Loving Life on the Sunshine Coast

The reason we moved here ... no further words needed

Stumer's Creek - Coolum

Winners, Wearing and Weekends

I'm a little late but remembered that I promised to announce the winners of my trade secret giveaway on Friday. Apologies for the lateness but the random number generator at random.org has picked Kat and Amber. Would love to see your finds - tag me (peta_ballerina) and trade secret (tradesecret_aus) on instagram to show off what bargains you find with your voucher. I'll be in touch via email shortly.

 The days have just been beautiful around here lately. Upon recommendation from my aunty and uncle we took Rocky to the dog beach at Coolum - Stumer's creek. He had a ball - so much so that we've been again - twice in a couple of days. My sissy also visited and we had a girls day - I got a seafolly tankini top to wear post-baby and pre-back-to-pre-baby-body from a shop in Caloundra marked down from $160 to $30! It amazes me how much some things cost and amazes me even more that some people pay those sorts of amounts!

In other news my wardrobe clearout is slowly happening. I took five bags to the op shop yesterday and it felt fantastic. What isn't so fantastic is this dress was in the selling/giving away pile and I've decided to keep it for now. It's a good maternity and autumn/winter option and I need all the options I can get!

target dress | thrifted siren heels | michael kors watch

Saturday officially marks three months till my due date ... I'm not scared yet but I'm sure as the days tick along apprehension and doubt will make an appearance. 

What I Wore: Week 24 Edition

Have you entered my trade secret GIVEAWAY yet? Go here pronto if you want to win a $50 voucher - I have two up for grabs and will post anywhere in Australia!

I've gotten to the stage in my pregnancy where I can literally wear about three things in my wardrobe. And my wardrobe is CHOCKAS. Don't believe me? Check out my instagram feed at peta_ballerina. Yes, FULL huh?

It's quite depressing really. 

I did manage to find this gorgeous dress/tunic once I'd culled a substantial amount of dresses out of the mix. A gem from Sportsgirl that I have yet to wear yet but absolutely LOVE. I do wonder though what Sportsgirl's intentions were when they made this dress. It's way too short for a dress in my opinion without tights or leggings but then would it look silly with pants or skinny jeans? Let me know your thoughts.

Speaking of said overcrowded wardrobe, I have decided to do a PROPER cull and actually be serious and brutal about it. I've been inspired a few bloggers out there but not sure I could live on such a small selection. What is the best avenue to sell things? I have quite a few vintage dresses that I've decided to part ways with - I've even considered instagramming them and seeing if anyone loves one or many and just have them pay the postage. I actually have particular bloggers in mind for particular items. What do you think? Sometimes eBay is just too hard.  

Lastly, I can can confirm I live on the sunshine coast. What a glorious view I get outside my bedroom window out onto the top deck that overlooks the pool. Maybe they are right - Queensland, beautiful one day, perfect the next.

Sea Change > Completed!

Hey all! My one month absence has been busy with moving and starting a new job so forgive me ... although I doubt anyone missed me! Popping in today to say hey from Buderim on Queensland's Sunshine Coast - my new home.

Nothing too much to share yet for 2013 but I think it's going to be an exciting year.

gap pants | river island belt via asos | lorna jane singlet | kmart sandals | dior glasses via clearlycontacts.com.au

Hope everyone had a great christmas break and have all sorts of things planned for the coming year. I look forward to sharing my journey and experiencing yours.

What I Wore Wednesday - spring florals

Spring is here and what better way to celebrate it than with a vintage floral dress?

vintage dress | diana ferrari wedges | forever 21 hat | vintage sunnies 

Anyone else excited about the final twilight movie?! I'm no twi-hard but am a big fan who has never actually seen any of the movies in the cinema. Team Edward all the way!!!! Which team are you on?

Hoping to share a sneak peek of our new house which goes unconditional tomorrow ... stay tuned.

The Sea Change ... It's ON!!!!!!!!!!

Why hello lovelies. BIG news this week!

Before we went to America I applied for a job at the Sunshine Coast and was eagerly awaiting a phone call to see whether I had secured an interview. I was pretty sure I would at least get an interview and was also somewhat confident that I would get the job. Well I DID GET THE JOB!

What does that mean then? The husband and I will be moving to the Sunshine Coast probably right on new years. I start my new job on the 14th January. Receiving that phone call was surreal. The idea of moving is now a reality and actually securing a new job means we actually have to move. I've been working at the Uni for over 10 years (and in my current position for around 6 years) and will get my 10 year service award in December. It will be sad to leave my co-workers who are a great bunch of people but I'm up for the challenge. 

What will even be harder is leaving our lovely friends and the comfort of living in my hometown but ... I can't complain. I'm going to be living seaside!

I am IN LOVE with this house at Buderim ... seeing the bank tomorrow to see how much money they might consider loaning us. 

Anyway, enough of that. 

Here's what I wore for What I Wore Wednesday. A little bit of a cooler day allowed me to wear a floral dress with sleeves that I picked up at Myer for 75% off.

piper dress | target wedges | forever new belt | sunnies from vinnies

Why haven't more of you entered my giveaway? Is no-one interested in a fabulous nutcase helmet? There is less than 5 entries so far ... that's pretty good odds. 

Christmas Wishlist post coming tomorrow for anyone out there needing pressie ideas!