Miabella Photography

We had María of Miabella Photography take some family photos and we are thrilled with the result. Do check out her flickr photostream for some gorgeous photography.

Adorable!

The dresses by Birta Björnsdóttir of Júníform are beautiful and when she launched her baby collection, I was thrilled. Now I just need a little baby girl!

A new me!

As you may have noticed, I've changed the title of my blog. No longer 'Not Your Goddess', no, I am now 'A Goddess In The Making'! Yes, I want to be a goddess, and if I'm going to be a goddess, then saying that I'm not will not be helpful along the way. See, every little piece of self-help advice I've ever heard says that for your wishes to come true, you must see yourself in your new 'me', envision yourself the way you want to be, write your wishes down and not focus on what you're, well, not! So here goes! I am now on my way to goddessness!!!
(The picture is the first image that came up when I googled 'goddess'. Fun, right?)

Knitted goodies

Louise Goldin knit leggings at Topshop... when will you be mine?!
(UK size 12)

Water stopping water

I love it when design is so clever, so brilliant... so "why didn't I think of that?"! From Water stopping water via Design Milk.

On my wish list

When I was pregnant I attended a pre-natal yoga class and a few weeks after Sam was born I also did a mummy yoga class. I had never done yoga before but I must say that it is the one single thing that has improved my life the most! So as soon as my funds allow it, I will join a class with these wonderful people again, and hopefully I can keep it up for the rest of my life!

Fit and fabulous?

I've heard about those shoes that are supposed to exercise your legs or something while you walk. Or maybe it was something about making walking super easy... I can't remember but the thing I do remember is that they were hideous... I mean aaaawful... really! But then I just saw this FitFlop by Anna Sui over on Net a Porter and I didn't even know it was that... that thing... in disguise... and I love it! How cool would these be with a pair of chocolate brown cozy tights and a wonderful dreamy autumn dress, a wool coat and a knitted hat? I'd be happy!

Don't get married, get Hubbied!

Are you ready to tie the knot? Would you like to do so in Los Angeles in 2010? Are you willing to entrust the whole planning process to a group of amazing artists? If so, get the details and apply at Get Hubbied!

Keeping it together

My living room is overflowing with baby stuff and I desperately need a nice basket to keep it all neatly in one place after the kids go to bed. These two from IKEA seem like they could do the job very nicely!

winter wish list

Winter is definitely upon us and I'm in the mood for cozying up with candles, beautiful music, blankets, hot chocolate.... the works. I'm tired of block candles, I want the elegance of a tall, slim candle to set the mood. Only problem is, I only have one candlestick! So, this is what I'm wishing for (also, this is the perfect gift for anyone, so I have a feeling some of my friends and family will be unwrapping one or two of those come the holidays).

The first two are from IKEA and the other ones from etsy.com

Suitcase sofa

I just came across the website of Junktion, an unbelievably funky design firm in Tel Aviv. How cool is this suitcase sofa?! I smell a DIY project coming up (really? will I ever get round to it?)!

On that note...

Lennon would have turned 69 today. I hope his message lives on.

The story of all wars

Funny thing, love

Head over here to listen to (and download for free) this fantastic new song by Toggi.

Spruce up your shoes

Ecouterre has us set to fall in love with our shoes all over again. As they say on their site:

Why do shoes have such a hold over our imaginations? From blue suede to those made for walking, no other accessory has inspired as many songs or so much frenzied devotion. But why, if we adore our shoes so much, is it so easy to chuck them when they’ve gone out of style or have fallen into disrepair? Don’t they deserve better?

Check it out!

A go at classic autumn

Colourful Autumn by NotYourGoddess featuring Dorothy Perkins

I'm not so good at this Polyvore thing, but I was in the mood for some colourful classic autumn. It has worked for me every year since I first saw Love Story 17 years ago. What does it for you, do you have a look you can always fall back on?

Items in this set:
7 For All Mankind Nakita "A" Pocket Flare Jeans - Nakita, $198
Ochre bib front duffle coat, 65 GBP
BKE Mock Neck Top, $12
Ankle boot Women - Shoes Women on Dsquared2 Online Store, $795
70s Leather Saddle Bag, 30 GBP

René Norman

Just a quick one before I sign off for today. I just saw a house tour of René Norman's house over on Apartment Therapy and was struck by her sculptures. They give me itchy fingers!

Winter wish list

I call it winter wish list, but really it's a christmas wish list... it just feels a bit too early to be talking about christmas, but when the time comes and people start asking me what I want I can never remember. So this way, I can just click on my 'wish list' tag and be reminded.

So first up is a travel mug. My mornings are incredibly hectic. The two littln's make sure we get up, not so much at the crack of dawn thankfully, but early enough. Then it's my job to make porridge, get the littlest one changed and dressed, his big brother dressed (tantrums and all), and finally get myself dressed, find the keys and get everybody out of the house. Or alternatively shout at the hubby to do this and do that and c'mon get up! No time for a coffee but by the time I've taken my big boy to daycare it's time for my little boy to get his nap, so as he slowly falls asleep in his pram, what would be better than sipping my coffee from this wonderful mug. I see a lot more walks in the park in my future (I just have to get time to make that coffee before leaving the house)!

P.S. Also on my list: World peace. Really. So if any of you have connections to the Rothschilds, could you pass the message? Thank you.

Centerpieces

And so begins the wedding planning. I have no idea if I'm starting at the right end, but I'm just trying to get a general idea for 'the look'. Starting with the centerpieces. Tell me what you think.

I like the idea of using the wine bottles for table numbers, and the flower arrangements are so simple and beautiful.

Vintage glassware with fabric and ribbons, for a vintage girl :)

Loving the vintage tea tins, not the flowers so much.

And more vintage, adorable teacups and roses.

No. 1 and 3 from Martha Stewart weddings, no. 2 from 100 Layer Cake and no. 4 from Frolic.

So true

Just think about it