a very happy memorial day weekend to all of you living stateside. and a heartfelt thank you to all our veterans and those men and women who lost their lives in service and dedication to our country, keeping our world safer. i also wanted to thank everyone who’s been recommending me here on substack, and to you for subscribing. i’ve loved writing this blog for the last 17 years, and moving to substack was a little scary, but your kind paid subscriptions are allowing me to keep at it thus far, so thanks so much! do have a lovely long weekend! xo, v. Subscribe now Read more ..read more

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happy weekend one and all. i’m back after missing last week’s friday finds due to a much-needed day off — and i thank you very kindly for all your lovely birthday wishes! it looks as though i’m feeling rather whimsical this week — lots of modern homeware finds plopped into some uniquely vintage spaces. i hope you’re inspired by them as much as i am. x, v. Subscribe now Read more ..read more

i rarely do diy projects — i’ve just never had the patience, but it’s something i’m trying to get better at. i’ve recently bought a sewing machine and am also looking at online sewing lessons because it’s a skill i’d love to have for loads of around-the-house projects. but this weekend i created a very easy little diy cabinet curtain, and it turns out i can diy a wee bit. i’ve had this rather awkward bar/countertop in my kitchen, which i had barstools under, but no one ever sat there, and i certainly never ate there. so i had a plan for what might work here instead and i got to work. Subscr ..read more

summer’s almost here, so i thought i’d round up some of the beach gear, picnic wares, and colorful homewares that have been catching my eye to get you all set for the warm weather season. whether you’re hitting the beach, the park, or barbequing in your own backyard, i think i’ve got you covered with some pretty stylish options. for more ideas, be sure to check out my outdoor favorites here. book shop reader’s neck rest. the perfect spot to place your pretty head while reading at the beach. three potato four ice cream money coin pouch. nostalgic, isn’t it? and it comes in a bunch of cut ..read more

another year around the sun, as they say. i wish this birthday were more like when i was five, without a care in the world, and were spending it at disneyland! remember when we couldn’t wait to get older and all we worried about is if the parents would spring for some mouse ears with our name embroidered? alas, here i am, and the world feels heavier these days, right? so, i’m taking the day off, taking stock as one does as one ages, and i’m also offering a 20% discount on annual subscriptions. now isn’t that a nice way to really wish me a happy birthday and support my work (wink wink)? love ..read more

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one of my favorite stylists and byron bay-based australian creative @mrjasongrant has a brand new book out and it looks like an inspiring addition to any interior design library. his new book, force of nature is a creative guide to love what you do, written, photographed, and published all by jason. welcome to his world — where he’ll share his tips on immersing ourselves in nature to connect with our creativity. jason’s instagram feed has always inspired me to get out into nature and forage — his ideas for displaying unique and unexpected florals are what drew my eye to his work immediately ..read more

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welcome to this week’s friday finds, folks. it would appear i’m feeling rather cheerful this week and have some quirky and colorful design ideas lined up for you. i’m doing a few home decor projects of my own this weekend and can’t wait to share them with you. every once in a while, it lifts the spirits to change things up around my tiny beach cottage, especially as we head into the warm summer season. more on that soon. do have a wonderful weekend, everyone. x, v. what first caught my eye in this image was that fabulous and very slouchy sofa. i often want to ditch my white slipcovered a ..read more