Canal House Cooking
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I have a dream. I have a dream that someday I’ll be experienced and eloquent
enough to write a cookbook as subtle and inspiring as Canal House Cooking.
The...
Letters Lubell ......Letterpress Tags
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Now for your gifts....how about some super cute tags?! I love these
Letterpress beauties sooo much by *Letters Lubell*. They also have lots of
other items ...
Zoe Salfug
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British TV presenter and Lady About Town Zoe Salmon looks very...Hmm. Look
at that. I'm at a loss for words. Let's just say that if she were about to
appea...
Special offers for members......
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I know you probably don't need any more incentive to come shopping at
Northside Makers market this Saturday....but......who doesn't love a
bargain.
So for...
Love, love photocards
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[Tracy Smith] I love photocards. I love sending them and I love getting
them, especially from long-time friends {hint, hint} who I don’t get to see
all tha...
Subversive Cross Stitch
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When I think of cross stitching, I think of this one particular piece of
work my mom created that involves a frog standing on water skis and holding
a li...
Acorn Crafts
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[image: acorncraft1]Can I count acorn crafts that aren’t edible as edible
crafts? When I was a kid, I never ever ate an acorn, but I distinctly recall
fi...
thanksgiving eve homework?
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I am a deadline girl, and often motivation doesn’t hit until say, the night
before the holiday. This can be a little inconvenient. For instance, all of
a...
How-To: Make a Twirled Paper Octopus & Angel Fish
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*How-To: Make a Twirled Paper Octopus & Angel Fish, excerpt from *Twirled
Paper
*By Jacqueline Lee*
It's amazing what y...
thanks & giving
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Hello, dears. I'm getting ready to sign off for a couple of days to celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving with the family. I'm cooking tomorrow, but...
Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale!
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So, I started thinking about all of the Thanksgiving Sales coming up at all of the department stores, etc.. and thought, "hey, i should have one too!" I will...
nearly ready to go
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Our bags are almost packed - (I just have to remove Alice's blankie from one of her many sleep-overs. I love that she still takes her blankie with her on sle...
Apple and pumpkin upside down cake
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“You’ll make a dessert, ok?” my friend R. asked. We were talking about the
Thanksgiving dinner that he was hosting, once again. “Sure.” “Can you make
somet...
doily deliciousness
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OK I'm a magazine junkie at the best of times but at Christmas I just go
nuts...thankfully my sister works in the industry again and keeps my habit
managea...
how do you like your eggs in the morning?
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Staying with the theme of cute painted wooden objects standing in a row, how
do you like my new egg cups? My sister found them at a car boot sale and
thoug...
My Creative Space
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"I am sorry Mr and Mrs Guld but there is a very high chance that your son
will never walk, talk or interact like a normal child. Just take him home
and lov...
Thankful Feeling
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This is how I found the furbaby a few days ago: He has taken to tucking himself into bed (and apparently, he's not alone - I laughed so hard when I saw this ...
Stitchgasm! – Joe Degand III
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I made the (online) acquaintance of Joe Degand within the last few months.
He’s an artist as well as a cross stitcher. Here’s one of my favorites of
his vi...
The guys...
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PRH bought EZ E some old school action figures at a recent auction and EZ E
is totally obsessed with shoving them in his doorknob mailbox. The doorknob
ma...
Oooh! I love the charity shop!
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Just got this from le charity shop for just a fiver! And it has half a roll
of film in it! I wonder what's on there?!! I need to find out soon! Yay!
free shipping is on!
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I'll be offering free worldwide shipping at my etsy shop from now until
Monday, November 30th. You don't have to do a thing to get this fabulous
deal (well...
Ny tapet.
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Jeg er så fornøyd med tapeten vår. Jeg elsker fargen og mønsteret. kjøpt på
MissPrint. Noen ganger ser jeg for meg Marko om noen år, stående å tegne
bile...
MAJOR Thanksgiving sales at Ideeli!
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If you have shopping to do I'd head over to Ideeli asap - the sale prices
are really great on bags, shoes, apparel, and accessories. If you're not
already ...
Have a fabulous holiday weekend
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Happy Thanksgiving, my lovelies! Where will you be spending the holiday?
Alex and I will be going to our friends' house in Brooklyn, where we plan to
eat l...
Bloggtipsa!
