10 things… i have on my ‘someday’ list

Firstly, let me say that if you don’t have TeuxDeux… there’s something wrong with you. Ok, that was a bit harsh. What I mean to say is that this sexy little ‘to-do list’ website/app takes my list making fanaticism to a whole new level. Basically, it’s juts a really pretty website, but the thing that sets it apart is the ‘Someday’ list that it allows you to have.

I was looking over mine the other day and it turns out… there’s quite a lot of shiz I would like to do someday. So I figured I’d give you a peek.

10 things… I have on my ‘someday’ list

1. Cook with lavender.

2. Own chickens.

3. Fly First Class.

4. Make sushi (properly).

5. Buy a house.

6. Own a camper van.

7. Have a linen closet.

8. Buy a piano and learn how to play it.

9. Make babies.

10. Have a fruit tree.


What makes it onto your ‘Someday’ list guys and dolls?

Love and wooden floors,

Naomi

xoxo 

 
 

man friday

First off let me apologise for the distinct lack of Man Friday last Friday. I was totally distracted by our first wedding anniversary (which was top notch) and forgot all about my manly Friday duties. I’m sorry.  Normal service shall resume. 

I’d like to tell you all a fascinating fact about pigeons today. Pigeons, as most of us know, aren’t exactly the brainiest of the bird bunch. I’m not talking about those racing pigeons you get that Yorkshire men tend to keep in hutches in their back gardens (those birds know a thing or two). I’m talking about yer typical city center scavenger that knows no fear and tries to rob you of your lunch. Brainless dopes.

Let me tell you how stupid a pigeon is. We all know that when a pigeon walks it bobs its head back and forth. Back and forth, back and forth all day long. We’ve all seen it. Well, when a pigeon bobs it’s head forward what it’s trying to do is get a better view, or to be further ahead thus forcing it’s head out further from its body. The pigeon is so stupid that it actually believes the best way to walk further down the road is to stick its neck out. What the rest of its body then does, essentially is play “catch up”. Therefore we get the “bobbing” effect. Capiche? Sticks it’s neck out/ body then catches up. Repeat until sick.

Here is the clever bit. If you put a pigeon on a treadmill it’ll walk along without “bobbing” it’s head. The reason being that it’s surroundings are at a steady rate, the bird does not feel the need to stick it’s neck out to walk further “down the road”, as it were, as it is not travelling and therefore just walks along normally. No bobbing of the head.

Here is a photo of a stupid pigeon:

                                                                     


On another completely different topic I was recently told (by a certain someone) that Asian folks don’t get the same ear wax as the rest of the folks around the world! Where everybody else gets a horrible yellowy……. well…….. waxy residue Asian folks get dry flaky ear wax. Why is that so?! If anyone out there can tell us why or is in any position to confirm or deny this please let us know and let us put this pressing issue to bed once and for all. 

If you have any fascinating facts or even just possible facts please share them. 

P.S. My other favourite is that the vegetable broccolli was invented by the Broccolli family by merging (what is the scientific term again??? Germinating?) peas and cauliflower together. The same famous Broccolli Hollywood family who made the early James Bond films.  


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tidy for a friday

Huzzah! It’s finally the weekend! (Almost).


I am super excited about this weekend. Brother-in-law’s birthday drinks tonight (Happy Birthday Graeme!) but I shall be taking it a tad easy as I will be the one making the 4 hour drive tomorrow. I’ve never driven that far in a one-r before so it’s going to be fun!

But here’s a look at what’s been hitting my browser this week…

           

So should have thought of this before!! Stick a stick in a yoghurt, freeze and you have yourself a sneaky little sweet treat cheat that’s perfect for summer!!


           


Without a doubt the most feel good post I’ve read all week. Hop on over to Not Your Average Ordinary for the rest of the images of this spectacular installation. I wish I lived near by, I’d love to read all of the things people have written on it!


           

I love this new WTAPS skull bracelet. It’s only a matter of time before some one rips this off and it’s available wide and cheap. Then I will wear 20 on one arm. The skull obsession continues…


                 


I made these strawberry popovers last weekend and according to me, Gavin, my friends and my neighbours… they are delicious!! And they are so damn easy. Please make one right now! Although, I substituted the vanilla yoghurt with white chocolate frosting… naughty.


           


If you don’t know Igor from Happy Interior Blog… go over there and meet him. He brightens my day, everyday. So when this sexy little piece of genius design was brought to my attention, I could not help but share it with you. Those legs come seperate then you just snap them onto any surface… voila! Instant table. Don’t believe me? See more here.


           


And this… I love. I wish I could credit it, but I’ve searched high and low, all to no avail. If you happen to know the creator of this beautiful work, please get in touch. It’s way too true.

