WeWOOD - iWOOD!

When sister K and I were gallivanting around the south west a couple of weeks ago we visited House of Cards where the delightful owner Liz was sporting a funky timepiece. K was on it like a car bonnet and we were told that she purchased the wooden watch from WeWOOD, and was in LOVE with it!

Well obviously I didn’t need any more encouragement and snapped myself up this treasure for a steal.

WeWOOD is an environmentally friendly St Kilda based company specialising in wooden watches. Their philosophy is One Watch – One Tree – One Planet, meaning one Timepiece plants one tree, and together we help to ensure the health and survival of the natural world. Here are some more pieces from their current collection.

Did I mention they smell amazing?!?

 

H x 

Peas in a pod...

Over the festive period on my down south adventures, sister K and I headed out for a day of ‘true Margaret River’. First we headed to Eagle Bay for a dip which was a glorious way to start the day. We had lunch at an olive farm, Olio Bello which has the best food – I would highly recommend the Ploughman’s Platter. We then made our way back up Caves Road, stopping only at wineries that we hadn’t been to.

Our last stop was a delightful find, House of Cards, recently opened by a young couple. As well as having some great wine, the cellar door features an array of gifts and homewares. Elizabeth (the owner) informed us that the majority of pieces were designed mainly by friends she met when she studied fine arts at university.

I found this pair of white Pea Pod studs made by Tdesign, a collection of work by Sydney designer, Tania Gnecchi Ruscone. At $27, what a bargain for handmade jewellery!
 

Here is a sample of other pieces she has designed.
 

 

 

 

I think I will go back next time I am in the area and stock up on presents (who am I kidding, I want some more grey ones for myself!)

H x

T Dog Tuesday

Morning!

 

Me and the fam had another great weekend by the seaside. I really don't know why we don't just live there to save ourselves the car trips (they can be so tiresome!)

 

As you can see we spent a lot of time relaxing, playing ball and eating sand.

 

This is the life.

 

T x

Letting go...

H x

A little piece of history...

This is a plaque from the sun dial at my grandparents farm near Dunsborough (my obsession!). It was created by a dear family friend.

Lobethal is German for "valley of praise". I think it is fitting for this beautiful property.

 

I am truly blessed to have known such a place.

 

H x

Healthy (not boring!) snacks...

One thing I really struggle with is trying to find convenient, healthy snacks. Often pre-packaged foods are laden with calories not to mention uber amounts of preservatives and other additives.

 

Don't get me wrong, I love a good old Big Mac, but I am trying to eat a little healthier and explore more options with food in general.

 

On Facebook I follow a women's personal training group, Babes on the Run. This great pic came up on their feed.

 

These snack ideas are more innovative than simply 'having a piece of fruit'.

 

I'm off to find edamame!

 

H x

 

PS - I think I just love saying edamame. Edamame edamame edamame.

go-go? Yes please!

I was lucky enough to stumble across this fabulous furniture store purely by chance. go-go is located in the northern Perth suburb of Osborne Park, adjoining an industrial kitchen fit out store which I visited for a project I am coordinating at work.

I have been eyeing off these stools for a while so you can imagine my sheer joy when I spotted them at $46 each! 

The showroom has only been open for eight weeks, and the online store can be found here.

Here are some other delights that are on offer.

 

 

As you can see, the stool I purchased has been approved.

H x