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Nu i dagarna har jag inte velat något annat än att det skulle vara soligt,
för det känns som om mörkret suger ut glädjen ur en litegrann. Plus att min
ins...
collage wall art with vintage mushroom print
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$32.00
Beautiful, unique collage set on at wooden red frame. Two cut outs of
mushroom print from 1952 Natural History book over a pale blue antique
ledger...
imaginary outfit: going to the thanksgiving parade
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[image: imaginary outfit: going to watch parade balloons]
Instead of going to family in Ohio, Delaware or Massachusetts, we decided to
stay in the city and ...
Chignon Brooches!
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here I am with a couple of happy pictures of Whitey Radetsky IV and a bunch
of brand new Chignon Brooches, I just updated the shop with these goodies! I ...
Garden Photographers Get Creative
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In response to my post about garden photographers bringing in some extra
cash by selling their art as notecards or in some other artsy format, I
heard from...
diy project: clay conifers
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this last project using kid’s art supplies are ready just in time for
thanksgiving. if you have some helping hands or a couple hours of down time
between n...
The Card Catalog File
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I first saw it on Craigslist. It was solid wood, and it was vintage -- a
combination that's very hard for me to resist. The card catalog file became
the ho...
Young Turks!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Depending on who you ask!) We
will be open tonight, the 25th, until 9 PM. In addition, for all you turkeys
who f...
… barn stories: giving thanks
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It’s been quite a year filled with daily lessons, making way for personal
growth through connections with nature and it’s many creatures… tamed and
untamed...
hey turkeys
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Hope your team wins and your bird's not dry, no one loses it during scattegories and everyone is home safely tucked in bed at 4am. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Motion is slow around here this morning, but inst...
Giving thanks
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It’s about that time to start prepping tomorrow’s meals. I’m in charge of
the salad, cornbread, and dessert. I’m still debating on whether to serve
homemad...
Chi Chi Memories Holiday Giveaway!
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Chi Chi Memories has been nice enough to sponsor another giveaway! This
time, leave a comment for a chance to win a darling deluxe holiday 6 pc.
postca...
White Space: Must-Have Place Settings
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While I’ll be setting my table tomorrow in shamrock and plum Fiestaware,
I’ll undoubtedly be mixing in the odds and ends of a mismatched collection
of whit...
Thanksgiving is my fave
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me scoping out last year's pie selection
We're headed out to Grandma Z's farm to join 76 other people for
Thanksgiving dinner. And they'...
You're Either With Us Or You're With The Robots
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Add another car to the linktrain!
"As president, I believe that robotics can inspire young people to pursue
science and engineering. And I also want to ke...
wish i was wearing
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this today: I actually have a bright blue pair of pants but I haven't worn them yet. They're pretty bright. Maybe too bright. I'm loving all the military-sty...
Guest Blog: A Fashion Wish List with Alison Feldmann
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As a constant maker of lists, thinking about gifts to give (and receive!) is
an exercise in self-indulgence that I look forward to all the year. This
week'...
Featured Member: Desira_pesta
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*1. Where are you from and/or where do you live? * I am from Scranton,
Pennsylvania, but I have been living in New York State for eight years and
NYC for a...
Letting Go
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A sad mess of dessicated branches soon to meet the compost bin is all that
remains of my beloved ‘Chinese Ornamental’ hot pepper plant. I had grown
fond of...
how-to: mini toolbelt
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What a ripper of an idea, a kid friendly toolbelt. Link to tutorial, via
Dollar Store Crafts. Similar Posts: make a retro inspired starburst mirror |
fused...
Volpin Props
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Okay, so I just spent the better part of my morning in dropped-jawed
amazement, cruising around the build diaries at Volpin Props. My assessment?
Harrison...
A little Christmas cottage industry
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Hello All!
I have been busy, busy elfing away in my friends shop .
It is a very little shop in the front room of her house!
Here is the window in all its fe...
Another Pretty Face
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So here's the thing - although I am a huge music lover, sometimes when I am
working or doing things around the house I don't want to listen to mu...
Winner of Magpie Lovely Giveaway
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Lucky #38, Kylie, is the winner of the gift certificate from Magpie Lovely.
Be sure to check out Holly’s shop and order this week for holiday delivery!
Happy Thanksgiving
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This will be my last post before the Thanksgiving (US) holiday, and I wanted
to wish all of you who are celebrating a wonderful day, filled with lots of
go...
✴ what's hot & what's not...
