WORDS FOR THE WEEKEND // 03.01.2014

window shopping: anthropologie

Anthropologie has been one of my favourite stores for quite a while now but it wasn't until earlier this year that I got to physically walk through the doors and breathe-in the real Anthropologie in all it's amazingly merchandised glory. I wanted to buy everything in the store, but unfortunately my suitcase (and credit card) wouldn't suffice to get it all home, so instead I settled on just one item, the Valise leather journal above. It's so pretty i'm actually scared to write in it.

In a perfect world where baggage limits didn't exist or Anthropologie opened it's doors in Australia, here are some of my must-have items.


1. Mathilde Sofa | 2. Naknek Bandeau Bikini | 3. Coastal Snapshot Tank | 4. Bedecked Creature Ring | 5. Reclaimed Metal Whale | 6. Barr-Co Soap | 7. Rosalila Cushion | 8. Rhys Chair Caribbean Blue | 9. Vinhais Garden Pot | 10. Bubbled Beverage Dispenser | 11. Madaket Loafers | 12. From the Deep Dinnerware | 13. Dalloway Side Chair | 14. Padrina Cushion | 15. Valise Leather Journal

1. Flutter Pattern Rug | 2. Mercury Glass Candle | 3. Ombre Tumbler | 4. Joe's Ikat Crops | 5. Finn Rocker | 6. Chimayo Pot | 7. Nearer Nurata Long Pillow | 8. Nouveau ID Bracelet | 9. Navala Necklace | 10. Pop Print Measuring Spoons | 11. Parvati Maxi Dress | 12. Buttercup Tote | 13. Harbor Coffee Table

my carribean crush

The Caribbean sea is hypnotising. You could spend all day trying to keep count of the shades of blue and turquoise that extend between the powder white sand to the horizon.

I'll admit I had some scepticism about Cancun before we arrived. I imagined it would be your typical tourist mecca and I wasn't half wrong. Yes it's full of mega resorts, shopping strips, souvenir stores, tour buses, tacky nightclubs and American spring breakers, but once you get past all that it truly is postcard perfect!

The mexican people really are a lucky bunch and it's no wonder they always had a smile on their face. I'm not ashamed to say...  I think i'm in love with Mexico.

where the desert meets the sea

First stop on my photo tour is Cabo San Lucas. Our first taste of Mexico proved itself worthy of reputation... luxury amidst the rugged mexican landscape where the desert meets the sea.

Within minutes of landing we had Margarita in hand while we awaited our transfer to the hotel, a trend which continued for most of our stay in the stylish resort town.


 

summer road trip

For the last week or so i've been listening to Coldplay's new album Mylo Xyloto on non-stop replay. The vibe is one that reminds me of a laid back summer road trip and has inspired this collection of images.

A number of the photos below (including the one above) are by photographer Chris Searl who seems to shoot a recurring road trip theme including his campaigns for Corona, MTV, Dunlop Volley's, Glue Store and Monster Children. Chris if you happen to read this, I call shotgun on your next road trip!!

If you've been living under a rock, check out the video for Coldplay's single Paradise at the bottom of the page. Then close your eyes and imagine the wind in your hair while riding shotgun along an ocean highway!

Image Sources | 1. Chris Searl | 2. Kustom | 3. BohoBedLove | 4. HabitualMindCondensation | 5. Blindsided | 6. Jump |  7. Espiritu Santo | 8. Miss Modish | 9&10. Chris Searl | 11. Flickr | 12. 365 Days |  13. Retro Roadside | 14. Falling Out of Trees | 15-20 Chris Searl

tallow - sands of solace

While over at Studio Home I discovered these amazing images for Tallow's Spring 2011/12 range.
Shot on the mid north-coast of New South Wales, Tallow's collaboration with artist Jim Denevan and photographers Justin Crawford & Samual Lindsay has resulted in the surreal.

While they may look like crop circles on the beach, these are actually free-hand temporary drawings created in the sand by Jim using a rake and driftwood which are eventually erased by waves and weather.
Jim currently holds the Guiness World Record for creating the largest artwork in history.