I really hope you all have a crackin’ weekend and enjoy any festivities that come your way. 

Tons of love and tea,

Naomi

xoxo

 

dreaming of lazy, rainy weekends

           


If you’ve read The Book, then you may remember this particular weekend Gavin and I spent in a cabin in Scotland. It was rainy, romantic, dreamy and downright hilarious. I think I almost pee-d myself in a paddock. 

Well the picture above reminded me of that weekend. 

So this weekend, our gorgeous next door neighbour has kindly given Gavin and I her cottage in Margaret River. I’ve not been before, but apparently, Margaret River is ‘wine country’ of Western Australia. Sounds good, right?

So with wine comes relaxing, which is what we expect to do a whole lot of. I can’t tell what the weather will do though, so it will either be a nice Chardonnay as the sun sets on a warm clear evening. Or it will be a full bodied Cabernet Merlot as the rain pelts down over the veranda. Both sound pretty rockin’ to me. 

I’m in a pretty dreamy mood today. Currently looking out at a lightening storm to which is pretty spectacular. All about the rain. 

What are you guys up to this weekend?
Anyone feeling as dreamy as me?

Love and rumbling thunder, 

Naomi

xoxo 

image source KNSTRCT

10 things… about our first year of marriage

I know this part of the blog has been missing for a while, so I thought what more perfect a time to resurrect 10 things… that on the weekend of our First Wedding Anniversary. Is that supposed to be in capitals? I don’t know. But I like it, so it stays.

10 Things… About our First Year of Marriage

1. We had never had a beach holiday together before our honeymoon.

2. We have experienced simultaneous food poisoning. 

3. We learnt to compromise.

4. One of the happiest moments of my life was waking up beside Gavin the morning after the wedding.

5. We learnt that marriage does not mean settling down and becoming boring unless you make it that way.

6. We went skinny dipping.

7. We are building an awesome life.

8.  I get grumpy when I’m hungry and Gavin gets grumpy when we have no money. 

9. We are strong together.

10. We will never forget this year, everything we have done together and the memories we have made. 


Love and pillow talk,

Naomi

xoxo 

tidy for a friday

Well well well, it’s Friday and I’m not really here. I’m probably sitting in a bakery somewhere performing task 3 of my secret mission ‘Anniversary Surprise’. You see Gavin and I decided to not buy each other gifts but instead, have loads of breakfast, lunches and dinners out all weekend. I love nothing more than great food, great drink and great conversation with my husband, so that’s what we’re at.

Gavin decided to take this on board as his mission. So I have no idea where we’re off to. He has control of the entire weekend’s activities.

However, being a natural planning geek I could not resist getting involved in something creative. So I’ve decided to transform our bedroom, hence the secret mission task. But more on that next week.

In the meantime in between time, here’s some of this weeks favourites, love from me:


                             



As part of the festivities, I figured that after the restaurant we may head out for a few cocktails. We may also want to go home and finish the party there… so we’re going to need serious cocktail choices at home. A Cup of Jo to the rescue with a rosemary and gin cocktail… Two of Gavin’s favourite flavours! And not a girly splash of pink to be seen. Very excited to try this out!


           


I seemed to get some tremendous responses to this post both on the blog and on Twitter. So when I saw this decorative plate, I thought you lot would like it too. Straight to the point. Be happy. It’s your choice. And if something stands in the way, accept it or get rid of it. That’s my way of looking at my own happiness anyway. 


           


I’ve recently tried on some pieces of body harness jewellery and have kind of fallen in love. I’m not sure if this is cool… but I don’t really care. I love the idea of being dripped in mix metal pewter, antique gold and gunmetal chains. But until I find the piece that’s in my head, I’ll keep perving them online. This is a pretty sweet one I spied lately. Would be perfect with a charcoal vest.


           


I used to be an arts and crafts tutor/teacher. Bet you didn’t know that?! Well it’s the truth. Part of me misses teaching pretty badly. It feels awesome when the penny drops in a students head or when their eyes light up with fascination and enthusiasm. It’s a profession I would love to someday really be a part of, teaching. So if that comes along in my super lifetime, I want these. I imagine homework would be easier to mark if you could do a bit of star ranking colouring in. 


           


This is actually a Volcom shorts advertisement. Which rocks. But I thought I’d share this not only because the photography is sensational, but because this is a pretty frequent scene here in Upside Down Land. I love going to the beach and watching all the surfer dude dads (and mums) teaching their wee’uns how to catch waves. It looks like such a fun family bonding experience.


           


And speaking of family… this print is dedicated to my husband. I’m so happy we ended up here sweetheart. Because here, with you, is better than I ever could have imagined.

Happy First Anniversary Gavin my love.
You are and always will be, my favourite.

Love,


Naomi


xoxo