Treasure hunt

I went thrifting yesterday, oh how I love those treasure hunts. Especially when I find treasures like this Groma Kolibri '50's East German portable typewriter!

Oh, and it's for sale here!

Sharing the love

I'm so thrilled to have found two new blogs that I absolutely love. First up is James of Bleubird Vintage. She's so fabulous, I have a total girl crush on her. She's the mother of two cool kiddos and manages to be cool, amazingly stylish and totally creative. I feel very inspired.

This makes me want to build a teepee in our living room too and play pretty Indians.

Next is the Cherry Blossom Girl. A stylish Parisienne who makes me want to wear dresses and heels and black seamed tights every day.

And look at that pretty printed screen behind her! And the mirror! And the floorboards!!!

And finally, I want these for summer!

I'd pair them with a chunky knit for spring, a delicate knit for summer, my dad's faded brown leather jacket and killer heals. On the days that I'm not chasing after my kids...

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The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman on Vimeo.

I am speechless. Watch it!

Crewcuts!

How cute is this ad from JCrew? And how crazy cool is the little girl's hair?! As the mother of two mixed race boys I can't imagine how much work it would be to care for it, but WOW, that's cool!
Seen on design dig

Happy New Year!

here's hoping for hard work that gets rewarded, wonderful surprises and good luck!
photy by my begga

Miabella Photography

We had María of Miabella Photography take some family photos and we are thrilled with the result. Do check out her flickr photostream for some gorgeous photography.

Adorable!

The dresses by Birta Björnsdóttir of Júníform are beautiful and when she launched her baby collection, I was thrilled. Now I just need a little baby girl!

A new me!

As you may have noticed, I've changed the title of my blog. No longer 'Not Your Goddess', no, I am now 'A Goddess In The Making'! Yes, I want to be a goddess, and if I'm going to be a goddess, then saying that I'm not will not be helpful along the way. See, every little piece of self-help advice I've ever heard says that for your wishes to come true, you must see yourself in your new 'me', envision yourself the way you want to be, write your wishes down and not focus on what you're, well, not! So here goes! I am now on my way to goddessness!!!
(The picture is the first image that came up when I googled 'goddess'. Fun, right?)

Knitted goodies

Louise Goldin knit leggings at Topshop... when will you be mine?!
(UK size 12)

Water stopping water

I love it when design is so clever, so brilliant... so "why didn't I think of that?"! From Water stopping water via Design Milk.

On my wish list

When I was pregnant I attended a pre-natal yoga class and a few weeks after Sam was born I also did a mummy yoga class. I had never done yoga before but I must say that it is the one single thing that has improved my life the most! So as soon as my funds allow it, I will join a class with these wonderful people again, and hopefully I can keep it up for the rest of my life!

Fit and fabulous?

I've heard about those shoes that are supposed to exercise your legs or something while you walk. Or maybe it was something about making walking super easy... I can't remember but the thing I do remember is that they were hideous... I mean aaaawful... really! But then I just saw this FitFlop by Anna Sui over on Net a Porter and I didn't even know it was that... that thing... in disguise... and I love it! How cool would these be with a pair of chocolate brown cozy tights and a wonderful dreamy autumn dress, a wool coat and a knitted hat? I'd be happy!

Don't get married, get Hubbied!

Are you ready to tie the knot? Would you like to do so in Los Angeles in 2010? Are you willing to entrust the whole planning process to a group of amazing artists? If so, get the details and apply at Get Hubbied!

Keeping it together

My living room is overflowing with baby stuff and I desperately need a nice basket to keep it all neatly in one place after the kids go to bed. These two from IKEA seem like they could do the job very nicely!

winter wish list

Winter is definitely upon us and I'm in the mood for cozying up with candles, beautiful music, blankets, hot chocolate.... the works. I'm tired of block candles, I want the elegance of a tall, slim candle to set the mood. Only problem is, I only have one candlestick! So, this is what I'm wishing for (also, this is the perfect gift for anyone, so I have a feeling some of my friends and family will be unwrapping one or two of those come the holidays).

The first two are from IKEA and the other ones from etsy.com

Suitcase sofa

I just came across the website of Junktion, an unbelievably funky design firm in Tel Aviv. How cool is this suitcase sofa?! I smell a DIY project coming up (really? will I ever get round to it?)!

On that note...

Lennon would have turned 69 today. I hope his message lives on.

The story of all wars

Funny thing, love

Head over here to listen to (and download for free) this fantastic new song by Toggi.

Spruce up your shoes

Ecouterre has us set to fall in love with our shoes all over again. As they say on their site:

Why do shoes have such a hold over our imaginations? From blue suede to those made for walking, no other accessory has inspired as many songs or so much frenzied devotion. But why, if we adore our shoes so much, is it so easy to chuck them when they’ve gone out of style or have fallen into disrepair? Don’t they deserve better?

Check it out!