My sister says

My sister says she loves me every time we talk to each other on the phone. Kinda sweet and kinda weird as she only just started saying it, after 25 years! Who knows, maybe I'm nicer these days, since we don't live with mum and dad anymore and there's no arguing over who's going to set the table/feed the dog/buy mum's mothers day gift. Maybe it's because she lives in Darwin now, so every conversation counts that little bit more.

Anyhow, the name of this sweet little cafe is my sister says. Unusual and a great conversation starter. So is everything about this place. Everything appears to be 'upcycled' from tin can vases to filing cabinet storage. It is all well thought out and was a great intro to Melbourne. Little dog Bean was our furry guest at the table, his manners were impeccable and we loved watching him fall asleep whilst sitting up, classic old man style. 

My brekky was called the mixed bag, you can pretty much tell what it was from the pic. It was delicious!

my sister says

118 Bridge St

Port Melbourne VIC 3207
(03) 9646 1117

Southern Style

Photographed by sensesmaybenumbed

This weekend we are taking off to Melbourne to hang with our good friends southern style. Their names are Shannon and Terry, but we call them 'Sherry' ( I know.... the whole 'brangelina' joining of names is taking over the world). If you happen to have in your possession a copy of the latest Cosmo Bride, they are on page 184. Check them! They are too cute.

Anyway, Melbourne. I haven't been for years, and can't wait to go exploring. Here are some of the places I hope to get around to investigating.

Brunswick Street Gallery

Rose St Market

Cutler & Co

Little Creatures Dining Hall

The Emerald Peacock

We have also timed things perfectly well, as we will be in town for the first ever Melbourne Finders Keepers.

You beauty! Lucky I've paid up on my credit card......

When we get back I have some exciting news to share about a wedding we're styling in Feb. It's pretty cool.

Have a great weekend! And please share any tips for our weekend away. I know you Melbourne readers have some cool places you'd like to expose.....

new bike

new bike by oscarandruby on Polyvore.com


Finally I am the happy owner of a brand new (well, second hand actually..... new to me though!) super cute vintage bike! Hooray. I'm constantly thinking up excuses to take her out for a ride. It is so much fun.
At the moment she lives in our lounge room, she is really part of the family. I've been trying to coax cooper to spend some time in the basket on the front. So far she has lasted half a lap round the house. Seems my Dorothy/Toto moment will never be realised. Shame.
A new bike deserves some cute accessories, so I've attempted my first ever polyvore collage. If you click on the link above it'll tell you where everything is from. But, you already knew that didn't you?


Do you ride? Got any advice for a newbie like me?

Seven things about me

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I've been tagged by the lovely Mrs A to write seven interesting/random facts about me. I hope you find them, ah, interesting!

I rarely wear anything other than thongs in summer

Stevie and I lived in London for three years, and drove around Europe in a camper van for four months. Five years later we still talk about it. It was the best time of our lives!

       

I absolutely can not stand icy pole sticks. I avoid them at all cost, even if that means missing out on ice cream.

Striped t'shirts feature heavily in my wardrobe. None however, are in umbrella form.

         

Not really random, but I love talking weddings.  

       

The ring tone on my phone is Florence and the machine .

{You've got the love.} Because I do!

       

Sometimes, if I finish work early, Stevie and I will take a bottle of champagne down to the park near the bay and watch the sunset. We look a little like bogans, with paper cups, but meh....... it's so lovely.

Now, to share the love......I'm passing this task to

Lyndsay.. It's a date design.

Anastasia...Anastasia drawing and dreaming

Julie.... Olive and Joy

all images via we heart it. except florence.

Not extinct

I was reminded yesterday by Julie over at Olive & Joy that it is time again for the Dinosaur Designs big sale. This is big news and a great opportunity to pick up some great pieces by a truly iconic Aussie brand. Their story of success is inspirational, and well worth a read, especially if you are completing the e-course run by Holly and Leslie. These guys started off running a market store and have grown into  internationally renowned design dynamos exhibiting in places such as New York, Milan and Canada. You can check out their online store here. They even do wedding registries!

simple really

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I'm going to be really happy. Are you?

Beautiful torture

This week I embark on a nine week challenge with my gym. nine weeks to get super fit and ready for summer. nine weeks of no alcohol*, minimal carbs, stacks of protein and multiple visits to the gym. 

as an indication of what I've signed up for, my personal trainer sent me a text this afternoon, kindly reminding me it was 4pm and not to eat any carbs from then on. hmm, right. so I'm guessing ordering our standard friday night pizza is out of the question. I'm also guessing if i happen to win the prize at the end of the challenge, which is a trip to Hawaii, i should probably send the boy. alone. if he makes it out of this alive.

in the mean time I'll torture myself (and you) with images of these beautiful cakes by maggie austin cakes

* I can handle the strict rules relating to everything else, but, alcohol? No booze for 9 weeks? That's a challenge