Fabulous gift guide! Love your work! Wishing you and yours a joyful christmas! I have a great giveaway on my blog open to Aussie residents only, do pop over.
edward and lilly products begin as a gift for a loved one and the design evolves from there.
I enjoy the creative process from original sketch through to a completed product line. I feel attached in some way to every piece I create.
I believe in the value of handmade to effect change environmentally, culturally and socially.
Adelaide - Wooden Brooches with Ruth
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We seem to be on a bit of a brooch theme these days! But hey you can never
have enough. This week Ruth has offered to teach us all how to make these
beauti...
While I've Been Slack...
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I'm falling way behind on blogging lately. With the little one getting more
and more mobile and my computer in a room that is not baby-safe at all, it's
ge...
inner circle
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There are a handful of women i would trust with my life and that of my
smalls.
It's a pretty select elusive group.
You have to prove you can handle my irra...
Funky Homes..
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I'm so excited that a selection of hot toffee goodies can now be found in
Hobart at Funky Homes in Liverpool Street. The second photo makes me feel
li...
Im A Volunteer!
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I got a lovley surprise this morning, for some unknown reason when i got up
(at 5.30am!!!!) i decided to check some blogs while i waited for my
shower........
My Creative Space
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Its creative space thursday again, and Ive been rushed off my feet with just
life in general! but I did take a moment out of my day, to snap a few shots
of...
Helllo Strangers
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Anyone else out there who run an online business sometimes get to the stage
where you feel like you have lost a bit of your mojo??? I think a big part
of r...
creative space . getting ready
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i've been carrying ideas around in my bag this week ~ on little pieces of
paper that i've nicked from my 2 year old's sketch book! we sit and draw
togethe...
Last Call For Handmade Expo Market
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Only two more sleeps peeps before the March edition of The Handmade Expo
Market,
You can still book your stall now or pop it on to your things to do list f...
Cooking
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Now I'm going to try and distract you from my last post with something
shiny. So, here is a little kitchen that I am making for Ava.
[image: IMGP5730.jpg p...
I See Red
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Getting back to some routines is just fine by me. I've been looking forward
to joining in with My Creative Space again.
I've been painting non-stop pretty...
Incognito in Wonderland with Big Hair
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[image: Photobucket]
The Three Muses Challenge this week is 'Incognito' and this flame haired
lady is my effort. I'm really pleased with her! To get the ...
My Creative Space..
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This week I've been transported to the world of Jane Austen, with Elizabeth
Bennet and her sisters getting ready for a delightful party..
My creative space...
My creative space
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I am joining in with Thursday's My Creative Space at Kootoyoo.
Clockwise from left:
- Reader's Digest Complete Guide To Sewing (a surprise gift from...
Little Market ...
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I will be at the Avid Reader tomorrow night for their 'Little Market'. In
West End, where trendies mix with old men who wear their slippers out.
Some of ...
My Creative Space
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This week I continue to rejoice in my extra 14 hours a week.
I have taken up hookin' as the weather has cooled slightly. This is for a
10 month old boy I ...
My creative space...
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[image: Creative Space Circles]
Things are progressing quite well with the circling & I'm hoping to finish
off the stitching today & get on with the making...
New books from Japan!
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Three lovely new Paumes books have just arrived at Lark from Japan - you can
find them in store or in our* Paume's online shop*. I think these are three
of...
my creative space: lazy creating
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This week I've been in a bit of a grump. I believe it may have a wee bit to
do with the whole working too hard malarkey, and so now I suddenly find
myself ...
Big patchwork project - quilt or blanket??
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Just finished cutting 100 pieces of 5.5" squares to make a patchwork quilt
for my girl. Out of this, I planned to use 96 pieces of them to form a 60 x
40" ...
My creative space
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It's all about the circles at the moment....... I'm spying them everywhere.
I'd decided earlier in the year that I really wanted to take some time to
wo...
Spring is in the air!
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I'm waiting for the first insect that will pop in my room :-)
The first and bottom are fly-designs I once made
for a reason I can't remember; the ot...
escaping to winter
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We skipped out on the torrential downpours that plagued most of the
Northeast this weekend and traded up for a few wet-flurries and lots of
slope-side fun....
Mini monsters
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Hello! I'm Lindsay, from Silent Orchid Studio. I joined a few weeks ago, but
this is my first post. I've been doing a lot of commissions lately, but this
i...
Sex Education
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Maybe the teachers could use this cute sex guide for the sex education at
school, this is so cute that it should be made into a big hang chart.
There's no ...
101 things in 1001 days - progress report 2
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I just realised that it has been a while since I have done an update on my 101 things in 1001 days progress so I thought I would post a quick update for you ...
