Things - Triwa Watches

Welcome to Triwa. These watches just reinforce my love for all things Swedish (see also kikki.K and Ikea). I haven't owned a watch since I was about 10. I had a habit of breaking them all the time and then my dad bought me a brand new Swatch Watch that was very special. I was swimming in P.E. and even though the watch was waterproof when I was being pulled out of the pool during a swimming medley I banged my wrist against the side of the pool and the watch cracked and got water damage. I haven't had one since and I haven't really needed one. When I came across this blog post I fell in love and suddenly found the need for a brand new watch. I want the Turquoise Flamingo one (the second watch) and the are released in Australia on Wednesday. It's definitely on my wish list! 

It's like being in a candy store!

Things - Inner City Garden

I love coming across things like this, especially in Adelaide. It's called Garden and it was created by Hiromi Tango. I came across it the other day when I got a little bit confused about the Festival Centre and the Convention Centre (a very silly thing to do as I've had multiple events at both!), I took a short cut through the Adelaide Train Station and came across this curious glass container filled filled with bright colours. On closer inspection it's still hard to work out exactly what it is. There are little notes scrawled over the glass walls as well as exquisite pictures and inside is littered with origami, paper flowers, bird cages and other bits and bobs. It's just nice to see something filled with so much colour and care amongst all the usual things we see in our day to day lives. 

Obsessions - Chanel 505

I am obsessed with Chanel's 505 Particuliere Nail Polish. I think it is beautiful. It's a lovely taupe colour with a hint of red that I find really compliments almost any outfit and is great to wear as we head into the colder seasons. It looks especially fabulous with backs, browns and greys but then somehow, looks equally amazing with a lovely red or purple ensemble. Good one!


The bad news... It's currently sold out Australia wide. I've been on two waiting lists for a couple of weeks and am thinking of putting myself onto more (apparently the next lot is coming all the way from classy France so it might be a while yet...). Lucky for me, I am currently donning this amazing shade as a lovely lady at a Chanel counter let me use her tester bottle. On all of my nails. Yay.

The good news...My understanding is that 505 is not a limited edition so we will be able to get it eventually, and, OPI does a great rip of called 'Over the Taupe' (but good luck finding that one, it also appears to be sold out everywhere...so I guess that's not really good news..sorry!)

Anyway, I recommend that all the nail polish obsessed ladies out there try Chanel 505 out. It is a winner!

Internet Things - Flattr

I love coming across things like this one the Internet. I'm someone who believes in giving credit for things. I buy CDs and DVDs as opposed to downloading them. I do watch TV shows online sometimes, but they are shows that I still buy when released on DVD. I find that there are a lot of people who put a lot of time into what they do on the Internet, while there are some ways for them to get money such as things like adsense and becoming a partner on YouTube there aren't often ways to truly show your appreciation. I think something like this is nice because it allows people to make some money from what they create, but it also doesn't rely on advertising. It purely relies on the quality of what you are producing and how much people appreciate that.

Things - Thermomix/BIMBY

Okay, here is promised blog about the Thermomix (the amazing kitchen appliance that I mentioned in my last blog) which is also known, more affectionately as, the Bimby. How cute.


So the Bimby is fabulous. Apparently it is the most advanced kitchen applicance on the market today and is without rival - and I've got one (well, my mum has one which is just as good. Right?). Oh look, here it is in all of its glory:



Honestly, the Bimby is sensational. It cooks, kneads, pulverises and mills (all grains, wheat, barley and what not), minces, whips, crushes (ice and with the addition of fresh fruit, it makes sorbet which is todiefor), and steams (yummi vegies, fish whatevz!). The bimby makes me amazing bread, gorgeous dips, pasta, risotto, cake mixes, ice cream. Well, I could rant on forever and if you're not impressed now I don't know what classifies as impressive?!
Unfortunately, these machines are not cheap. But, they are really an investiment - especially if you're into all natural, no preservative cooking.
The Bimby is perfect for a new, young couple who are setting up there kitchen. Oh, what lovely thoughts to end this blog on.
What do you think?
You like?
Hmmm, I think I'll go make some dips for lunch now...
Jealous?!