tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716851123181365802024-03-19T18:40:13.105+11:00banana meet-cutebanana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.comBlogger422125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-69920805039793921662015-05-14T13:13:00.001+10:002015-05-14T13:15:09.878+10:00The Design Kids Thumbs Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier in the year Australia based <b><a href="http://thedesignkids.com.au/" target="_blank">The Design Kids</a></b> spent 10 weeks hitchhiking around New Zealand. As they travelled they asked designers to submit place name signs for them to use on the road. The competition was run via instagram, the perfect place to showcase the amazing type that was received.<br />
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I still don't have a dog of my own, but I'm thinking next year we'll be able to get one. Until then I'm channelling my dog love into admiration for these new dog shirts from <a href="http://www.lazyoaf.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Lazy Oaf </a>.banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-17110375956875300812015-04-15T16:31:00.000+10:002015-04-15T16:31:25.388+10:00Elizabeth Barnett<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At last year's <b><a href="http://elizabethbarnett.com/2014-TDF-Open-House" target="_blank">The Design Files Open House</a></b> I spotted two small paintings that just charmed the hell out of me. It turns out they were by Melbourne artist, <b><a href="http://elizabethbarnett.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Barnett</a></b>, who I have since come across again on instagram (which seems to be the place for most art related discoveries these days). </div>
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Barnett's paintings have a familiarity about them. Anything with plants instantly wins me over, but there's something very personal about them too. Like peeking into a place you might once have lived, or wished you lived in now.</div>
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See more of Elizabeth Barnett's work on her <b><a href="http://elizabethbarnett.com/" target="_blank">website</a></b>, and <b><a href="http://elizabethbarnett.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">webshop</a></b>, which is surprisingly affordable!</div>
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I'm still thinking about last week's Girls finale. So many great moments! Ray's brutal Desi smackdown was a highlight of the whole series. And Marnie smugly declining Spike Jonze's offer to accompany her on guitar, saying 'I'm pretty good too'. SO GOOD!! How am I going to get through the rest of the year before Season five?banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-33161769369373174512015-03-23T13:37:00.001+11:002015-03-23T13:38:29.307+11:00Elaine pin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Graphic artist <b><a href="http://www.georgiaperry.net/" target="_blank">Georgia Perry</a></b>'s new 'Elaine pin' is killing me! The Celebrity Heads range also includes Oprah and Kanye, so it's pretty hard to choose a fave. I'm just having an 'Elaine moment' right now. See the rest <b><a href="http://www.georgiaperry.net/shop?category=Pins" target="_blank">here</a></b>!banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-76595357087193574732015-01-26T12:50:00.000+11:002015-01-26T12:50:02.675+11:00YAYlesford<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the beginning of Spring some good friends got married in Daylesford, a beautiful country town an hour out of Melbourne. It was the first wedding for our family of three. We dressed Ray up in the cutest little bow tie, which was soaked through with dribble after about five minutes.<br />
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The morning after the wedding we headed to the Daylesford Markets, which are held every Sunday behind the railway station.<br />
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There was such a good selection of plants. Unfortunately because our car was full to the brim with baby items I couldn't really buy much. Ray does not travel light!<br />
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A bumper crop of BSC's.<br />
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These Ken Done placemats were the find of the day.<br />
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This quiche was damn good washed down with a delicious juice.<br />
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There was a vicious heatwave in January, with temperatures of 40 degrees four days in a row. UG.</div>
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There were plenty of pool visits to cool off.</div>
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Toasting the 'cool change' when it finally hit.</div>
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Ray turned one! We survived his first year, and had a party to celebrate. Ray was in the party zone!</div>
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And he got some pretty cute passport photos taken.</div>
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Dry hot days at the park.</div>
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We moved to our new place before Easter, and this was our moving day breakfast.</div>
