:: Here's To The Ladies Who Lunch ::

 

Here's to the ladies who lunch - everybody laugh. Lounging in their caftans and planning a brunch, on their own behalf.

Continuing on from my 'I am in love with all of this warm weather - I love Spring picnics!' post, I thought I'd show you something else I also love - morning/afternoon teas with my family. The girls got together at my sister-in-law's house and sipped delicious drink while eating cupcakes, little sandwiches and a super yummy pavlova.

Does it get any better?

A toast to that invincible bunch, the dinosaurs surviving the crunch. Let's hear it for the ladies who lunch - everybody rise!

Mmm ... pavlova. It is seriously my favourite dessert for the warmer weather (caramel and coconut win out in Winter). I adore cupcakes, but I'm not much of a cake person.

Do you have any morning/afternoon tea must-haves?

:: Look Book - Practically Perfect Picnic ::

I am so excited it's finally Spring! I love the warm weather - it means swimming, bbqs, bike rides, and picnics!

:: Dress - Vintage / Cardigan - Valley Girl / Shoes - Ruby ::

I love picnics, there's something wonderful about them. Don't you agree?

:: Wedding Photography ::

I have to say, it's amazing the people you meet on the Internet. The connections you make with people you've never met before is astounding. The opportunities you come across thanks to those people is also incredible - and this wedding was one such opportunity.

Last month I had the pleasure of shooting the wedding of Gracie's older brother. It was so nice to meet all the people I'd read about on her blog - and to photograph them! She seriously has the nicest family.

It was such a fun day, full of little heartfelt moments - the groom crying during his personalised vows, the minister making them kiss three times (so cute), the flower girl striking some seriously awesome poses, the adorable bow tie on the little page boy ... I had a blast!

I love wedding so much. I would go to a wedding every weekend if I could!

I've just realised all the photos I've chosen are black and white - I promise I gave the couple lots of colour photos too!

:: For the Love of Flowers ::

Mr LG and I went to the Brisbane Markets the other weekend. We had a great time looking at all the fresh produce and yummy meats. But my favourite section was the flowers. There was only a small flower section, but there was more than enough to make me happy!

We ended up buying a bunch of bright purple flowers, a bunch of lovely tiny white flowers and a bunch of pale pink flowers. I'm not a flower buff, so I have no idea what they're called! We had enough to fill three vases. 

We put one in our kitchen:

One in our dining room:

And one in our living room:

I love the difference flowers can make to a room. They instantly brighten the place up, not to mention the yummy smells! This Spring/Summer I want to make a conscious effort to purchase more flowers. I think they'll be a good remedy for those days when you just feel meh.

What are you favourite flowers? I love jasmine (haha) and lavender (I know, I know). I also love hydrangeas, and roses. And I love how fun and happy gerbera's are!

:: Look Book - Friday Night Lights ::

Okay, so the title of this post is a bit of a lie. These photos were taken on a Wednesday night!

A little while ago Brisbane's Royal Show was on. I love going to the Ekka (as it's called, because it's held at the Exhibition Grounds). I love Sideshow Alley, the farm animals, the produce pavilion, the fireworks ... everything! I was excited to go this year and try out my new lens, but the day before we were planning on going I went home from work with bad asthma. So, I made the (sad) responsible choice not to go this year just in case I got sick again.

Instead, Mr LG and I went into the city and had a really nice dinner, then walked around the relatively quiet city enjoying some window shopping. I still got to play with my new lens, with Mr LG as my reluctant subject.

(Even though this photo it kind of blurry, I still really like it)

:: Jacket - Country Road / T-shirt - American Apparel / Jeans - Lee / Shoes - Vanishing Elephant ::

Today was the first day of Spring. I am so excited! I adore warm weather and can't wait to stop wearing so many layers and bring out my cute skirts and tops!

PS. I wanted to call this post 'Hot In The City' after the Billy Idol song, but Mr LG wouldn't let me! :(