Happy Friday

We are at my family's farm near the Kruger Park for Honor's Christening for the weekend. It is wonderful to be out of the city, in lovely warm weather in what I think is one of the most beautiful settings in the world.

Wishing you a weekend that nourishes the soul!

{Have a look at the rest of Max Wanger's amazing series of cliff diving here}

Learn something every day

Because you never know when a useless fact will be useful.

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Guest Post: Lanvin Kids, Oh My

Talk about taking "mini me" to the next level. When Lanvin's Resort 2012 collection was revealed this week what excited me most (well the little white dresses were also amazing) was Lanvin's first childrens' collection for little girls between 4 and 10. I think Honor needs a little Lanvin....

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Warning: Do not read this if you are hungry

Some snaps of deliciousness from my trip to NY.

Fleur de sel macaroon (top) and chocolate indulgence (above) from Bossie Tea Room in the West Village

Selected desserts from ChikaLicious's three course-dessert menu

Daily breakfast of brioche, mascarpone and bananas from the Standard Grill

Inside Chelsea Market

Italian indulgences at Eataly, while standing next to the hunky Josh Charles from the Good Wife

Freemans cocktails - Death in the Afternoon anyone?

Cornflake flavoured softserve from the one and olny Momofuku Milk Bar

My fave, The Spotted Pig

Bar birds at the Standard Grill

Truffle egg toast at Ino (some say it's life-changing)

And in case you are still not hungry, check out:

This entire blog dedicated to beautiful, simple breakfasts

This recipe for Avocado Truffles

This article about the Food Rave phenomenon

This Fried Egg and Avo Sandwich idea

(Avo on the brain perhaps? They are back in season in South Africa so on my menu most days)

What I want right now

(Please note, this is by no means a conclusive list)

 A Russian Doll necklace (but in gold)

 A pair of Vans+Hermes

 This blue pleated skirt from Topshop via Elle

A brown leather camera strap and a camera case to match

This love plate for my wall

A glass toaster (because it would make a cool addition to any kitchen)

The perfect outfit for weather like today

DKNY circa 1998 via AnOther

YAY it's Friday!

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I have no lovely links for you this Friday. But wishing you a fabulous weekend my dear readers!