Monthly Archives: September 2012

Off and Racing

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Bec

So we were all enoying the day, drinking out of tiny plastic cups, feasting on finger food, placing ill-informed bets, cursing our choice of footwear and the wind and then this happened… Holy. Toledo. A proposal. In our tent. Surrounded by … Continue reading →

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National Op Shop Week

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Bec

I was surprised to learn this morning that this week is National Op Shop Week. Firstly, surprised that I wasn’t given a crown and sceptre and the title of ‘Ambassador’ and secondly, surprised that we have no public holiday to … Continue reading →

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Accidental Bridesmaids

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Bec

  So, you know how couples can sometimes start to morph into each other after a while? They claim it’s just a cute coincidence that they love the same music/movies/style/skinny jeans but really, their creepy clone-like behaviour is a direct … Continue reading →

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Whimsical Tree

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Bec

So, novelty photo booths have done the rounds at weddings and over-the-top corporate parties for ages now (really, who wants a lasting memory of themselves with that random middle aged woman from accounts or that guy from IT who never … Continue reading →

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Rodeos and Race Tracks

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Bec

  Last weekend. The girls and I got our rodeo on on Saturday night. Strangely, I’ve attended quite a few rodeos in my time including ones in Victoria, NSW, Utah, one on the Nullarbor and now one in Kalgoorlie. Going to rodeos makes me want … Continue reading →

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Floral Arrangement

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Bec

Few things satisfy me more than when I find an on trend* item of clothing at a second-hand store. The floral blazer has been doing the rounds for a while now, as have floral pants. I bought this blazer from … Continue reading →

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Humming the Hummus tune

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Bec

This is the recipe for the hummus enjoyed on a recent picnic. Hummus is one of those things that when you finally get around to making yourself, you wonder why you ever forked out $4 for a tiny tub of … Continue reading →

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Aloha!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Bec

I’m pretty chuffed with this vintage Hawaiian print dress I found at an op shop in Melbourne recently. Perhaps even smug. It fits like a glove which is rare for me with vintage finds as older garments tend to be … Continue reading →

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Picnicking

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Bec

Yesterday my man-friend and I headed to the park armed with blankets, cushions, newspapers and delicious food and drink to bask in the sunshine for a couple of hours (really the only sun-related activity available to those living 400km from the … Continue reading →

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How to: clean silver jewellery at home

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Bec

  “I’m a bit of a silver jewellery fiend” might be an understatement. I don’t remember how or when it started but I’ve somehow ended up with piles of the stuff from all over the place and it tends to … Continue reading →

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