The lucky country

Yesterday I dragged the boy and the dog out to the beautiful Neilsen Park to start gathering some styling ideas for a wedding that's coming up in December. Our conversation as we strolled around the grounds went something like this:
Me: Wow, this place is truly beautiful. We really are lucky aren't we.
boy: mmmmmm yea, I guess
me: I mean, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to weddings. With our weather being so nice, so many beaches, parks, outdoor spaces to use......
boy: mmmmmm yea. Do you reckon I could climb that tree?

Grrr. Last time I bring the boy scouting locations.




Must admit, those trees are made for climbing. Hope no-one is inspired to at the wedding though. Drunk guest in tree = asking for trouble






Stayed tuned for some styling ideas for this stunning venue!

Are your lights catching the train to ugly town?

Are your lights in need of a little beautification? I know ours are. We live in a rental property where, unfortunately, the owner thought it was a good idea to install oyster light/fan combos. Bleh. So, although these lights are not for us ... yet, I think they are super cool and definitely within budget!




Midsummer Light designed by Tord Boontje.
Full of floaty goodness this pendant lamp is feather light and diffuses a soft warm glow through the room. Could absolutely be used as a wedding table centrepiece suspended over guests tables. So original and elegant





Future Flora Lamp also designed by Tord Boontje, (four years later)
Still light and floaty but with a sci fi edge. If Princess Leia had a bedroom I think she'd run with this pendant lamp.





Pig Lamp designed by Ariel Rojo.
No need to hire an electrician for this one. This super cute, super portable, super pro environment pig lamp is a light with a message. The pig shape is a reference to saving, whilst the cool to touch energy efficient bulb is, actually, saving (energy) oink oink!!.

All lights under $100 (yes, really!) and available here

Where it starts

This image of Adam and Halli is by the very talented Josh Goleman (who's work you can check out here).
This photo started a chain of events that eventually led to the styling of our own wedding. I love the contrast of the seriousness in their faces and the joy in the use of colourful balloons. Seeing this photo inspired me to try and create something for ourselves that, whilst sticking to a few traditional wedding elements, allowed us to be ourselves on our big day also.
I actually contacted Josh to come and shoot for us, but alas, the budget did not stretch to return flights from the U.S.

It's a beautiful day for blogging

So, after much thought and deliberation I have decided to join the world of blogging. I plan to provide daily inspiration on all the things I love, and hopefully you will too!
The world (and www) is full of amazing, inspired, talented people just waiting to be discovered. It truly is a beautiful day.
Welcome to Oscar & Ruby!!