Fun with a cardboard box...

Of all the toys at his disposal he was having the best time the other morning with a cardboard box. I sat him in it and dragged him around on the mat in the living room...his squeals of delight had me in fits of laughter.

I couldn't resist getting the camera out and capturing his fun with it...

All images by Jessica Flett

Jx

The Airport...Happy Homecomings...

Yesterday morning H and I went out to the airport to meet N off the plane...I was very excited to have him home.

I love the airport...whether you're coming or going it is a hive of activity with such a sense of anticipation and excitement.

It was a zoo out there yesterday...I am told Sunday is their busiest day and in the early morning there are many flights coming in at the same time...this all added to the excitement...and frustration..imagine trying to contain a busy toddler who if you allowed to walk around would surely get squashed. There was lots of dancing on the spot, waving to strangers, chirping and singing.

I loved watching all the happy welcomes and the many tearful homecomings...I couldn't help but well up a little myself at seeing these happy reunions. There were lots balloons and flowers and lots and lots of hugging, kissing and tears. The whole scene reminded me very much of the ending of Love Actually (This is one of my favourite movies of all times)...

I finally spotted N walking out and when he was close enough I was able to point him out to H...and well...to see both their faces light up brought tears to my eyes...it was so gorgeous. When he reached us H fairly leapt out of my arms into his Daddy's arm...SO MUCH EXCITEMENT!!!

There were lots of cuddles and chats on the way home...and when H woke from his morning sleep and heard his Dad's voice...the excitement all over again was so funny and LOUD!

Welcome home honey...we missed you!!

Jx

Sunny Days & Timeless Beach Style...

It's beautiful sunny days like today in Sydney that get me excited for the coming Summer...

Image via Pinterest

I love this image... doesn't she look so elegant and classic... timeless...

Jx

Happy Birthday & Happy Friday...

Hi All,

I hope you've had a good week...

I have been a single Mum this week as my darling Hubby is away for work...which sucks...especially as he's celebrated his Birthday whilst being away.

Happy Birthday my darling man....marrying you is the best decision I have ever made!! You are a terrific father and we love you so very much! We can't wait to celebrate with you when you get home...

Image copyright Jessica Flett

Here are some lovely links I thought you might like...

I'm loving the Eloquence Collection...such gorgeous furniture...

I love the green on this dining room table...

Neon...

I love this bathroom renovation...

Magnifique Marion...

On my wish list - City Twilight Collection...

Bastille Day Sale at French Dressing...

Kamilla Johns real food...delicious and healthy ready made food delivered to your front door...

India Hicks fine jewellery...simply stunning...

Meet baby Zachary...a gorgeous newborn photographed by the talented Caroline Tran...

Have a good weekend all...do you have anything exciting planned? We are celebrating Hubby's Birthday with family and also farewelling good friends who are off on an exciting travel adventure...

Jx

Driftwood Interiors Seaweed Prints - Part 2

Yay!!..I finally have my seaweed prints on the wall and I love them!!! I mentioned them here a few weeks ago before they were sent to the framers.

We are now thinking about what we will put below them - do we put a nice piece of furniture there...for example a lovely commode or do we have a custom built unit put in. We will do the same on either side of the fireplace and also finally wall mount the television.

If you like the prints please check out Kerri Shipp's Driftwood Interiors Etsy store. Her work is terrific and I'm sure you'll have trouble choosing a favourite.

All images by Jessica Flett

Jx

Newborn Photography Inspiration...

Three days ago, good friends of mine, A&E, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into their family and it got me thinking about newborn photography.

I love newborn photography. I really wish I had H photographed professionally when he was brand new. I did take lots of photos of him and I have some really lovely ones but nothing quite like these...especially ones as a family.

Image via Pinterest

Image via Pinterest

Images Copyright of Caroline Tran

Images Copyright of Caroline Tran

I have also found some links to tips for photographing newborns here, here and here.

