Polixeni Papapetrou

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Cherry and me

This week I’d like to introduce you to one of my favourite Melbourne artists, Polixeni Papapetrou. Poli photographs children, (usually her own, Olympia and Solomon), dressed and disguised in whimsical costumes in serene rural landscapes.

The Wanderer, 2009

The Wanderer hanging in the entrance at our holiday house

I’m absolutely smitten by her latest body of work andÂ I think the “behind the scenes” shots are beautiful artwork in themselves.

Â Looking through the viewfinder by Poli’s daughter Olympia

Earlier this year, Poli exhibited a series called the The Dreamkeepers. She photographed children dressed in vintage clothing with masks and wigs, transforming them into hobbit like creatures.The Holiday Makers 2011

Looking through the viewfinder on location for The Holiday Makers

Poli and I at the opening of her exhibition The Dreamkeepers at Nellie Castan Gallery

Mum and I admiring and discussing one of Poli’s artworks

The gallery scene at Nellie Castan Gallery

To learn more about Polixeni Papatrou’s photography, visitÂ www.polixenipapapetrou.net

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My Little Cookie Monster + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Cherry and me

Cherry and I just baked our first ever batch of cookies together and boy did we have fun! We used a gluten free Springhill Farm kit and added eggs, butter, sugar and a few drops of rosewater for hint of flavour. The recipe was super simple and Cherry absolutely loved munching the animal shaped cookies!

Getting organised

Let the fun begin!

Creaming the butter and sugar

My favourite part… Cutting the cookie shapes!

Dragonflies, doggies, piglets, duckies, cows and gingerbread men

Rosey pink rosewater icing

Waiting for the icing to dry

Afternoon tea!

Munch, munch, munch…

WIN a Springhill Farm kids baking kit!

This week I’ve got 3Â Springhill FarmÂ kids baking kits to giveaway!Â Each kit includes:
1 x pack of gluten free flour mix
1 x kids apron
4 x animal cookie cutters

ToÂ enter the draw, visit theÂ Cherry and MeÂ Facebook page and click â€œLIKEâ€. Then leave your comment telling us why youâ€™d like to win. If you’re already a Liker, just leave a comment so I know you’ve entered. Entries close 23/06/12 midnight. Extra points go to those who share this link on Facebook and Twitter 😉

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Markit @ Fed Square

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Cherry and me

The weekend before last, I took Cherry into the city to see the Design Markit at Federation Square. We took our camera along to share a few of our favourite things.

The Atrium at Federation Square, Melbourne

LuckyÂ Cherry, all rugged up with her pink balloon!

The Markit crowd

Pleatybunny by Miss FOO.Â What a gorgeous display!

I saw so many peopleÂ waring these colourfulÂ Emily Green necklaces!

I adore these melamineÂ plates by Douglas and Hope

Vintage story book blocks by Paper Scissors Block

Beautiful illustrations by Little Circus Designs

Herbert and Friends!

Recycled vintage book covers turned into sketch pads byÂ Rebound Books

Markit@FedSquareÂ is a biannual curated design market focusing onÂ illustrativeÂ andÂ decorativeÂ basedÂ design products including fashion, jewellery, homewares, stationery & illustration.Â Markit@FedSquareÂ invites youÂ to meet the designers, talk with them about their products and buy something beautiful.Â www.markitfedsquare.com.au

The next Design Markit @ Fed Square is on Sunday 25th November 2012.
Come along, you might see Cherry and Me there!

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Fenton & Fenton + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Cherry and me

This week I’m excited to feature one of my favourite homeware boutiques, Fenton & Fenton! I also have an amazing GIVEAWAY to one lucky Cherry and Me Facebook fan!

The beautiful Fenton & Fenton showroom,Â 417 High Street Prahran

Love those cushions!

WIN this stunning Jewel Cushion!

To enter the draw to WIN this fabulous prize, visit theÂ Cherry and MeÂ Facebook page and click “LIKE”. If you’re already a fan, just leave your comment telling us why you’d like to win. Entries close 09/06/12 midnight. Extra points go to those who share this link on their Facebook wall 😉

Thank you Fenton & Fenton!
www.fentonandfenton.com.au

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A day in St Kilda

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Cherry and me

The Autumn sun was shining last Sunday, so Cherry, her daddy and I headed down to St. Kilda beach for ice-cream and a stroll through Veg Out gardens and then to the foreshore.

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Melbourne home – Patchy Rugs

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Cherry and me

This week I’d like to take you on a tour of a very stylish and cool Melbourne home of Lauren and her husband from Patchy Rugs. I dropped into Lauren’s place last week for a cup of tea and took a few snaps for the blog while I was there.

What a great idea for bedside lamps! Vertical garden by Joost from The Design Files Open House.

I love that fabulous 1970’s leather lounge from Lauren’s husband’s grandparents! The patchwork armchair, glass balls and little woven artwork above the lounge, all from the David Bromley Collection. Artwork above the glossy black fireplace by Zhong Chen and black and white bottle print by Chris Band (far left).