Left-over pretty

Last weekend Ian and I went off to the annual 'Meet The Scene Swing Ball' at the Balmain Town Hall. It was a wonderful night, but unfortunately I was so into the dancing I forgot to take photos. I have a few we snapped as we were leaving, but they are a bit blah.

The next day I woke up and make my new favourite breakfast (rye with ricotta, pickles and magic sprinkles) when Ian walked in, looked at my crazy post-party hair, smiled and said: "you have let-over pretty".

The afternoon was spent playing Settlers of Catan. I wore a skirt Ian's mother gave me - it was a splash of colour to cheer up a gloomy autumn day.

Some Sky

Our new apartment (and yes one day I will get around to snapping some shots of it for you), is up in the clouds at the top of our building. This makes for some pretty great views and magical sunsets. We were excited to finally have a place that didn't just look in on the neighbours' brick wall!

The Chronicles of Yarnia

Yesterday I ventured out to meet my knitting group - The Chronicles of Yarnia. It was a perfect sunny winter day with yummy food and knitting a-plenty.

Mia and me

 Emily and her lovely new purple wool (above)

and

Kerryn - knitter extraodinaire making super amazing baby things.

Outfit details:

dress - thrifted

cardigan - snootylilcutie

bag - gift

shoes - Office

Junk at Camelot

A few weeks ago we went out to Camelot to see Mic Conway's National Junk band, supported by our friends in the Rusty Spring Syncopators. I have been wanting to get out to this venue ever since it opened! It's owner, Yaron, is an amazing collector of everything 'camels' - the place is chocker-block with quirky bits and pieces of camel-related things he has acquired over the years. It is like sitting in a cabinet of curiosities, with the added bonus of yummy food and great music.

The bands were such fun. I had never seen Mic Conway's group - but am now a huge fan. They were seriously entertaining. Not only did they produce a great sound, but there was tap dancing, humour and magic tricks! I can't wait to go see them again!

I wore a new (to me) dress, made of the most lovely silk. It might just be my new favourite!

a party dress

Last night I had the pleasure of attending Kayla's birthday party, dress code: "that thing you never get an opportunity to wear". I seem to wear most of the silly things I own, but this lovely lace dress I bought from clever nettle a few years ago really doesn't come out as often as it should. Besides, where better to take it than a birthday party? I felt like a little girl ready for a game of pass the parcel!

Outfit Details:

Hat - vintage via Mr Stinky

Dress - vintage via clevernettle

Crinoline - vintage via Rozelle markets

Shoes - Melissa