Work in Progress
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At long last I have started on a new quilt - well, a wall hanging to be
precise. It's part of a challenge and this is only a tiny portion of the
design. ...
continue the mouth-shutting
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(Things you shouldn't say to me, especially after 6 total hours of sleep in
the last 3 days)
4. Oh, he's got a cough!
Really? I didn't notice that when I w...
Happy St. Patty's Day to ye!
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And top o' the mornin''! Be the sun a-shinin'? Be the birds a-singin'? Here's wishin' you lots o' smiles and green and good luck today! And here's a tidbit a...
Pannikin and Denver Mackenzie
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I got a cute lil parcel in the mail today, that I just had to share.
Even the packaging was cute. I had to control my urge to open it so I could
get a ph...
getting there...
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in my last post i was working on a few little things...i haven't seem to
have gotten very far, life has a habit of getting in the way! (see my other
blog t...
Can I keep this Maisie?
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I am officially on maternity leave from my full-time job for at least 12 months. I am now 35 weeks pregnant. Am I ready for the impending arrival of my own l...
i heart: new echino
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all images: fabricworm
How have I missed finding this until now? Echino's new spring (in the
northern hemisphere!) range is due out in May. I'm in love!
...
Well, Hello There!
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It's been two weeks since I've last been here, sorry about that. I guess I
was in the end-of-winter doldrums, mad at the weather for literally blowing
hot ...
Looking for fish
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A crazy idea in my head made me go look for fishes. You know, just plain
plastic toy fishes from about 6cm or 2,5inches or a bit smaller but
certainly not ...
lessons the cat dragged in
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(You don't want to hear the gifts our cat has been bringing me this past
week).
Instead I will tell you that Cat-Rabbit is...
The crafty world of TIGA Designs
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This week the BrisStyle team caught up with Ali from TIGA Designs for a chat
about her gorgeous work inspired by her children.
Magnets - Red Rainbow - Set ...
Apple & Berry Crumble Cake
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There's nothing like a nice piece of warm, heavy, apple and berry cake,
topped off with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. I've been looking
for...
name change? maybe???
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I have been playing with the idea for a few weeks about changing the name of
my blog. I would still have the same URL but just change the name. After
nearl...
t-minus a few hours
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Shortly, I'll be shuttling off to the airport to see the in-laws in
Auckland. The day is full of last minute panic. I no longer fret if I've
packed enough...
perfection
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oh my, how perfect is this bathroom vanity. Found via Pottery Barn it makes
me want to renovate our bathroom all over again (and I do know my husband
will...
ABCD Meetup reminder ~ FREE movie passes!
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Just a quick reminder that tomorrow night Steph and I will be getting
together with a lovely bunch of creatives at the Brisbane ABCD meetup! Don't
forget ...
Bangalow Treasures
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Bangalow is one of Australia's prettiest towns with its historical
buildings, first-class restaurants and great shops but I was most excited
about one in p...
ABCD Reminder: FREE Movie Passes!
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Don't forget to RSVP for the Brisbane ABCD Meetup tomorrow night at the Brisbane Powerhouse. What is ABCD? All the details are here.And a lovely surprise - a...
Running For The Kids
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On Sunday, along with around 30,000 other people, I participated in the *Run
for the Kids, *a fun-run held in order to raise money for the Royal
Children's...
Tuesday Tutorial : Evangelione’s Cute Zakka Teddy
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Think this bear is oh-so-cute? Make one for yourself or more for your
friends. (hehe…teddy’s nose is cute) Thanks Evangelione for sharing. Check
out her sh...
... omg - look a the time!
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... and I'm still making bits and pieces for my RSES entry! Everyone has
left for the day and I'm on my 2nd coffee for the morning. Today I must
collect my...
spring wardrobe....x
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time to start thinking about a new spring wardrobe i think.....i cannot
believe i was so excited about *anthropologie* opening here in the uk, and
yet have...
Driving the Clem7
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I along with oh perhaps half of Brisbane drove through the Clem7 tonight.
Few things to note about the opening. The radio stations were reporting that
all ...
Surprise!
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Red Monster applique tee on black, originally uploaded by Jetta's Nest.
One extra boogey recycled fabric and eco-felt monster applique on black
t-shirt co...
2 + 2
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[image: Tutu 009] [image: Tutu 003]
Take 4.5 meters of bridal tulle + overlocker gathering foot = 1 fairy
outfit for new dance class.
(Hard to get a g...
colour your monday happy...
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...with a rummage through a yummy fabric stash, either your own or one of
these virtual vintage lovelies!
...fabric ~ Kitschcafe...
...stash ~ ATLITW...
...
March Madness Giveaway ...
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It's that time again!
Everybody loves a giveaway and this month's giveaway is no exception!
A little something for the kids!
For the girls ...
Size M (...
