Inspiration: Lucy Chadwick

Recently I discovered this video of Lucy Chadwick by The Selby for Zara... I am not sure where I was when it first came out and how I missed, obviously I was living under a rock somewhere. Since then I have watched this video over a dozen times. Lucy's beautiful simple aesthetic is so mesmerising in the way that it encapsulates her personal style, interiors and career. When you listen to her speak you can tell that she is truly fulfilled by what she does, where she lives and who she shares her life with and that in itself is most inspiring. Style-wise I love her minimalist yet casual and comfortable approach. Her outfits are perfect for relaxing weekends at home or finding adventures on the road.

In the Kitchen: Florentines!

Freshly baked florentines take me right back into my Nana's kitchen on her five acre farm at morning tea time. Their fresh-out-of-the-oven scent would mix with the fresh country air and send a sugar rush through your body before you even bite into the crunchy biscuit. Their substantial serving size paired with a nice cuppa is the perfect way to see through morning tea-time and on to lunch. This recipe is uncomplicated and easy as pie. The hardest part is spreading the chocolate over the back of the biscuits and then waiting patiently until they set in the fridge!

This is what you need:

1 and a quarter cup of sultanas

1 and a quarter cup of crushed peanuts

3 cups of cornflakes (lightly crushed)

1 cup of glace cherries

1 tin of condensed milk

125 grams of chocolate (Go for a quality chocolate over a cooking one. You can use either milk, white or dark chocolate recipe; I have used milk.)

Preheat your oven to 180c.

Combine all of the dry ingredients, including the glace cherries, in a large bowl.

Mix through the condensed milk.

Line trays with baking paper and spoon small heaps of mixture onto trays.

Bake in oven for about 10-15 minutes  - make sure you do keep any eye on them though because they can burn quite quickly and no one wants to eat burnt bickies! Allow them to cool once out of the oven.

Meanwhile break up your chocolate and melt it in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (also known as a ‘double boiler’).

With a butter knife spread the melted chocolate over the base of the cooled biscuits. Place on a tray and refrigerate until set. 

Pop the kettle on, get out your finest morning tea plate set, make a pretty arrangement, sit down, and savour every bite. Enjoy!

Winter walks.

Dress: Cocolatte

Vest: Zara (similar)

Stockings: Voodoo

Boots: From somewhere in Melbourne... (similar)

Watch: Michael Kors

Ah winter. If there is one thing I like about you it's the low sunlight you bring, it makes everything so much prettier. This a quick outfit post inspired by a wintery Penny Lane in Almost Famous. This Cocolatte dress has certainly earned its stripes in my wardrobe by stepping up when I feel like wearing something a little different to what I usually do. The print has a very vintage vibe to it whilst the drop hem gives it a little movement without losing any shape. I inherited the faux fur vest from my incredibly stylish boss who had fallen out of love with it and going to pass it on to Vinnie's. As soon as I set eyes upon it it was going nowhere except straight onto my hangers and in my closet! Also helps that it is very warm and soft too.

Hope you are keeping your toes warm in some bed socks and uggs! x

Daisy.

Daisy Lowe for Free People Intimates. Images from Who, What, Wear Blog

All the Polyvore details here.

This new campaign by Free People is perfectly aspirational for the weekend. Luxurious undergarments covered up by beautiful basics is the most suitable attire for reading the paper in the morning sun with a hot pot of tea. Add in some overalls and an apple pie and you have a perfect recipe for a great weekend.

Enjoy.