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This is my last Aussie hot/not!!! Can't believe how quickly the time has
flown! It is quite a hectic week, packing and sorts so apologies if you have
le...
Happy Thanksgiving (what I'm grateful for)
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[image: happy turkey day!]
It's amazing to me that tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and that means the
holidays are officially here again. Tomorrow I'm going to ...
thanksgiving roundup: dessert
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Dessert. Sweet, sweet dessert. Unfortunately, dessert is the place where I
usually drop the ball. I’m not the best pie maker, but I’m going to try my
hand ...
from the cab
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yesterday was a cab day. in fact, I w...
love is a special way of feeling
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i remember reading joan walsh anglund's books as a kid. i think she is the
first illustrator that i really enjoyed, recognized and followed. she is
a...
What Is Plus-Size, Anyway?
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In response to last week's post about vintage patterns for plus sizes, Pattern
Junkie asked an interesting question. Here's what she had to say:
Gertie, th...
Ewa I Walla
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image from here
I'm really a bit in love with the gyspy like clothes of Ewa I Walla.Although unfortunatley they don't have any stockist here. To find about ...
Win from TskTsk
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What can you win :: a pack of 6 greeting cards including 4 Christmas designs by the lovely Tiel from TskTsk 2010 Christmas range PLUS an original paper sewn ...
My Creative 'Christmas' Space
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My space at the moment is full of Christmas projects. Most of which I can't
show you as I'd hate to ruin the surprise...
What I can show you thought is the ...
Marche Rouge Christmas Market
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A special 3 day Christmas Shopping event.
2nd floor
of the Nicholas Building!
Email - marcherouge@gmail.com
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Until Monday!
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First of all — I have great news for you — decor8 is on a new faster server
AND only 12 (instead of 20) posts show up on the main page to decrease site
loa...
Postcard no. 2
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Oh! I hadn't realized - in my attempt to be silly and suspenseful - that I would lead you to believe we'd found our farm. I'm so sorry! I do hope that day wi...
Smoke and Mirrors... and duckbill scissors.
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In the past, taking photos has involved more of my multi-dextrous and
contortionist skills than my ability to use a battered Kodak Easyshare....
There are ...
Fence me in
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Hello, this is a..uhh.. public service sort of post. Look at that picture up
there - that's my computer desktop. Doesn't it look lovely and clutter free?
E...
Plagiarism: Share your thoughts! [3]
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Some of us has been there before. You see the work on the screen and you
swear you’ve seen it before.
You did. Only it was in the pages of your portfoli...
i’ve been wandering…
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so autumnal! boots, by amanda. The weather has been sucky here, to say the
least. Windy, rainy, and chilly – these are all the elements that keep me
tucked...
Give away time (finally!)
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Well here it is (well part of it, some of the stuff has not arrived) my
little giveaway to celebrate uhm....my first three quarters of a year
selling on ...
Gold Leaf
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My last collegiate fall has come and gone too quickly. Rumpled sycamore
leaves line the paths in the morning shadows of Moore Hall, crushed to a
fine golde...
Mutants
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The day I shuffle off the mortal coil, I may be remembered for a number of
things, but my green thumb will not be one of them.
You see, I am a known plan...
Buy yourself a jeu de paume home
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Ive always liked browsing through the websites and magazines of real estate
agents. Not with the intention to buy a house, but because its such a great
opp...
Big mail out
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More work for the Swedish Post. This is a paper bag where you shall put all
your Christmas cards toghether and put it in the mail before a certain date.
It...
Tweens Got You Stumped:: Christmas
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Tweens. Tweens. Tweens. What will we do with them? Not small, but not big.
They're tweens. I have some ideas to solve your gift-giving woes. No Hannah
Mont...
Book Shelf: You Better Not Cry (Augusten Burroughs)
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Last year David Sedaris' short story collection, Holidays on Ice, made me
chuckle as I filled those rare few book-reading minutes in the lead up to
Christm...
Children's artwork #4 - Chemin faisant
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Petit à petit ses dessins de monstres et de dinosaures se sont transformés
en tableaux structurés plein d'action et de mouvement.Mon grand avance à pas
gé...
The High Line
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Built in the 1930s, the High Line was an elevated railway cutting through
New York's Meatpacking and West Chelsea districts. Since the last train ran
in 19...
