Wednesday, June 30, 2010
A 1970s iPod?
Couldn't resist this from the ever-wonderful How to be A Retronaut. I love the faux wood veneer on the front of the iPod especially - it brings back (some of) my childhood.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
To Dry For Tea Towels
No, that wasn't my pun - it's from a delightful English tea towel company. In fact, I went to their website and promptly fell down an internet hole. I've emerged, but only after wondering what percentage of one's salary one should spend on tea towels. Holy moley.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Beached Az: Pelican
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Tiny Victorian House
Did you see this cute little Victorian tiny house yet? So all the way from the red gumboots to the flowers in the window boxes, this is a house I could live in. Like, forever.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Delicate Crochet
Despite my inability to crochet, I have a penchant for rocks in crochet jackets. They look so cosy and warm to me, but I'm sure that has a lot more to do with my own wish to personify inanimate objects that anything else. Either way, these images made by Resurrection Fern are pretty outstanding.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Comfy Abodes
There's something about these pictures that makes me want to curl up on that couch with a book. Could it possibly be the purple, velvety goodness?! And that BED! Comforting and calm on a busy day.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Glamour Blog!
Hello to my lovely new readers from Glamour! My exciting and wonderful engagement story was featured there today.
It is such a joy that this story can be enjoyed by so many people. We have been overwhelmed by your heartfelt and beautiful responses - thank you.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Underwater Love
This extraordinary short film makes me alternately gasp with horror and delight. Ever since I watched The Big Blue years ago, I have been fascinated by free diving. This film, starring Guillaume Nery and filmed by Julie Gautier, encapsulates all that I would love to see in the ocean and simultaneously, all that I know I never will. Yikes.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Rainbow Morning
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Junzo Terada
I recently went to Brisbane for a few days (where I met the lovely Kylie) and wandered around a very new-to-me city. I loved the Ron Mueck exhibition at GoMA and found these little sticky notes in the gift shop. (I can't not stop at a gallery gift shop. Sometimes I visit it twice: before AND after the exhibit...) They are by Japanese artist Junzo Terada and I promptly bought them on Book Depository for a trifle.
Sadly, like many Chronicle Books sticky notes, they don't stick!! Has anyone else had this problem? So if you're after some pretties (and they are super pretty) and a pretty big dose of frustration, these are for you.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Quilt Pattern Maker
Well this is just amazing! Not only does the Victoria and Albert Museum have a most excellent iPhone app, but they now have this quilt pattern maker. I think it looks too extreme for me, but what a resource. Something to aspire to!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Pretty Pastels
Monday, June 14, 2010
Life Baggage
Ahem, I am hoping to start a Proper, Full-time Job soon, and realised I have nothing to wear. So I've been quite busy over the past few weeks trying to quickly accumulate a wardrobe which will be functional, warm and not too expensive: turns out I may as well have decided to find the Holy Grail, because it probably would have been easier.
Happily, I have narrowed down some work bag options, but won't buy anything until I know the dimensions of my work laptop. Nerd! I know, but obviously that's important. What do you think of these pretties? They're pretty reasonably priced and come in lots of different colours, too.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Rainbow Cushions
These cushions (and Monsieur Apple Head) make me inexplicably joyous. Rainbows! And bright yellow apple heads! Eeep!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Bookshelves! Bookshelves!
Monday, June 7, 2010
The 50-Year old Notting Hill Posters
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Dulux Advertisement
Thursday, June 3, 2010
A Most Excellent Mantra
These are just plain awesome. Just when you thought that The Wire was the best thing to come out of Baltimore, here come the Baltimore Print Studios! All proceeds from the sales of these posters go to opening the studio itself, so you can feel happy about purchasing a print, support an up-and-coming venture and decorate your housie. Win, win and win!