May 28, 2010

tattoo's and friends

ive been entertaining the idea of getting a tattoo for some time. several of my friends have them and i just can't decide. my friend kaitlyn has a few and here is her newest addition.
so pretty. just like you!!

umm kaitlyn, i miss you. just thought you should know.
xox

May 27, 2010

etsy feature

this week's etsy feature is on loud mouse. she is a creative mother with a fun little shop.
here are a few of her items!

how true is this statement?

fun!

this one is my personal favourite. so fresh and pretty looking.

can you tell that i'm in a 'want my own apartment' mood this week?

May 26, 2010

want it wednesday

i bring to you, want it wednesday! just a bitty collection of things that im loving this week.
this couch is retro in all the right ways. link
this cute dress from bleubird vintage

and my big ticket purchase this week is.........
the LXV 150 Vespa!!!! i can see myself zooming around a city now on one of these.....
well thats all for today! hope you enjoyed! see you tomorrow with a etsy store feature! xox

May 23, 2010

new etsy buy

i found a very talented etsy designer the other week and bought a few of her items. she currently lives in mexico (jealous) and makes such pretty and original things. the package arrived the other day and i was giddy with excitement to put them on and show them off.

she was even kind enough to pre-knot the scarf for me for i have a scarf styling handicap.

i know, shes amazing.

check her out at her etsy store! scoutandcatalogue. she was amazing to work with and it arrived very fast (all the way from mexico!)

today is beautiful

today is beautiful. i've been reading all morning sipping a tea and cuddling with the cat. im reading eat, pray, love right now and it is my favourite read so far this year. i love how she has given us permission to take her journey with her by being so real and transparent in her writing.

also as promised, this is a peak at the diy project im wanting to start. i've been inspired by an etsy store and thought "i could make that", so im going to give it a go.

im deciding between doing just my initials, or a fun saying.

you should check out the etsy store. she makes everything out of recycled goods which is refreshing. lots of cute ideas for gifts and even helpful reminders.

May 22, 2010

coffee anyone?

i'm thinking of opening a cafe. i've worked in an amazing cafe for 2 years in sydney and now a great little find in canada. i love it. it's the kind of work where you get to socialize and make new friends, without getting in trouble. its laid back, relaxing, and full of yummy treats. my dream cafe would be full of these beauties...

imagine these filled with delicious teas

how beautiful is this pendant?! this and the jars are both from anthropolgie.

i found this fun diy on design*sponge quite a while ago. so fun and decorative all at the same time.

well that's all for now. ill be back tomorrow with a fun diy project im planning. xox

May 18, 2010

3 things i want to achive this year & pretties

1) Become a morning person.

Yes, I said it. I can barley believe it myself. The reason that I’d like this to become my personal reality is quite basic… I get more done! I love the alone, quite, uninterrupted time I get in those early hours to read, drink a cup of tea or even just sit there and be still. If you’ve ever had roommates, you can relate to this.

2) Become a runner.

This is something that I use to enjoy back when I was in grade 5-7 and very active in sports. I loved racing the boys and trying to be the best. I get runners envy when I hear my friend talk about the “high” and the “freedom” they feel when they run but I can barley huff my way through 5 mins on the treadmill. I’m crossing my fingers that this one happens.

3) Be more crafty.

Not the scheming kind of crafty, the artsy kind. Even if it is just one little thing, I’d like to open myself up to the more creative side of life.


Yes I am aware that 3 is a very small list but I think that these things are quite big (for me at least) to achieve in a little more than 6 months.



Now enough of that! Lets get to some pretty things that I really really want this week!


this gorgeous necklace from anthropologie


i love this bus tram scroll of European cities from the etsy store transitdesign


and these wallpapers. i may need to buy a house just so i can put some of these up.

images via hermitage home

May 17, 2010

an introduction

well, my name is amanda. i am 22 and live on the east coast of canada. this is my first time blogging and i am very excited about it. i've traveled the world and i'm blessed to have met some amazing people along the way. for the last 2 years, sydney australia has been my home. this blog will be a collection (or medley) of my thoughts, day to day happenings, wanted items and loves. stay with me as i work out all the little kinks of a new blog and get my feet on the ground.