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I loved the saltwater hot pools.<br />
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We spent a few days in beautiful Queenstown.<br />
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Feeding ducks and making friends.<br />
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Keeping cosy at home.<br />
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Winter meals with wine.<br />
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We escaped Winter for a bit and went to the Cook Islands for my Dad's birthday.<br />
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Dog Patrol! Our friendly dog pal.<br />
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Back home again and rugging up in the cold.<br />
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Early signs of Spring. I love it when the jasmine starts to bloom.<br />
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Coffee and doughnut treats in our new 'hood.<br />
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Lovely Spring garden.<br />
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Ray started walking which meant a lot of time spent at the park.<br />
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Furry face.<br />
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Amazing jasmine hedge.<br />
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Toy chaos.<br />
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Backyard mussel feast.<br />
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More fun at the park, this time back in New Zealand again.<br />
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At the beach with my parents. My Dad was catching flounder.<br />
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I finally met my friend's dog Thelma, the best dog ever!<br />
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Ray has gotten really into climbing now!<br />
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I got Mr Meet-Cute Simpsons monopoly and we played a game on Christmas Day.<br />
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And we ate pulled pork and 'slaw.<br />
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We spent a few days in Phillip Island.<br />
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The last day of 2014 I got a new bike so I could get a baby seat for Ray. It's so fun riding with my small pal on the back! I'm looking forward to lots more of this during 2015!</div>
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Like this cheery collection of tree ornaments by <a href="http://aliceoehr.com/" target="_blank"><b>Alice Oehr</b></a> and <a href="http://www.rittle.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Rittle</b></a>. <br />
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And these festive goodies from craft Queen <a href="http://shop.kitiyapalaskas.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kitiya Palaskas</b></a>.<br />
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Rittle artist Ellie King's new webshop <a href="http://www.pieces4places.com/" target="_blank"><b>Pieces 4 Places</b></a> is full of covetable Christmas goodies, like this Jessilla Rogers Trophy Vessel, and Rittle soft sculpture.<br />
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The new wall ornaments from <b><a href="http://beneaththesun.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Beneath the Sun</a></b> are just too cute for words.<br />
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Years ago I had a poster by New Zealand artist Tanja McMillan, aka <a href="http://www.misery.com/" target="_blank"><b>Misery</b></a>, but she's been off my radar for the past few years. Now after having kids she's created the <a href="http://www.miseryguts.co.nz/" target="_blank"><b>Misery Guts</b></a> line for 'Little Humans'. I'm loving these wall hangings - cute, with just a bit of an edge.<br />
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This is seven year old artist <a href="http://yunglenox.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><b>Yung Lenox</b></a>, 'foremost doodler of rap' who is donating all sales from his '<a href="http://yunglenox.bigcartel.com/product/yung-lenox-killa-2nd-edition" target="_blank"><b>Killa</b></a>' print this year to the <span data-reactid=".f.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1"><span data-reactid=".f.0.1.0.1.0.0.1.0.0.0.0.1.2:1.0:0">Seattle Children's Hospital Toy Program. I really love this idea. Despite having just posted a list of stuff that I wish I could own (I just really love stuff!), now that I'm a Mum I </span></span>want to instil in Ray
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I was following the <a href="http://www.facehunter.org/" target="_blank"><b>Facehunter</b></a> instagram feed while he visited some of my favourite parts of New Zealand, and made them look even more insanely beautiful than I remember. <br />
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<i>Also lately I've been:</i><br />
Listening to the <a href="http://www.missmoss.co.za/2014/12/05/d-e-c-e-m-b-e-r/" target="_blank"><b>Miss Moss December music mix</b></a> and loving the summer party vibes!<br />
