One of the reasons I haven't been making things lately is that my craft space (or more accurately, desk) has been a mess. It wasn't a mess in a messy way (I'm incurably tidy): it was just impractical and badly set up. I spent a cleansing few hours sorting through old mess and making way for all the things I really love. Now when I look over, I see all happy, inspiring things and feel excited to get crafting again. Stay tuned for some of the things I've been making soon!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
New Craft Space
One of the reasons I haven't been making things lately is that my craft space (or more accurately, desk) has been a mess. It wasn't a mess in a messy way (I'm incurably tidy): it was just impractical and badly set up. I spent a cleansing few hours sorting through old mess and making way for all the things I really love. Now when I look over, I see all happy, inspiring things and feel excited to get crafting again. Stay tuned for some of the things I've been making soon!Thursday, February 25, 2010
Over the Top
I've been very lucky to receive this lovely award from Jess at Are You Hungary? Thanks Jess! I, too, share Jess' paranoia about answering these things, so I'll give it my best attempt.1. Where is your cell phone? Sitting next to me, playing my newest favourite podcast on loudspeaker, (A History of the World in 100 Objects, if you must know!).
2. You hair? Bed-head.
3. Your mother? Incredible.
4. Your father? Eccentric but loveable.
5. Your favourite food? A toss up between gelato and vegemite and cheese on toast. I'm a simple girl.
6. Your dream last night: scary rockclimbing with my family.
7. Your favourite drink? lime cordial or milo with milk.
8. Your dream/goal? To be happy and to make others around me happy.
9. What room are you in? The study/craft room/spare room.
10. Your hobby? Crafting, writing, quilting, photography, reading, letter-writing, walking, listening to podcasts etc.
11. Your fear? Rectangles.
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Six years older and happier.
13. Where were you last night? Food shopping, cooking and eating.
14. Something you aren't? Patient.
15. Muffins? Gluten-free choc chip.
16. Wish list item? A brightly coloured satchel.
17. Where did you grow up? Sydney, Australia.
18. Last thing you did? Ate breakfast. (Toast with rosehip jam and a bowl of strawberry yoghurt).
19. What are you wearing? To be honest? Pyjamas.
20. Your TV? Brand new - the Pal went crazy and bought a big 'un.
21. Your pets? My mint potplant on my kitchen window sill.
22. Friends? Thankfully many.
23. Your life? Busy.
24. Your mood? Distracted.
25. Missing someone? My sister in the UK.
26. Vehicle? Yup.
27. Something you're not wearing? A velvet beret. (And thank goodness for that!).
28. Your favourite store? I've taken a recent shine to Thomas Dux for fruit and vegies.
29. Your favourite colour? I'm loving purple at the moment, but that'll probably change.
30. When was the last time you laughed? This morning.
31. Last time you cried? Last week.
32. Your best friend? So many - so lucky.
33. One place you go to over and over? Balmoral Beach.
34. One person who emails you regularly? A forward young gentleman who likes to talk about viagra and selling it to me.
35. Favourite place to eat? My Mum and Dad's dinner table.
As usual, the quiz requires me to pass it along to some other people. Instead, I will say "consider yourself tagged" and answer the quiz on your own blog!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Once Upon a Fold
Thanks to Lucy, I came across this beautiful new shop, and this incredible desk calendar. So gorgeous!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tray Collection
From the ever amazing Bloesem. What a collection - it's making me want hundreds of round, gorgeous trays!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Etsy Treasury Love!
Another Etsy treasury chosen by Emmamaha: it's always so exciting to see my little bits and pieces for sale among such lovely, pretty things. Thank you for featuring me!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Lviv Ballet
These photographs of the Lviv Ballet dancers are so beautifully composed and the colours of each are just breathtaking: the green and white of the last is my favourite. I've never loved ballet myself, but these pics almost persuade me to give it another chance. (The costume alone is pretty incroyable!)
Monday, February 15, 2010
Swiss Underground Home
As you know, I am a big fan of underground homes. Perhaps I watch Grand Designs too often, or perhaps I just want to live in a cosy house. Either way, this Swiss home makes me tingle.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Helen Musselwhite Terrariums
Oh my goodness. These sculptures by Helen Musselwhite combine my love of her papercuts with my love of terrariums. Aren't they superb? The muted greys and whites are just incredible.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Film Posters of the Year
While I leave the film critique to the expert, I love love LOVE this collection of film titles. There are some real stunners. I chose some from the 2000-2004 bracket, but really, there are just hundreds to browse through. I also love the description of the "grammar of cinema".
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Rain, rain: Karin Nussbaumer
Although it's sunny and lovely here in Sydney, this picture made me want to rug up and prance about in the rain!EDITED TO SAY: It's raining again. That sunny window was just a moment. Sigh.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Polar Bear and Friends
I don't normally post pictures of animals, but these ones got me. What can I say?!
"Near Hudson Lake in Manitoba, German wildlife photographer Norbert Rosing spotted a polar bear coming near his sled dogs. He took pictures of what he thought would be the end of his dogs. Apparently the bear came back every night for a week to play with the dogs."
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