in times of darkness we must lighten our hearts

not everything goes our way in life my little china-dolls . . take these fails for instance

and of course life can be confusing as hell sometimes . . although it does comfort me to know there are many things out there much, much more confused than you and i . .

then there are all those annoying little things that always seem to get in the way of a special moment . .

but isn't it charming when we have one of those lovely moments that just lift your day - a smile from a stranger, receiving a handwritten letter in the mail, a $2 win on a $2 scratchie (small things i suppose . . ) so we must show love to the people who take it into their own hands to provide us with more of these precious moments . .

but throughout this crazy ride of life there must be one constant - and that is love. we must love each other no matter what my little china-dolls, disregard shape, colour, beliefs, location, language and love unconditionally, just like these wee cuties . .

it was once said that 'the world is full of wonders and miracles, but man takes his little hand and covers his eyes and sees nothing' so throw your arms up in the air my little china-dolls! stand proud, walk tall, love yourself, love everyone else and don't you let nothin' get you down

we heart you christchurch

just look at yourself christchurch . .




at your stunning rugged coastline . .




your breathtaking scenery . .




your sweet artsy pictures . .




your dreamlike farmland . .




your history . .




your beautiful gardens . .




you're so romantic even your harbour is shaped like a heart! . .




and let's not forget - you have some of the most attractive rugby players alive in your team! . .




and no one can take any of that away from you

we love you to bits christchurch and we can't wait to help you not only rebuild your city, but help you forge a new culture, a new identity. think of modern day san francisco, arguably one of the coolest cities in the world ('the summer of love' anyone?) with such a strong culture and sense of self - absolutely devestated by an earthquake last century, and today? thriving.

you can do it christchurch, you've got all four million of us behind you . . . .

nautical irony

now if you didn't already know - i am a huge online shopping fiend. i don't think there is a better feeling in this universe than getting home from work, peeking in your mailbox and spotting a package! and this is exactly what my happened to me yesterday my little china dolls! said package contained this deliciously oversized H&M sweater which i cannot wait to abuse all winter long . . i'm thinking black suede over the knee boots and turban for my next wear, what do you think china dolls?

marooned in my shop

ohh my little china dolls - 't'as happened, i have finally ended my sordid affair with all things pastel coloured and lovely. i am now lusting after various shades of mustard, burgundy (case in point), tan, forest green, navy and dark purple, although lovely colours in themselves, they are not the colours held closest to the heart of society so c'mon let's show them the love!

pink lips

Ooohhh my little china-dolls, doesn't pink lipstick just lift your day and your spirit? I truly think every tube's got a little bit of magic in it . . i feel happy <3