Well who can actually believe that the holiday break has come to an end!? I’m not sure about you, but I’m certainly not ready to go back to regular life starting Monday. My staycation has been lovely but just not quite long enough.

I’ve been lucky enough to have my partner at home with me every day – thus a date with him every day! We’ve been exploring different beaches, parts of Auckland, cooking delicious meals, and relaxing around the house.

With garnet being January’s and my birthstone – here’s a bright red roundup for you this week!

1. A fantastically fun tutorial on how to do two-toned lips! 
2. Martha Stewart has come out with a list of Valentine’s Day cocktails - this Rasberry Chocolate Kiss Cocktail looks delish!
3. Just love this cherry illustration by Lisa Masterson – it’s so sweet.
4. Finding this bow bandeau bikini absolutely adorable- who can resist bows??
5. Just love this whole outfit.
6. Red velvet melting moments sound like just the best baked good yet!
7. Do you have a Valentine? Let them know with this heartbreaking print.

Until next week lovelies! x

Who can believe that it’s already mid November – is it just me or is time really flying lately?  I know I now live in the Southern Hemisphere and it’s Spring here, but when I think of the holidays, and the fast approaching Thanksgiving – I can’t help but think of naturals, warm comfort foods, and delicious sweets!

I do hope you all had a fantastic, relaxing week. Things over here at Toodles Noodles HQ have been buzzing away with big store orders, new notepads arriving, and preparing for our upcoming markets: Kohimarama School Christmas Market, MoAD’s Christmas Market, and Auckland Art & Craft Fair. Also on a personal note, I’ll be doing my first 6k run (walk) this Sunday – very excited to cross that off the bucket list! Now enough chit chat and onto this week’s roundup!

1.  All time classic quote beautifully written up from “A league of their own”.
2. Love these cookie cutters and icing ideas from - A Woodland Christmas at Martha’s House.
3. Moving? How about letting your family and friends know with these super cute postcards designed by Wild Horse Press.
4. These adorable nautical tea defusers come in four different design options – I’ll take another cuppa thanks!
5. My favourite piece by designer friend Kristen Shearon from Havok Designs – her shop is full of gems!
6. I may be somewhat obsessed with everything in the West Elm shop at the moment… this week’s pick is Letter Press cookie cutters – the perfect combo for a graphic designer who loves baking.

Until next time and hope the weekend has a bright, shinny sun wherever you are! x