Link Love ~ Matching Vintage Family Outfits Inspiration!

I love these matching outfits posted by Lucille Needles of Call Me Lucille.  Not only is she a huge outfit inspiration for me, I know I'm going to have to try and get the hubs in on pulling off a matching family day like this one sometime!  So cute!

"CALL ME LUCILLE": Our Striped Summer ~

Y'all know that I Inka is usually accessorised to match whatever ensemble I have on, even to go to the shops! But on a sunny day last week, I went a step further and accessorised my boyfriend to match my outfit...

xox,

bonita

Last Time Around

 

So I was 38 weeks + one day in these shots, and boy, oh boy, am I feeling it at this stage!  If I look bloated and puffy and dead…  Well, don’t mind me, because I am bloated, puffy and dead!  : P

Still, it was worth it for this!

 
~ *  Hi Mamma!! * ~

xox,

bonita

She's here!

She finally made it!  ♥


Isabelle Patricia Joy was born Thursday last week after a loooonnggggg 4 and a half days of prodromal labor.  So far I am tired, sleepy, tired and oh, so hungry{!}, but very, very happy.

Our little family is taking a while to adjust to the new baby, but Theodore is a super big brother.  I love how sweet he is whilst interacting with her ~ cuddling her, inspecting her hands and feet, patting her head if she's crying; they are so adorable together!

(✿◠‿◠) ~ ♥


In the mean time, I missed out on a couple of pregnancy style outfit posts because of all the pre-baby drama that I might put up while I wait for life to settle down again....  Failing that, I'll see you on the other side of the newborn sleep-deprivation fog!

xox,

bonita

Hit the pause button...

Sorry for the long absence everyone ~ I'm just popping into say that life has pretty much ground to a halt while we wait for this little one's arrival.

I do hope to be back soon, and I'll definitely let you know when the baby decides to make an appearance. 

xox,

bonita

If I look hot and tired….

Well, that’s only because I AM hot and tired!  Outfit posts seem impossible in this sort of heat, you’ll be lucky if I manage to get half dressed…  *side eye*    So I leave you with some Instagram shots of life around the blue house at the moment.

     
~ *  A colorful rainbow mobile that Theodore loves:  Busy with more cold porcelain clay!  I’m having fun making my little charms.  * ~

    
~ *  Joey says hi! Boy, I love this horse.  He keeps me sane.  :3 :  Theodore plays with sticks while I enjoy a cool breath of twilight air.  * ~

Not much else is happening…  Unless you count the fact that there’s nine weeks until little Bump is supposed to be joining us out in the wide world.  Eeep!  Nine weeks!  That’s so close!  That’s so far away!  I have a million things to do!!  ….   > . >  …

Yup, I’m now in that delightfully torn frame of mind a woman feels when the baby’s time draws near.  Don’t worry, I’m sure that it will only be a few more weeks and I will be all like “Get this thing out, or so help me!…”     ._____.     Ah, life with a pregnant lady.  It’s interesting, even for me!  

xox,

bonita

Jaunting Around Australia

We made it home!  It was a busy trip, and like I suspected the internet connection was pretty much non-existent, so here’s a brief photo diary of our trip through Victoria to South Australia.  ^ – ^

   
~ *  We stop at Gundagai and visit with The Dog on the Tucker Box: Sitting up the top of Mackey’s Peak in the Grampians.  Still can’t believe I made it up there!  * ~

~ *  A panoramic view of the Grampian Mountain Range.  * ~ 

   
~ *  In front of the old Mt Gambier Post Office, South Australia:  At the Cave Gardens, it’s a big sinkhole in the middle of the town!  * ~


~ *  One of the roads in South Australia.  * ~

   
~ *  Playing around with some photos I took.  * ~

   
~ *  Blueberry macaroon, which tasted like cake ~ weird huh?:  Sunset in Rutherglen, Victoria.  * ~

   
~ *  Peach flip-flops, bought for this trip: A new purse!  ^ U ^  Yay for pink plaid!  * ~

   
~ *  At Olive Hill Estate, Rutherglen:  Some gorgeous park in Ararat, Victoria.  * ~

Last, but not least ~ have a Happy New Year everyone!  I can’t wait to see what 2013 will bring.  ♥ ♥ ♥ 

xox,

bonita

Still alive and kickin’

   
~ * Little boy fun & we are out celebrating our 3rd year anniversary!  * ~

Between my youngest sister’s wedding, the worst head cold in the history of mankind {on top of nasty hay fever naturally}, and planning for a Christmas holiday in South Australia, I thought I’d better pop in and let you all know I’m not dead!

