Åkerö

Hej! (hello in Swedish)

A few days ago, Cindy surprised me with a big pink kikki.K box of gifts. There was a pink apple mug inside.

It's this lovely bone china mug by Swedish design, Koloni. I absolutely adore it!

I love swedish design and stationery. 

She also gave me a few other random items like a can of pink salmon,

a pair of pink socks, pink tic-tac, pink lady apple, etc.

They all pink! haha!

Åkerö = pink 

Jin's baby shower

       




















Last Saturday, a bunch of us gathered at Kim & Jin's house for Jin's baby shower. Everyone put in their creativity and made it a wonderful time together. We had blue themed decorations. Kim made the most gorgeous vanilla cupcakes with perfect icing piping skill! He said it took him a long time to get them right. He's a natural i reckoned! Jin made some mobiles out of coloured paper and sewn them into strings of cuteness! Cindy made the loveliest pom poms! Lisa hand-sewn fleece bunting which was so soft. Dao, the chef made some yummy finger food & jelly dessert. David & Bena bought super cute balloons including a gigantic baby shaped balloon. Bena also made dragon themed head accessories.

We indulged in awesome Korean BBQ lunch outside in the beautifully decorated backyard. Perfect weather for outdoor BBQ. We played limbo with balloons under our shirts. We laughed and laughed. After the games, we had freshly brewed hazelnut coffee from Gloria Jeans & enjoyed the cupcakes. Lastly we all gathered together as Jin opened up the presents. Lisa's precious darling, Robyn was enjoying herself too...getting all the attention from the aunties & uncles. And she got to play with the toys first! haha!

It was truly a wonderful time to bless the parents-to-be. =)

Best wishes

x

Jin & Kim & soon-coming, baby KK.

Frankie issue 47

This issue is full of goodness. It came just at the right timing as my night shifts. I am slowly savoring it through during quiet moments at work. This issue also includes a cute gift wrap insert for Mother's Day. (used as background above)

A few things that got me excited include Helena's (pop pop portraits) lovely drawings, Mitchell & Dent, Perth designers in the wedding directory page & Grown's organic products which i am currently using their wonderful vanilla orange peel hand cream. 

Sydney

Sydney Opera House

After Jervis Bay, I was in Sydney for a few more days before heading back to Perth. Friends and i spent most of the time exploring Surry Hills, strolling along at the Rocks, Circular Quay & CBD.

Here are some of the places we visited. 

The Standard Store on 503 Crown st, Surry Hill

we had breakfast at Bourke Street Cafe, Surry Hills.

Bourke Street Cafe

633 Bourke Street

Surry Hills NSW

their pork & fennel sausage rolls are very good, must try.

We all shared the popular pork & fennel sausage roll, chicken coriander corn sausage roll, spinach corn ricotta quiche, pear danish, lemon curd tart, strawberry & vanilla brulee tart (yum!) 

Ampersand Cafe Bookstore, Surry Hill

After breakfast at Bourke Street Bakery, we strolled around Surry Hills and we came to a cafe bookstore called Ampersand.

Perfect spot to spend an arvo browsing at books and have some hot drinks and small bites.

Mango bier at Lowenbrau Keller

18 Argyle Street  

The Rocks NSW 2000

We shared a Schlachtplatte (see menu here)

"Löwenbräu’s Selection of Bavarian Specialties - Sausages, Chicken Schnitzel, Meat Loaf and Roast Pork Belly, Served with Mashed Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Braised Red Cabbage, Bread Dumpling and Bier Gravy Double the Size and get a Roasted Pork Knuckle on Top!" 

We went to watch Macbeth play at Sydney Opera House.

Intriguing concept and modern twist to Shakespeare's Macbeth. The three witches were represented by one character and Macbeth's wife character stood out for me. She did a brilliant job. After the play, there was a Q&A session which was really helpful in wrapping up the whole play.

Nice window display at the Rocks Pop-up Project at 77 George st.

Adriano Zumbo's macarons at The Star, Prymont ( the fillings are too creamy)

Shop 1, Cafe Court

The Star

80 Pyrmont st

Pyrmont, NSW 2009

Entry Via Edward St

Dessert at Guylian on the last night in Sydney. His treat. <3

Guylian Belgian Chocolate Cafe

Shop 10, Opera Quays

3 Macquarie Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Yummy macarons ($2.70 each) at La Renaissance Patisserie & Cafe

La Renaissance

47 Argyle Street 

The Rocks Sydney NSW 2000. 

stained glass windows at QVB.

Queen Victoria Building

455 George Street

talented musician/busker at Pitt Mall, CBD.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

a lot more photos over at my flickr photoset 'Sydney 2012' 

Bel's 1st Birthday

Last saturday, we celebrated my little niece, Bel Bel's first birthday.

She has been such a wonderful blessing and we just simply adore her, little cutie!

DIY hat, quite failed. haha.

You've turned 1, little niece!

dressed up in pink!

Baked some cookies for sis to share with Bel's fellow little swimmers at the swimming class.

Sis concentrating at getting the icing right.

First attempted at making a ruffle cake for her baby girl. Baked with love.

showered with love.

My sis doesn't normally bake, so it was very impressive that 

she had baked this gorgeous looking birthday cake for her baby girl. 

Well done, Sis!

Lots of love, Auntie Lil. 

see the whole album here. 

Happy Birthday, Jo!

Last evening, Cindy & i had a lovely catch-up with Jo (My Wey of Life) 

at Senoji Japanese Restaurant, Vic Park.

green tea at Senoji

curry croquette (front) crispy! & tori karaage (back) juicy!

grilled Kingfish head & wing -fresh!

love these drawings on the ceramic plates from Japan

We had prepared a mini birthday surprise for Jo. Her birthday is coming up soon so we thought it would be lovely to celebrate it before she goes on her holiday.

ta-da! 

Tweaked all together 'birthday' cake (recipe adapted from 'Afternoon tea' by Frankie magazine.)
cute cake toppers handmade by Cindy.

and yes, amazingly Jo finished most of the cake! Thumbs up*

(check out her blog to read about her birthday awesomeness)

birthday girl, Jo

it was a memorable evening.

Here's to all the laughter and things we shared together. Cheers!

 Thank you again, Jo for the chocolate treats. They were so yummy! Well done!

made by Jo xoxo

Much Love Monday: Frankie #46

Today i am loving Frankie new issue #46 with lots of inspiring bits as usual. Also it's my day off today! Hooray!

Frankie latest issue 46 & their Afternoon tea recipe book. (think baking soon!)

Daniel Evans talks about packet cake mixes pg 78-79

Loving this song today...such a hot day!

 'Brighter than the sun' by Colbie Caillat

I have it stuck on replay!

Check out more Much Love Mondays over at

xxx

Happy Monday!