obsessions of a 21st century stepford wife
1. SWEATER david lawrence
2. HEELS chinese laundry
3. NECKLACE j.crew
4. PANT mango
5. BAG z spoke by zac posen
6. DRESS miss selfridge
7. ICE BUCKET mark and graham
8. BOOK hamptons havens
9. TOP reiss
10. TICKLE STATUE matt blatt
11. PUMPS boutique 9
12. CUFF viva glam
13. TRAVEL WALLET kikki k
If a dark and dangerous mud cake got swept away in a passionate tryst with a wicked piece of fudge, this would be their decadent spawn.
It is the only chocolate cake recipe you will ever need. No fuss, no mess, no mixmaster required – just one bowl. You’ll have it in the oven in less than ten minutes. Scouts honour.
I like to bake it in a larger (24cm) springform tin, for a less dense result. Be sure to allow enough time for the cake to cool, and then set completely in the fridge.
I served it up for dessert on the weekend, and there was an elbow scuffle for seconds.
Directions for use: Pick a pairing, add skinny jeans, conquer the world.
1. david lawrence cowl neck sweater
2. steve madden troopa boot
3. raoul multi stripe sweater
4. siren private ankle boot
5. dorothy perkins damask jumper
6. tony bianco averty bootie
7. helmut looped cotton sweater
8. frye paige tall riding boot
9. witchery raglan sleeve open knit
10. country road mena ankle boot
11. forever new hooded toggle cardigan
12. minnetonka tramper ankle boot
The same principle applies whether you are dressing yourself or your home to combat the chilly temps. It’s about layering with different textures. Incorporating a cozy winter vibe into your space is easy with a few accessories.
Swap in flannelette sheets and add a chunky knitted throw to your bed. Drape a sheepskin rug over your couch or dining chairs. Scatter jumbo cushions on the floor to encourage lounging in front of the hearth. No fireplace? No worries. Group masses of white candles together on a rustic timber tray for an instant faux glow.
1. FUR RUG freedom
2. CHUNKY KNIT CUSHION freedom
3. ANTLER CHANDELIER ezibuy (on sale $140!)
4. SHEEPSKIN RUG ikea
5. CABLE KNIT THROW west elm
6. CANDLE SET ikea
We hosted a dinner party on the weekend to bid farewell to my friend Kirsten. She’s bound for Canada (insert sad face). Here are a few snaps of the table setting and decorations. The truffle boxes and tags are from Spotlight, the flowers I sourced from our local market at Rocklea, and the linen-like paper napkins are by Donna Hay.