What’s Hot & What’s Not Wednesday
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HOT: {image credit} >> Rice pudding - eaten hot or cold. I love the home
made stuff but lack of time means I’ve been hooked on the Yoplait Le Rice
versions...
Max Dupain and his house...
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Max Dupain
When I studied art for (what seems like) 50 million years I, of course,
studied the magnificent work of photographer Max Dupain. He was an icon...
Cardigan again again
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For those of you who have Winter fast approaching, I have found the perfect
set of winter woolens to keep you rugged up snug while also looking sparkly
lov...
Sweden, I love you
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If you've been reading my blog for awhile you know that I have a growing
obsession with Sweden. And here's a few of the reasons why:
Lisa Place:
Bella ...
this week::magnolia square
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[image: 2009 christmas oobees]
woah. mathilda's market was so crazily busy, i have been scrambling for the
last few days trying to make new stock for my s...
Thrifting
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I came across this photo when sorting out my photo files and I just had to
share it with you. This tiny vintage Arabia egg cup is one of my favorite
thrift...
Black Out
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I bought this dress in town at a rather non-descript shop and chopped off
some rather ugly straps over the shoulder that is now strapless.
I love glossy, s...
My Love Affair With the Mailman
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It must be such a great job being my mailman. I mean, I can't guarantee that
EVERYONE on my street is as happy to see him as I, but certainly I always
open...
Vintage Aprons
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Gosto de aventais femininos, cintados e com peitilho. Digam lá se estes três
modelos não dão vontade de passar uma tarde a fazer bolachas e bolos!
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*I like...
Christmas shopping nights in London – part 1
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It’s that time of year again when I round up my favourite spots for Christmas shopping in London. There’s a plethora of events, markets, and shopping nights ...
Harrumphing
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Today I was harrumphing over fabric, it was white satin but after my mitts
got to it the colour was dubious. Made a mistake, decided that I couldn't
face d...
looking forwards...
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Still up to the usual tricks over here, pottering about watching life
meander by. There's an awful lot I'm looking forward to at the moment. So
much, I've ...
MixTape Zine #11 – New larger size!
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The new and improved, larger size MixTape Zine Issue 11 features: Front
cover image by Gemma Jones Stash! Rachel Power – Divided Heart Author Old
Signs, Go...
My Place And Yours: My Collection
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There was, up until last year, a skeleton* in my closet. He belonged to the
Mr and migrated all the way to Australia from the UK only to be given up for
...
speaking of chocolate—
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I was the lucky recipient of Blair's chocolates recently and for research purposes, had to eat a lot of it. My findings are as follows: It's crazy good. I li...
Moments of Beauty
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Prettiness and a sense of fun aren't necessarily exclusive — love the
unexpected note of playfulness of the polka dot stockings and bright red
pompom shoe...
the wrap
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I am seriously a bad smell at the moment. Three weeks in a row Ive been in the weekend papers, pimping different wares. I call it luck, good fortune & fluke ...
if i had an extra $65 to spend...
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I would be buying these shoes from sponsor Dear Golden instantly. As much as
I adore pretty heels, these are the kinds of shoes I dream of.
Sketched - Robi Joelehlt
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[image: Sketched - Robi Joelehlt]
A very particular style that is oh so beautifully executed by Robi Jeoleht.
Dabbling in illustration, typography and pa...
Steph's Birthday!
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Miss Pepper and I took a trip to Ballarat this morning to sing *Happy
Birthday* and eat cupcakes to and with the lovely Steph (aka Mrs Doily) and
Kelly at ...
White Bean Tartlets with Oven Roasted Tomatoes
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This post is dedicated to my friend Elsbeth who is going to kick my butt for
waiting two weeks to post. I could possibly be the most procrastinating-est
bl...
{twin set} :: new release :: pretty as a picnic
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hello lovelies :: we have a new range of dresses see pretty pictures :: from
a very special photographer of course, the lovely dresses :: and a new look
bo...
Romantic Christmas Cards
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With our range of Able and Game Christmas Cards I couldn't help doing
something romantic with some super dorky people. I love how these Harry and ...
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Such a good song. And it's how I feel today, a sore wisdom tooth is messing
with half my body. UGH. Taking some of this song energy and infusing it in
my ...
In the garden...
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.....we've been very busy.
Building the brick oven.
Finishing new raised beds with gravel paths.
Watching lupins and poppies bloom.
And scoffing strawberri...
one more sleep!
