I've been interviewed!

(These are some flowers I am in the process of pressing. It's become a new hobby to preserve pretty blooms in the pages of a book. I'm going to leave these for a few more weeks so that the colours become faint and lovely)

Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I was interviewed by Veena over at her gorgeous blog, Seven Inch Stilettos. She wrote the kindest introduction too; it made me grin from ear to ear! I would highly recommend checking her blog out, her writing is impeccable and she is a lovely person ♥

the simple things that make life grand

This dress is so sweet (literally!). I love how Caitlin has designed such a simple silhouette but made it cute and quirky with a sweet treat pattern! I think it would look so cute with a lavender blazer and light pink mary-janes.  

What a splendid idea! I love how colourful and organic this decoration is. Bonus: when the flowers begin to wilt and dry out, they'll be perfect to frame for a whimsical and unique wall decoration. 

I really must learn to master the art of making macarons sometime soon. These look too delectable to pass up!

I'm always finding unique DIYs on Pinterest. This is such an amazing one, there is no limit to the amount of versatility that these papers flowers can create!

I love this purse. It's so many things I love all sewed up into one: vintage, mail, old stamps and pretty patterns. 

Kelsey Genna's latest Valentine collection is the epitome of femininity. This pink dress with the sweetheart neckline has stolen my heart and carried it into macaron heaven...!

The weekend has started off very nicely (naturally, because I love them so much). I'm a bit tired though as I stayed up very late last night watching Season 2 of Downton Abbey. I love that show; even if it has cost me temporarily drooping eyes! These are just a few of the things that have put a smile on my face lately. Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Image credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

little town love

I've just finished eating at an adorable little cafe in my local town (chai latte and blueberry muffin - yum). Now we are off to do some serious thrifting and hopefully I'll bring back home a few treasures to photograph (my instagram is @avenuemaria). I hope your having a delightful weekend and I'm sorry my blogging has been quite scarce lately... I've been terribly busy with school! ♥ Send me some letters! avenuemblog@gmail.com 

april inspiration

All images via tumblr

Today we (my family and I) ventured around to a few local op-shops and although I don't have any pictures, I saw some pretty amazing stuff. There were so many lace-up booties and t-bars in creamy colours! Unfortunately I couldn't buy any of them because of my large size nine feet. Oh well. They were still pleasant and exciting to look at (mainly because they were vintage). I get so excited about seeing authentic vintage stuff... and it's kinda embarrassing. 

Today is also the 100th year anniversary of the Titanic collision. The movie has always been one of my favourites, hopefully I will be able to catch it in 3D sometime soon. 

I hope you have a nice weekend!
Oh, and I also forgot to mention that I now have a Facebook page! It's so awkward spamming you all but feel free to like for an easier way to keep up to date with this here blog.