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| Illustration by Melissa Gaggiano. |
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Fab Finds 2
So, what do we have this week? What fabulous finds have caught my eye?
First there is an up and rising fresh Australian talent in the fashion industry - Teresa Redrup. For a number of years she has collaborated with Romance Was Born, producing hats for their fashion shows. And now she has gone all entrepreneur on us and started a site called Bashful Garter, the focus of which is Australian, fashion, designer, eco and community minded. I really could tell you more about it but I won't because the site explains itself just fine. Bashful Garter is under development, the online shop will open it's doors mid 2014, and I recommend 'watching this space'. You can also visit their Facebook page.
The next fab person I want to mention is Marie Forleo. I heard about her through Carla Coulson. Marie Forleo is a Life Coach. 'What's a Life Coach', you might wonder. Well, have you ever felt you were in a holding pattern and even though you have these great aspirations for your life, you're too scared to act. If that is you then Marie has the answers that can help you through those fears. I have only just heard of her and have just seen a handful of her videos, but boy has that helped. Plus the woman is absolutely hilarious.
I am enamoured with levitation photography. Whether it is a simple selfie of someone jumping in the air, or a complex series of photos edited into one magical image in Photoshop. So I was excited to come across this article: Secrets of the Best Levitation Shots Shared. This is a useful article as it provides informative examples of how the levitation shots were done.
Also, this week I am watching on DVD Jamie's School Dinners. Such a good watch. I am a relatively healthy eater, even so, watching JSD does make me think twice about prepackaged snacks. The truth is if we want to be sure of the nutrition in the food we are far better off preparing the meals from scratch.
First there is an up and rising fresh Australian talent in the fashion industry - Teresa Redrup. For a number of years she has collaborated with Romance Was Born, producing hats for their fashion shows. And now she has gone all entrepreneur on us and started a site called Bashful Garter, the focus of which is Australian, fashion, designer, eco and community minded. I really could tell you more about it but I won't because the site explains itself just fine. Bashful Garter is under development, the online shop will open it's doors mid 2014, and I recommend 'watching this space'. You can also visit their Facebook page.
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| Bashful Garter |
The next fab person I want to mention is Marie Forleo. I heard about her through Carla Coulson. Marie Forleo is a Life Coach. 'What's a Life Coach', you might wonder. Well, have you ever felt you were in a holding pattern and even though you have these great aspirations for your life, you're too scared to act. If that is you then Marie has the answers that can help you through those fears. I have only just heard of her and have just seen a handful of her videos, but boy has that helped. Plus the woman is absolutely hilarious.
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| Marie Forleo |
I am enamoured with levitation photography. Whether it is a simple selfie of someone jumping in the air, or a complex series of photos edited into one magical image in Photoshop. So I was excited to come across this article: Secrets of the Best Levitation Shots Shared. This is a useful article as it provides informative examples of how the levitation shots were done.
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| Levitation: Victoria Dayneko by Ravshaniya |
Also, this week I am watching on DVD Jamie's School Dinners. Such a good watch. I am a relatively healthy eater, even so, watching JSD does make me think twice about prepackaged snacks. The truth is if we want to be sure of the nutrition in the food we are far better off preparing the meals from scratch.
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| DVD documentary: Jamie's School Dinners |
Sunday, 9 March 2014
Pretty Skirt
Tulle? Tu-tus? No matter the age, who can get past it? I know I can't.
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| Illustration by Melissa Gaggiano. |
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Large Lego World
The world just got a little larger. Lego world that is. The girls are really getting into the Lego. It is pulled out every single day. And the more the Lego comes out, the creations become much more advanced, because really, I cannot help myself and the girls love me making stuff for them. The other day I built a natural landscape for the girls complete with river, grass, trees, sand, and piers. I almost ran out of yellow and blue Lego.
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Fab Finds
The past couple of weeks there have been a good number of things to capture my eye, not to mention my imagination. And I really think I should share these with you. So here goes.
The first fab find goes to - Lost Girl TV series. This Canadian supernatural drama has been around for a few years, but I only learned about it last week. So have only seen one season. I can't hardly wait to sink my teeth into the rest of this show.
The next fab find is a book I borrowed from the library - Collette Dinnigan: Obsessive Creative. Collette reflects on her entire life. Now normally I am a traditional reader, but in this case I am choosing different chapters in no particular order. It is a beautiful read and I am loving the photos, especially those that were taken by Collette. In addition to being a designer Collette has a love for photography. I did not know that, until I read this book. Maybe Collette will now turn her attention more to photography now that she has downsized her fashion ventures. Maybe. Just a thought.
Fab find number three goes to Jenny Lewis and her song Completely Not Me. Love it! I won't say any more because I want you to just listen to it.
And for the fab 'four' here is a blog for a lit' girl known as Mayhem. Mayhem has an appreciation for fashion, but not as you know it. In an extension to 'dress ups' Mayhem and her mum began making life size clothes out of paper. It is an utterly cute project and totally inspiring. Check, check, check it out at Fashion by Mayhem.
The first fab find goes to - Lost Girl TV series. This Canadian supernatural drama has been around for a few years, but I only learned about it last week. So have only seen one season. I can't hardly wait to sink my teeth into the rest of this show.
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| Lost Girl TV series |
The next fab find is a book I borrowed from the library - Collette Dinnigan: Obsessive Creative. Collette reflects on her entire life. Now normally I am a traditional reader, but in this case I am choosing different chapters in no particular order. It is a beautiful read and I am loving the photos, especially those that were taken by Collette. In addition to being a designer Collette has a love for photography. I did not know that, until I read this book. Maybe Collette will now turn her attention more to photography now that she has downsized her fashion ventures. Maybe. Just a thought.
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| Collette Dinnigan: Obsessive Creative book |
Fab find number three goes to Jenny Lewis and her song Completely Not Me. Love it! I won't say any more because I want you to just listen to it.
And for the fab 'four' here is a blog for a lit' girl known as Mayhem. Mayhem has an appreciation for fashion, but not as you know it. In an extension to 'dress ups' Mayhem and her mum began making life size clothes out of paper. It is an utterly cute project and totally inspiring. Check, check, check it out at Fashion by Mayhem.
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| Fashion by Mayhemhttp://www.fashionbymayhem.com |
Monday, 3 March 2014
Monday, 24 February 2014
Hair Girl
I was recently giving a friend some tips on how to get started with digital artwork. Naturally just thinking and talking about the subject has resparked a little of my own creativity. It helps one's own creativity when we are surrounded by like minded people.
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| Illustration by Melissa Gaggiano. |
Saturday, 22 February 2014
A Flowery Project
It has been quite a while since I've posted here. My mind is in transition phase and to be honest I am not sure where this particular blog fits, in the grand scheme. Hence the sporadic posting of late.
In the mean time I wanted to share my latest creative output. I have been commissioned to make some handmade cards. Check out the work from that project.
In the mean time I wanted to share my latest creative output. I have been commissioned to make some handmade cards. Check out the work from that project.
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| Illustrations by Melissa Gaggiano. |
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| Illustrations by Melissa Gaggiano. |
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| Illustrations by Melissa Gaggiano. |
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