I’m a life lover and have been for a very long time, so this tumblelog is about ALL the beautiful things that resonate with my soul, inspire & make me happy. A rambling & passionate visual stream of consciousness. A blog about almost everything that I stumble upon; photos, observations, compelling thoughts, conclusions that crystalise, conversations, confessions, curious clippings, and comments. I come here to share, relax, ponder and ….to reflect on points of view. All the lights said go……..so here it is. XXXTumblr (3.0; @poochie)http://poochie.tumblr.com/<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kutoc0eiRD1qzojtro1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Ab-so-lute-LY LOVE:</b> the ballons, the tree, the chandelier, the stairs…….</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/288138471http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/288138471Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:36:00 -0500<img src="http://12.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kusbgxSOii1qzojtro1_r1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s darling Sophia’s birthday today.  To put it simply, she is AH-MAZ-ING, one in a million and simply one of the most generous people I know.  She’d do anything for anyone and is a true friend. </p> <p>We’ve shared many memories together over the years, we flated together in Darling Point when I first moved out of home at 19, I’ve witnessed her marriage and seen her become an incredible mother to 4, yes 4!, daughters and I’ve visited her in far away glamourous places. </p> <p>Our favorite past times have included visiting the flowers markets for armfuls of gardinas, workshopping life (alot), flicking through a trillion issues of Hello, following the lives of the Miller sisters, oh, & Erin Lauder, planning weddings, parties, christening…..and, well anything really. And I love her for it all & much, much more. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY beautiful.  XXX</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287202753http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287202753Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0500<img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kusb2cDjNx1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m all about an on-line magazine and have just happily finished flicking through the 2nd issue of <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/">Lonny</a> and then stumbled upon Greyhound - the <i>Merry Christmas</i> issue. And I like it.  Take a peak <a href="http://greyhound-magazine.com/home.html">here</a>.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287194209http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287194209Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:51:48 -0500<img src="http://18.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kusao3sJ5x1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b> </b></p> <p><b>TALK ABOUT MCFANCY:</b> What a concept hey?  Just goes to show the power of packaging and brand.   French fries never looked this good.</p> <p>It’s all thanks to the kids over at Access who have been hard at work creating ideas and concepts for some high profile brands. For McDonald’s, they envisioned a cool, upmarket temporary McDonald’s store that launches at Fashion Weeks around the globe — London, New York, Paris, Milan, Sydney, Hong Kong.</p> <p>McFancy is part art installation, gathering spot and, of course, a restaurant that offers a traditional McDonald’s menu but packaged in a way that makes a playful yet stylish nod to the lifestyle of the highly desirable, influential consumers that attend Fashion Weeks.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287185887http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287185887Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:43:00 -0500<img src="http://3.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kusajgGTjV1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287183224http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/287183224Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:40:00 -0500<img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuqmaob1yb1qzojtro1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b> </b></p> <p><b>GET YOUR WREATH ON:</b> J’adore this idea of creating a wreath with old photos of happy, festive times with loved ones.  Simple & chic. Note to self:  Do this next year!</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/285911645http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/285911645Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:59:00 -0500<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuqlb8wBwt1qzojtro1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Santa I’d kinda like these playing cards just for a random game of Gin Rummy….I mean let’s face it, no tree is complete without a little orange Hermes treat underneath.  </p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/285896902http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/285896902Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:37:00 -0500<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuql794xd81qzojtro1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a>I Like….</a></p> <p>I like her hair and outfit and she is probably buying pastries in Paris, I am assuming, and I like that too. I’d like to do that tomorrow, please. Wander the streets of Paris. A little shopping. A Chocolate croissant. Lunch at Laduree. Well, maybe I’ll dream that tonight (if I get any sleep). Last night I did, in fact, have a dream which I can’t quite recall except that it kinda scared me. So tonight I will take the Frenchie dream, please. But a few hours of sleep would please me the most.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/285895092http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/285895092Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:35:00 -0500<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuh614d8Z91qzojtro1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Recently, I have become more obsessed with foxes than usual (blame Wes Anderson’s fabulous adaptation of Roald Dahl’ Fantastic Mr Fox) and deer, those graceful creatures of the forest. So my heart skipped a beat when, as I browsed through Etsy’s shops, I discovered this deer laptop decal, designed by <a>Tweet Heart</a>. I promptly ordered it - after all, my dear MacBook too deserves a Christmas present.  Isn’t it sweet?</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278620143http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278620143Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:29:00 -0500<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuh2oh5lju1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN:</b> Let me tell you, there was a lot of wellness going on, along with one insanely memorable acupuncture & trigger point therapy session! 