Watching <a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/highmaintenance?gclid=CjwKEAiAnqWkBRCGm5uyu5r13jsSJACBZ4Wyu7CRyuDXLM5vfECFjEPGxftps9ko4pV-uKXntRdrWBoCBQDw_wcB" target="_blank"><b>High Maintenance</b></a>. I love the format of this show.<br />
Reading about <a href="http://variety.com/2014/scene/news/chris-pratt-shares-his-sons-premature-birth-story-at-march-of-dimes-celebration-of-babies-1201372276/" target="_blank"><b>Chris Pratt talking about his premature son</b></a>. Having Ray early made me realise how common premature births are. It even happens to celebs!banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-61514967312387854312014-12-09T13:05:00.000+11:002014-12-09T13:05:22.178+11:00Gifts for guysIf you're stuck looking for the perfect gift for your Dad, brother, boyfriend or guy friend, I feel your pain. And I can help! While I find it easy to buy gifts for the ladies (probably because there's a million things in my head that I'd like for myself), I'm often at a loss for what to get for the blokes in my life. I've come up with a few good ideas over the years so I figured I should share them for anyone out there who might be in a Christmas gift buying jam. <br />
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<a href="http://www.vanishingelephant.com/ve-socks" target="_blank"><b>Socks</b></a> <b>n' <a href="http://www.topman.com/en/tmuk/category/clothing-140502/mens-underwear-1944738/underwear-packs-2680236?geoip=noredirect" target="_blank">jocks</a>!</b><br />
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I don't care that it's unoriginal, everyone appreciates nice socks and undies. <a href="http://www.vanishingelephant.com/ve-socks" target="_blank"><b>Vanishing Elephant</b></a> do really nice socks, and I like these <a href="http://www.topman.com/en/tmuk/category/clothing-140502/mens-underwear-1944738/underwear-packs-2680236?geoip=noredirect" target="_blank"><b>Topman underwear packs</b></a>. One year I got Mr Meet-Cute <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=ellen+underwear&client=firefox-a&hs=5LB&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Vk6GVK3eB83Y8gX4r4CwCQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1679&bih=952" target="_blank"><b>Ellen</b></a> underwear, but it's probably a bit late to order those online for Christmas.<br />
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A simple grey sweatshirt is a wardrobe staple. You can't beat <a href="http://shop.carhartt-wip.com/gb/men/sweats/sweatshirts/I015896/chase-sweatshirt" target="_blank"><b>Carhartt</b></a> for simple sweats, and I love this <a href="http://www.generalpants.com.au/shop-mens/vanishing-elephant/fleece/mj-grey-pullover-1000051310-0" target="_blank"><b>MJ grey pullover</b></a>, which I would probably be pinching for myself.<br />
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<a href="http://www.magpictures.com/jirodreamsofsushi/" target="_blank"><b><i>Jiro Dreams of Sushi</i> dvd</b></a> is what I'm getting my Dad this Christmas (Mum, if you're reading this, don't let Dad see!). <a href="https://www.newsouthbooks.com.au/books/zombie-tits-astronaut-fish-and-other-weird-animals/" target="_blank"><i><b>Zombie Tits, Astronaut Fish and Other Weird Animals</b></i></a> by science blogger Becky Crew is a cool read about odd animal behaviour. <br />
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Everyone needs a good backpack or duffel and <a href="http://www.herschelsupply.com/" target="_blank"><b>Herschel Supply Co</b></a> do both really well.<br />
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<a href="http://notetoself.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Note to Self</b></a> are a small Melbourne company making really great, 'comfortable and unassuming' men's jeans. And <a href="http://www.headfullofsnakes.com/" target="_blank"><b>Head Full of Snakes</b></a> motorcycle magazine is what I bought my brother this year. He's impossible to buy things for, but he likes motorbikes so I was pretty chuffed with myself when I found this.<br />
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This <a href="http://drugstorelove.com.au/sensory/drugstore-beard-elixir.html" target="_blank"><b>Beard Elixir</b></a> sounds so amazing I almost wish I had a beard myself, though you can also use it straight onto non-bearded skin as a deluxe moisturising oil. <a href="http://www.statusanxiety.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Status Anxiety</b></a> make all manner of 'fine leather goods' to treat yo' man with, but it's mostly wallets.banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-45014741995180529842014-12-02T13:08:00.001+11:002014-12-02T13:08:25.192+11:00Birthday helper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was Mr Meet-Cute's birthday last month and Ray helped me with decorating and wrapping some presents.<br />
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We used these 'playon' crayons, that are good for little hands. Ray was quite interested in how they tasted. Not so much with the scribbling on the paper.<br />
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He was quite good at putting the 'finishing touch' stickers on the parcels after they were wrapped. He also contributed some lovely dribble spots.<br />
