by popular demand...

I had such a positive response to my recent post where I shared some wedding photos, and several requests to post more! So, I am giving the people what they want...

Our rings - we ordered a personalised ring box from The Ring Box Company in New Zealand. It was made of kauri, a native wood, and its was a nice little piece of Kiwiana for me (my family is from New Zealand)

My sister and I carried open stem posies of roses, lissianthus, sweetpeas and dusty miller

I had my late grandmothers sapphire and diamond brooch pinned to my bouquet, borrowed from my aunty - I felt like she was with me, even though she is gone

Having my veil fitted

Dad walking me down the aisle

Bridesmaid's bouquet

V's favourite photo

The marquee, set up and decorated - inspired by images of Marnie Skillings wedding

Pommander balls (my florist was a GENIUS!) - we had 5 hanging from the ceiling of the marquee

The tables - having 3 long tables was the BEST decision, it made the reception so relaxed and convivial

Table decorations - we had lots of short, mismatched vases filled with flowers, interspersed with tea light candles and scattered rose petals

The wedding cake

I loved the gorgeous organza drape on the ceiling of the marquee, and the chandeliers were to-die-for

Please note all photos were taken by Anna Blackman Images (these are all low-res images)

pancakes and strawberries....

Ok so its not quite raspberry pancakes with honey-sweetened ricotta and maple syrup (my absolute favourite breakfast) - but its close!

For breakfast this morning V and I made buttermilk pancakes with fresh strawberries and heaps of maple syrup.

Sososo delicious.

Happy Sunday!

xoxo

rebellious sweetheart, take two...

Tonight V and I headed out for dinner at a really fantastic Turkish restaurant.

I lovelovelove my new sretsis dress!!!! Of course I jumped at the opportunity to give it its first official outing.

With heels, this dress is killer! Its the perfect length to make my legs look really long (which is a nice change haha).

Wearing the double bow dress sans modesty singlet - I think it looked so much better with nothing underneath, and V agreed.

This is officially my new favourite dress.

Yummiest mixed dips platter EVER!

Islim kebbabi - delicious lamb mince wrapped in eggplant, braised in tomato, herbs and pinenuts, served with rice.

This is a really nice semillion, easy-drinking and great with spicy, middle eastern food.

Mixed cheese pide.

Turkish garlic sausage pide.

♥ Sretsis double bow dress

♥ Tony bianco "foxie" heels

♥ Mimco magazine clutch

I am a rebellious sweetheart...

My sretsis windsor purple double bow dress arrived in the mail yesterday - completely made my day!

I have been wanting this dress for so long, and finally managed to track down one in my size online. It fits me perfectly, the right length and everything - I absolutely love it

I lovelovelove anything with bows on it - and these little beaded ones are so damn cute!

My little well-done-on-getting-your-fantastic-new-job-and-hooray-for-starting-in-a-fortnight!  gift to myself

I tried it on with a black Country Road singlet underneath for modesty. Think I can probably get away with wearing nothing underneath at all *shock* (not much cleavage to worry about revealing!)

♥ Sretsis double bow dress

♥ Tony bianco "maya" flats

friday on my mind...

Gonna happen in the city

Be with my girl, she's so pretty...

Had a shocker of a day today - absolutely horrible, I was on the verge of tears several times. I just kept repeating under my breath, "five more days, five more days" (until I finish my current job and start my new one). Sad to feel that way about a job... I really don't want to talk about it right now though, I'm in a good mood and don't want to bring myself down.

Anyway, the saving grace of this Friday for me was V and I heading out for a delish dinner at a really nice restaurant. It was partly a bit of a 'date night' for the two of us, but also to celebrate his fantastic new job - congrats V! I love you and am SO proud of you and your career achievements

I wore this gorgeous peach/blush Sewn dress - I love that its totally trans-seasonal

These Tony Bianco "maya" flats just arrived the other week  - I was slightly concerned about them, having heard some feedback that they were really uncomfortable. But I have to say they are one of the most comfortable pairs of flats I own, I have been wearing them so much this summer

I love the sweet little buttons and the ruched bodice - I am a sucker for cute details

Being a Lord of the Rings geek-girl, the cute little tree on this pearl bracelet puts me in mind of a Lothlorien tree

This is a seriously amazing restaurant!

V's minute steak with rocket and balsamic dressing, and special handmade chips

A scrummy (and slightly blurry) vanilla bean pannacotta with a mango, strawberry and lychee salad

Best. Tira mi su. Ever!

Happy Friday to all in Blogland!

xoxo

♥ Sewn dress

♥ Tony bianco "maya" flats

♥ Tiffany&Co rings

what I wore to work...

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight

♥ Marc Jacobs silk shirt

♥ Mink Pink "Elastic Fantastic" skirt

♥ Tony Bianco "Maya" flats

♥ Tiffany&Co bow necklace

my only...

my love...

With Valentines Day just around the corner, I have lately been reflecting on my wedding day, back in 2008. It was the highlight and culmination of 7 years of happiness together.

It feels as though it were just yesterday.

When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron or bronze. And when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts, their words are sweet and strong, like the fragrance of orchids. - I'Ching