Just rhhhheaaallly busy.   > . < 

I have pretty pictures to show though, so that’s something right?

  
~ *  Pretty clay creations I’ve been busy crafting; I am particularly fond of my blueberry macaroon & POOOCCCKKKYYY! > 3 <  * ~

  
~ *  Images from my sister’s wedding ~ my sister {and best friend} and I were bridesmaids & a lilac orchid that fell from my bouquet.  * ~

xox,

bonita

P.S.  ~  Check out my Instagram @bdotdepictions if you want to keep up with more daily snaps and pretty pictures.  :3

A Matter of Math

Annd that’s the big secret.  I did write out a lovely post to accompany the announcement, but it was in my head and now I’ve forgotten what I was going to say... 

xox,

bonita

P.S. ~ Yes, we are very excited! > U < ! !

P.S.S. ~ I can’t wait to show you the cute vintage maternity patterns I picked up!  Of course, it remains to be seen if I can actually get around to making them up, but I will have a go at it.  : )

Wordless Wednesday ~ 4th July Ed.

    

    

xox,

bonita

A-Not-Quite Wordless Wednesday ~ June Ed.

We celebrated my little man’s first birthday this weekend.  I can’t believe how incredibly fast this last year has flown by!! It’s amazing to look back and reflect on how much Theodore has grown and changed over that time.  Back before he was born it seemed so hard to picture the happy, joyful little boy that he’s become.  Happy birthday my darling son ~  we love you.  ᵔᴗᵔ  ~ ♥

xox,

bonita

Queen of Hearts ~ Outfit Fifty Seven

*Warning*  Picture heavy post.

You know when you just find the perfect spot for the perfect outfit and you have one of those perfect shoots that turn out far too many good photos to pick from?  Well, here’s one of mine.  Don’t say I didn’t warn you!  > ω <

Red Flower Clip  ~  Made by me     Knit Top  ~  Thrifted     Vintage Apple Broach  ~  Love Vintage Show     Red Rose Belt  ~  Dotti     Circle Skirt   ~   Made by me     Glitter Shoes  ~   Restricted via Modcloth

~ * ♥ * ~

I actually wore this outfit on Sunday, and didn’t realize how perfect it was for Valentine’s Day until I was working on my blog post.  So even though Husband and I are not doing anything special to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, here is my outfit celebrating V Day none the less!  Yay for ticking the good blogger boxes!

We actually had our ‘special’ date this last Friday night, with a baby sitter and all.  He took me on a “blind” date; where I had no idea what we were doing, or where we were going{or what to wear!!! 
O . O’}.  It was super fabulous though, as he surprised me with tickets to see Justice Crew which are a local{ish ~ if you count Sydney as local!} hip hop dance crew ~ some of whom I knew from before they were ‘famous’.   : P 

I met the boys in person when they came to the dance studio I was at one night after class.  I got to chat to them and watch them practise which was really cool.  Of course, they would have no bloomin’ idea who I am, but I am totally psyched that they have made it to the ‘big time’ and I got see them on tour! 

Oh and speaking of psyched ~ how fabulous are my glitter shoes!!!  I squee’ed over them in the haul video I posted here: What I got in the mail but seriously, in reality, wearing them is even more fun.  If that is possible!  > U <  ~ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

They make me so happy every time I slip them on my feet because they are always sparkling and glittering like crazy which so. totally. rocks.

“All things that shimmer, and sparkle and glitter/  blingtastic, fantastic; there’s nothing prettier/  Shiny and gleaming, it catches my eye/  for inside this girl’s just another magpie…”   This little ditty is sung to the tune of “My Favourite Things” from The Sound of Music naturally…. 

And to top it all off ~ I couldn’t resist sharing this photo of my gorgeous boy.  If it is possible to be made even more happy while wearing glittery, sparkling shoes, then the sight of his darling smile is just the thing to do it…. 

The only thing that could top it would be this:

Yup, that’s the Husband, my super-duper photographer up a light pole.  My family is seriously the best thing to celebrate on Valentine’s Day ~ I love them so much I swear I’m gonna pop sometimes!

I hope all of you can also share this special holiday with friends and family that you love.  Do have a fabulous day everyone!!   ᵔᴗᵔ  ~ ♥

xox,

bonita