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The cake! I used <a href="http://www.julia-ostro.com/blog/2014/10/23/orange-olive-oil-cake" target="_blank"><b>this recipe</b></a> to make a delicious, moist orange cake with a crunchy top. I felt it needed a bit more birthday festive-ness though so I added the heap of chocolate ganache to top it off.banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-72233628942301686232014-11-21T12:02:00.000+11:002014-11-21T12:02:12.332+11:00NZ trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have just returned from a fantastic trip to New Zealand to visit family and friends. It's so good to get back and breathe that crisp NZ air. I also went hard on the NZ treats.<br />
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I had a quick night away in Dunedin where I got to meet my friends amazing dog. My phone is full of photos of her, she's just so sweet! banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-88788600091204101312014-11-05T14:33:00.000+11:002014-11-05T14:37:22.082+11:00Invasion of the Body SnatchersSeeing as it was Halloween the other day, I thought I'd share a suitably creepy movie, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_the_Body_Snatchers_%281978_film%29" target="_blank"><i><b>Invasion of the Body Snatchers</b></i></a>. I'm terrible with horror films, being that I'm a giant wuss, but this one is just the right level of 'not too scary'.<br />
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The film is set in San Francisco, and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000724/" target="_blank"><b>Brooke Adams</b></a>' character lives in one of the '<a href="http://www.thebolditalic.com/articles/1975-inside-a-painted-lady" target="_blank"><b>Painted Ladies</b></a>'.<br />
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Her house is amazing and full of hanging plants, which I tried my best to screenshot, but most of the interior shots were really dark. Still, I like what she's done with the place (a lot better than those Tanners down the street).<br />
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<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000661/" target="_blank"><b>Donald Sutherland</b></a> also has a nice place. I wonder what he's cooking?<br />
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Ah, some manner of stir fry.<br />
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Best eaten romantically outside with your platonic colleague.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000156/" target="_blank">Jeff Goldblum</a></b> and his wife own a bath house, specialising in therapeutic mud baths. I was hoping for lots of scenes of the baths.<br />
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I wasn't disappointed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000559/" target="_blank"><b>Leonard Nimoy</b></a> makes an appearance at the baths.<br />
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Including this shot purely because the outfit is so great.<br />
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And this one because <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001021/" target="_blank"><b>Veronica Cartwright</b></a> plays my favourite character.<br />
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Want more scary film recommendations? <a href="http://bananameet-cute.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/halloweenie.html" target="_blank"><b>Here's my last Halloween post from a few years back</b></a>.banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-28128374109134730932014-10-27T13:27:00.000+11:002014-10-27T13:39:35.740+11:00Queenstown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm pretty late with posting these, but I went to Queenstown at Easter time – back on the other side of Winter, when it was all beautiful and Autumny.<br />
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So… Queenstown is stunning. No matter how many times I visit, and I've spent a lot of time there, it still takes my breath away. It's my favourite place in the world, or maybe a close second to Arrowtown.<br />
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We ate at this Boathouse and then fed the ducks by the lake.<br />
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It's Super Oscar! My Godson, and Ray's comedy hero.<br />
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It's <i>The Lady of the Lake</i>.<br />
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The view from where we stayed. Ah-mazing.<br />
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I forget what this place was called but we stopped here for some good eats on the way out of town.<br />
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Aw, Ray has grown so much since this pic! Not sure what's going on behind the tree (twerking?)<br />
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Classic Queenst.<br />
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Want to feast your eyes on more New Zealand goodness from Queenstown and surrounds? Here are some blog posts I've enjoyed in the past year:<br />
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<a href="http://lauratj.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/queenstown-nz.html" target="_blank"><b>Bookmarks</b></a>, by Laura Tjitradjaja<br />
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<a href="http://www.brookeholm.com.au/new-zealand-partone/" target="_blank"><b>Brooke Holm</b></a>, photographer<br />
