This family home is spectacular. It's only an hour away from Sydney, and all of the rooms have ocean views. The best part is that it's available for rent. Vacation anyone?

These Bilk Surface Skins can transform an old, worn piece of furniture into something special for your child's room.

Have you been following the tragedy in Bangladesh? I've been learning a lot about the devastating impact the fast fashion industry has on the environment and on the health, safety, and human rights of people around the world. The more I read, the more I'm evaluating my own relationship with clothes. I've decided to stay informed, avoid over consumption, and make conscious choices with my pocketbook to support ethical fashion.

via SS2013 Campaign for Ethical Kids Fashion Label Macarons

The adorable and crazy talented Emily Henderson posted the cutest little boy's room on her blog. Visit her site for some great tips and more shots of this room. 

Happy Anniversary! I'm a lucky gal. 

via here

Isn't this a clever and inexpensive idea? Frame your child's own work and display it like a gallery. 

via here

This cold, snowy weather is dragging me down. I need a virtual vacation STAT. Care to join me at Casa Bramasole in Umbria? It will accommodate two families nicely. I'm ready for breakfast on the terrace, a quick swim after lunch, and a few bottles of wine in front of the fire. 

Eek! Did you know that Style Me Pretty has a new Living section? When I was planning my wedding I was addicted to the SMP blog, and I'm happy to see that they have expanded their content. This lovely nursery was recently featured there. Check it out if you dare. 

I'm still crazy about black and white. This zebra, or zeebie as my little guy would call it, is rocking those stripes