rudi's birthday

This weekend Rudi celebrated his 28th birthday. I decided to bake him a cake because a) he can't even remember the last time someone baked him a a cake and b) because I've never baked one and thought that was a really shame (and really shameful). I must say I cheated and bought woolies instant cake mix, but I wasn't going to dive into the deep end on this. All it all it really came out well, if I do say so myself. Here are some pics from the rest of the day.

{Tada... The finished product}

{birthday flowers}

{my man with his cake and flowers}

{the dogs trying to get in on the action}

{a walk on the beach at sunset}

{our pretty mountain}

{the house we'd like to own one day *dream*}

this is the coolest thing ever!

I've been admiring the iPad since it came out, but this just blows it right out of the water from my point of view. The Microsoft's Courier 'digital journal' looks like a designer's dream. Have a look at www.engadget.com for more info. You have to watch the video too. If this is half as cool as it looks it's moved right to the top of my wish list. Now just to find out when/if it's actually coming out.

artist showcase: watercolours

Name: Stina Persson
Claim to fame: Watercolours, Acrylic and Ink, Cut Paper
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: http://www.stinapersson.com/

designer showcase: more paper art

Name: Julene Harrison
Claim to fame: Handcut Paper Art
Location: London
Website: http://madebyjulene.com/

designer showcase: paper art

Name: Yulia Brodskaya
Claim to fame: Paper craft
Location: UK (originally from Russia)
Website: http://www.artyulia.com/index.php/Art

little girls room

So last week while I was browsing the numerous blogs I'm subscribed to I found the perfect little boys room. And today I came across this gorgeous little girls room. I love how it's very feminine, but not overly little girly. The paper lanterns are just the best. And what about that amazing trendy rocking chair? Mmm... I think I might be feeling broody again :)





Here's the link to the pallet bed. I have to make one of those. So simple.

upward facing dog - urdhva mukha svanasana

I've been going to yoga for about a month now (since we got back from honeymoon) and I must say that I'm absolutely loving it. I did yoga about 4 years ago, but while I was working for someone else it was always a problem to get there in time after work. Now that I'm working for myself I have the time to enjoy it again. I try to go at least 3 times a week and I'm succeeding so far, which for someone who really doesn't like exercise, is quite good. It's actually much more of a work out than most people think and it has the added benefit of really helping me with my stress levels. I saw this pic and finally understood why they call it "upward facing dog" :)

little boy's room

Rudi and I have now been married little over a month and a half and I'm glad to say no-one has yet asked the dreaded question of "So... when are you going to start trying for a baby". Never the less, it is something that we have discussed and I can't help feeling broody when I see cute things like the room above, done by kate dixon. I'm already hoping for a little boy one day, to terrorise me with his father and do all the little boy things with his grandfather. And I would love to create a fun, creative room like this. My dad, who can build anything, doesn't know it yet, but he's got a lot of working coming his way *grin*.


 
Found on design*sponge

creative abc card

These abc cards were something design*sponge came up with to keep a family tradition alive. I think it's just so special. I'd love to start this with my family one day. Read more about it here.

Here's another take on it by ::Joy Ever After::

birthday wish list

Yes, I know... it's a bit early to be making a wish list with my birthday still 5 months away, but I just love this necklace from collect jewellery. So, if any one is already wondering about what to get me...