Last Saturday, Dan and I caught up for brunch. I arrived at Lumiere forty-five minutes early so I ordered a pot of tea to help me relax*. By the time Dan rocked up (on time) I was totally sweet but he wasn't. He needed his morning coffee... both of them, at the same time. What a pair we made that morning! x.

*I was feeling super anxious all week and I don't know why. Bridge thinks it could have something to do with the full moon. I hope so as it (the moon) has disappeared this week.

Hi guys,

I feel bad for raving on about New York Fashion Week... I get a tad excited about fashion shows and automatically think that you feel the same way. It is one of my ultimate dreams to attend (New York or Paris) fashion week - I regret not joining the likes of Garance, Scott and Tommy outside Somerset House whilst living in London and am wondering whether it was due to sheer naivete, laziness or intimidation? 

Anyhoo. New York Fashion Week is over. It is a bittersweet moment as I love the designers who show in the Big Apple but am relieved to take a break and catch up on everything else that is going on - fashion is important to me but so are my family and friends :) Here are a few photos from brunch with Mum and Aunt Elaine at Lumiere last Sunday. x.

I admire Erik and Jens for creating such an inspiring magazine and Gorman for keeping designs fun and interesting. 

Lins a.k.a Mum eyeing her bacon and egg ciabatta roll with tomato
relish... 

Sorry Mum but my ricotta hot cakes win! :)

One of the reasons why Lumiere is one of the best cafes in Sydney - the friendly/talented staff.

I walked past this street yesterday and this guy was still working on the mural... Lots of love and sweat (31 degree days) have been put into this art work.

I love this iron sign. So French. So original. No doubt Sydney-siders know where I am :)

I never knew this place existed. It caught my attention as I was taking photos of the white fence... I just checked out their website and OMG, I contacted them for more info (on courses they offer)!!!

I'm sorry I haven't blogged in a while (I feel guilty for not doing so after a few days)... I have several posts lined up for you but have been busy with other things that I haven't had time to go back and tweak them before clicking 'publish post'. Anyhoo here is a post dedicated to Mum, the most extraordinary woman I know.

A few Sundays ago, Mek and I took Mum to Lumiere for her birthday. We sat by one of the large windows enjoying the sun and each other's company. The three of us rarely spend our mornings together due to conflicting schedules so it was a nice change to do so. We sipped our beverages (each of us ordered something totally different), chatted and read the newspaper while waiting for our breakfast to arrive. Mum ordered the Lumiere special (claiming it the best breakfast she's had in a while), Mek cured her hangover with a bacon and egg roll (which I ended up finishing) and I satisfied my craving for their muesli and poached pears. Such a great way to start a Sunday! x.

The birthday girl and her cup of coffee.

Orange juice to quench a hungover Little Sis.

I saw this guy's awesome tattoo and thought, 'just do it'.

I can't live without my sunglasses and sparkling water.