HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : A SNUGGLY DESIGN

How loveable are theses bread boards from Etsy store Snug? and only US$27 each! the hardest part would be deciding between designs.

EYE CANDY: RUE MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST

Rue Magazine issue number 6 (July/August) has just arrived on virtual bookshelves last week. Heres some of my random fave pics. happy weekend!

dress from bonadrag

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : ALWAYS ROOM FOR ICE CREAM

So true! (although Id like to extend that to always room for dessert) This quirky art print comes from etsy store Two for Joy, and can be hanging in your kitchen for USD$58. Visit the listing here

Happy Friday!

I WANT IT NOW : LIGHT UP THE DAIRY!

Im not quite sure how I stumbled on all this glowing dairy product, but thought Id share the cool! Awesome in a kid's (big kids included) room...I originally found the giant cone light viaUrban Outiftters but you can snap up this glowing beauty for $50 at fredflare.com. You can pick up the cool LED glass of milk night light at Amazon for just $7.

WHAT A CORKER

I like to think these quirky 'toast it' coasters were the manifestation of a sudden moment of breakfast table inspiration from Brazillian designer Patricia Naves. Unquestionable Funky in use or stored as a loaf of 'cork bread' on your counter top they're sure to be a conversation starter in any kitchen. Get your slice of daily bread from Patricia's design house OITI

LUST HAVE TREND : MONDAY MORNING BLUES

Even though the Fall runways continue to be strutted down, my trend hunter within has already spotted some strong threads weaving throughout the shows, (Stay tuned for plenty more Fall 'Lust Have Trends' in the next couple of weeks) not the least of which has been a focus on colours.

A pigment named for being historically made using cobalt salts of alumina, Cobalt is the biggest splash of blue to hit the runways this season. Seen in collections from Marni and DVF to Sportmax and Zac Posen, it's a shade that easily translates from frocks to footwear, bags to bold accessories. Saturated enough to stand on its own as a statement look or be teamed back with more subtle hues, for this shopping season think less Mediterranean Summer and more New York chic. Best teamed with slate grays, crisp black or creamy neutrals, it's definitely a shade to lift your spirits and add punch to any outfit during the coming drearier months.

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TREND ON THE RUNWAY

TREND SHOPPING

[1]Clu Contrast tank dress £45 [2]Max&Chloe sobral Indiana bracelet

[3]Sara Berman striped cardigan £90

[4]Zimmermann Copy Cat Bikini $290

[5]Ruche agency sandals $23 [6]Juicy Couture Watch $140 [7]Sylvia Toledano crystal detail clutch

FALL FASHIONS TO HOME HUES

From the fall runway to your home, colours are a simple and easy way of incorporating fashion trends into decorating your abode. While Cobalt may not be a wall to wall kind of hue it definitely has potential for making a dramatic impact through small pops in accessories or big splashes with furnishings. Check out the collection of goodies I've put together below:

[1] Ikea Fabric $10/m [2] Freedom Pug Cushion $30 [3]Opus Design Pantone Cup royal blue $14.95 [4]Maxwell & Williams blue carafe $12.95 and blue hi-ball $5.95 [5]Boidandnoble Robot Alphobot print $67 [6]Ikea Karlstad sofa $669 [7] Ikea Dito cutlery set $20

I WANT IT NOW : UN-KILLABLE CATUS

This porcelain pretty comes from the shelves of Burleigh Heads based homeware importers Vennucci, who are now celebrating their 10th year trading. This un-killable cactus is perhaps the 21st Century's answer to housewarming gifts for your 20 something bachelor friends... Arizona Porcelain Cactus $22