'Cushioning'

Image Courtesy Country Living

I cannot walk past a pile of cushions these days without having a giggle over Faux Fuchsia's 'solemn promise' to "Never Knowingly Undercushion" (FF, 2010). 

I walked around the cushion displays at the trade fair saying to myself, "hmmm, 'knowingly undercushioned' ... what a shame". She even has her Dad trained in the art of cushioning.... 'trained, or could it be an autosomal recessive gene?  I must admit I do 'undercushion'... but it has been 'unknowingly' up until now. What are your views on 'cushioning'? I used to do the 2 cushions at each end of the sofa but my perspective on 'cushioning' has changed forever and the numbers are growing.... much to the annoyance of those who actually try to sit on the sofa.

Have a good laugh today: HERE.

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.  ~ E.E. Cummings

Enjoying The Journey

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I'd like to introduce you to Luma, a dear dear friend of mine.

Luma has an inspirational blog, 'The Soul Dad', which is a delightful collection of his writing - his poems, his daily journal and coursework from the book that he is writing. Luma, his beautiful wife, Inger, and their 2 gorgeous children have been such wonderful friends to me and my boys. He has helped me, and others close to me, transform our lives. Luma inspires me daily to 'enjoy the journey' and 'live in the now', being present in every moment. His blog is so insightful, calming and creative. It really is soul food. I would love you to visit Luma. I would love to share you, my blog friends, with him. HERE.
Say hi from me!

Me Time

Can you see that pretty silver tea urn in the centre? - we all have to have one now.

I stole some 'me time' yesterday and headed off to the Ivy and Piper workshop and tea party, here in town.

Heaven on a stick... teacups and scones, vignettes and chatter. We learnt all about the elements of design and got to rearrange their whole showroom and bookcase... all with champagne in hand.... it was fabulous, girly fun.

Check out the pink floral chair - totally heart stopping.

I had to giggle when my team was doing our bookshelf vignettes and Jasmine and I were scheming on how to incorporate more blue and silver into it, stealing props from the beautiful morning tea table. Always gotta have some blue :)

Speaking of blue.. this cushion stole my heart... the most delicious blue ever.... in a gorgeous linen.

And I have totally stolen this vignette idea for my bathroom

 - silver tray, glass votives, fresh roses and a perfume bottle stuck in the middle... totally stolen.

If you ever want such fun, sign up for the Ivy and Piper newsletter on their beautiful website HERE.
I think that's how my invite came through..... so glad I said yes. It was just lovely!
Thank you Melanie and Elizabeth!

... and a Happy Monday to you all my friends. Happy Valentines Day :) I am going to give my boys a big 'Valentines smooch' when they wake up. I think I can hear them stirring now. Time for coffee!