Things of beauty...

What to say about this week? I am, I must admit, LOVING my days off work when the children are at school. There is something utterly precious about dropping them off knowing that I have a few hours to go til I collect them. I swear it makes me a better Mummy to have those hours...I fiercely guard what I do with that time, so I am ready to collect them with a 'wholesome' snack and smiles and kisses and 'what did you learn today?' chats. It's bittersweet though as I the school holidays are lovely too - lie-ins and chilled out summer days.

I have had some lovely, humbling and thought-provoking comments this week, thank you. I now know I can rely on you to set me straight, walk me through, hold my virtual hand...it's a lucky thing for sure.

Must find a way to feature yellow in my house...

This is Uma Thurman; all 6' of her...I love the sprawl of city behind her and the summer decadence of bikinis and cocktails...

'Mother and Child' sketch by Pablo Picasso...

Doesn't this cake just look soooo good? It has such a village fete feel about it. There was a coconut shire at my children's school summer fair last weekend - we won two coconuts (my husband has a good bowling arm)...

South Sea pearl ring by Astley Clarke. My Mum used to have a ring like this...just one pearl sitting proud. Made me think of her to see this. Classically beautiful...

January Jones from 'Mad Men'. I must catch up on my viewing...the period styling is just to die for - retro heaven.

 For all the dog lovers - Tania, that means you - how cute is this pup? Boo is desperate for a puppy; I am staunchly resisting. We have a (crazy) cat, I don't want another thing to have to provide care for. We can barely keep tomatoes alive in the greenhouse...

Is it just me who has a slight crush on this chap? Bradley in a bath...

A wonderful fluttery wedding dress, ready for the main event...I always like to see dresses hung up like this; makes me smile.

via 100 Layer Cake

A good friend of mine has lost her computer access this week (pesky gremlins!) so this is for Simone...in the absence of Friday Fabulousness!

via The Bottom of the Ironing Basket

Yellow roses...gorgeous.

via it's mary ruffle

Eames rockers...my enduring love...

Here's to casual but groomed ;-) weekend dressing...

Puppy Love

So you all know by now that I love to show off my hubby's amazing talents, so I have to show you this

Those are some dog portraits he's done for gifts for friends and commissions. So cute!!

:)

Off to Paradise

Yep. It's that time of year! VACATION!! Yay! Finally...

So off I go with Benjamin to hang out with these freaks-

Yup. Another power couple. ;)

Ok, I'm obviously kidding, but we are going to his hood (Hawaii for those of you not familiar with the white trash glory that is Mr and Mrs Dog the Bounty Hunter). I'll be back sooner than I'd like, but please forgive me in advance for my lack of posts over the next 5 days.

See you all soon!!!

XOXO

Your Shoe Girl

Lost In Puppy Land... Then Found Again

This is my excuse for being away for the last WEEK (ahhhh!)... Look at that face and I dare you to be mad at me. ;)

UGGG! She's so cute. But any of you who own or have owned puppies know that they are total time suckers. Especially when they're this teeny and scrumptious de-loosh! 

I went to the Louboutin boutique today (shocker, I know!) and was telling my friend/favorite salesman Patrick that I am sometimes tempted to drop Stella in the oven and cook her up. 

Que cricket noise.

Obviously I was kidding... mostly. But by the silence and pained wince I got from Patrick, I guess that wasn't funny.

(jeans- JBrand, tank/bandeaux/suspenders- American Apparel, boots- L.A.M.B)

So this is what I wore today. Guess how many times people asked me if I forgot my whip at home. Well, I'll tell you. 3. Not that funny guys. They're more Edward Scissorhands than dominatrix IMO.

I do feel like I have to pick and choose when I wear these babies. They are definitely not an everyday thing, right. 

*wah-pshhh!*

(that was my whip)

ANYway... sorry for my leave of absence. I'll be better this week. :)

Anchors Away!

How cute is this!? I couldn't help but get one for my dog. So adorable!! Trixie + Peanut has some seriously cute things for dogs, you should check it out for sure.

I can't wait for my sailor inspired Harajuku Lovers shoes to match Banksy's new harness!! Can you imagine? Ugh- I wanna barf already! We'll be so cute together. haha