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After lots of talk about a friend's Pinterest board at a dinner out last week, I realised I hadn't pinned in ages and decided to revisit my Pinterest page tonight.  I had forgotten how much I enjoy finding lots of pretty things that inspire me - whether it is food, fashion or design.   My new year's resolution is to make more time for exercise and holidays but I think I will extend it to just making more 'me' time.   Even if it is just an odd spot of pinning here and there.   Working full time and juggling family and life in general has me feeling awfully busy at times so I need to remember to take a step back and take some time out every now and then.  This is what I found to inspire me this evening...  A gorgeous romper for the little lady:    The perfect cheese board for our next dinner party / "wine and youtube" night:  Pretty blue vignette featuring the bubby's favourite fruit: This cape! (no words!): W...

Gender stereotypes are definitely something I come up against being a full time working mum in a senior leadership role at work (I have touched on it in a previous  blog  post). However, as much as I could write about it, I think the below Pantene ad* sums it up and illustrates it brilliantly.  It shows just how differently the same actions can be viewed. Such a powerful message. We need more of it. *although I can't say that it will make me go out and convert to Pantene shampoo.... 

I have been seeing a lot of Bauble Bar hashtags on instagram lately so I was intrigued and decided to check them out. Their concept is simple.  An online store for affordable and on trend fashion jewellery. They have some gorgeous things! I spent a fair bit of time browsing their site tonight but what definitely caught my eye was their embellished tortoise shell collection. I love the contrast - a wonderful pairing of vintage inspired sparkly gems and the classic tortoise shell. Now to decide on which pieces...

It has been a super long hiatus... I have been meaning to pick up blogging again but life has gotten in the way. I really need to make the time though as I do love having this little space in the big wide world.   So I thought for my return post I would write about a piece of furniture I have been coveting for a while now - the Peacock chair.  I do love a good chair and this one has me smitten. [image credits: here , here and here ] Recently in the furniture stores there seems to be lots of clean lines / scandinavian / japanese / 'modern classic' type furniture doing the rounds so it is nice to go back to something a little bit more bohemian, eclectic, freespirited and certainly dramatic.  I think it is just.so.pretty. I am tossing up between a white one or turquoise one for the little one's room (just need to make a decision on colour!).

I LOVE cooking shows.  I don't know what it is about them but I find them so relaxing.   Today I chanced upon a new cute cooking series ' Elettra's Goodness' hosted by Elettra Wiedemann on the Vogue youtube channel.   The episodes are short (less than 5 mins) so it is a nice change to the usual cooking show format which often focuses on stepping through each recipe ingredient by ingredient.   A couple of episodes are up already and they feature Elettra cooking and chatting with various celebrities including Karlie Kloss, Seth Myers, Grace Coddington and Blake Lively.   The Blake Lively video is one of my favourites so far.   The brie wrapped in puff pastry dish that she makes looks heavenly (but then again I could eat anything wrapped in puff pastry!!).   She just seems really cool and sweet and nice.  Go take a look on this lazy Sunday x

Unfortunately Singapore has a bit of a lacklustre reputation for being boring, sterile, uncultured... especially in comparison to other Asian developed cities like Hong Kong + Tokyo.  Yes it is true that the vibe here is different to those other cities, but I think Singapore is definitely coming into its own and a lot has changed (even in the 3 years I have lived here). To get an idea of some of the creativity out there, check out  lilreddotfolks . A bit like the Selby , this neat little blog gives you insights into the worlds and homes of some of the inspiring and creative peeps who call this island home.

Since we have been living in Singapore, I am not as up to date with some of my Australian fashion so it was lovely to have a little reminder about what awesome stuff is coming out of there. The little reminder came by way of Zoe Foster Blake's beauty blog, Fruity Beauty  (it is excellent). I was reading a post about her gorgeous wedding and eyeing off the beautiful bridesmaids' dresses from  Bianca Spender .  I have known about Bianca Spender for ages but it did prompt me to have a little dig around her website.... The new season collection is gorgeous.  I am totally in LOVE with the first outfit.  That jacket!  Those shorts!  Those colours!