:: Happy Mail Project - About Me ::

Last month I signed up for an 'About Me' swap, hosted by Gracie's Happy Mail Project. I love being a part of the Happy Mail Project - it means fun mail is always filling my mail box! I was partnered up with Alyssa, and couldn't wait to read all about her in her journal :)

Here is what a snippet of what I sent Alyssa:

And here is a peak at what Alyssa sent me:

Alyssa used water colour to decorate her journal which made it super cute and creative! I am also in love with the pretty papers and bits of bling she included in her package. We are also pen pals now, so I am a lucky girl!

Speaking of stationery-related things, don't forget to enter my giveaway!

:: Spring Giveaway! ::

It's been far too long since I've had a give away for you guys.  My blog's first birthday came and went without any sort of celebration, so I'm having a Spring Giveaway instead!

This giveaway includes a selection of some of my favourite things! Nail polish, decorative tape, glittery pens, a pencil, lip gloss, mini cards and earrings from Gracie's etsy, a cute eraser, and an adorable pencil case to hold it all in! There will also be a few little surprise extras :)

(Note the nail polish colours - lavender and green. Oh, I am so hilarious!)

How to Enter:
1. You must be a follower of my blog (this is open internationally)
2. Leave a comment telling me your favourite piece of stationery (I might include it as a surprise!)

Extra Entries:
1. Post about my giveaway on your blog and leave a separate comment with the link.

Entries close midnight on Wednesday the 12th of October, and the winner will be chosen randomly.

And that's it! Simple, right?

PS. There may also be a surprise second place gift too!

:: 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!