Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

 A little while ago, I won a Yarra cruise trip for two from eating tacos out at Hecho en Mexico ! I was so excited, the last time I won something, was a bunny toy when I was 5 years old! So one Thursday night, I went with my mum. We enjoyed some yummy finger foods,  drinks,  conversations with other people who'd also won the trip and beautiful views of the river. I wore a beautiful, blue velvet dress for the occasion with my cream, Afghan-style coat. Both from one of my favourite stores, Tree of Life , I'm convinced they should send me $$ for the amount of times I've referred people onto them!  The night concluded with a beautiful sunset. Thank you  Hecho en Mexico, we had a wonderful time! Please visit my: eBay Store Instagram

 Recently, I picked up some pale green chair pads from Bed, Bath and Table  in Williamstown and used it as an excuse to also spend some time at the beach. The last bit of glorious sunshine before the cold weather creeps in. I loved wearing this cotton dress from Tree Of Life . It's so light and such a nice colour. How'd you like my new bag? I bought it at an opshop and absolutely love the embroidered flowers. How pretty are these dahlias? I have a few growing in my garden and I absolutely adore them. Some other photos from my camera roll:  The first roast I've ever made (for Orthodox Easter)... A baby blanket I crocheted to give my friend... Some ramen and pho. I've been obsessed with Asian soups lately. What have you been up to? X Title : The World We Knew by Frank Sinatra. Please visit my: eBay Store Instagram

Montsalvat on a sunny day feels like stepping into a dream. Stone buildings warmed by golden light, their medieval arches casting soft shadows on the ground.  The air is sweet with the scent of wisteria, gently swaying in the breeze.  Around every corner is another building to admire. Fairy lights twinkle, evoking a magical atmosphere. Artists paint quietly in the studios, people chatter enjoying picnics and singers perform and strum their guitars.  Sunlight dances on the pond’s surface and everything feels magical.  A small chapel invites peaceful reflection and a moment for prayer. The beauty of Montsalvat lies in its timeless atmosphere filled with art, nature, medieval-style stone buildings and sun-dappled gardens. It feels like a beautiful, peaceful sanctuary.  Title : Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin Please visit my: eBay Store Instagram

  There’s something quietly satisfying about growing a rosemary plant from clippings—watching the roots stretch out in water, then settling it into soil where it takes hold and thrives. My little rosemary plants are starting to grow little lilac flowers on it too. This small act of nurturing reminds me that patience invites beauty, the same way crocheting a beanie does—stitch by stitch, loop by loop, something useful and comforting forms from almost nothing.  More moments of beauty... white blossoms on a tree, freshly piped pistachio cannoli from my favourite Cannoli Bar and a goldstone ring I found at a secondhand jewellery stall. I'm very fond of it because it reminds me of one my baba always used to wear.  And to finish this post, I'll show you my Leona Edmiston clover dress that I found in an opshop for $8. The real star of the show is this bunch of daffodils though. Aren't they just gorgeous? Title : Everybody Loves Somebody by Dean Martin. Please visit my: eBay Sto...