5 day of pampering in Thailand, Nekkar Island off Phuket to be exact.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278542677http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278542677Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:17:00 -0500<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuh2eqlfCa1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Best of friends for two decades & each year without fail we make sure we holiday somewhere fabulous & exotic together.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278535922http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278535922Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:11:10 -0500<img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuh25pBeyM1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And this is how we rolled…………on bikes with personalised number plates. </p> <p>But to be honest, it almost felt like we walked on water for much of the time….with not a worry in the world for a few days, blissed out not only by the holistic treatments & organic food but by the lush surrounds, sparkling white sand, beautiful blue water and the company of each other.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278529678http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/278529678Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:05:00 -0500<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0o679Zk91qzojtro1_400.jpg"/><br/> Make mine a double<br/><br/> <img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0o679Zk91qzojtro2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0o679Zk91qzojtro3_400.jpg"/><br/> Industrial chic<br/><br/> <img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0o679Zk91qzojtro4_400.jpg"/><br/> New York State of Mind<br/><br/> <p>One of the holy grail of bars of course belonged to designer David Hicks. I just read a blog his son Ashley’s wrote & posted the photo above <i>(1st one - Make Mine a Double)</i> and quoted his father who declared, “I like rows and rows of tonic bottles, apple, tomato juice, two or three syphons of spirits lined up behind each other; it gives a generous, welcoming atmosphere, and if a bus-load of friends descend upon you, you are ready for them.” Looks like I have some shopping to do!  <br/><br/></p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266075519http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266075519Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:42:00 -0500<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0ny4nHOO1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This dropped into my in-box yesterday<i>……la love,</i> it made me v happy. + I hear they’re opening a store in the Hamptons nxt year, so perfect & so excited for the lovely Zimmermann girls - their stuff ROCKS!</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266072193http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266072193Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:37:00 -0500<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0mjgObaa1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/> Mum, Anthony and Amber just hangin<br/><br/> <img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0mjgObaa1qzojtro2_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> A & A taking it all in down at the beach<br/><br/> <img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0mjgObaa1qzojtro3_500.jpg"/><br/> Funny Family portrait <br/><br/> <img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0mjgObaa1qzojtro4_500.jpg"/><br/> Ohhh Amelie, you are a sweetiepie<br/><br/> <img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0mjgObaa1qzojtro5_500.jpg"/><br/> Father & daughter<br/><br/> <p>A day up at the beaches with Mum, Anthony + Amber & Matt & little Amelie = FAMILY and the simple stuff memories are made of.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266050453http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266050453Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:06:00 -0500<img src="http://18.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0m8vIqoD1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266045401http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266045401Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:00:31 -0500<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0m101GcO1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/> Everyone was excited to see Bob the dog<br/><br/> <img src="http://18.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0m101GcO1qzojtro2_500.jpg"/><br/> Belle's son Ollie and James chatting<br/><br/> <img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0m101GcO1qzojtro3_500.jpg"/><br/> Lovely sisters<br/><br/> <img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0m101GcO1qzojtro4_500.jpg"/><br/> The guests <br/><br/> <img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku0m101GcO1qzojtro7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266041915http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/266041915Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:55:00 -0500<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku04gsNvvp1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Belle’s beautiful ‘pansy’ series - j’adore.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/265590875http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/265590875Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:36:00 -0500<img src="http://1.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku01z6KHCv1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It was a balmy summer evening and the vintage fan circulated the heady fragrances of the garden roses while guests found it hard to choose just which painting they’d buy.  And in some cases, the choice was too hard, so they just bought all 3 of a set! Well, why not I say.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/265519188http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/265519188Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:42:00 -0500<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku01nfZreh1qzojtro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>to cool down and wind down after the week that was, some even kicked off their shoes (Prada of course) while others kicked up their heels in celebration of such a gorgeous exhibition opening.</p>http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/265510406http://poochie.tumblr.com/post/265510406Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:35:39 -0500