MAKE : KALE PESTO PAPPARDELLE

Kale Pesto w/ Pappardelle
A slightly spicy, earthy pesto for dinner last night. Super Yum. 

To make Kale Pesto, you will need to whizz / blend:
1 X Bunch Washed Kale (Coarsely Chopped)
1 X Handfull Toasted Pecans 
1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 X Cup Parmesan Cheese (Coarsely Grated)
2 X Small Garlic Gloves

Add 200 gm of fresh Ricotta Cheese to a separate bowl & combine with pesto. Boil salted water, add Pappardelle & cook 4-5 mins or as per packet instructions. Strain pasta, mixing through pesto & add a pinch of Sea Salt / Cracked Pepper / Parmesan to taste. Serves 3 - 4 people.

Bon Appétit!
Images via OTIS & OTTO

SLINGSHOT COFFEE CO. / NORTH CAROLINA

SLINGSHOT Coffee Co. | Raleigh, North Carolina

'Just like a vegetable or fruit, coffee has to be grown and harvested in its proper season. And our seasonal approach is what makes SLINGSHOT Coffee Company's Cold Brew so unique'

Quality organic beans + superb packaging = winning combination!

For news / stockists visit here or follow via twitter + facebook

OVER WEST? A QUICK YARRAVILLE GUIDE

Today I revisited village life in my old neighbourhood, Yarraville. Although it's a little more populated by trendy 20 somethings, 'The Ville' is still a charming little nook of the West, dotted with cute cafés & anchored by the good looks of the 'Sun Theatre'

If you make it over this side of the West Gate Bridge, be sure to visit...

1. Sun Theatre / Bookshop - For lovers of books, film & art deco architecture

2. Wee Jeanie / Corner Shop - All things yummy 

3. Haus Frau Bakery & Cafe - Masters of pastry making. Especially mini things!

4. The Village Idiom - Purveyors of kitsch treasure

5. PLUMP Organic Grocery - Suppliers of organic & biodynamic goodness

Sun Theatre image via Google, NicMason / Flickr 

Wee Jeanie image via Broadsheet

Today's loot via OTIS & OTTO

LAZY AFTERNOON WITH PATTI LEE

A lazy afternoon eating cake (thanks Rachel) & reading Patti Smith's book 'Just Kids'. A beautifully crafted chronicle of art, discovery, love & music. 

Images via OTIS & OTTO

OELWEIN / ATELIER PARISIEN

Oelwein, Paris | Featured Etsy Seller 
I stumbled across Oelwein while perusing Etsy one afternoon. What a find! 

Séverine makes lovely Parisian crafts including hand made notebooks, greeting cards & birch trays. Pop over to the Les-Images / Oelwein blog & Online Store to see more...

PIKNIK AT PORTARLINGTON

PIKNIK | Bellarine Peninsula

We took a drive out to one my favourite seaside villages on Saturday, Portarlington.  A quaint little town full of treasures & nautical charm. 

Stopped by PIKNIK for lunch. Yum! Their range of fresh, seasonal jams, jellies & preserves is drool worthy...
Images via OTIS & OTTO

CRAFT & DESIGN AS A CAREER 2012 SEMINAR

Yesterday, I took myself to the Craft & Design as a Career Professional Development Seminar at the NGV. Wowsers. What an inspiration boost! 

It was a real treat to hear Beci Orpin, Hello Sandwich & Patrick Pittman (Editor, Dumbo Feather) share the evolution of their careers & their insights on design. 

A quick browse through the NGV Shop resulted in purchases for M & S too. 
in the forest pop up book by anouck boisrobert / louis riguard
IZOLA triple-milled oatmeal soaps (amazing packaging!) 

For more details on Craft Victoria events, looky here.
Images via OTIS & OTTO /  Craft Victoria

SIX BARREL SODA CO.

Six Barrel Soda Co. / Wellington NZ
Serving small batch soda syrups in very good looking packaging... 
Images sourced via Kinfolk Mag

ANNIE LARSON KNITWEAR

All Knitwear. Cosy. Goodness. 
Green Fleur Hat. On it's way to chilly Melbourne!  
See more great styles + colours over here

WOOD & WOOL STOOL

Recycled Wood Stools w/ Crochet Slip Covers 

By Ingrid Jansen | The Netherlands

Visit her lovely Etsy shop & blog & flickr now

I need another one! Too cute!

NATURALLY ELLA X RECIPE GUIDE

Naturally Ella | Online
Delicious seasonal Vegetarian + Vegan recipes 
Swiss Chard + Lentil Tacos. Yum! 

SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN DESIGN

Small Batch Production | New York

Fresh. Neutral. Sustainable. Love.

PARTY PLANS + ONCE WED

Plan. Plan. Plan. 
Pretty party ideas + inspiration via oncewed

COLOUR + DESIGN / BECI ORPIN

Beci Orpin | Melbourne 
Colour. Crafts. Design. Fun. Homewares. 

Hear Beci at the upcoming Craft + Design as a Career Seminar +
Visit her wonderful blog pronto!
Images via Beci & Beth Wilkinson / CraftVic

HARA DONUTS JAPAN

Hara Donuts | Japan
Yum. Yum. Yum.

EMILY NELSON / ILLUSTRATIONS

Emily Nelson | Brisbane

Illustrator, Animator, Designer

Visit Emily's super cute portfolio + shop now