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tomorrow morning, for the first time, we're going to be setting up at Magnolia
Square Markets!
will anyone come and say hello? please do!
it starts at 10am ...
10 Recipes for your Thanksgiving Leftovers
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So by now you know that your leftover turkey carcass makes a wonderful base
for stock. You can then use this and the left over meat as a base for soups
or...
Slow Braised Chili Con Carne
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[image: Slow Braised Chili Con Carne]
I am a big fan of chilies! When I heard that Zantac was holding a Canadian Chili
Challenge I immediatly set to creat...
behind the scene sneak peak
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Today I wanted to show you a few images from an amazing wedding set we
printed last week, I love it so much so I might almost declare it my
favourite we...
Izzy & Ivy Designs
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Izzy & Ivy Designs is a new children's pattern design company on the scene.
We first saw them pop up on Moda Bake Shop with really stylish pattern
tutorial...
22 hours ago
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-22)
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1. Julian Casablancas (4)
2. Sia (4)
3. Neon Indian (3)
4. The Audreys (3)
5. The Drums (3)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Studio MS
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Studio MS have created, among other things, the perfect light for bookworms.
Pleats unfold – piano-accordion-like – between the covers of a novel and are ...
Sydney Brown Owls meetup
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This Saturday Prints Charming are having a Market Day at their Annandale
store.
Hopefully some Sydney owly types can make it!
celebrity crushes: part ii
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Following on from my revelation of a celebrity crush on Jane Kennedy I'd
like to announce that my next celebrity crushes are a duo, Phil and Kirstyfrom Loc...
Hot & Not...
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[image: Hot & Not Felt]
Hot
- Felt from Feltgirl on etsy. Far out...look at the colours aren't they
wonderful!
- Wrapping the first of my Christmas prese...
Happy Thanksgiving
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ryan mountain trail, originally uploaded by ana.blackburn.
Well, they unexpectedly gave us tomorrow off at work, so I'm cutting this
blogging week short a...
Got The Blues
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My Rainbow Fish has added a photo to the pool:
[image: Got The Blues]
Somebody gave me a huge roll of baby blue yarn...so I'm making a blanket
with blue...
{Twin Set } :: pretty as a picnic
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{Twin Set} have just released their second range *of vintage dresses*, pretty
as a picnic. {Twin Set} focus on purse-friendly, green alternatives to the
...
Making and Listing
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Lots of new bibs for the Daylesford Makers Market.... so many pretty fabrics
to choose from.
I need to finish off some more handbags today to take to the ...
Rebecca Ward
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Fabulous jewellery for sale at Shannon Garson's open studio sale in Maleny -
check it out!
Dec 5th - studio open for the month of December at 23 Cedar St,...
Mochimochi Photo Contest ’09: The Final Vote!
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The polls are now open for the final round in the 2009 Mochimochi Photo
Contest! We’ve sifted through your many comments to narrow the field of 20
semifina...
Sponsor give away
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Kasper Medin and Ulrika E. Engberg, designers and founders of Little Red
Stuga started cooperating during their
studies in the field of design for child...
What’s Hot + Not today!
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Still writing like crazy at the NaNoWriMo game. I have around 4000 words
left, so unless I am suddenly struck with overpowering, debilitating ennui,
I shou...
Today is my birthday.
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And it's a landmark. Thats it, yesterday was my last day of ever being 29.
My cuddly mummy called last night to wish me many happy returns and I have a
wo...
My Place and Yours: My Collection
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This week's My Place and Yours theme is My Collection. What do I collect? Well, I'm not into collecting for the sake of having a collection, but I do like ni...
On My Birthday.
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This evening,
in a fug,
I lay in the bath and I listened.
Out in the darkness
the sea has found it's winter voice
booming onto shingle, a grave Neptuno...
belgium : brussels & brugges
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Brussels had some of the most amazing buildings. While we were there it was
Christmas Market time and in the evenings there was a pretty spectacular
light ...
Lisbon, Portugal Pt 3
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All the hill climbing makes us hungry for Natas pasteis, the little
Portuguese custard tarts that stole my heart in Australia, but now here in
P...
I'm on an airplane
-
Right now I am on an airplane. That's right, my airplane has internet! I am
really excited about it.
I am on an airplane because I am heading home to the...
Ny nätbutik!
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En underbar nätbutik har min kära vän Makiato startat idag!
