running joke with friends(one in particular namely Sage.. not that I'm naming names) that all I do on the coast is 'potter around'. Which I deeply contest is NOT TRUE!! I admit life on the coast is not as 'crazy busy' as city friends and I'd happily lose the competition on that front I'm much too busy taking photos. Unfortunately this post only serves to reaffirm my so-called pottering lifestyle. But I'm not complaining... life via Instagram is looking pretty sweet...

 

The garden is brimming with beautiful Autumn flowers, Camellia's being my favourite. Autumn/Winter flowers along with beautiful & mostly clear days make it easier to ease into the cooler seasons.

Serene mornings walk along the water...

and stunning sunsets.

 

With the abundance of autumn flowers I've been getting into my favourite art, 'flower mashing'! I gave a p;d top a new lease of life by covering it with natural flower imprints. I found this wonderful idea in India Flint's book Eco Colour!

 Old worn boats have been inspiring discoveries on my daily walks - works of art

Escapes to Sydney are still essential(to counter balance the pottering). Last weekend I visited the new Koskela store located in Rosebury! Wow this is one inspiring place... not to mention the fabulous food by Kitchen By Mike who shares the open warehouse space.  If your loving the feel of the space The Design Files did a beautiful feature on them today. Can't wait for my next Sydney visit! 

Last but not least I have been dining true Central Coast style at Fisherman's Wharf, Woy Woy.  I have been capturing a collection of photos each time which deserve a separate post of their own. Owner's Sam and his family have made a regular of me with The Wharf's stunning location, fresh & tasty food and a great selection of drinks at Happy Hour! I wish I was there tonight!

Better get going if I want to catch another spectacular sunset to end my busy busy week..
Enjoy your weekend whatever your style xx

Ruffle Scarves at Ivy + Bird

We parceled up a box of these Elkhorn Ruffle Scarves amongst other goodies and sent them to our wonderful new stockist Ivy + Bird in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. We meet Ivy & Bird owner Maria on our recent visit to Brissy for the Finders Keepers. It so refreshing to walk into her inspiring store and be greeted with a welcoming hello. I couldn't be happier to have our scarves sold at Ivy + Bird. What makes Ivy + Bird so unique is they hand-make a lot of their own beautiful designs in-store from cushions to clothing. What they don't have time to produce they source from local & international designers. It is a store I would definitely recommend you pop into, it takes you slightly off the beaten track, which I love!

As promised here are a couple of the Ruffle Scarves we created with the mashed flower fabric from yesterdays post. More close up photos but I wanted to show the flower prints in detail on the scarves.