This is a great blog post by Katie Evans Photography - 5 tips to take beautiful newborn pictures in the Hospital...

For more inspiration please check out my Newborn Photography board on Pinterest.

If you have any comments or tips I'd love to read them...

Jx

Chair and Cushion crush...

I have a complete crush on this cushion (and the chair it sits on). Loi Thai of Tone on Tone Antiques posted it in his Summer Pillows post last week and I just had to show you. Isn't it gorgeous? I love how subtle the pop of colour is...it's so happy, chic, summery and elegant sitting on that beautiful chair.

This would be perfect for the reading corner I am hoping to create in the little space we have just off our sitting room...

Source: Here

Source: Here

Please head over to Loi's blog and check out his gorgeous design aesthetic. He has a beautiful home and creates gorgeous spaces for his clients.

Jx

Closet envy...I'm in Love...

All Images via Pinterest

Aren't these spaces fabulous? In my fantasy house I definitely have one of these...

Jx

A Belated Happy Friday...Again...

I hope you've had a good couple of weeks. Sorry I have not been posting but I have been spending some holiday time with my family. We have had a wonderful time and I'll show you some photos soon.

Here are some links I've found around the web I enjoyed and thought you might like too...

Lavender...the colour, fragrance and flower of Provence...

So Handsome it Hurts...

I love this Starry Wrapping paper...I'll be giving it a go...

How fab are these waterproof iPhone cases...

Perfect for a children's room...oh the fun they will have in this...

I love, love, love these muslin wraps...such a wonderful baby product...

When I'm next in Paris (One Day!) I would love to do a shoot with the fabulous Carla Coulson...

Some tips on creating backlight with natural light in your photos...

Fabulous portraits by the very talented Hugh Stewart...

Quatrefoil inspiration over at Things That Inspire...

I hope you're all having a great weekend.

Jx

First Birthday Party...

Hello, hello,

Last Saturday we had a party to celebrate H's first Birthday. It was so lovely to catch up with friends we hadn't seen for ages and to see lots of H's little friends. He is a very lucky boy to have so many lovely friends.

I went for a very classic pale blue and white theme with a little dark blue thrown in.

In all the craziness that was the 2 hours of the party I didn't take any photos of the hot food. I'm disappointed about it because it was great thanks to all my family and I would have loved to have shown you.

Here are some photos. I will put in some links of where I found them in case you're interested.

The fairy bread was the biggest hit with the kids...they loved it. I loved that they were little stars...the star cookie cutter is available here.

I found the party hats on line at The Party Parlour. I wasn't sure how big a hit the hats would be with a bunch of one year olds but you need party hats at a party!!...don't you think?...and many of the kids were ok to wear them for a moment. The party boy included...

The party bags and ribbon are from Pink Frosting. They come in lots of different colours. I loved using the ribbon. We went to a birthday party a little while ago that used similar bags and on top to hold them together they used a helium balloon which I thought was a terrific idea.

 I sourced the napkins, plates and cups from Pink Frosting too. It really was a great one stop shop for me. There are lots of on line places so please have a look around. A close girlfriend recommended Pink Frosting to me and they had what I needed so I went with them. Their prices were also on par with others that I had a look at.

A local bakery made these cupcakes which were yummy and we used these cupcake toppers for a little something extra.

I love tissue pom poms so was very excited to have an excuse to use them. I bought them from here. A HUGE thank you so my Sister who put them together.

These great little tables are from Ikea...on loan from lovely friends of ours. Needless to say we are off to get one for H. They were so handy and the kids loved them. One table had colouring in and the other had play doh set up on them.

My parents gave H the sand and water play table you can see here. Given it's winter we just put sand in it. It was such a hit at the party, but be warned...we are still finding sand everywhere!!

A huge thank you to our families for all their help preparing food, setting up and helping on the day with the party. It was a big effort and it's very much appreciated. H is a very lucky little man.

Jx