FIXA STILEN heter den. Klicka här!
Där hittar man jättefina vintage plagg blandat med ny design.
...
Wooden Guitar Cut-Outs
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In thinking about what to get some of the nieces and nephews for Christmas I
remembered seeing wooden guitar cut-outs that the Make Believe Company was
mak...
Wild fermenting - making vinegar
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You would have noticed some pineapple in a jar sitting next to the beetroot
yesterday. That is the first stage of pineapple vinegar I'm making from
scratch...
Sol Linero + StudioPatró
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*Hi!*
Welcome to S! Shall we jump right in?
Sol Linero
I am loving the colour palette in this series of work by illustrator Sol
Linero. Based in Bueno...
{ added to my someday list: nick's cove }
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I recently came across the site for Nick's Cove & Cottages and have been day
dreaming about it ever since.
[image: nickse]
[image: nicksc]
[image: Nicks...
Coupla things & Happy Thanksgiving!
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[image: festive.apron]
Its gonna be a short work week & I wanted to stop in first and share a few
things, and if you're on the mailing list, sorry for the ...
Let the Etsy Shopping Begin
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I'm supposed to be finishing up some client work before Thanksgiving, but
instead, I'm surfing etsy for holiday gifts.
Last year, I bought at least 8...
Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Walnuts and Bacon
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[image: Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Walnuts and Bacon]
*[Gratin de courge spaghetti, noix et lardons]*
It saddens me when people attemp to *pass off* fo...
Sew Hip issue #11
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Yesterday, I went out to the mailbox and discovered the latest copy of Sew
Hip (#11). The publishers were kind enough to send me my own copy because...
I'...
Progress Report
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Hello......just bobbing quickly in to the Attic today to wave hello to you all and tell you a little bit about how things are progressing on the Home Front. ...
plans and decorations
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We have an upcoming christening in the house. On my list of things to do
before the occasion is tidying up from the kitchen re-make, putting up
shelves, h...
Letters Lubell
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[image: Letters Lubell]
I am pleased to hear about this gorgeous eco-chic line Letters Lubell. The
letterpress collection includes notebooks, note cards, r...
Only 30 days till Christmas
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I am looking forward to Christmas.
I am looking forward to feel good at Christmas.
To have received some good news by Christmas.
To be able to enjoy and rel...
It's that time of year : Pumpkin Bread
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It's cold and rainy here this morning. The same old story, this Fall. The girls plowed through breakfast and are upstairs dancing to bluegrass on my bed. But...
It's raining, it's pouring
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During my absence we've been hit with serious rain and wind but nothing like up north in Cumbria. Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the terrible...
How to Check the Temperature on a Turkey
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We've always found that being told how to check the internal temperature of
the turkey in one line of instruction is very different than actually doing
i...
tooth pillow improvement
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Hey, everybody! I've been to physical therapy and we did all kinds of cool
but sinister-sounding things like electrodes and traction. My neck is on the
me...
Kära läsare!
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Jag vill be er om en liten tjänst: ) Ni som har följt mig här, och har
länkat till denna blogg får gärna uppdatera och länka till min nya blogg. Ni
hitta...
Knitters are the best people
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Imagine this.
Monday morning and your husband decides, after much indecision, that he will
drive to Sydney that night to see his favourite Swedish metal ba...
This and That
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Good mail today - the latest MixTape. Being read by two little friends.
There was a third but Milly claimed him for herself and there was a pink
hippo but ...
:: Coq Au Vin
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I did promise some great winter warmer meals, and here is one! Coq Au Vin
sounds fancy and complicated buts it's basically chicken cooked in a creamy
win...
lovely finds
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I have been at it again -op shopping! I hadn't been in for a while and was
most pleased with my finds today. A pile of vintage Christmas tags, 2
teaspoons...
Weather or not...
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Hot one day, cool and grey the next. The summer doona had a blanket on it
last night, wheat bags and the fan are in the same room, and I don't know
whethe...
Successful shirred sundress
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Way back in February I had a fairly poor attempt at shirring a pillowcase
dress using shirring elastic. I’ve finally given it another try and this
time I’...
a trifle makeover
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Did your grandma ever make trifle? Layer upon layer of jelly, custard, fruit
and spongecake. I'm rather fond of this retro dessert and have been trying
to ...
Leftover Pie Dough
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As predicted, I have not been able to quite handle posting daily. However,
I’m still feeling pretty darn good with the general uptick in writing I’ve
been ...
