(via simple everyday glamour)   I have done it! I have finally convinced Timothy O that we need a fireplace. I think the deprivation of a heater (on my part, read lower) and the fact that we have a few drafty gaps here and there due to renovating has helped sway him immensely! The reason […]

© Kara Rosenlund Well, it is Officially Winter in Australia! I adore this time of year. Big wide blue skies, open fires, bringing out the winter knits and the cooking…ah… the cooking! Whats not to love! I’m actually planning an out of town winter picnic this Sunday with my parents and Timothy O; I’m thinking […]

I’m not sure where the weekend went to – boy did it fly past! These gorgeous Apricot Stocks were picked up bright and early at the local farmers markets on Saturday and each time I look at them they fill me with pure joy! They are up the top of the wedding flower list!

I’m off on a buying trip tomorrow; not quite Paris, though what I like to now call my ‘local’ Paris! I always get very excited before a buying trip; the wonder, the thrill, the joy of what I might find. Map is packed, ‘old lady’ shopper on wheels dusted off, baskets stacked and alarm set. […]

Sometimes it even surprises me what I manage to get up to as a stylist; yesterday was no exception. Wait for it….. Concreting! Yes, Concreting….. You order how much you want and one of those huge trucks arrives (which is pretty exciting, I did squeal) and then the driver asks ‘Where do you want it […]

© Cressida Campbell The more I look into our new piece of work (here) it reminds me of one of my favourite Australian artist Cressida Campbell. I adore Cressida Campbell’s woodblocks and paintings. She really celebrates the small wonders of life and through her work she says lot about the way we live and interiors […]

Over the weekend Timothy O and I become the owners of this rather beautiful piece of art. The generous gift was from my parents to celebrate our engagement. I love giving and receiving artworks as gifts; I think it is one of the most personal objects you can give, one that offers nothing more than […]

©Kara Rosenlund   ©Kara Rosenlund As promised, (albeit a little over due) here is our finished bathroom! Plus some images from the scary ‘Before’ folder too. One of my favourite things in our bathroom is our salvaged old cast iron bath tub. Salvaged items for the home are the best form of recycling! If you […]

© Kara Rosenlund You may of noticed the slight sprinkling of posts lately; I have been hard at work and very soon I will have some extremely exciting news to share with you! Empires weren’t built in a day, so stay tuned! In the mean time here is a recent sticky food shoot. Gosh I […]

© Kara Rosenlund I am loving this cold rainy snap here in Brisbane. Thought I would share my belated lunch with you – humble toast with raspberry jam! I have pinched Timothy O’s scarf and am make believing I am back in London! P.S Beautiful sourdough by Brewbakers as usual. x

Who watched the two part series ‘Paper Giants’? Timothy O and I were glued to our tv Sunday night and eager awaited last nights concluding episode! How compelling! I have so much admiration for Ita Buttrose and her gorgeous lisp. If you missed it do what ever you can to track it down! Gotta dash! […]

Ironing isn’t the most glamourous way to pass the time, however it is a necessity for looking dapper. With my work I have to do a lot of ironing, so here are a few simple tips for ironing the all important business shirt. 1. Iron the Collar First on both sides. The collar is very […]