Friday Flowers

What a GORGEOUS day it is in Melbourne today! Given the amount of Uni work I have been doing over the past two weeks, I haven't had much time to peruse the Internet for Friday Finds, so I present you with Friday Flowers from our backyard instead! Enjoy!

Friday Finds #5

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Hello lovelies. It's the end of the week! Time to stop and smell the roses. Grab a cup of tea, and make yourself comfy because it's time for Friday Finds!

My thesis is due in 6 days, which is why it's been a little quiet on the blog, but I still managed to find some goodies to share with you this week.

Music

Oh my god! I am so obsessed with this song by Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRock. Cannot get it out of my head. It's on The Great Gatsby soundtrack.

Fashion

Lady Petrova has gone ONLINE! People were so excited about this that the site crashed on the first day it launched! So many lovely dresses, flower crowns, jewellery and make ups! I love the Wila range that they now stock. It's like wearing a carnival, just gorgeous.

Blogger

I discovered Pixie and Pixier recently while perusing the entries for The Blogcademy Scholarship. Gabriella studies psychology (like me) and makes pretty jewellery (like me), which she sells on Etsy. She likes cats and bright colours and I think her blog is pretty awesome. Check her out.

Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza earrings

Donate

On a more sombre note, I was so saddened to hear of all the bush fires in NSW, particularly since some of the places that have been affected are places I have visited and adored. There's nothing worse than seeing nature, homes and people affected by fires. It's just awful. If you'd like to make a donation to the NSW Rural Fire Service, here is the link to do so. I hope those affected by the fires are keeping safe and taking care of each other.

Have a lovely weekend xx

Friday Finds #4

Good morning lovelies and welcome to another Friday Finds!

This week I haven't really had much time to peruse the internet for treasures, but I did find a few little gems to share with you!

Blogger

I didn't end up winning a scholarship place for The Blogcademy, but I was so happy for Seren from Living Opals who scored herself a place. We chatted a bit on Facebook before the winner was announced and she is such a lovely person and fantastic illustrator! Check her out!

Picnic time!

With the weather warming up here in Melbourne (with the exception of yesterday) it's time to start planning your picnics! I am so looking forward to having a nice relaxing picnic in the sun after I've submitted my thesis in two weeks.

Pip Lincolne from Meet Me At Mikes wrote an article for Kidspot Australia on how to pack a pretty and delicious picnic lunch. There are recipes too!

Image source: Kidspot Australia

That's it for this week, a short and sweet one. 

Hope you have a lovely weekend xx

Friday Finds #3

It's Friday, which means it's time for another round of Friday Finds!

Climate Council

The Climate Council is a non-profit independent organisation which aims to provide clear, independent advice to the Australian community. Some of you may have heard that with the recent change in Government in Australia we have been left without a science Minister for the first time in 80 years, and we also no longer have a Government funded Climate Commission. Information is the currency of democracy, and we are now being denied this information in more ways than one. However, the good news is that all the former climate commissioners are supporting the Climate Council with or without government funding, and donations from the public have been flooding in which means they have covered their running costs for the next year.

"Information is the currency of democracy, and Australians deserve to have independent information on the state of our climate. Similarly, emergency services, health professionals, local government and journalists need accurate information about a changing climate" Climate Council, 2013.

I couldn't agree more. If you would like to support this organisation, you can donate here.

Market

The Finders Keepers Market kicks off today in Melbourne, and if you're not busily writing a thesis today or working tomorrow (like I am) then you should totally go! It's being held at the Royal Exhibition Building today 6pm-10pm and tomorrow 10am-5pm. So many amazing designers will be flaunting their creations and wears.

Fashion

Speaking of amazing designers, Fleur Wood has launched her Spring/Summer 2013 range and it is absolutely to die for! The Spring/Summer range is soft, feminine, dreamy and whimsical. The fabrics include soft printed silks, vintage-inspired laces, pretty tulles and comfy cottons. If I had the money to spare I'd buy the whole range. It's gorgeous.

Have a lovely weekend! xx

Friday Finds #2

It's Friday! Yay!

Creative

This week I have been absolutely obsessed with Nail Art...

This obsession commenced after buying a Konad's Nail Art stamping kit. So much fun! 

Website

This week, my favourite blogger, Gala Darling wrote an article on how to get rid of the blues. It's a good one to bookmark for those bad days.

Charity

The UNHCR help millions of vulnerable people around the world. 

"UNHCR's primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. To this end, we strive to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another country, and to return home voluntarily. By helping refugees go back home or to settle in another country, UNHCR also seeks lasting solutions to their plight."

I cannot think of a more worthy cause to donate to, in the current global climate.

Have a lovely weekend! xx

Friday Finds #1

I'm starting a new series on my blog called 'Friday Finds'. This is where I will talk about cool things that I've found including new music, charities, cafes, restaurants, films, websites or blogs, handmade and/or eco friendly products, fashion etc. Basically, anything I think is cool.

So, here are today's Friday Finds!

Music



For Kodaline, music isn’t just music. “It’s therapy,” says singer Steve Garrigan. Kodaline are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock quartet. Anyway, I saw them perform on last week's X-Factor and thought they were a really cool band. Have a listen.

Website

http://www.daniellelaporte.com

Danielle LaPorte is a an incredible woman. She has conversations about consciousness, philosophises about the creative force of 'desire', and is curious about how to create lives that are worth living. I quite like reading about the things she talks about, you might too.

Charity 

United Against Malaria

All donations to UAM go to the United Nations Foundation’s fund for AIDS, TB, and Malaria to support malaria prevention projects in Africa through the Global Fund. This includes providing invaluable tools to prevent infection, access to medications, and supporting further research on vaccines.

That's all for today! Have a lovely weekend.