naomi & goro

hear: days of may by naomi & goro.

so glad i stumbled across this japanese band, their music is so calm and soothing. huse naomi with her beautiful clear voice and goro ito the bossa nova guitarist. love love! also check out their version of garota de ipanema (the girl from ipanema).

sydney diana world tour

see: diana world tour in sydney!! 

just about time that they're coming here, so note this down people: opening night is at blender gallery, 16 elizabeth st, paddington on 3rd february @ 6pm.

happy australia day for you all down under! i love public holiday in the middle of the week!! and i have specially pick some sydney photos from diana mini flickr group for today! sydney has been my home for the past 5 years and i'm loving the weather, the food, the beaches, the art and culture scene. 

what about you, where do you live and what do you like about your hometown?

*photo 1 by mrflett, photo 2 and 3 by bonbon*

misma andrews

see: the make believe sea, gorgeous photoblog by misma andrews from wellington, new zealand.

sometimes photography could be as simple as about being close to the nature. i think misma reflects this concept on her photographs really really well. and of course other concepts too. everything is just so beautifully captured, i could spend hours browsing at her old posts.

natalie portman for black swan

see: black swan, if you haven't already. 

it's quite full on but such a beautiful movie at the same time. natalie portman, congratulations for the golden globe, you are truly talented! here are a few beautiful shots from vogue (US). and don't forget to take a peak at the behind the scene video too. have a lovely weekend everyone!

*photos via live views studio*

noemie goudal

see: artworks by noemie goudal, based in london.

i saw this a while back on one of the blogs i subscribe to, and have recently stumbled across her works again. and i just thought i have to repost about her pure art, it's just epic.

i feel like i haven't been around much and work has been a bit hectic. looking forward for the weekend. how have you all been?

smoky alice

see: smoky alice, an online boutique based in south korea.

casual, comfy, simple. i love their style, want every single piece of their collection in my wardrobe! i would buy online but not sure if google translate can guarantee i'm ordering the right size, colours, etc. and do they do international shipping? does anyone speak (and read) korean, can you help please?

*music monday*

women of the club by kisses

marija strajnic

see: photos by marija strajnic based in belgrade (serbia). today's picks are black and white photos from her collection. can i just tell you how glad i am it's a weekend? it has been such a long and full on week with the devastating events happening to our friends in queensland, australia. next week would be better, i hope.

thoughts and prayers

...to those affected in the queensland floods. please donate if you feel you can help out.

*photo by shades of mediocrity*

spoonful zine

see: spoonful, created by anthea the designer and editor based in sydney. she explains spoonful is a short and inspiring little publication which, in light of our insanely busy lives and increasing 'oh no, i must find time to read x' can be finished by the end of a train ride. it's quick to consume, beautifully soft, and after reading will genuinely make you smile. isn't this a little something that we need on our busy life! their latest issue 03 is out now for you to enjoy in your train ride or coffee break.

heart candy

i love photography, even though i always feel i'm not good enough. i think it has been a while since the last time i took some photos, so i decided to force myself to sit down and just do it, before i ate all those hearty lollies. here are a few shots for much love monday project. i think i enjoy detailed objects photography most, compared to portraits and landscapes photography. what about you?

kate bingaman burt

see: doodles by kate bingaman burt, based in portland, oregon, USA. she's documenting her daily purchase in the form of simply adorable drawings. you can also buy her book obsessive compulsion: what did you buy today.

p.s. thanks for all your lovely comments in my previous post, have a nice weekend!

2nd anniversary (yesterday)

omg i totally forgot that it was my 2nd blog anniversary yesterday! two brilliant years with hopefully many many more awesome years to come :)

can't thank you enough for reading my blog and so glad to meet you all in this internet space to share the same interests and inspirations. i might not have had a chance to respond to each of your comment individually, but i want you all to know that every single comment always puts a smile on my face. it means a lot to have you reading my blog, it really does! you are all sweethearts so cheers to you!

love love, 

laura x

*photo by honeyuck*

dalton ghetti

see: pencils sculptures by dalton ghetti. my friend p sent me this link a while ago and as soon as i saw it my jaw just dropped. everything is just insanely intricate and very detailed! find out more about dalton and his incredible masterpieces at the telegraph.

how's everyone doing in these early days of 2011? i've done a few tweaks on my blog layout and changed my header, i hope you like it. my portfolio site redesign is slowly underway, and i've also cleaned up and hoping to be posting more on pinterest. do let me know if you're on pinterest too so that i can add you!

*music monday*

hear: psychic city by yacht (classixx remix)

hello neest

see: hello neest, based in paris. such a nice warm hearted blog, all the photos are just beautifully taken and my favourite style. don't forget to also stop by at their lovely shop neest - their design is a mix of japanese design with strong scandinavian influence and everything is just so simple and so gorgeous. i am smitten, i just love everything about them!

happy new year everyone! wish this year brings you all the best in love and life, full of wonders and happiness. cheers to 2011!