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<a href="http://schorlemaedchen.blogspot.com.au/2013_11_01_archive.html" target="_blank"><b>Schorlemädchen</b></a>banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-79793214559105798042014-10-17T12:54:00.000+11:002014-10-17T12:54:20.072+11:00Cute Stuff #6Some new cute stuff I've been into lately.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.twentysevennames.co.nz/client/about" target="_blank"><b>Seychelles dress</b></a> by Twenty-seven Names<b> </b>… <br />
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and these similar dresses from <a href="http://obus.com.au/collections/new-arrivals-1" target="_blank"><b>Obus</b></a>. What a rad summer uniform they would make.<br />
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This happy <a href="http://www.gormanshop.com.au/homeware/all/the-sun-s-out-cushion.html" target="_blank"><b>pillow</b></a> from Gorman's Home Time range.<br />
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It's much too early to be talking about 2015 calendars, I know, but the <a href="http://www.askalicestationery.com/product/hip-hop-hooray-2015-charity-calendar" target="_blank"><b>Ask Alice Annual Charity Calendar</b></a> is available for pre-order, and it's a beauty.<br />
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<a href="http://hungryforthat.com/products/hungry-for-that" target="_blank"><b>Hungry for That</b></a>. I wish I could dive right into that bottom photo, mouth first. <br />
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I have been really into the new Jamie Oliver series, <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/comfortfood/" target="_blank"><b>Comfort Food</b></a>. That's him and Caitlin Moran ogling his toasted cheese sandwich, above, which was an amazing episode. The series, and cookbook is all about taking retro, run of the mill dishes and making them spectacularly, over the top. That cheese sandwich was so impressive.banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-12086693467169145092014-09-02T12:50:00.000+10:002014-09-02T12:50:21.673+10:00The Old Neighbourhood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When Mr Meet-Cute and I moved to Melbourne 5 years ago we got an apartment in North Fitzroy, where we stayed until a few months ago, by which time we were three. Although I loved the area, our place was way too small once Ray came along. I'll always remember the epic walks around the neighbourhood when Ray was small and would nap for hours in his pram.<br />
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Walks in Edinburgh Gardens were an almost daily occurrence. So many hours spent walking those paths!<br />
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I was surprised to see hibiscus bushes when I came here as I thought it only grew in tropical climates. I made the mistake of picking some, but hibiscus wilts as soon as it's picked, so it's best enjoyed while still growing.<br />
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I loved watching the foliage on this house change with the seasons.<br />
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My favourite second hand bookstore is in this block, and that cafe is one of many in North Fitzroy which features in scenes from <a href="http://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/offspring" target="_blank"><b>Offspring</b></a>. I still can't believe I never came across the show filming on any of my epic walks.<br />
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I wholeheartedly<b> </b>endorse both <a href="http://www.elchino.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>El Chino</b></a> and <a href="http://www.pinotta.com/" target="_blank"><b>Pinotta</b></a> for being extremely yummy.<br />
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Wacky place I came across on one of my Ray walks.<br />
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I don't think I've ever posted about beauty products before (that's more <a href="http://yourheartisripshit.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>my sister's</b></a> forté), but I feel the need to share these incredible <a href="http://www.gotoskincare.com/" target="_blank"><b>Go-To Skincare</b></a> products. The line was started by Zoë Foster Blake, ex beauty editor and hilarious author of <a href="http://www.penguin.com.au/products/9780670075256/amazing-face-clever-beauty-tricks-should-own-products-spectacularly-useful-ho" target="_blank"><b>Amazing Face</b></a>. You wouldn't think a book on skincare mumbo jumbo would be so readable, but Zoë is bloody hilar. My Mum and I both follow her instagram, where we found out about a Go-To Skincare event which was held last Friday. Not something I would normally attend, but as my Mum has been in town we jumped at the chance to have a girly, fancy night out. At first during the Q&A I felt way over my head, as skincare can get pretty scientific and I had no idea what everyone was on about. But then the discussion swinged to blackheads and dark circles under the eyes and things became much more relevant to me.<br />
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Here we are being fancy ladies clinking our 'bubblegumtini's'. And then taking photos of our photo on the social media wall. Very exciting!<br />