Pancake Sunday
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It's usually Andrew who makes pancakes on the weekend but I was feeling
generous so I took it upon myself to do some culinary experimentation!
I used my ...
Ta-da!
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Well, the tea towels are done and I'll be sending them off this week. Thanks
for all your great suggestions of how to fix my cut-in-half problem with the
...
New Stock in the Shop!
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Hi
I'm back! Sorry for the break, it took me a while to get over the Market
last weekend (I will be back with an update later, promise) and I have also
st...
northside makers market
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Yesterday I took the big plunge into the marketing world...Actually it
wasn't the first time I have had a market stall selling stuff I've made but
it is th...
Shouty material
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I only popped into Lyncraft for some thread when I saw this funky corduroy
material and it just shouted “winter pants for the Boo”. Two metres
later….
...
Shadow Shot Sunday #95
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Howdy! The Shadow Gallery collages feature a selection of photos from
participants from last Sunday. If you’d like to join in SSS, please do. How?
Shoot a ...
Mmmmm body butter goodness....
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I have been keeping a very close eye on the InnerEarthSoaps store waiting
for the release of the new body butters....and they're finally here! Not
that I'...
on with the show..
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Those Melbourne storms sure did their darndest to destroy everything inside my studios last weekend. After a week of washing about 30 loads of fabric (15 yea...
Paradise Circus
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I was particularly happy to find that Massive Attack are coming to my home town in a couple of weeks. Not sure how I missed this event and their new album H...
Oh Joy
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I had been dreaming.
Of a new couch.
As one does on occasion.
Somewhere soft and comfy and to rest my butt for hours a day, during the
coming winter ...
practical solutions....
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Sourcing is the name of the game and surprisingly I found it in Freedom!
This is the Buco Round Basket which comes in various shapes and sizes. Now I
am n...
A glimpse of some new work :)
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Well hello friends. Yes, my blog has been very neglected of late. VERY
neglected. There have been a lot of new things happening this year. Like
moving int...
Mushroom Pin-Topper Tutorial
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I've been asked by my good friend Teresa how I made the mushroom pins I
showed in my last post. So yesterday I grabbed out my supplies and with
camera in h...
Drool
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I must admit that I love a good moleskine. I hang out for the start of the
year when I get to indulge myself with a brand new moleskine diary. Nothing
else...
Something Scrappy
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One of my loveliest friends had a birthday in January and I decided to make
her a framed scrapbook page. She and her husband are fantabulous with our
kids ...
Fifty Two Exhibition Interview
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You can read a mini interview with me over at Calm Air All Ice ahead of the
exhibition Fifty Two. I have just worked out that ‘Calm Air All Ice’ is an
anag...
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Come and hang out with the coolest crafters, artists and designers at the
HOTtest destination for everything handmade in Brisbane at the
BriStyle Indie De...
Toot toot!
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"Toot toot". That's what Jett calls the red bus bag - except it's not a
train, it's a bus. But hey, he's not quite two so I think I'll cut the
little man ...
was your mum a style icon?
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My Mom, The Style Icon blog is looking for retro and fashionable pictures
featuring your mother for their upcoming book. I'm going to start trawling
thro...
nook delivers the goods
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Sigh. Is it Saturday yet?
I've been feeling quite unwell, work has been horrendously busy and full of
little annoyances, I'm so tired I'm hitting a massive...
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*Getting Sorted*
My box of scraps was overflowing and I had no idea what was hiding inside. I
had some spare Creative Memories folders so I spent a couple ...
Kaleidoscope
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I've been so enjoying working with bursts of colour at the moment.
Made with collectable vintage fabrics combined with organic hemp canvas and
reclaimed...
BiDM Busy-ness!
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ONE WEEK
In a week, I will be soaking up the markety vibe, listening to some guitar
tunes, chatting with customers and generally enjoying myself at the Bris...
Moving
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The Chocolate and Steel studio is moving. Yippee!! sort of:) I have been
busy packing and cleaning and working on orders before the big move. I'm
pretty ti...
One for the project list
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What a very cool idea this is. I won't be bothering with the bag but a
couple of dolls and a bunch of outfits - what fun! A great excuse to buy yet
more fa...
a long creative sabbatical
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Ok, well here it is. I am sad to say that Twinkle Star Art is now officially closed for business indefinitely. My website will remain open and my gallery of ...
Great special on Busines Cards/Swing Tags...
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My sister did a fantastic special for the new financial year that a lot of you took up so she's decided to offer it again until 12th March 2010.... Here it ...
Making the Baby Bedding
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I have made a start at working out my Rainbow Fish design for the baby room.
I will be applique/quilting a few things for around the room.
I have traced o...
A peek at the details...
