Birthday Tears

Oh my god.  It has been the day from hell.  My daughter turned 7 today and it started out beautifully.  She loved her presents and even received the same present from us and her aunt.  Rather then return it to get something else my beautiful, kind girl gave it to her brother.

We had a small party with six of her little girlfriends which went well and it all turned to tears by the end of the party.  It is now 4 pm (party finished at 12) and she has only just stopped crying.  I am a tad frazzled needless to say.

But the party was nice and simple so that was a bonus, and the cake was very easy.  I saw a lovely Donna Hay cake - a plain love heart iced in pink icing with white choc dots around the edge.  I couldn't find  a large heart shaped tin, so I went with a round cake with a little love heart on top.

Here are some other really simple kids cakes that should (should) keep them happy.

So sweet with just a little ribbon it makes a gorgeous little girls cake.  From Donna Hay (of course)

Very simple and a great one to do with the kids from The Lark Blog.

This is so delightful but simple.  From Also Heaven.

Of course you could really make life simply and buy a cake.  I love these little cupcakes from Lets Have Cupcakes

Happy Shopping

Jen and Row

www.shimi.com.au

Drop Earrings

I have always loved drop earrings, even more so when I have short hair - they make me feel girly.  However I am just about to put all my drop earrings away for the next 6 months as my little one is just getting to the grabbing stage and earrings are the first to grab their attention.

So here are a few I am currently drooling over

Nicolette

Gorgeous and bright from JILLreDESIGNS

I love my pastels - these are so stylish.  From Bunny Boutique

Love these ones.  They remind me a little of Amie's (From The Block) earrings that I was admiring on Friday night.  From Emily de Molly

And last but not least a nice little selection from Mimco put together by Karen Cheng.

Happy Shopping

Jen and Row

www.shimi.com.au

Pastel Dots

Stalking a site I love (Concrete and Honey) I found these gorgeous pastel garland of dots.  So pretty and such a simple idea, but I think it is all in the colour palette.

They are sewn together, which again is so simple but inspired.  The blogger obviously has much more of a love affair with her sewing machine then I do (I do try though).

Hence our theme today - pastel dots:

Shoes - how I love you.  They really do make me happy....

Sweet.  The covering of this very ordinary chair has given it new life.

These little gift boxes go perfectly with the chair!

Gorgeous little covered pins from Paper Pumpkin

Rabbit and The Duck always line their gorgeous little clutches and wallets with a polka dot print. 

Polka Dots are always alluring.

Happy Shopping 

Jen and Row

www.shimi.com.au

Back To School

My little girl started a new school today.


She was quite pleased about this and even wanted to do a talk in front of her new classmates.  This is one of the many differences between my daughter and myself - she craves the lime light - that is my worst fear!  I am so very proud of her.


However she is off to a nice little catholic school and whilst I am not one of those mums that wear heels and make-up and looks like they are wanting to be discovered for the next serious of "The Real Housewives of .... Manly", (I only joke because I am jealous), I do feel like I need to make a little more effort when picking up my daughter now.

Although I will never look like Posh ...

Sometimes I do look like Tia

So the back to school search is as follows:  So a basic "uniform" for mum would include a great pair of jeans, couple of cute tops, cardigan, coat and boots.  And don't forget a great "mum" bag..

Jeans - always a problem, but I do love these ones that Reese Witherspoon is in.  I know, the rips are a little hows ya father, but I love the look.  Must be a throw back from the 90s for me.

Next - the tops, one white, one black and colourful.

White:

Love this first t-shirt.  Funky, with a little edge to it, yet still simple and best of all it probably doesn't need to be ironed!!  Actually love the pants as well.

Love a black and white striped top.  This one is from Boutiques.com

This woman is ultra talented, I have been a fan of Pamela Tang's Etsy store for a long time.  

Of course the Mummy Bag - Shimi's Dewberry Tote is big enough for all the things us mum's have to lug around.

What is your "mum" uniform?  What works for your day to day life in looking stylish with little effort?  

Jen and Row

www.shimi.com.au

Old Yella

I grew up with my mum saying "Not many people can wear yellow" which I took to the bank until I was about 25 and starting experiencing the joy of wearing a bright happy colour like yellow.  I am now a huge convert and wear it all the time in various shades.  It hangs on my walls and accessorizes with my wardrobe.

Lets walk the yellow brick .... blog.

Kindle or Kobo case from Ambette at www.shimi.com.au  .  You won't lose this in your bag.

Oh I do love this look - except I think the boobs need to be better protected...

Cute, simple and funky, from Urban Attitude

I would possibly wear pants with this one..  But it is gorgeous top, great with jeans.

Jadore this top from Bumblesea

Love these shoes - and check out this blog - very stylish.

In these cold months where fashion seems to revolve around black add a splash of yellow to your wardrobe.

Jen and Row

www.shimi.com.au

Sheertastic

I don't know what it is about Jennifer Aniston, but she is fresh and fun and charming, and I love her style.

I thought she looked fantastic and summery in this white skirt and grey tank top:

Until I saw this photo:

 No matter how yogatastic your body is, sheer white is not the best look unless you are in bikinis at the beach.  The actual cut of the skirt with the t-bone sandals and tight singlet is an absolute winner, but lets rethink the fabric.

We are all guilty of this I am sure.  White is such an inviting colour but leaves little to the imagination, but I guess Jen has done enough photos shots with little on that it is no real surprise anyway.

So when can we get away with sheer fashion?


Sheer Scarves - GOOD :

Sheer Pants - BAD :

Now home decor is one place where sheer generally doesn't equate to tacky.

These sheer curtains are gorgeous.  I love light curtains rather then have dark curtains.  They make a room feel bigger and fresher. 

This is a really interesting idea.  Clear chairs covered with sheer white fabric. 

Happy shopping

Jen and Row 

www.shimi.com.au

An Important Message

A really important and fantastic blog post from Table Tonic  -  please read and take action!

http://tabletonic.blogspot.com/2011/07/important-email-worth-sharing.html

Jen and Row

www.shimi.com.au