Saturday, July 30, 2011
Sometimes you just can't see the forest for the...
trees!
This weekend is all about planting trees here in Australia and so today, I thought I'd take a look at our leafy friends.
Trees serve to remind us of the seasons -
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| "The Softest Sky" metallic photography print by Shaded Memories, "Canopy" photographic print by Photo Ladz, "Green is Gold" print by sightclutter and "Winter Tree" by thequietcanadian |
and can help you to feel as though you are flying -
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| Left hand side: High heels and Diet Dr. Pepper and on the right: Gear Patrol and Sweet Eventide |
they can provide a means to while away the hours -
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| Clockwise from the top left: Got Art?, 123RF, Writing as Jo(e) and sfgirlbybay |
or to lose yourself to your imagination -
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| Image credits: 14905 South 46th St, Our Year at the Farm and Jason Silver |
they can create a perfect backdrop for dining whether it's a simple picnic -
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| Images via: sfgirlbybay, B&B in progress and Superstock |
or something more elaborate -
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| On the left: The Design Tabloid and sfgirlbybay; in the centre: The Design Tabloid and on the right: Country Living |
Trees can even remind us of our "roots" -
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| Custom Family Trees by genuinely yours, cozyblue and PBJandJ |
and remember -
"A man doesn't plant a tree for himself. He plants it for posterity."
Happy, happy weekend to you,
Stephie x
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Crochet that's...
outside -
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| Image credits: Design Buzz, David Byrne's Journal, Loola and the Big Bad Wolf and bonluxat |
the -
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| Images via: Craftzine, Xaxor.com, materialicious and Heaven/Haven |
square!
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| Images via: VisualiseUs, The Ever Dazzling and Wool & Tea |
Some more wizardry with wool for you on this wintery Wednesday. I couldn't just make it all about knitting now could I?!
Stephie x
Friday, July 22, 2011
Some...
fun -
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| Super cute knitted creatures by Donna Wilson |
fabulous -
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| Amazing knitted sculptures by Patricia Brown |
and funky -
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| Image via Flickr |
knitted finds -
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| "Yarn Bombing" images via Rhetoriqueline.com and The House That Lars Built |
for you -
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| "Knitting" fine art print by Little Types; "Difficult Knitting" and "For The Child Only The Best" prints by Lineanongrata |
on a -
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| On the left: Knitted Installation via Knit 1 Purl 1 and to the right: "Guerilla Knitting" and "Knitting Machine" |
Friday!
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| "Knitty, knitty" print by ashleyg and "Knitting" letterpress linocut prints via pspress |
Hope you have enjoyed the "knitty gritty" on knitting this week!
Have a "purler"* of a weekend,
Stephie x
* Thanks Auntie Mary!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Garter, moss, purl, cable...
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| Image via here |
let's knit!
Now I know that when we think of knitting, scarves and beanies usually spring to mind but...
knitting can also be a fun element when added to your home decor.
Knitting can provide you with an interesting seat -
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| Top row: knitted chair via Design for Mankind and knitted lounge found via Shelterness and along the bottom: "Chairwear" by Claire-Anne O'Brien, Hand-knit Sweater chair and armchair |
or a place to rest your feet -
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| On the left: knitted floor cushions and to the right: foot stools and knitted pouf |
you can use knitted pieces to adorn your walls -
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| "Knitting" wall covering by Koziel, knitted deer and knitted wall clock |
and floors -
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| To the left: knitted floor rug and on the right: Phat Knit and another one! |
or to give your lighting a fun twist -
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| Clockwise from the top left: Knitted Wrap Lights by Sarah Parkes, Hand Knitted Light by Philippe Tyberghien ,knitted lamp triptych ,Granny Knitted Woollen Pendant Lamps and knitted lamps via Design Monologues |
you can even make everyday objects look special -
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| Clockwise from the top left: knitted tea set, knitted vases, Ferm Living's "The Knitted Vase" and pencil pots and knitted baskets found via Shelterness |
knitting can even look rather sweet when it hasn't really been turned into anything at all -
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| Image via Poppytalk |
Lovely!
Hope your Wednesday is "knitting" together nicely,
Stephie
Monday, July 18, 2011
Happy Mandela Day!
