Blue & White Beach House

I was tidying up my files and came across these images I saved from who knows where and how long ago.  If anyone knows, please leave a comment!  I just love everything about these interiors, the abundance of blue and white porcelain, the mix of bamboo, cane and rattan, all the coral and seashells on display, beautiful lamps, crisp whites and natural fibres, it's just about my perfect idea of what my island beach house would be like!  I'll keep dreaming...

Mushi Cake!

I love mushi cake.  We made short work of these today.  It reminds me of our trip to Japan last year.  We would often pick one up at the end of the day and they wouldn't last long.  Just soo tasty.

Sugar Rush

Today was a glorious sunny winter's day in Brisbane.  Helen attempted a second round of coffee walnut cupcakes to enjoy over the weekend.  Ange popped in for afternoon tea and as usual we ended up with just a few too many indulgent treats left over.  Ange and Helen have a run planned for tomorrow so no guilt there but I can't say I've got any plans to burn it off...

Woven Screen

Today we received the delivery of this folding screen in woven cane.  We found a neat little spot for it on our balcony.  It will help create a cosy nook and screens off the neighbouring apartment.  I love the geometric pattern created by the panels of squares and circles.

Viewpoint

A few months back I came across this property while browsing through a local magazine.  Located on an elevated site near Cunningham's Gap this house takes in panoramic views of the mountains and extensive farming land.  Apart from the fact that it is some way inland from the sea this region would be perfect for us as a country retreat.  We'll continue to dream....  Stunning!

Coffee Walnut Cupcakes

James and I were invited to lunch today to celebrate Wayne's birthday.  Wayne and Sandra had prepared rosemary lamb cutlets on a bed of minted fetta peas and roasted peppers.  I baked these cupcakes to take as additional dessert to Sandra's decadent flourless chocolate cake.  This was the first time I tried the recipe and although it didn't quite make the dozen as intended, there were exactly enough to share.   The combination of coffee with finely chopped walnuts made for a moreish treat.

Friday Afternoon Escape

Having completed some major milestones at work this week we decided to spend our Friday afternoon on the Gold Coast.  First stop Marina Mirage then to The Spit to enjoy the winter sun.  The surf side was blowy and chilly as expected however the Broadwater was stunning.

Bar Vignettes

I came across these images in the recent issue of Lonny Magazine and found them so appealing.  I really do love small feature bar areas displaying beautiful spirits bottles and bar equipment mixed with picture frames, stemware, candles, coral etc.  It's casual, quirky and so inviting.

Designer Turntables

An architect at work has a serious obsession with audio equipment of all kinds, including record players.  This piqued my interest and he enthusiastically recommended I check out the above pieces.  Even though I'm not exactly a connoisseur of record players I must say these two by Rega and Marantz are very appealing indeed with apparently amazing sound quality.

Madita

This month's music offering is yet another album produced by dZihan!  We've been enjoying this nu-jazz record as well as Madita's second record Too.