So I mentioned on Monday that I found a great lifestyle and fashion store during my time in Ireland. Avoca stocks a whole manner of things from tableware to t-shirts. I don’t think my photos do justice to exactly how magical the place was. Little shabby chic trinkets displayed in vintage cabinets, quirky clothes hung from racks… Continue reading Avoca, Belfast
Year: 2009
Belfast Beauties
I’m back from my weekend in Belfast and I must say, it was a great deal of fun. A whole bunch of us went there for a wedding and what a beautiful event it was. The venue was gorgeous; think waterfalls, sweeping staircases and large baroque decorations. The reception hall was set up with punch… Continue reading Belfast Beauties
Henna Night
Yesterday I attended a “Mehndi (Henna) Night” I was invited to. What’s one of those? Traditionally, in the run up to a Pakistani wedding, all the women get together and party! The events usually involve brightly coloured clothes, music, dancing and food…sounds like a good combination to me 🙂 It’s also a time for women… Continue reading Henna Night
Cupcake Finds on Etsy
I LOVE cupcakes, so much so that they have their own category on this blog because I just know I’ll be mentioning them often 😉 Here are my current favourite cupcake items from Etsy. Coffee and cupcakes hand stamped linen tape Cupcakes card Deer and Cupcake, print KEEP CALM AND HAVE A CUPCAKE ready to… Continue reading Cupcake Finds on Etsy
French Fancies
Last year, when I visited France, I came across a great home decor store called Maisons du Monde. They had such a wide variety of styles in their tableware and furniture that frankly I wanted to take it all home! The pieces I loved best were there Moroccan and French Chic styles, complete opposites but equally… Continue reading French Fancies
I Heart London
A wise man once said that if you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life. I’d be inclined to agree; there’s always something to do in this city and I enjoy every minute of it. I’d love to bring some London “souvenirs” into my home and I think these items would be a perfect way to… Continue reading I Heart London