Stockholm

Sounds superficial, but I must say Sweden's capital is a very "beautiful" city, and I'm not talking about the architecture. The Swedish style phenomenon is certainly manifesting itself everywhere you happen to look exhibited on a very nice group of (almost exclusively) blonde coat-hangers who go about their daily business looking clean-cut, edgy and and very cool. The city seems to be a very nice place to live as a young person; with cool bars, cafes and boutiques in abundance in Sodermalm's "Sofo". Being on the water is nice too, except when the winds threaten to plunge you into it (the weather here was roughly the same temper as Melburnian winter)....

The likes of Zara this season....

The epitome of class is Anna in this white faux-fur jacket in Zara. Do not hold your breath for the rest of the winter collection either.... Skanky.

"Cabinet de Sorcellerie", by Maissa Toulet

So much symbolism! One of the nicest and most visually-attractive exhibitions I've ever seen. The artistic combination of real taxidermed animals with other vintage ephemera and craft items entranced me for along time!

Paris. Veliberation

Lucky me, the third time for the year. Lucy, Anna and I had a very nice time, staying at chez-elle. One of the highlights was finally biting the bullet and hiring the 'Velib' bikes to cruise around on. Alot of fun and a great alternative to the metro. Just watch out for the ones with flat tyres....

l'été

Brocantes were scoured, fresh produce was barbequed, bikes were fallen off, lake was swum in, tans were acquired, family was visited (Jane, Ken & Maya), new-season kittens were fed, Bastille day celebrations were enjoyed, the patisserie was religiously visited, walls were trediflaged and barn was cleared of hay. Fin.

Montaigu, deux-mille-dix

The annual pilgrimmage (not to be confused with the more hardcore version from Santiago de Compostela) to Montaigu-de-Q brings us all together once again, with some new-comers to introduce to the old town.

"Desperate Housewives" Picnic

One of the stranger, and more hilarious events I've visited during these last 6 months... A girly picnic, in a dream-like setting on one of Amsterdam's islands. A very green garden.......................................