Snow Time

Snow on Cuba Mall in central Wellington (HD) from Ro Tierney on Vimeo.

I lived in Wellington for 8 years and it didn't snow once, so I'm rather jealous of the snowy action over there right now. Build a snowman for me Welly peops!

Sunny Sunday

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! The sun was out yesterday, so I wandered down to my favourite neighbourhood cafe for breakfast noms, and dog watching.

New York Bananas

{top photo Hilda Grahnat // bottom photo Tim Barber}

New York! I am going there! In a few months time I am travelling to New York, via LA for a few days and even less days in San Francisco on the way back - a whirlwind visit!

It is my first time visiting the US, and aswell as seeing New York I will be fulfilling my lifelong dream of visiting Disneyland. Growing up in New Zealand it was always a big deal if anyone you knew got to go to Disneyland, and I guess I never grew out of wanting to go too! Apart from that I am looking forward to wandering, shopping, and eating my way round. Does anyone have any recommendations for me? Any tips would be gratefully received!

Weekend Markets Shopathon

One of my oldest and dearest friends was in Melbourne for the weekend, and we had quite the shopathon! After much trawling of second hand and vintage stores I feel as though I have seen every single vintage dress in this city! We also hit up the Camberwell Markets, where I picked up these trinkets above, and below…

Glass boot! Everyone should own at least one of these.

I need all the help I can get in the plant department. That palm in the background will be thanking his lucky stars now that I have this book.

I bought this rug for a song and it's now doing an amazing job brightening up the place. I also got the magazine/record rack, and a few records. This song has been on my mind for ages, so I'm pleased to have tracked it down on vinyl.

And we had to hit up the Pop-Up Studio Sale that was on this weekend. Lots of lovely crafty ladies were involved in this. I got my own Emily Green necklace finally! The photograph above does not do justice to this item, it is so bright and happy in real life. I also picked up a Dawn Tan recipe print, because I just can't get enough of these.

And thanks go to my lovely pal for this - the sweetest card in the world.

Dogs in Hats

Just some dogs in hats to end the week on. Seen here. If only more 'people clothes' looked this good being modelled by dogs - think of the possibilities! Thinking about dog models reminds me of my family's old dog Jazz (short for Jasmine), and how my mum would text me saying things like Just took Jazzy to the dog groomers. She looks like a SUPERMODEL!!

So there you go - dogs in hats, and a silly story to end the week. Happy weekend everyone!

Neon Business

Macramé planters by Catbird, seen on Design*Sponge.

Bright Baggu.

Fluoro pops in Emily Green's necklaces. Top photos from Handmade Love. Bottom pics from here.

Fluoro porcelain from La Tête Au Cube.

Neon satchels from the Cambridge Satchel Company. Top photo from here, bottom photo from here.

How good are these neon Acapulco Chairs? Especially that turquoise… and the pink…

Dazed Bjork

I saw an airfreighted copy of this mag yesterday but it was a bit pricey for me. I'll definitely be buying it once it comes out here at a normal price. I'm frugal like that :)

Bjork's new album Biophilia is out next month. Have you seen the video for the first single Crystalline? Have a look here.

Films Every Day

From above: Beginners // Lennon NYC // Submarine // Medianeras // Tiny Furniture // The Future

It's a week into the Melbourne Film Festival and I've had a pretty busy film schedule so far. Last year I was a festival volunteer, which was a great way to see a shitload of films, but this year I've been living it up after splashing out on a mini-pass, and have seen films every night this week. I saw Submarine last night, which was wonderful and charming and far exceeded my expectations. I guess in the past I've been let down by films that I think are going to be awesome, so now I try not to buy into the hype. I needn't have worried though, Submarine is definitely hype worthy! Tonight I'm seeing Beginners, then The Future and Lennon NYC - it is hard sometimes not to get too excited about films, I'm really looking forward to all of these ones!

p.s. Do you think the fact that Miranda July's The Future has a talking cat in it, and Mike Mills' Beginners has a talking dog makes them the best couple ever?

Sparkle Motion

Sequin graffiti in Reykjavik, by artist Theresa Himmer. I already want to go to Iceland one day, but if this is what their street art is like, then it makes me want to go there even more!

From here.

Chai Time

A few years ago I went to an Indian cooking class taught by my friend's Mum. We made paneer from scratch, saag paneer curry, raita, ghee, dhal, chappatis, pulao rice, halwa (semolina pudding), and chai tea. It was all so delicious and amazing and actually easier than I'd thought. I got so excited about how great cooking classes were and vowed to take more. Of course, I haven't taken any since! But I have been getting right back into making chai - which would have to be one of the easiest things we learnt.

This chai is so spicy and peppery, it's perfect for drinking on cold Winter evenings. And once you have the spices the only fresh ingredients you need are ginger and milk (which can be substituted for soy, btw). Cheers!

Kuwaii Kicks

I've had my eye on Kuwaii's gorgeous range of handmade shoes for some time, and last night, after lots of trying on and tough decision making, I finally ordered myself a pair! The shoes are all handmade in Melbourne by one of the city's last remaining shoe manufacturers, so it's a two week wait until my chosen pair arrives.

Kuwaii's clothing line is also beautiful, ethically made and really worth checking out - have a looky here !