Here are a few pics of my second atempt at macarons. Not too bad if I might say so myself! :)
Check out that ganache filling!
Shortly after the photo shoot the macarons found themselves to be no more. 
Tom has been drawing a lot of dragons lately, so I made him a dragon drawing book.
I just stitched paper folded in half (about 7 sheets at a time) to some felt, the stitched the felt to a few sheets of cardboard. Covered it in an old paper bag and then added the details. I think next time I would like to leave the handles of the paper bag attached. Then he could have a carry book.
I had never even heard of these delectable little delights a few weeks ago, but now I am so totally hooked!! How could you turn down something that looks like this? I know I couldn't. So I decided I would have to try my hand at making some, to see why everyone was raving about them, they are becoming like the new cupcake trend that hit Sydney a few years back, but they are no where near as simple to make as cupcakes. There is a real art and science to making macarons, or so I am told by macaron extraordinaire Duncan on his website Syrup and Tang.It is essential to read through all of the instructions to really gather the enormity of the task of cooking macarons, however, if one isn't deterred by the temperamental tidbits then one will be greatly rewarded by the delicate outcome.
Little Oven from Etsy has mastered the art of macarons, with flavours including dark chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, green tea and caramel fleur de sel. Syrup and Tang by Duncan explores white chocolate and passionfruit, finger lime and chocolate and subtle cinnamon and dark chocolate. Those who know me will know the delight I take in the exotic variety of flavours that can be married to the light delicacies.
I love this purse from BagatellesandCo from Etsy. I will have to try and make one this style when I get my supplies!
Ruffle headband tutorial from Heart of Light. More tutorials on her website. Beautiful site.
Another cute way to send a personal message.
Gorgeous, personal gift idea. Fill the locket with words of wisdom, favourite quotes or, I dunno, a shopping list? (click on the pic for the link) 
All are from Heartworks by Lori on Etsy
Best of all, at the moment this ball locket is free with any purchase over $50! How cool is that? 
A funny little bouquet made from antique cabinet knobs.... weird I know, but a cute idea!
These headbands are so cute! I bought the one above a few weeks back and I totally love it, but I'm not so sure I can rock it the way that it deserves! :) Maybe I am just a headband admirer, rather than wearer. Either way, these are way cool, from The Little Prints on Etsy.
If you have never been to anthropologie before, make sure you pay their store a visit. With their effortlessly stylish clothes and accessories, this has quickly become one of my favourite stores. 
I heart hammocks!! Especially decadent ones with a lacy, fringe trim!
I love this beautiful, elegant jewellery from Ruth Tomlinson, made from porcelain and precious metals.
A couple of great spiral paper rose tutorials. The eco-chic one above is from hostessblog.com and the sweet and simple one below is from apartmenttherapy.com
Folding Trees have a great tutorial for these awesome and easy Kusudama origami flowers. So fun to make!
I've had a thing for paper flowers lately, the latest in a long line of erratic obsessions! I think this has got to be the best use of paper flowers that I have seen yet, aren't they gorgeous? They were found at 100 layer cake. 
More gorgeous paper flowers from Whether Paperworks on Etsy who uses vintage magazines and books, among a huge variety of other papers, to create these beauties. 
