March 2016 – The Poppy Files

Month: March 2016

Current ♥’s

Since returning from our ski trip to Jackson Hole, the horns have been pulled in financially and there is definitely no retail therapy for me for quite some time – but it doesn’t hurt to admire from afar does it?

These are some of the beauties that are piquing my tightened purse strings this week:

Bella Freud Jumper

Bella Freud’s signature knitted 1970 sweater is remade for this season in a beautiful vibrant red. This slim fitting style features a ribbed hem, cuff and neckline. Pair with a distressed straight leg jean and sneaker.

Spring Court Sneakers

Spring Court is the quintessential French sneaker and is renowned for its unparalleled comfort.

First designed in 1936 as a tennis shoe, the company still remains based in Paris with the same family and has now sold over 25 million pairs.

The two classic Spring Court styles are the G2 (low-cut) and B2 (mid cut), which are available in both cotton canvas and leather with permanent and seasonal colour ranges.

Spring Court

Il Bisonte ‘Clarissa’ Bag

ilbisonte

With its precious finishes, the Il Bisonte CLARISSA shopper bag is elegant yet comfortable thanks to its double handle, so it can be carried either as a hand bag or shoulder bag.
Made with the highest quality sleek cowhide leather, over time it acquires a natural patina that enhances the accessory.

Dreamy Kitchen

… and whilst we are really on a roll – here is the dreamiest kitchen I have ever seen, recently on est Global Living. Swoon:

Enough already! xx

Tuesday, 22 March 2016 0 Comments Short URLArchitects, Bella Freud, Est Living, Grace Boutique, Kitchen, Spring CourtToday I Am Loving

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Bruny Island Boating

Butlers Beach Detail - Bruny Island

I returned from the Bay of Fires on Friday afternoon and Nick had all the food and gear packed, ready to head away on the boat for the Long Weekend!

We joined Nick’s folks on their boat instead (a long story) and met up with our friends on South Bruny Island. With predominately overcast skies and moody light we walked along desolate beaches, made giant sand castles, ate nice food, slept well and flew kites.

Another beautiful boating weekend to a beautiful island. Xx

Maisy, Pops and James Heading away Mike the Knight - craft on board The Channel Lunch on board Teenager?? Butlers Beach A very sandy James Sand spa Mercury and Mistraal Nicko Prosecco James' dinner Mercury James watering his Grandmother's herbs Quality Time Pops and Bear James driving the dinghy The crew Sand Monkey Sunday BBQ Morning tea Kite flying Lunch Lunch James learning the ropes Pops James - Bruny Island James and Nicko

Thursday, 17 March 2016 0 Comments Short URLBoating, Bruny Island, Fountaine Pajot, Long Weekend, Printebebe, RYCT, TasmaniaBoating, Poppy : James

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Star of the Show

Bay of Fires

Last week I was working again with Tourism Tasmania, hosting a national travel magazine featuring the beautiful Bay of Fires and a somewhat famous Australian model, who I am unable to disclose until the article is published in June/July. I will keep you guessing until then!

I had the pleasure of working with some amazingly talented women who were orchestrating the shoot – a Managing Editor, an Art Director, a Photographer, a Make-up/Hair Artist, the model’s Agent and a Stylist.

A Stylist that I have been following on-line for quite some time, so I was a little star-struck when I met Inez Garcia of Inez Daily! An avid reader of her blog, it was humbling to meet someone face-to-face that you kind of feel like you know in the on-line space. She was delightful and obviously one very stylish lady!

The real star of the show however, was the amazing Bay of Fires. Never one to disappoint it turned on its best side, despite the dark clouds threatening to spoil the shoot. Some of the crew stayed at the delightful Eden at Bay of Fires where we were able to enjoy a nice lunch together, take in the view and reflect on the sheer beauty of this place. Xx

Bay of Fires Eden of Bay of Fires

Tuesday, 15 March 2016 4 Comments Short URLBay of Fires, Eden at Bay of Fires, Photoshoot, Travel, Travel MagazineTravel

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The Outdoor Classroom

Mt. Field

I have just spent two glorious days working at Mount Field National Park with my TasTAFE Adventure Tour Guiding students.

Mount Field

The perfect ‘outdoor classroom’ for the students to physically sit on a dolerite boulder overlooking Lake Seal whilst learning about the glaciation process and to see the effects on the landscape right in front of them. Learning how to identify a myriad of alpine plant species and to have the responsibility of cooking a three-course meal on a fuel stove, for twenty of their hungry peers!

I love being able to reconnect with my old favourite the Pandani (Richea Pandaniafolia) – a distinctive Tasmanian endemic and the tallest flowering heath plant. To walk amongst the ‘Pandani Grove’ always gives me the feeling of being a pre-historic being in a Gondwanan landscape.

I love my ‘outdoor office’ and sharing this amazing place with a new generation of outdoor adventure guides. xx

Pandani Pandani Pandani Mount Field National Park Dolerite detail Provide outdoor catering Pencil Pine Hugging an eratic!