In my inspiration files

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This is what's getting me inspired as autumn draws to a close here in Australia and we start making preparations for winter. Fairy lights, chunky knits, candles, early sunsets, warm fluffy blankets...

Particularly loving the jumper knitted chair, I can really see myself curling up in it right now with a good book and a glass of wine and a cheese smorgasbord....and that deck area just looks so cosy!

What dreams are made of

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Here's something a little different. When I saw this picture I just knew I had to post about it. This photo is transporting me to a world I constantly visited when I was little - a world of fairytales and magic!

I hope I dream about something like this tonight. :-)

Fast (floral) food

Just recently I've been hooked on Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals programme (love fast cooking) and I got all inspired to be a bit more experimental in the kitchen (have to work harder on point 2 of my '2011 to do' list folks).

I have a similar style to Jamie when it comes to cooking which involves making it up as I go along, not measuring ingredients (a pinch here, a splash there...) and generally flying by the seat of my pants to produce something that tastes (hopefully) great based purely on concept and instinct.

I just don’t have as much motivation though which is very sad. However I’m feeling a surge of interest (again) to make a more concerted effort in the kitchen and I think salads are the way forward - to go with my carrot and ginger soups (yes, I have a really expansive repertoire).

Love the flowers in the beetroot and cottage cheese salad he put together which aired Monday night here in Oz. If it looks pretty and is simple and quick enough... ;-)

Another one...

Another perfect day.

I definitely feel I have my fill of sunshine reserves for going into winter this year. That is, if we have a conventional winter...my fingers are crossed it's just as sunny throughout!

Off to the kitchen now to bake and prepare some carrot and ginger soup for dinner, yum yum. Hope you're having as much sun and fun!