back in black (and white, red and a touch of purple)

Saying that these black and white clips are my favourites leaves me with the guilt of a parent nominating a favourite child.

I hope the other hair clips don't grow up full of resentment and needing the help of a therapist.

These babies are off to Leeloo and will also be available in the store in a few days time. It's on the to do list, so don't hold your breath.

If you don't want to wait, get your people to talk to my people. We'll sort something out.

eye spy... my favourite gadget

When our 15 year old food processor finally gave up the ghost a few weeks ago, I would have been happy enough go to Kmart and pick up something that does the job.

This is not how it works around here. If you're going to buy something, buy something good.

After a few goes of this baby I am throughly smitten and convinced it was a good, if costly, purchase.

More gadgety goodness here and here.

my place and yours: my secret weapon(s)

Meet my secret weapons, Brian and his secret love, Marjorie.

Brian works in production, blocking hats for Sheeps Clothing. He may be a lightweight, but he is clever enough to know his limitations.

Marjorie on the other hand is the elegant house model who sees herself one day modelling race wear millinery. Her dream is to model a hat that one day will be worn by a drunken Neighbours starlet in a Melbourne Cup Day marquee.

Marjorie never even looks at Brian. Brian, although clever enough to see right through Marjorie, loves her with a passion and hopes that one day they will wear matching beanies.

More secret weapons at my place and yours HQ.

attention, and the lack therof

Exhibit A: "I'll wash the dishes and sweep the floor while the first batch are cooking."


Exhibit B: "I'll just read a few blogs and check out Ravelry while the second batch are cooking."

I really should know better.

eye spy... shoes

Something funny is happening in my wardrobe. The red and green shoes seem to be multiplying.

I know a guy who always wears odd thongs. Perhaps I might start following his example. Thanks to our host, Bec and this week's theme champion, Anastasia.

my place and yours: blog central

My home office is not neat. Not tidy. Not orderly. This is not my home office.

It doesn't have a view, style or whimsy.

It's not as bad as this one.

It is behind doors, in Euro laundry, office in a cupboard style arrangement. But I'm still ashamed to show it.

Yours and mine, from people not embarrassed to share here.

style collective 30 days of giveaways

Style Collective today launches its 30 Days of Giveaways Promotions. Each day they will giveaway a fantastic prize from an independent designer.

More details about the promotion, including the full list of prizes, can be seen here. Good luck!