Italian steel stapler? Why yes please!

This steel stapler (via here and my friend Johnny) is pretty spectacular. I think it would make the everyday function of stapling seem kind of momentous, no? A lifetime guarantee for this bebe, too!

Papier Tigre

My lovely friend Nadege sent me a link to this amazing site called Papier Tigre - I adore the geometric notebooks, as well as their beautiful envelopes. Also, this amazing 'Manager' desktop notebook/calendar is superb. If I wasn't so tied up with Google Calendar (which is my life at home and at work), I would get this is a red hot minute. 

Map landscape

So this has raised the bar. Matthew Cusick's map collages are absolutely stunning - I love the movement and the depth in this one - so beautiful.

Office Space Pretties

Yes, I know. I'm not an artist. Or a stylist or in any creative industry. But what I wouldn't give for an arty office like this one. I'm sure the tech company I work at would get behind this, right?!

Darling Dexter

This garden party dress from Darling Dexter is too perfect. Sadly we didn't really have a summer here in Sydney this year, but one day, I will wear this, and it will be sunny. 

Map Skirt

My friend Sophie sent me a link to this skirt in an email last night with the line, "Kate, this has to be the you-est skirt around!" and I have to agree. So, so perfect. 

Pither Heel

Wow wow wow. The wooden heels and the off-kilter angle is amazing. And the golden section? Perfection. I wish I had a life that would be amenable to these (I'm thinking a chauffeur is essential, for a start...).

Dress of my Dreams

Yes, of course it's out of stock at the moment, but this map dress is kind of perfect in every way. I love you, map dress. Please come and live with me and be happy forever?

Parisian Paris Dress

Well isn't this dress just the prettiest thing! Paper + Paris + super sweet. Such a lovely idea.

How Do You Like Them Apples?

As a vegetarian, I don't have the chance to make lots of casseroles or meaty goodness. But this cast iron apple pot makes me want to start whipping up vegie biryanis and soups immediately!

Zuppa Atelier

Zuppa Atelier have some delightful looking porcelain lovelies. This plate is especially fun.

Fern Living Porcelain

Whee! Bunting porcelain! Amazing. This is, perhaps unsurprisingly, Danish. I like it a lot.

Old school luggage

I already have great luggage for travelling, but think this suitcase is an adorable take on old school trunks.

The Flavour Thesaurus

I'm back today from celebrating the wedding of a dear friend and her lovely man. I saw this book some time ago and thought it would be the perfect present for a big-time foodie: it's all about how two different flavours go together, much like two people in a marriage.

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Doily Rug

Gah, loving this doily rug. Awesomeness with its big, chunky knitting.

Seoul Photos II

The Shilla Hotel

Another batch of my photos from Seoul. Gosh it is such a wonderful city: if you're thinking of heading to Asia, I would really consider think about including a visit to Seoul. It certainly made me want to head back there and see more of Korea.

Adorable cafe #290, MyeongDong

Samcheongdong

The wonderful MMMG store in MyeongDong, including my afternoon tea of watermelon juice and banana cake below.

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LOVE

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Just loving this room. Love that all the different colours, shapes and styles don't seem to compete with each other, and just happily co-exist.

HP

The wonderful Caroline Hadilaksono made these beautiful Harry Potter-inspired vintage-style travel posters. How perfect for today - the Australian release of the film. I can hear the theme music now...

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Typography Sets

What a great idea - a set of letterpress letters all packaged up and ready to go. Very cute.

Comfy Corners

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The combinations of these little drawers and maps is awesome. Just plain old awesome. (And that brown satchel below isn't half shabby, either).

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