While I have been rather super busy working on new fun drawings for this, (Yes I am going to keep reminding you) I have also been creating some drawings for friends, loved ones, and I guess for the general world.
Have been combining some new and old techniques and I think I am liking where this is going.
First two is a drawing for a friend and a drawing for my boyfriend.
The others are just a little something I am working on. More to come.
Let me know what you think.
Sorry for the image overload! But we all love images right?
American Apparel VS Certton.
My vote?
Australian Made baby.
But, my boyfriend could
really use your thoughts.
go here.
go here.
Jason Thielke, originally uploaded by Robot Oil.
thank you to Pip for posting my new favourite image
'hand-me-down' clothes
treasury features
yoga vibes
follow fridays
amazing images
sweet sounds.
image from;the selby
So.
I, like many of you, spend my spare time looking at images of hundreds of goregous, beautifully amazing apartments and interiors. I guess the addiction started when I found apartment therapy, along with design sponge, the design files, sfgirlbybay, you know, you get my drift.
Now.
I love these sites, along with alllll the others. They provide me with endless inspiration, ideas, motivation, all of that. My new(ish) apartment is starting to come together nicely, thanks to a whole host of DIY ideas, eBay hunting tips, layout ideas, storage solutuions etc that would just never have happened without these fantastic sites. (thanks guys).
image from;the selby
But.
Sometimes, they leave me feeling a little disheartened. Overwhelmed. Quite simply not good enough. While I constantly look at a little illustration on my wall with the quote "these things take time", sometimes it just doesn't help. I want it all done and perfect now. They seem to be able to do it for all the pictures! Why can't I!
image from;the selby
Then.
I started to think. Maybe, maybe these homes only look so super amazingly wonderful due to all the amazing photography. Because really, photography is pretty super, and it can make even the ugliest thing look pretty. So maybe this is where I am going wrong? I am an average photographer. And my eyes are no camera. So maybe I just need to hire a pro photographer (the selby please) to come over, take some shots, and make my apartment feel better about itself. Because to be quite honest, I think it has developed a apartment (body) image disorder.
image from;the selby
Images.
Of various lovely peoples homes from the selby (found via the design files, thank you!). Mess and chaotic looking pretty and perfect.
Ahhh, who am I kidding.
* [I found this one rather hilarious.
I have this EXACT "artistic sculpture"
going on in my bedroom. I tell my
boyfriend every morning when we
wake up that it needs to be cleaned up
today. But maybe his argeument
now has a valid case... eek.]
My End of Financial Year 30 June Excitement Etsy Birthday Wish List!
I had a bit of a "OMG ITS NEARLY JULY"
I had a bit of a "OMG ITS NEARLY JULY"
moment just before, which got me excited.
You see, July is my birthday. YAY! So, this can sometimes mean presents. And also sometimes money from my tax return (if I am lucky!). And so this can lead to be creating wish lists for items that are usually a tad out of my price range.
Now all I have to do is hope that the right people read this! (or that you are feeling generous).
I chose all the items from etsy, just to make it easier.
You see, July is my birthday. YAY! So, this can sometimes mean presents. And also sometimes money from my tax return (if I am lucky!). And so this can lead to be creating wish lists for items that are usually a tad out of my price range.
Now all I have to do is hope that the right people read this! (or that you are feeling generous).
I chose all the items from etsy, just to make it easier.
These two prints from nateduval.
Framed next to each other thank you.
And if not those, then maybe these from the same amazing artist.
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This cookie jar from fruitflypie.
Cute and practical. We all love cupcakes,
espeically when they contain yummy foods.
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And to be sure I am looking pretty on my birthday,
this gorgeous bra from hopeless.
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For my trip to Melbourne in October
(E^^EE!%)#$*)#!!!),
and because Jen
from reJenerate
is just the sweetest.
(E^^EE!%)#$*)#!!!),
and because Jen
from reJenerate
is just the sweetest.
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More art. But seriously look at it. This one is from groundwork.
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And last but never last one
(especially when we are talking presents!),
this ring from GlamRockEmporium.
If I am too wimpy
to get my horseshoe tatoo,
at least I can still look
hardcore
with this.
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Happy shopping Friends!!!
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Happy shopping Friends!!!
There has been much excitement recently about the new issue of Frankie hitting the news stands. I have been looking forward to the issue as I love reading it in the mornings with breakfast as part of my morning meditation. (Although for the last week the wonderful pages of Michi Girl's Like I Give a Frock has been keeping my company; I have had it for ages but never read it, what a CRACK UP!)
Yesterday I made my lovely boyfriend go out and get me a copy so I would be all set for this morning routine.
Well, as many of you do, I read every word in the mag, and I was feeling rather light and happy after the wonderful introduction on page 10 - "30 Issues, 30 things we love" (I am a sucker for that heratwarming type stuff), and turned over to begin on the "dear frankie" section.
As I was reading the letter of the month, I started to think; "hmm this sounds familiar..."
Déjà Vu maybe?
Wait.... I WROTE THIS!!
WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Ok ok. Sorry about that. Yes yes, I realise it is nothing MAJOR. But you don't understand, or maybe you do. This is like the most exciting thing that has ever happened to me. Bahaha.
It is my life long dream to be in an issue of Frankie, and while this may not offically count, it is certainly a step in the right direction.
EDIT: I have just been made aware by the lovely lovely Pip from meet me at mikes, that it was her son's fabulous interview that inspired me to write this letter!! Go Ari, high five my friend. (And find his interview here)
letter of the month
in this months
issue of Frankie. Wait...
where is my jacket!!
x
Sadly my running around the kitchen
in excitement was soon brought to a
halt when hearing the news about MJ;
It is funny how things can change the
direction of your day so fast.
RIP Michael Jackson,
thanks for being a genius.
"I'm bringing lots of those
"paper websites"
that we call
"Books"
on the 8 hour plane."
- Style Rookie; who would have thought kids could get any cooler.
just thought I would poke you in the direction of a little guest post that I did over at Indie Fixx (super sweet blog; check it y'all).
the post is apart of a little series that is taking place over there where guest bloggers are sharing a list of "top tens".
I love guest posts, because it is always so weird reading back over what you have said. I don't really ever read back my posts here, but guest posts I do, and it feels weird hearing myself in a different context. Ok I am probably making no sense.
I also did the little illustration to go along with the post, which you can actually download a free printable verison of HERE.
Enjoy book clubbers.
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Sorry readers of Ashlee's blog, I just had to post about it too! (OF COURSE!)
In less than a month's time, I will be having my first ever semi soloish art exhibition with the amazingly super talented Ashlee Maegan !!! (I think I am entitled the use of 3 exclamation marks for that statement!!! [and again] )
Basically I am super excited, but super franticly getting myself organised for the big event. If you haven't noticed the poster up there (!?), we are working towards a bit of a cosmic theme.
I love the idea of working towards something, especially with a theme, and especially when you have someone else working along with you. I mean, I do love the lonely world and life of the artist, but gosh I need that personal reinforcement. Pooling ideas and sharing thoughts, it is just so motivating.
So kids, its going to be good, and I expect all Sydney residents to be there.
A Cosmic Connection; 15th of July @ The Wall, World Bar, Sydney
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