2 more sleeps !!!!!!

Getting really excited {but a bit nervous at the same time} for our trip to OZ on Friday!! I can't believe we are actually going. It's been something my mom has spoken about for years. We will be going to Brisbane first; then visiting the lovely GoldCoast ; then off to NZ for Christmas with family friends; then back to Oz to celebrate New Years in Perth. It's going to be a busy yet exciting and adventurous time. 

DIY: { advent calendars }

Can't beleive it is that time of the year again!! Love these advent calender ideas from pinterest.

~ Abode ~

I visited this beautiful shop at the Biscuit Mill in CT last year, and unfortunately did not buy anything. I now wish i could fly down and buy buy buy everything....here are some of my favorite items from their shop: 

see their blog for more abode

The Herschel Supply = amazing!!!

I am on the look out for a simple but trendy backpack - for my travels in about 3weeks!! I have found this great company called The Herschel Supply. I love the look and feel, and the photography is amazing!! not sure if i can afford them though, will have to see ;) loving this style.

~ Here are some images from their Lookbook ~

Topshop: { Gussset Lady Bag }

love these satchel's from topshop...

~ banana & pecan nut muffins ~

I'm so proud!!! 

This afternoon i attempted to bake banana & pecan nut muffins.....& I'm quite happy with how they turned out, as I'm not a big baker.  I will put up some more images and the recipe soon. 

{ NEW } - Mr Price Concept Store!!!!!

So last week the new Mr Price store concept was launched in Sandton. Wow, from what I've seen and heard it looks amazing!! My man Bryan, was lucky enough to tag along with the Wisdom & Youth ad agency to take some snaps of the store. (I havn't seen his images yet .... but I have found some images of the store via Elle magazine , go see their website for more). I wish I could have gone - I would have shopped up a storm @ Mr P & Zara though!!! 

I love the new concept design that Mr Price has gone for, I really think it suits the brand well.{read more about the new concept here }

The store has been designed by Award Winning Dalziel-Pow. They are a top Retail design company based in London; Mumbai & Shanghai. 

Some of their clients include: Topshop; River Island; Wrangler; Primark; Nokia; Gap & the list goes on.

Go see their website for more of their amazing work.

"The key to our success is that we understand how customers interact with brands. We design with the customer in mind, driving brand awareness, product interaction and ultimately, sales." - dalziel+pow

 { MR PRICE - SANDTON }

New Shop front & Logo - looking Hot!!

Denim wall

New Pay tills

{ TOPSHOP }

30 days till .......

My OZ adventure....with my family!!. This is our first family holiday (overseas holiday) & for my sister and dad it is their first time going overseas - so I am pretty excited  !! 

Some inspiration i put together - via pinterest

LOVE her laid back look  & that back pack!!

NZ might be on the cards too ;)