These dreamy, romantic images are thanks to Samantha Wills, the talented Australian jewellery designer. Wow, if I got married again and was a gazelle, I would want to wear all of the above. That head piece is just pure vintage inspired luxury. Do visit her beautiful website.

country wedding goodness

It was nearly two years ago that I was searching for a wedding venue. I remember it being an exciting yet daunting exercise. We happily settled on Ricky's at Noosaville because we wanted to be near the ocean. But if I had my time again and if all the planets aligned, this hideaway in the Byron Bay hinterland would be my pick. Isn't it dreamy! The property is called Coorabella and it's a mix of secret garden, country escape, cottage goodness and posh estate. Somehow it all works - seamlessly. These gorgeous photos (and the wedding it belongs to) were snapped by Brisbane-based wedding photographer, Jonas Peterson. He is seriously clever behind the camera and has carved a dream career for himself, traveling the world (with his family at the moment) and snapping people's happy moments. He's not your run-of-the-mill wedding photographer. He cares about what he does, and you can tell.

Photos by Jonas Peterson
 
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pretty pastel flowers

Source: cboheme.tumblr.com via ANOUKB on Pinterest

Had to share, just sooooo pretty and I just love, love, love paper flowers.

photographer love of the moment

Check out this beautiful photographer. California based jen huang has an eye for capturing those special moments. Her blog is filled with beauty and love. She also conducts lots of workshops as well, so if you want to take part you can. One of my favourite things to do - be mesmerised by beautiful photography - the time passes by so quickly.

splendid days

These delightful, whimsy ladies are all over it. Grainne and Tanya from Splendid Days in Sydney have the perfect eye for your wedding day or special event. I've been mesmerised by all the images on their website and blog. It makes you want to get married all over again, just so you can have the fun of styling another special day. From the sweetest of flowers, to the most charming of furniture, everything these ladies possess is perfection. Imagine walking down the little isle above seated with all of your most favourite people in the world, just so simple and elegant. I'll be certainly looking out for these two ladies every where now.

poppies flowers

What a lovely little find Poppies Flowers located in Glen Osmond, South Australia. Specialising in arrangements for all occasions. I'm especially in love with one of the peony bouquets on the website, it's breathtaking. You must jump over and have a look.

blue

How beautiful is this image from Syrenead on Tumblr. How magnificent would it be in soft colours for your wedding day.
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white, white, white

Thank you Style Files for this lovely post of Paula Ekland of the Netherlands peaceful, calming, white and bright family home. I had to post every photo as they are all so beautiful. Inspiration, inspiration.

green and bright

I just love, love, love this image by Sibella Court @ the society inc. It touches all of my senses, I just want to jump in. Do you feel the same? What is it, the green perhaps? It's certainly got a holiday feel to it.

potato head

Another Balinese gem, Potato Head Beach Club, located in Seminyak. This grand haven offers an escape from madness - think pristine, fresh, cool ambience. Be thirsty, hungry and take your swimmers for a dip. Oh and have your eyes and senses prepared for some stimulus.  

blue love

Ok I have to officially stop stalking Style Files, I can't help myself every time I pop on her blog I'm transfixed. I was having an indigo blue moment and found this post. Photo 1 featured in Martha Stewart Living, Photo 2 from Coterie and Photo 3 by Covet Garden Design Magazine, image by Tracy Shumate.

summer house

Another post from Style Files I couldn't help sharing with you. How heavenly is this house, a Scandinavian dream.  images via johanna ekmark.

family talent

         

                

     

Photographer Chris Court (Sibellas' brother) is one talented man, making that one talented family. I adore the way he captures the subjects. I especially LOVE the top bathroom, have added it to the wish list for our second bathroom. I'm pretty sure most of these photos are for Sibella's Nomad book.

nomad

Sibella Courts gorgeous book Nomad, a memoir to inspire you on how to transfer your treasures found when travelling into your home.

dutch label

I'm being completely mesmerised by Style Files again, love these images from Dutch label engelpunt. Images via StyleCookie.

dreamy office space

How inviting is this office space, it's begging for you to be inspired to work, work, work. Via Style Files.

yummy apartment

Dreaming. I could see myself living in an apartment like this. via Fantastic Frank

love loans and linen

As you know I love this little shop, love loans and linen in Palm Beach. They sell simple, elegant treasures for your home. My sweet friend took me there when we visited Palm Beach on the weekend, it was very challenging not to buy the whole store.

breakfast love

How sweet is this breakfast, styled by bows and arrows and photography by greg blomberg. I found it on the gorgeous wedding blog 100layercake. 

my heart wanders to brisbane

all images via Natalie McComas 

I've been following the talented Pia Jane Bijkerk since the end of 2008. Obviously not close enough, as since I have been home I have discovered via her blog that some delightful Brisbane girls (I'll fill you in on all of these talents later) organised a book launch for her in Milton. I have to say I am super upset by the fact that I missed this event (I'm not complaining, I know I was os), but wow when you have been admiring someone and you realise they were in your hometown and you missed them, it is a little upsetting. Enough of my complaining, in discovering this I also discovered another extremely talented Brisbane based photographer - Natalie McComas who photographed the event. I bought Pia's gorgeous book the other day and can't wait for the postman to deliver it.