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So I walked away with a few 'prods' at the end of the evening. They all smell like roses and oranges and leave your skin feeling great. The 'Properly Clean' face wash is a favourite. It doesn't leave your skin with that tight feeling, and it certainly lives up to it's name. My skin feels SO clean. The lip balm is also super lovely, and would be a great small gift for yourself or a pal. The range is only available online right now. I've been stalking <a href="http://www.gotoskincare.com/" target="_blank"><b>the website</b></a> for a while wanting to order stuff, but I do like seeing sizes and things irl before committing to buy. It's quite a small range at the moment, just the basics to promise you better, healthier and nicer smelling skin!<b></b><span data-reactid=".0.0.1.2.$userprofile696520817:0.2.1"></span>banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-82349324781283630992014-08-20T12:56:00.000+10:002014-08-20T12:56:18.367+10:00Hello Polly Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I heard late last year that my pals at <a href="https://hellopolly.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Hello Polly</b></a> were in the early stages of designing their own homewares line, I knew it would be something special. And now that the range has been released, and I pretty much want all of it, I can see that I was right!<br />
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The cushions, and the original art prints are my favourites. The range also includes merino wool throws, and ceramics are in the pipeline too.<br />
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See more online <a href="https://hellopolly.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-47932135381618058662014-07-23T11:42:00.000+10:002014-07-23T11:42:37.484+10:00Raro Markets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.punanganuiculturalmarket.co.ck/" target="_blank"><b>Punanga Nui Markets</b></a> in Rarotonga are an absolute must visit experience, especially if you want to try some island food. Like these Raro donuts. So delish.<br />
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<a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/cook-islands-poke-457883" target="_blank"><b>Poke</b></a> is another one of my favourites. This is paw paw cooked in coconut milk thickened with arrowroot, and on the right is banana.<br />
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Head Ei's. The flower crown trend has been going strong in Raro since way back.<br />
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I realised after my <a href="http://bananameet-cute.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/raro-holiday.html" target="_blank"><b>last Raro post</b></a> that I hadn't included any pictures of the beach. Ridiculous! Here is one of a bebeh on the beach to make up for it.<br />
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And here is one of Dog Patrol, owning the beach. He was looking great. (remember my last <a href="http://bananameet-cute.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/dog-patrol.html" target="_blank"><b>Dog Patrol post</b></a>?)<br />
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Cute <a href="http://bananameet-cute.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/raro-houses.html" target="_blank"><b>Raro houses</b></a>.<br />
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This is the workshop of the carver who worked on Dad's birthday present.<br />
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Ika Mata (marinated raw tuna). Damn I miss eating this every day.<br />
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banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-29818641822695583182014-07-17T13:38:00.001+10:002014-07-17T13:38:32.667+10:00Cute Stuff #5A round up of cute stuff I've seen lately.<br />
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<a href="http://aliceoehr.com/" target="_blank"><b>Alice Oehr's</b></a> incredible illustration advertising <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pretty-in-pink-screening-tickets-12117133673" target="_blank"><b>this screening</b></a> of one of my fave movies. She totally nailed Molly's awkward expression here! <br />
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<a href="http://www.studiohomeonline.com/kim-jaeger-of-potheads/" target="_blank"><b>Studio Home</b></a> interview Potheads creator <a href="http://kimjaegerceramics.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kim Jaeger</b></a>, and have a poke around her place. I'm really enjoying the artist profiles on this site, they really delve into people's backgrounds and how they got to where they are today.<br />
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Bill Murray alphabet by <a href="http://www.adelaidedaniell.com/" target="_blank"><b>Adelaide Daniell</b></a><br />
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Dolly's <a href="http://www.bust.com/" target="_blank"><b>Bust Magazine</b></a> cover<br />
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Maria, of <a href="http://schorlemaedchen.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Schorlemaedchen</b></a> has started a new cooking blog with her partner called <a href="http://www.mostlysaturdays.com/" target="_blank"><b>Mostly Saturdays</b></a>. I love her blog, and pretty much 'like' everything she posts on instagram. The new blog is still in it's early days and already I can't get enough.<br />
