Lofty nest dining with beautiful views of the beaches and waiters gliding in on a rope-line to bring platters of exotic cocktails and thai-inspired dishes :: Soneva Kiri Tree Resort, Thailand
The Soneva Kiri resort located on the remote island of Koh Kood features these Eco-pods that hang in the nearby surrounding trees, where you can relax, dine and even sleep if you’d prefer.
{Images: Soneva Kiri resort, a “six star” Six Senses eco-resort located in Koh Kood via Free York}
Satin bowerbird + taffetta gown.
The memorizing black blue of the Satin Bowerbird
on an early morning walk in Lamington National Park translates beautifully into fashion.
{Images Satin Bowerbird & Givenchy Haute Couture, Spring Summer 2007}
I put on my hiking boots and escaped the city to the World Heritage Lamington National Park where the O’Reilly family has been welcoming visitors to their mountain home for over 90 years.
The rainforests, the vast array of bird life & wildlife,
the walking tracks, waterfalls and spectacular views.
Lamington National Park is home to a myriad of unique flora & fauna
~ pademelons, possums, frogs and the amazing array of birdlife.
We relaxed in the Lost World Spa…
Tree Top Walk
We walked on through the forest canopy along suspension bridges to see flowering and fruiting trees and vines, the epiphytic orchids and ferns, and climbed the ladder high into the tree top!
Over 80 years ago, it was a two day journey via car, train and horseback to reach us from Brisbane. Today a visit is less than a two hour scenic drive from Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast. O’Reilly’s is located on the western edge of Lamington Plateau 930 metres (3,000 feet) above sea level and enjoys spectacular view to the west over the McPherson Ranges and Great Dividing Range.
(Images via O’Rielly’s and Regent Bowerbird via here}
And she walked gracefully in a voluptuous dress across a geometric mosaic floor….
{Image: James Harvie Photography ~ Melbourne studio}
I have a confession to make ~ I’m a Burt Bacharach fan!
That’s what friends are for…..
Today was too beautiful to be at work, and I was dreaming of a picnic by the water!
A new generation of eco-friendly designware leaves a lighter footprint, enriching our lives while caring for the planet. These beautiful, practical furnishings and accessories pay both global and aesthetic dividends.
Great styling by Glen Proebsteland the photographer Sharyn Cairns. Together they have created a beautiful story about eco-friendly homeware, furnishing and accessories. See the full story here.
Rich embroidery, sparkling embellishment, and creamy Gauzy Chantilly lace gives an opulent romantic feel to the collection.
{Images via Vogue Australia}
Diaphanous, elaborately embroidered and beaded gowns :: delicate handmade lace :: floral prints
Valentino ~ a dreamy fairy-tale show full of beautiful concoctions in light fabrics and soft pastels colour
shown in the 19th century mansion once occupied by the Rothschilds.
Gauzy Chantilly lace the colour of milk or clotted cream was sprinkled with silver beading, washed-out flowers prints were veiled under a layer of tulle, toile de jouys were whooshed up into frothy ballgowns. In keeping with the fairytale, the shoes were charming lace slippers.
Valentino S/S Haute Couture Show 2012: design team Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri.
{Images: Vogue Italia via visual optimism}
Classic and classy :: Simple white embroidered suits and dresses with sheer see-through gloves.
Valentino S/S Haute Couture 2012
{Images: Vogue Italia via visual optimism}
Enjoy a ride on the White Carousel Take pleasure in the journey. I hope you feel happy & inspired.
Love, Cate
