Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

Sometimes there's nothing better than a day by the sea. A little while ago, my mum and I spent the day at Williamstown Beach. We packed a picnic lunch, with delicious food such as brie, crackers, grapes, blue vein cheese, prosciutto, a vegetable fritta, garlic dip and cucumbers. We spent the whole time talking about my nonna, missing her, reminiscing about our memories with her and speaking fondly of her close friends who were very supportive towards her and our family before her passing. The beautiful sight of the sparkling, turquoise water was very comforting and relaxing to us. Within a minute of sitting down, we spotted some dolphins and smiled remembering a time when we'd seen dolphins on a holiday with my nonna. We were also delighted to spot a couple of swans paddling by.  We were looking forward to returning to Will's Batch Ice Cream and this time I enjoyed a scoop of strawberry ice cream and cherry ice cream. My mum had a scoop of peppermint slice as well as liquo...

Life lately... Recently I have been making homemade pasta about once a week. I have fond memories of making gnocchi and fresh pasta with my nonna, sister and cousins when we were growing up and it makes me happy to still make pasta. My family and I have been missing my nonna incredibly. When we visited her every day in the nursing home towards the end of her life, there were so many times when we marvelled at rainbows outside her window. Now when I see a rainbow, it makes me shed a tear and think of her. I also recently celebrated my friend Jessie's bridal shower. I loved her Italian, lemon theme and complimented her on her gorgeous lemon vase. She kindly told me that they were on sale at a store called Pillow Talk, and I said that I would love to get one too.  I got it when I went shopping with my boyfriend and here it is in my room. I've visited shopping centres a few times and am thrilled to see Christmas decorations are out so early. This bookstore was a nice, peaceful plac...

  Is there anything more perfect than some time spent at a beach? A little while ago, my family and I spent the afternoon at Williamstown beach. It was a bit cold so I rugged up in my big, fluffy coat, hat and boots. It was so beautiful and relaxing being by the blue wate r. After losing my nonna, it has been a sad time of grief for my family and I, so this peaceful trip was really wonderful. We visited an ice cream shop called Will's Batch Ice Cream . Their ice cream was quite expensive at the price of $8.90 but it's natural and handmade in small batches and also very delicious. My sister and I shared a cherry ice cream, and the second flavour we picked was matcha, with the bright green colour you might see peeking out underneath the cherry ice cream.  We had a lovely stroll and admired the very calm water and beautiful sky. Outfit details: Hat: Sportsgirl. Afghan coat: Tree of Life (Christmas present from my mum) Black dress and vintage bag: Op-shopped. Black, leather boots:...

  We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that, too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart.   - Rose M. De Leon Rest in peace my beautiful nonna. My family and I always knew we had the best mother and grandmother in you. You gave us so many wonderful memories from childhood into adulthood. Every moment spent with you was memorable and special. We were always blessed to love you and be loved by you. For the next few weeks, I won't post any blog posts.  I'll be back and see you at the end of the month. X