Banquet Journal

more thoughts on quilts

If I had the patience, I'd love to make this one into a quilt... From an old Australian Vogue Living. Off to Savary for two whole weeks - I'll be back, browner, fatter, inspired (yes please!)

paul rand

Love these covers designed by Paul Rand.

priorities

I no doubt will be blogging erratically over the next few months. There are important things on the agenda that involve sand and raspberries and savary island (no electricity and no internet).   ::

humphrey repton

My brother just sent me a link to the amazing before and after landscape illustrations of Humphrey Repton, 18th and 19th century landscape designer. I may even be more excited about pruned's post...

poppies

edith dekyndt

Some magic here. With details here. ::

sydney vermont

Crazy for Sydney's corks and teabags. See more here.

pleated throats

Some images from Mammals, one of my beloved Golden Nature Guides.

cake

The baked goods fetish continues: I thought this cake looked pretty great, but then I went to Kate Sullivan's site (cake power!), and fell in love with the Marie Antoinette bust cake. Sweet.

a gala mood

A Gala Mood is a lovely new baby blog from the uber talented and stylish Miss Jow. All kinds of finds, including some really special vintage pieces, like this gorgeous baby bonnet. It reminds me a...