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“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
Nelson Mandela
I hope that one day we will all be able to speak heart to heart.
Happy Monday!
Stephie x
Image via here
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
There's so much more...
to jars -
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| Images via: Laundry Etc and Aunt Ruthie |
than jam!
Jars make great vintage pieces -
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| Clockwise from the top left: sfgirlbybay, Laundry Etc, HA!Designs and Scarlett Begonia Vintage |
and are a great way to house collections -
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| Clockwise from the top left: Saga Naga, Not Quite Vintage, Scissor Variations and Four Corners Design |
They are also pretty sweet when repurposed -
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| On the left: Dottie Angel and Apartment Therapy; on the right: Mommy Goes To Market and From My Home To Yours |
and make an interesting alternative for serving drinks -
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| Top row: Freshly Found and Wedding by Colour; Bottom row: Simply Perfect Weddings, Signature Drinks for Your Wedding and Wolf and Willow |
They are lovely in white -
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| Top row: A Magazine Moment and Mlle Magpie; Bottom row: Heyday Design and Dandelion Emporium |
can provide pretty light -
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| On the top: Temporary Nest and Jitterbug Vintage Weddings; along the bottom: Wedding High, Etsy and Bonkers About Buttons |
and are perfect for displaying your favourite blooms -
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| Top row: Lilium and Manolo for the Brides; Bottom Row: Dusty Lace and Wed Loft |
My favourites though are the blue Mason jars -
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| On the left: Etsy and Tete-a-Tete with Me; in the centre: A Midwestern Belle and on the right: Emmaline Bride and Jitterbug Vintage Weddings |
Sadly though, although I have quite a large jar collection, I don't own any of these! Hmmmm this needs to change methinks!
Happy Monday,
Stephie x
Friday, July 8, 2011
Even though...
you've been gone for five years today -
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| My Beautiful Nan |
We still miss you so.
See you all next week,
Stephie x
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
As I mentioned last week...
last weekend was all about remembering a very special person.
This year, as a surprise for my mum and her sisters, I decided to mark the occasion by adding some personal touches to the venue where we all get together. I drew inspiration from this beautiful book and came up with different "definitions" of what a memory is to me.
Each table included -
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| "Memory is...something precious" |
a different -
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| "Memory is...something from long ago" |
"definition" -
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| "Memory is...something that makes you smile" |
and a collection of objects -
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| "Memory is...something warm" |
reminiscent of -
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| "Memory is...something cherished" |
days gone by -
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| "Memory is...something old" |
I was also lucky enough to have access to a very old cook book (thankyou Auntie Mary!) and to be able to make copies of some of the recipes (thanks Ingrid!). I put them into an old filing box and made some sweet bags so that everyone could take copies home with them. I also made a special recipe folders for my mum and for each of my aunties -
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| "The Recipe Stand" |
Even though the day carries with it a tinge of sadness, it is great to catch up with everyone and it was especially lovely to see the recipes and old pieces bring a smile to everyone's faces as they remembered different things. I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family and I know my nan would be smiling down upon us all so happy to see us all together again.
Happy Wednesday,
Stephie x
Friday, July 1, 2011
I have been giving a lot of thought...
this week to remembering and to what exactly it is that constitutes a memory.
For me, it's all the little things like-
helping with the washing -
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| Images via: Every Eskimo, The Orange Collective and Recycle Buy Vintage |
the smell of cooking in the kitchen -
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| Images: Ethanollie and Herriott Grace |
and time spent in the garden -
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| Vintage Wood Tool Tote, Bottle Holder and Galvanised Tool Caddy and Garden Claw |
or at the sewing machine -
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| Antique sewing machine drawer, "City" photographic print and 1960s Sewing Box |
It's the sound of the radio or of old 78's -
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| Images via Lola's Room |
or the clicking of knitting needles -
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| Knitting needles from Folk City and Willow Creek Sparrow |
But most of all it was knowing that the door was always open and a cup of tea -
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| "My Cup of Tea" photographic print by Zenz Photography, "Afternoon Tea" print by Blackbird Experience and "A Cup of Tea in the Mornings" by Honey and Jam Photos |
was on hand.
This weekend, our extended family will be remembering someone special. I hope your weekend will hold special memories too.
Stephie x
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