Gift in a Jar: Apple-Cranberry Jam
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Throughout my childhood and teenage years, my parents’ standard holiday gift
for friends and family was a bag of my dad’s homemade pancake mix (in
particul...
My Christmas - Tess McCabe
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I like quiet achievers, you know the type, they just get on with things and
don't blow their own trumpets, but are reliable and always come up with
beautif...
Oh what have I done?
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I went and signed myself up for Sew Mama Sew's December Giveaway Day. Like I
don't have enough stuff to make already! I'm telling myself that I can fit
it ...
gingerbread apple upside-down cake
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Gingerbread Apple Upside-Down Cake Adapted from Karen Bates at the Philo
Apple Farm via the New York Times Serves 12 Topping 4 tablespoons butter,
plus ext...
quick hi and a little competition
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Hi! A quick hi! A bit of a nutty week this week. I have no new crafting, but
I have a giveaway! Justine at Mixtape Zine has kindly given me a couple of
cop...
Thanks – Weekly Unplugged Project
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In honor of the American Thanksgiving holiday, the theme for this week’s
Unplugged Project is Thanks. We will be doing our Thanks project on
Wednesday afte...
Felt Christmas Ornament Tutorial by Fantastic Toys
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Timothy of Fantastic Toys recently emailed with a link to his tutorial for
super cute felt softie Christmas ornaments: {image credit: Fantastic Toys}
How g...
pretty photos
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I love these engagement shots, by Sarah Rhoads, seen on Snippet & Ink. I
love the natural surroundings... no real props needed, just find something
interes...
Curious about the custom made side of Peta Pledger?
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If you have been wondering why I have'nt added any new designs to my online
store lately, it's because all of my time has been taken up by two things.
Th...
voting time
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So pleased to find my little bird is up for vote on Etsy for favourite
Christmas ornament!
Have a spare second? I would love you to pop over here and vote...
Shopping + Sale
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I was listing madly last night and filling the Etsy store. Check it out if
you wanna and mention the blog in notes to sellers and I will take 10% off
and f...
Winter Squash for the Holidays
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With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I thought it might be a good time to
show you some of the new winter squashes we grew this past year. This bowl
ful...
here it is!
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Hopefully the rest of the store bugs are getting fixed while I type.. I
know some people have had trouble ordering and seeing images.. all of this
is du...
IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE
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Inspired by the sizzling hues and luscious prints seen on the SS10 catwalk,
Liberty re-created a Victorian botanical hot-house on the first floor to
showca...
a 'thankfully glee' giveaway...
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whether you celebrate thanksgiving or not, it is always good to every now
and then, count one's blessings and give a little thanks.
i am thankful for many ...
Pumpkin Spice Bread
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Truth be told, I don’t care so much about pumpkins. I love them when they
are hollowed-out and carved into jack-o-lanterns but I don’t need them in my
ravi...
The Pinpals / In Stitches Showcase
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While I was in Chicago for part of my book tour, I got to see lots of new
work by artists weilding the needle at the current exhibit at Renegade
Handmade:...
An Evolving Gardening Philosophy
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Lately, I’ve been reading The New Low-Maintenance Garden by Valerie Easton.
In the book, Easton makes a poetic case for gardens that are sensuous and
enjoy...
christmas workshop
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felt decorations from my christmas workshop assembly line. . .
i am not an assembly line lover! but i can attest to the efficiency of it,
and i do like t...
Grateful
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FOR
Beautiful sunsets
Birdsong
Spring weather
Time out
Good colleagues
New ideas
Happy time spent in the studio on the weekend
Renewed energy
Bike riding
Ho...
Chewy Cranberry Date Cookies
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I have a weakness for dates and I’m not sure why. My mother made a few
things with dates but it was never a star ingredient. I always assume my
body has ...
Bamboo Love...
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I do love Bamboo. I love that it is a sustainable resource, that it is a
natural product & I also love the look & feel of things made out of bamboo,
like k...
What's HOT and NOT
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*HOT*
Steph Bowe's blog, Hey! Teenager of the Year - a site by a talented 15
year-old who has lots of interesting things to say about being a writer.
She'...
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We love a good teepee here at papier mache..so… imagine how happy we were to
receive an email from Leila Sanderson who is making these wonderful
creations ...