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<a href="http://www.enemiesyay.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank"><b>Enemies Yay</b></a> poster. This would look so awesome in Ray's room.banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-49424338129879614562014-07-14T14:08:00.001+10:002014-07-14T14:08:32.200+10:00Mushroom and Barley Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was inspired by <a href="http://www.hungryandfrozen.com/2014/07/im-taking-knife-to-books-that-i-own-and.html" target="_blank"><b>this Hungry and Frozen</b></a> post to make mushroom soup the other night. It was very easy to make and ended up being so delicious I thought I'd share.<br />
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<li>2 tablespoons olive oil</li>
<li>2 cloves garlic (I like things super garlicy, you might want to only use one clove, up to you!) </li>
<li>2 cups chopped mushrooms</li>
<li>2 slices chopped bacon (optional)</li>
<li>1 teaspoon dried sage </li>
<li>1 litre chicken stock</li>
<li>1/2 cup pearl barley</li>
<li>a generous splash of white wine </li>
<li>grated parmesan and chopped parsley to serve (also optional)</li>
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I managed to prepare all this while Ray was having his dinner. Then I left it simmering while doing his bath, I put him to bed, then I jumped in the bath, then it was ready to eat! Not that I ate it in the bath. I got out and ate at the table, then spent the rest of the evening on the couch. A most peaceful and relaxing Saturday evening!banana meet-cutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08045991581698264408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671685112318136580.post-1436121079672693652014-07-13T18:56:00.000+10:002014-07-13T18:56:05.127+10:00Modern House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just some more house porn to get excited by, or if you're in the market (and the money), to actually own. This is the <a href="http://www.modernhouse.co/listings/hollander-house/" target="_blank"><b>Hollander House</b></a>, built North of Sydney by architect David Hollander, and it's for sale right now!<br />
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The house was built in 1969, and designed to look like a giant rock. Hollander adheres to Frank Lloyd Wright's principles of organic architecture, and has said of his design that he chose curves which he thought were correct aesthetically.<br />
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So who wants to put in with me to buy it? I don't have money but I promise to do the dishes every night!<br />
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As I mentioned in my last post, we just returned from Rarotonga. We had a big family celebration for my Dad's 70th birthday. Even though it's Winter in the Cook Islands, it's still warm enough to go to the beach, and eat tropical fruits.<br />
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Beautiful flowers. Hibiscus flowers only last for a day so my Mum picked a new batch every morning for the table.<br />
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We gave Dad a tuna harpoon for his birthday, and commissioned a <a href="http://miketavioni.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/my-new-project-the-arts-and-crafts-school-for-rarotonga/" target="_blank"><b>local carver</b></a> to work on the handle. It turned out so good!<br />
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Huge avocados off our tree.<br />
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Massive grapefruit!<br />
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A teeny banana!<br />
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Preparing rukau, made from taro leaves. You have to remove the stemmy middle, which has that fuzzy mouth taste similar to kiwifruit. Otherwise it tastes like spinach.<br />
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Mr Meet-Cute lending a hand.<br />
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Coconut buns.<br />
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Taro cooked in coconut cream, and ika mata, which is fresh raw tuna.<br />
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They make their own version of 'Mayonnaise', which is a classic Raro potato salad, made with tinned beetroot to turn it pink.<br />
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And donuts, which are another popular Rarotongan food, though traditionally they're not made with sugar and cream like these ones.<br />
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Here are some more pics from our trip to New Zealand back in May, visiting Mr Meet-Cute's family in Mount Maunganui. This year has been pretty intense, travel-wise. We just got back from our third overseas trip of the year, this time to Rarotonga. We've been making up for not being able to go anywhere last year. That's it for us for a while, the rest of the year we'll be hunkering down in Melbourne. I have lots more holiday pics to share on here though, and about three rolls of film from Raro yet to be developed.<br />
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