The cutest car! The Fiat 500 "Jolly"

May we present to you our inaugural Ladylike Ride: the Fiat 500 Jolly.  She was manufactured by Ghia in the late 1950s as a beach-side auto for Mediterranean playboys.  This little baby had wicker seats, removed side panels, a “surrey-with-the-fringe-on-top” and came in a bunch of granita-like colors.

The Jolly is perfect for seaside picnics with a red checkered tablecloth, a nice bottle of white wine and a caprese salad.  Jackie O had one when she was married to Aristotle Onassis and so did Grace Kelly.  So, hop on in, tie on a silk kerchief, don’t forget the cat-eye shades and take a spin along the coast!

I just love this car! and check out this gorgeous video of the Fiat 500 Jolly in her "natural Habitat" So cool!! http://youtu.be/23hYuhdmdPo

Beautiful Christmas table styling inspiration

I received my new Christmas issue of Inside Out today and I'm just loving it! Especially the "One Table Three Ways" themes - Classic European, Banquet Bouquets and Natural High. It is definitely inspiring me and getting me thinking about my Christmas "look" - If I had to choose my favourite its the Classic European, but I have a red painting in the dining room so maybe Natural High with Red could look fabulous? They are all beautiful, helped of course by the wonderful styling of Mr Glen Proebstel and Photography of Sharyn Cairns.

Waking up in the country

I could wake up to this view everyday! On our way to Beechworth we have made a detour to Echuca for a couple of nights to a lovely little cottage on the Moama side of the river. Ahh the serenity of it all :)

Bring on the Padron Peppers!

I have had an addiction to Padron Peppers since our trip to Spain and was very excited to receive 1 kilo of beautiful Peppers from Queensland today! Bring on the Olive Oil and Sea Salt and guess what we will be eating for the next week!

Loving Orange

This week I have been totally inspired by Orange and this morning I came across this gorgeous shot, loving the deep copper velvet sofa and of course the beautiful "mans best friend" Would we be brave enough to add some orange into our collection?? :) 

Sweet Paul Fall issue

Yummmmm! This is a stunning read - the latest Fall issue of Sweet Paul's online magazine has made me very inspired to rush to the store and start cooking! x

Dancing in the dark at the convent

This glorious light is at the Fringe Furniture Exhibition on until 8th October at The Abbotsford Convent, the Chandelier is made with old bed springs by Sally Mill. Just amazing!