On a cold grey-ish day, a Monday especially, there is nothing like a little vintage inspired pink to gladden the spirit. Even better when that pink is teamed up with a little red and orange. And vintage because each one of these images has a little retro sensibility. A nod to interiors which evolve organically and have soul. A little of the past updated into the present. And I've been so restrained with my colour palettes lately. It's time to break out. I wouldn't be myself without a little vibrancy in my life!
Did you have a great weekend? Saturday was a blur as our little Eva celebrated turning seven. (This means she is now officially a 'kid'.) And being the totally disorganised mother that I am, Saturday morning saw a whirlwind grocery shop in order to begin the party food that was being served at one. As my brother remarked today - 'This is the best tasting birthday cake I've ever had - obviously you didn't make it'. Thanks Moore Wilson for the Floriditas Chocolate Fudge Cake. At least I am resourceful & practical. (And honest!)
Happy Monday.
Amanda xx
(Images Living etc, Designers Guild, Appley Hoare, Elle Deco, Darling Clementine & myself)
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Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteWell, what I say is, ' if you can buy it and it tastes nice then....buy it ' !!!!
Fab retro interiors and it's about time we put a little colour back into our lives.
Have a wonderful week, Amanda and happy birthday to your grown up 'kid' !! XXXX
What great vibrant images to kick-start a cold grey morning in Brisbane, Amanda. And knowing when to outsource when you are busy is a very smart thing! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images - though I'm not a huge fan of orange I just love it with hot pink. A great combo!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Eva the "kid". I hope she had a wonderful day :)
ps has the necklace arrived yet?
I love orange and pink too. Reminds me of my childhood, growing up in a pink and green room which also shouldn't 'go' but does.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your more grown up daughter. I am a big believer in buying in childrens party food sometimes. For some reason even though it is as easy as pie it is incredibly time consuming. xoxo
Oooh yes we definately need some warmth in our lives now that winter is breathing down our necks. I love those little red tins, and wouldn't they make cheerful containers for some wintery flora. Congrats to Eva on becoming a Kid. I remember taking a photo when she was in her baby days with a healthy smearing of chocolate all over her gorgeous face, no doubt she devours her choccy cake in a less messy way now that she has reached kid status xx
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, wow so much to love there, the wallpaper, plates, tins.... help!
ReplyDeleteA big happy birthday to your big kid Eva.. I hope she had a great day. (nice work with the cake...)
:) Flick
Im so glad to see we both have the same love for Designers guild! So fabulous! Hope you have a lovely week! x
ReplyDeleteOh, nice comment from your brother! Don't you love siblings??!! Gorgeous, gorgeous images, this is my favorite post of the day! XO!
ReplyDeletegorgeous colour amanda, perfect antedote to the drab drizzly day we had here!
ReplyDeletepink and orange... always works... so happy... xx
ReplyDeleteGreat!color scheme
ReplyDeleteI've read about the practice of "distressing" shop-bought cakes to make them look homemade so as to keep up with other mothers. Clearly you're the invincible sort who doesn't care. Happy birthday Eva!
ReplyDeleteYou're right - they do make me feel warm :) Beautiful work, as usual!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully put together Amanda!
ReplyDeleteI am so into red lately...those checkered tins are amazing. Everything is so lovely put together..so so pretty... off to take another peek. xooxo Hope your day is filled with colour.
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised at you Amanda - not spending 5 hours slaving in the kitchen making a cake for Eva's birthday. I think you may need a trip to the 'Mother's Who Cheat And Buy A Birthday Cake For Their Child' Boot Camp. You will be in very good company!
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^