Some lovely links - 28

- 'Pope Valley Oaks' by Karen Smidth. From Serena and Lily, via mint

 - There's something about this photo, it just grabs me. From the socialite family, via bloesem kids

 - if money were no object I'd love to buy these bathers for Evie. From Stella McCartney

- baked this Date Spice Loaf during the week, delicious, every recipe from Deb Perelman is a winner. From smitten kitchen

- '7 ways to look better in photos' from Garance, great tips and charmingly written

- a cool blog post on living simply, it has made me think about my purchases and consumption

- an art exhibition is a great way to help kids feel proud of their art, and get relatives to buy it and take it home!

- '6 tips for photographing your child' on Cup of Jo

- a lovely post about independence and young kids

- little adelaide kate has been posting about planting natives at home, great idea