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Archive for March, 2010

Slime and snails and puppy dog tails

30 March 2010

So a few nice things happened last weekend. Being a completely free agent, I headed straight out to explore some new op-shops and try my luck on the other side of the bridge.

I did get this great little floral arrangement behind a glass bubble complete with beautiful forest green velvet ribbon (no idea what they call these, but I love them!) which I’m most pleased with and added straight to my wall.

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It fit in nicely alongside this other one I got a few weeks back from my favourite antique shop in Newtown.

Now, although I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by the op-shops on the North side on Sydney (I really didn’t have high hopes), I did get my favourite Karen Walker sunglasses stolen from the change room, WHILE I WAS IN IT. So I remain pessimistic about the whole thing. And there was also a certain Salvos that advertised itself as “Sydney’s finest op-shop” which was full of absolute CRAP. I mean, worse than crap. Beyond crap. Not even bad 80′s crap. So, yeah. I won’t being going back to that one :)

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I also caught up with some friends and therefore had an opportunity to bake (or more importantly, someone to eat the baking)! These are vanilla with strawberry jam centres. And, seeing as I’m still trying to plough through the pile of limes I got from Lynds and Ben’s lime tree a week or so ago, I made lime icing which was nice and zingy!

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And I got to meet “Inches”! I must say he’s possibly the cutest puppy I’ve ever met. He’s an italian greyhound incase you’re wondering and his big brother “Miles” is a standard Greyhound.

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Print and Pattern

28 March 2010

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After spending hours cleaning my bedroom and house today (something that happens VERY rarely) I thought I would share a few snaps of my colourful dress and skirt collection while its looking slightly organised. Of course I have realized lately that there is a slight problem with pretty much everything you own being printed, floral or super colourful. The main problem being it’s practically impossible to find two things to wear together. This is especially annoying if you happen to have acquired a few pairs of amazing printed stockings that you’re dying to try out but have hardly anything plain to wear them with.

Also ruining my ambition in the quest to wear stockings (and boots) again is this ridiculous heat we’ve been having! What happened to that cold snap we had the first week of autumn? If anyone knows where its gone and how I can get it to come back for a good long while, please let me know. Kx

Things that made me happy this week.

19 March 2010

Baking today. These are apple tea-cupcakes with a custard centre! They exploded, a bit.

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Vintage finds, this puppy planter (which i’ve decided is a good remote control holder)..

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And this cool floral scarf which is the brightest shades of magenta and purple! Love. and only $4.50.

scarfAnd Juno, like a baby on a sheep skin rug.
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And watching tv with me on the couch (right before she chewed a hole in the cushion!)

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and generally destroying the house. Tipping her water onto the carpet which she then proceeds to eat, chew and ruin. Sigh.

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Testing out my porcelain pens that Lynds bought me a while back. I was inspired by A girl called E who made this fantastic teapot for her friends!

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And friends of mine got a new puppy! Isn’t he beautiful! I cant wait to meet him. Kx
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6 things I wish I could own right now

17 March 2010

Money may not buy happiness, but if I had the funds for these pretties, I can guarantee I’d be rather ecstatic.

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This bird plate is one of the loveliest things I’ve seen in a long time. And its a one off piece! From etsy, here.
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Honestly, I think the saying “needing something like a hole in the head” was created for me and pairs of boots, but you know, if the funds afforded them, these are awesome. and custom made!

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This super cute, super girly (peach and black! aww!) telephone brooch…

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And this rainbow diary cover, by Scottato, one of my favourite small designers. (I have a collection of her zip purses!) Take time to check out her etsy store she does the most amazing things with leather!

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And every single paperdoll in this etsy shop, but especially this AMAZING blue eyed bow peep-ish looking girl.

louandleeAnd finally, all the beautiful headbands by Lou and Lee in this shop. But this nautical themed one in particular caught my eye. Kx

Sale until Wednesday

15 March 2010

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Bit slow posting this to the blog but in case you hadn’t noticed there is a sale going on over at madebywhite.com. Hurry it ends on Wednesday!!

Alice In Wonderland

3 March 2010

We have had a busy start to the week after many hours, drawing, designing, cutting, installing and now just admiring the new Alice in Wonderland window at made590!

We have all wanted to do an Alice in Wonderland window for AGES and it just so happens that it goes up just before new Tim Burton movie comes out!! yay we are looking forward to that too!

In progress

Lots of mess!

Notice the big pile of scraps in the corner of the room, we ended up with 2 of these!

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The cheshire cat - before he goes onto the window!

cleaning the window - thanks Ben

Cleaning the window - thanks Ben

Each colour is put on separately, sometimes each piece

Each colour is put on separately, sometimes each piece

getting there!

getting there!

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with the mannequins

finished!

finished

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Glowing Cheshire Cat

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And smoking caterpillar

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We also have lots of little Flamingos between the mannequins

And a little friend we made while we were in there

And a little friend we made while we were in there

Article in The Age Newspaper – Melbourne

3 March 2010

Check out this great article Published on Sunday in the Age Newspaper – Melbourne. It talks about Topshop ripping off Australian Independant designers.

We may not be able to sue them but we can spread the word as much as possible about how shit they are!! Small victories are the best ones :)

You can click the image to read the article or the text is online here. Lx

The Age Melbourne

Rupert the baby deer

2 March 2010

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I think I just found the cutest thing IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE. This honestly makes me want to move to a country where its legal to own deers as pets, just so I can have one. This baby deer (who’s called Rupert) was delivered via c-section 3 weeks early (which is why its so tiny and CUTE!) when his mum was killed by a car.  You can read the full story here, but in the mean time, just sigh and say “Awwwww” like i did :) Kx

The Finders Keepers

1 March 2010

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OK people it’s time once again to mark in your diaries and start saving those pennies for the Finders Keepers winter market on May 7th and 8th at the Carriageworks. The official Facebook invite is here, so make sure you spread the word and invite your friends.

Applications are now also open for designers to get themselves a stall and sell their goodies at the markets.

And look at this FABULOUS flyer that has been designed by Madeleine Stamer, lovely isn’t it??