funny friday...

It's Friday again... where does the time go.

Guinea pigs and rabbits can't sweat.

The porpoise is second to man as the most intelligent animal on the planet.

Skunks can accurately spray their smelly fluid as far as ten feet.

The duckbill platypus can store as many as six hundred worms in the pouches of its cheeks.

There are more than fifty different kinds of kangaroos.

Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear any pants.

A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it instantly go mad and sting itself to death.

Astronauts are not allowed to eat beans before they go into space because passing wind in a space suit damages them.

The word "queue" is the only word in the English language that is still pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone. x

steamcream...

I'm sure I've rambled enough about my love of steamcream but I've just seen their Christmas tins and they are the cutest.

This little Rudolph tin is adoreable.

Imagine pulling this little gem out of your Christmas stocking.

They also have lots of great deals on at the moment too so if you're stuck for a secret santa present or just want to treat yourself then definitely have a look.

buy it here...

va va voom velvet...

Velvet is something that we didn't see for quite a few years but seems to be making a regular comeback for the last few Autumn/Winters. Nothing says luxury like a beautiful velvet dress on a cold winters evening. I'm missing out this Christmas as I'm in Australia so I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that velvet is still big in 2014 too.

Here are few velvet pieces I have bought and a few more I could definitely see me parting with my pennies for.

I love this little skater style dress. It is super comfy and has little dots of glitter all over it. The three quarter length sleeves work great for winter too. It looks fab with black tights and black heels. I have gotten heaps of wear from this dress already.

Everyone needs some black pumps so why not make them velvet too.

Berry shades are big this year and this burgundy velvet dress is just perfect for a night out on the town. Paired with black tights and boots and a black leather jacket this is a super chic outfit with a bit of edge too.

You can't have black pumps without getting a matching pair in navy too.

This dress oozes sophistication. It is a simple silhouette that lets the velvet speak for itself. I got this as a gift last Christmas and lived in it.

I really am not a leggings type of person but I just couldn't leave these behind. I love black velvet because it really is the darkest black you can find and wont lose it's colour. Leggings and a loose shirt with some heels and statement jewellery work great for a festive get together.

I need this dress...

I think some velvet boots will be next on my wish list. I would give a great home to any of these.

bottle top top ideas...

I recently saw this picture below and ever since I have been determined to create this look. The floor was made by laying bottle tops down like tiles and grouting and sealing them. I need to have this is my house, that is when I get a house...

Determined as I am I have already started my bottle top collection. I thought if I'm going to have a bottle top floor I may aswell have one that has bottle tops from all around the world and ones that will remind me of certain events and parties too. Billy thinks I'm slightly crazy but he has been very good and when we were recently in the country I could usually hear him coming before I saw him as his pockets were rarely without a collection of bottle tops. My brother who works in a bar here in Melbourne has also agreed to help me on my quest, although I don't think he knows yet that he will be carrying most of them back to Ireland with him in December.

I also really love this look. It's amazing how different colour tops can create different looks.

This would be a good alternative to a floor covered in pennys which is also another idea I have seen and really like. Victoria Bitter bottle caps would be perfect for this one.

I'm looking forward to watching my collection grow and even more looking forward to seeing the floor come to life although I know this is a way off yet... must be patient....

some bunny to love 2...

When I started the first some bunny to love post I had picked out about forty photographs but decided against putting them all in the one post so thought I would do second small post with a few more pics of Bunster on his adventures. He really is very spoilt.

Bunster came to live in the office I worked in for a couple of weeks. Our landlord decided to sell the apartment we lived in and as Bunster was not on the lease he had to go while viewings were being held. He loved being in the office as he had so much attention. He just hopped about nudging everyone's feet under their desks until they gave him cuddles and kisses.

Here he is with Sazzle, just relaxing.

When he was tired of all the hopping around and socialising he would just chill out in the middle of the office.

I used to take him down in the lift at lunch times so we could sit on the grass in the sunshine. He hated the grass to start with and wouldn't leave the towel but got used to it after a while. He had quite a few fans from the office block.

Before he moved to the office I used to bring him in for visits in my bag. He loved poking his head out and taking in the scenery on the walk to work.

Here he is in Ireland before I brought him to Dublin to Sean. He loved sitting in the flower bed in the sun. He was safe here too because I knew he wouldn't jump down from the bed so I didn't have to worry about him running off.

Just enjoying the sunshine.

Rabbits are amazing pets but do your research if you think they might be right for you. Don't buy your bunny from a pet shop either. Go to a rescue home like I did and give a sad bunny a second chance.