Take a cool long sip of Hotel Azucar...

How could you not want to visit a place where the national drink is Tequila, the sun is always shining, the people are always singing and food is fresh and spicy? And to top it off you're not only allowed but expected to Nap during the day!



Hotel Azucar off the coast of Mexico is a fantastic mix of local vibrancy and chic luxury... and I so want to be there! With only 20 bungalows and miles of beach you feel like you're in a private sanctuary and with a restaurant that specialises in fresh seafood and wild freshwater prawns you feel like you're in heaven!

A padro ready to greet you on arrival... :)



Restaurant... fantastic mix of local colour and design.



The beautiful pool that over looks the pristine beach...




I love these change rooms for the pool!




Your own private bungalow... Fantastic mix of stark white rendered walls, stone walls and straw roofs...



Cool calming interiors... a great way to escape the heat for your siesta.





Your private balcony and hammock- the perfect place to sit a sip those beers...



Love this outdoor shower! That bucket is fantastic!



If you feel over worked from your long walks and lazing by the pool- they have a spa where you can meditate, do yoga or have one of their amazing treatments...



Their outdoor library for you to enjoy during your stay or have a few beers at!





Or enjoy the games that they supply... and who can go past a parrot when you're in Mexico?! :)



Enjoy your weekends my lovelies... this is where I will be- if only in my mind! xox

Going to the chapel....

Ok I should probably say right out there... I am single and not even close to getting married, so this is probably going to look a little obsessive... but lately I have been becoming more and more engrossed in wedding blogs and by the amazing styling and detail that go into weddings these days... not only that but the fantastic different takes everyone has on their day. Anyway, today I thought I would show some amazing fashions that I am loving for the bride, most of which are not the big puffy white dress!

LOVING....

Ok just a note I am pale so not good in white, love this dress by Gucci- love the vintage styling and the colour is amazing!



These two I think are beautiful and simple- great for a summer wedding and just my style of the 'white dress' without being a marang!





Very Audry and looks great with the yellow! I also love that sign since it was a town hall wedding...





I love this dress but mainly because it reminds me of my best friend's dress from Tea Rose which was stunning!



My best friend as a stunning bride...



Oh well it might be a bit longer before I can see myself in one of these- but at least it is fun looking! xox

Images Care of Green Wedding Shoes.

Colour me happy...

After yesterday's post I went on a search to find some colour to put in the house... and have a look at someway of recreating that amazing coastal beach chic...

Reminder of inspiration...



Loving for the dinning room... Anthropologie Mina Tablecloth



With this great plate Paper Pretender also from Anthropologie...



Intermingled with this great plate for colour and texture.... Sliced Persimmon Dinnerware



Loving these glasses! Fleur-De-Lys Tumbler...



I would then put a succulent on the table for a centrepiece...



Then it really feels like it needs this amazing dish to top it off... My pick would definitely be this Snapper and Fennel Tagine!



So to be honest I feel like it is a mix between boho and folk and beach and middle eastern, but isn't that the best way to decorate? :)

1938 California cottage...

Hi all... sorry for once again posting on a Tuesday, I really hope this doesn't get to a be a habit! Work is once again frantic and unfortunately can't see an end for a month or so yet. I saw an image of this amazing kitchen on Style Files last week and finally had a chance to track down the article in House Beautiful to see more... and feel in love! The cottage is in California and is owned by the designer Krista Ewart's sister. I think the white with the amazing bold colours used throughout is gorgeous and would be great for the Australian light.




Fantastic white wood ceilings and beams... though the colours are bold against all that white it becomes subtle and soothing...



Loving the green and pink tones used throughout. The bold couch against the plain cushions and plain white coffee table makes a statement without going over the top.



A little reading nook... those black and white spotted stools are amazing!



Fantastic old 1960's chairs that have been painted white and reupholstered fit right into the theme with their amazing designed backs. Also love the scalloping on the bookshelves...



The shot that made me want more- who can go past a pink Smeg fridge? This is actually part of the guests suite... can I please stay? :)



This is a shot through the main kitchen. I love the red lights and those bunk beds for the kids with that amazing whale wallpaper...



The bedrooms- amazing yellow lamps and rug!



One of the children's bedroom in turquoise and red. I love that side table!



Amazing outdoor setting- love those old cane chairs and table with the vibrant pink fabric and that surf board really tops it off!



This house gives me amazing house envy! To see the full interview go to House Beautiful.

Happy weekend...

Well it is time to say.... HAPPY WEEKEND! I hope you all have something lovely planned? I am off to dinner tonight- Japanese noodles to keep warm and shoe shopping tomorrow-desperately need some cute flats since I over zealously threw them all out in my bedroom clean! I am also going to do some cooking, a nice big batch of soup for my lunches next week- I always have a few stews and soups in my freezer in winter, so if I can't be bothered cooking I have something delicious and home cooked at hand, last night I made Moroccan pumpkin soup last night and it was amazing! My mother makes this amazing chinese beef soup so I am going to try my hand at that.



Anyway all... I am logging off for now, yay! Cam xox

Just a quick note...

Back to my headless chook routine... isn't it fun? I really hope your day is going better! Can't wait till tonight when it is no more work for a weekend!

But thought I would send a quick note saying I am loving at the moment these Chinese Chippendale Chairs...





How good do they look in this dining room shot from Home Beautiful?



Or this amazing dining room. Love them paired with the arms chairs and of course loving the industrial lights.



From my pink style file- they work so well in this pink and white dining room!



Great for an office chair...



I think the best part is the back in the dramatic colour and the cushion in a fabulous print really gives them their own personality...



It is funny some of these are images from my style files and as I was posting it was like 'Oh wow they were in that shot too'... goes to show I must have liked them for a while now without really realising it! :)

p.s. why doesn't Australia have Jonathon Adler?! So many cool things...

Fantastic handbag giveaway!

The fabulous Jessica of Style Obsession (love the name, aren't we all obsessed?) dropped in yesterday and let me know about this amazing giveaway on her site.

She has been given an amazing Oufi of London Leather Handbag to give to one of her lucky readers. How gorgeous is this handbag?



All you need to do is drop by her blog Style Obsession and...

a) visit Oufi blog and leave your email address or blog so they can contact you if you win!
b) become a follower and leave a note saying you are
c) blog about the give away and leave a separate note the you have and a link
d) tweet and leave a separate note saying you have

Each one gives you a separate entry. Good luck girls, I will be very jealous of the lucky winner. Cam xox

My bliss...

The fabulous blogger Will of Bright Bazaar just posted on the latest English Elle Decoration... I have fallen in love with these two images...

Om my what a wonderful swing chair...



And I could happily move here and just bbq my food and swim each day.... I could even just take my swing chair and tie it to a tree!