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My life of late has been a jumble. It almost feels like I'm running on one
of those treadmills at the gym; you run for miles, you work really hard,
it's ta...
Market Wrap Up
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We have just got back from another day at the market. And whilst the crowds
were a bit thinner than before Xmas we still had a good day. Well Tony did
any...
Micro
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Lame-o Lauren is at it again. Or more to the point, is not at it. I've been so slack at maintaining this blog, so I have decided to downgrade to a micro acco...
WIP
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The above is the sum total of my very lazy weekend crafty pursuits. I really
should be much more organised as the next BrisStyle market is on its way in
...
THE TRAFFIC BOX IS COMPLETE!
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Hi everyone,
I have finally finished the traffic box. Hopefully you all approve of the
fence I have painted infront of my creation.
Happy viewing :).
Black Night Necklace/Choker
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Following on from my last post about applying to the wonderful BiDM on March
6th…. Over the holidays I have been working on a few pieces which however
are ...
A new beginning
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I needed something to cheer myself up after writing that last post (I had tried to write it for a week and was afraid of all the crying I'd do). So after sni...
So long & farewell....
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[image: Tulip]
Just a quick note to my lovely and cherished readers (for whom I hope are
not too disappointed or shocked) to say I'm calling it a day on the...
Come on over!
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I see that there is people still coming to this blog daily or adding
themselves as "friends" down there on the right side. I invite you all to
follow us to...
'Bringing home the tree...'
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The approach to Christmas is my favourite time of the year. This year, as
last, it began in November with a visit to the Country Living Christmas Fair
in L...
Wow!
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I cannot believe it’s almost 5 months since my last post! Even more so, I
cannot believe how many things (both good and bad) have happened since then.
Ther...
Pettiskirt
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This was my first ever attempt at a Pettiskirt, I didn't realise I never
actually blogged about it!!! The fabric is just that netting with glued on
sequi...
Lovely Pieces blog
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This week, Nushka Dolls have been lucky enough to be featured on Ashley
Austin's blog, 'Lovely Pieces'! Her blog has some very lovely pieces indeed!
- ver...
goodbye blogger
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Hello! In the process of making the move from Blogger to Typepad!
My new home:
http://ourteaparty.typepad.com/
At the moment I'm transferring some ol...
Texture Tuesday
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I havebeen looking at some pix I took on a hike recently. The country has
wonderful - dry, hard, beautiful. It brings to mind the requirement for
water,...
Last post....
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I am really sorry to say that I will no longer be posting to this little
lovely blog....
I am sad... but
I need to switch my focus and make more time to c...
A Blogger for a Year
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It's nearly one year since I started my blog and things are about to take an
about-turn. The kids start swimming lessons next term and I've been looking
a...
Slow food
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Somehow, god knows, I was blessed with culinary skills. My mothers’ cooking
was unadventurous, as my fathers idea of food is meat and three veg. So ...
Closing Down Sale
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I have some great news and some sad news. I'm sitting on an egg (yes I'm
pregnant) so we've decided to pack up the shop and go home to Darwin. Don't
worry ...
Give away!!!
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August, the month of cold winds, the exhibition, and my granddaughters first
birthday!
Also the month for me to give away this lovely pen
.
It's made fro...
Moving
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Obviously I haven't updated in a while. With the launch of my new business, I'm launching a new blog. Come join me at http://surrealdesign.squarespace.com. N...
Flyboy Jackie
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Jackie got his first balloon flight yesterday. Darryl flew him. Very exciting. Darcy of course was well peeved that she missed out! It has been a great week ...
BrisStyle Markets
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I had a very nice day at the BrisStyle markets on Saturday.
I had hoped to take more photo's but the crowds were so intense I wasn't
able to stand still lon...
Currently in love with Dames & Divas
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On my wish list at the moment are...every pair of Dames & Diva shoes! They
are devine, individual pieces of art that are hand-made using vintage silk
kimon...
Sunday Stash - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Pt 2
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G'day! I never say that by the way, but given the theme of today's Sunday
Stash I thought I'd throw some Aussie slang around to add some flavour!
It's been...
Brown Owls - Tag Making Class
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Those who know me have a fair understanding of my obsession with crafts…
obsession being an understatement. I am not sure why, but I feel the intense
de...
lazy sunday afternoon.
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I've got no mind to worry.
I haven't been very shutter-sweet lately, have I? I apolagise for this - but
I haven't been very inspired. I've got a few concep...
Taking a little break
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You may have noticed this poor blog has been very quiet recently.
Unfortunately I just haven't had the time to maintain it - maintaining 3
blogs and two we...
3 comments:
Fabulous gift guide! Love your work! Wishing you and yours a joyful christmas! I have a great giveaway on my blog open to Aussie residents only, do pop over.
That's a great gift guide! Beautiful things.
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