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recently i spent a week out east. across the lake from toronto. in the niagara peninsula. my family went back. to where we grew up. and we stayed with good f...
Julian Weyer's Tour of Mid-Century Modern Brazil
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But I think Scandinavia is generally where most minds travel when they think of modern design Danish Modern and IKEA are now mainstream concepts and if not ...
pilgrim's place: 'my place & yours: my collection'
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once again i'm joining in for 'my place & yours'. how could i resist this
week's theme of 'my collection'! i love having collections of things. i
blam...
Cherry Clafoutis
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I made this classic dessert a few months ago when cherries were not in
season. Why? At the time I was a little over the cooler weather we were
experienci...
Lemon Pasta with Herbs and Cracked Pepper
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Light and fresh with zingy citrus and herbs: what more could you want from a
veggie pasta dish when you're hungry but don't have much time to cook?
ickle and Lardee Plush Pins!
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UPDATE: The plush pins are officially sold out! Thank you all again for your
continuing support! Stay tuned in December for the postcards!
PS: Regarding th...
::happy things::
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::little stitches make me happy::The other night at Perle8's Christie was working on a beautiful cross stitch project from this lovely book: Made in France: ...
A Cleaner's Right To Choose
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I’m really conflicted about my new cleaning lady.
She does a great job, but I’m horribly guilty about letting her work for me.
I feel a pang of anxiety eve...
This Weekend.....
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..... Russ & I house & dog sat this little fella, Rupert. Our friends have
just painted their house yellow, I thinks its so pretty, as are the
agapanthus ...
embroideries.
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This is my favourite doily to date.
Australian flora worked with such skill & sumptuousness.
(*embroiderer unknown.)*
I think this one is pretty special t...
Turning 32 & Munich
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This past Friday I turned 32 & I've had a lovely relaxing Birthday weekend
at home with my friends & loved ones. Here I am 30 years ago turning 3 in
Minnea...
Never enough time.....
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I seem to be in the enviable position of having some "spare" time on my
hands......
All the things I wanted to prepare for the market on the weekend are don...
La Petite Green Scarf
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So I finished *
La Petite Green Scarf
* last night and then found *
La Petite mimosa yellow sweater
* which I'm wearing with *
La petite red coat
...
Sneak peek: December 09 issue
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The December 09 issue of real living is on newsstands today. Hope you enjoy
it and get loads of summer inspiration for your home. Stay tuned for some of
o...
How to Make French Vinaigrette
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One assumption that I'm going to make about the French is that they're not
afraid to make things au pif, or "by the nose".
[image: utensils]
I don't...
Tokyo - "Shoot" (11.26.09 - 12.14.09)
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SHOOT @ PARCO Factory EXHIBITION November 26th - December 14th 10am - 9pm daily PRESENTING PHOTOGRAPHS BY Stephen Shore, Nan Goldin, Walter Pfeiffer, Boris M...
(shop.inspiration) lark handmade
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The December 09 issue of real living goes on sale today and we've featured
the shop Lark Handmade. I interviewed Allison Jones about her shop for the ...
Spats... the style at your feet!
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Stylish items can not be forgot and are destined to be put forward again,
maybe under different appearances, even a lot of years after their first
coming...
shop update: new premium postcards
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new 4x6 postcards professionally printed on premium 16pt laminated paper stock. glossy on the photo side and matte on the blank backside. affordable little g...
Sorry the action has been non existant
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mixtape is taking all my spare time - worth every damn minute though!! You
got a copy yet? Any thoughts?
Listening: Songs from the Chicken Ranch - a mix ma...
our wet camping weekend
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the cheeky boy with a mouthful of ash
our makeshift home proved to stay very dry
the biggest boy and the excitable three year old boy take a dip
oh, it ...
Chaises vintage…
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4 belles chaises Casala, une adorable petite chaise-pot, une jolie nappe Mariette Jonbaz. Le tout à découvrir ici ! * Beau dimanche à tous !
The lovely, pretty and extremely talented Catherine Campbell of My Folk Lover has invited us all to her opening tonight! Hurrah! Are you in Melbourne? You must come! Word is there will even be sips and snacks!
xx Pip
:: Catherine Campbell :: Tonight! :: Off You GO!
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The lovely, pretty and extremely talented Catherine Campbell of My Folk Lover has invited us all to her opening tonight! Hurrah! Are you in Melbourne? You must come! Word is there will even be sips and snacks!