My cupcake recipe book, by colour!

I had lots of questions after my post {here} about what was the cupcake recipe book that was sorted by colour! Well here it is! As you can see, it works through several gorgeous colours and the designs in each colour category.

And let me just say, the recipe's were so simple and they tasted spectacular too. I made so much icing to play around with... I'll show you the little cupcakes tomorrow! Kellie xx

Images by Kellie Collis for Ada & Darcy x

Outdoors and glorious - a stunning table setting

Beautiful pink and mismatched chairs, gorgeous blooms, rustic white table. Oh and i spy a tiny little blue and white vase. What a lovely look. Kellie xx

Image from Dwellings and Decor x

Grey roof and white pannelling - magic!

I saw this gorgeous house in Home Beautiful this month. Whilst the almost all white interior is stunnning to say the least, I was most drawn to the exterior of the home. In particular I adore that dark grey roofing agains the white pannelling and detailing.

Whilst when you look closely, it's very much a simple garden with simple design, the overall openness and fresh feel of the entire property makes this the kind home, one that would be admired by manner... Including myself! Have a lovely and relaxing Sunday xx

Image via 1st Option x

A thought from a lovely reader!

A dear reader and wonderful supporter of Ada and Darcy sent me this stunning picture of her peonies as she managed to find some in Sydney of all places...

Then guess what I found myself today (after complaining in this morning's post)... Some hot pink peonies! Well who would have thought. Not sure where on earth they managed to get them from but they are little beauties. I'll show you them soon - promise... Kellie xx

Ps. Thank you darling Kate for the picture of your stunning, "Sydney" peonies! Lucky girl you are xxxx

My interest in an antique vase

I adore this stunning picture found at Judy's blog; Verandah House {a favourite blog of mine, might I add}... I think why I adore that vase so much is it reminds me of an antique vase that my Mum has at her home. Ever since I was little I used to want to touch and play with that vase {but was never allowed with Mum knowing how clumbsy I was}... I have been searching at flea markets for while for one similiar and think perhaps my search needs to start on Ebay... I'll keep you all posted on how my efforts go!

Very jealous about those peonies too, sadly not in season here in Australia but I'm about to head to the flower markets for my regular Saturday morning trip for bloom joy anyways. Kellie xx

Image from Martensen Jones Interiors via Verandah House x

A cupcake - ish weekend!

I am very excited to spend time at home this weekend not only to catch up on your blogs and what I have missed, but I also received a little gift in the mail that I plan on using this weekend.

Lovely Tamara knows I adore a cupcake or two (and that my cooking skills are possibly not that great) so she found me a gorgeous, simple cupcake recipe book. Not only does it have easy-peasy instructions, but it also is organised by colour... Not only do I plan on having deliciously tasting cupcakes, but gorgeous, colourful looking ones too! Kellie

Image via By Fryd x

Blossoms and where I have been

Oh this lovely picture reminded me that cherry blossoms should be in season very soon. I adore them and always wanted to have one in my garden. With my short attention span and their very limited flowering season i decided that it's probably best to simply buy a bunch or two each season. Oh, and in gum boots - yep i could definitely do that!

On a side note, apologies for being a little absent this week and not visiting your gorgeous blogs. Unfortunately things have been very hectic but I plan on spending lots of time on the weekend catching up with you all xxx

Image from Dress, Design and Decor via Everything Fabulous. x