Dad.

When I think of my Dad so many things/memories come to mind. I see a jolly face and happy man with a big huge heart. I see a hard worker, go get'er, on the ball man that is there when you need him. A patient, smart guy with many talents, words and wisdom. That's my Dad & I love him. Happy Fathers Day!

Here's a little family favourite of Dads.

The one thing that makes this his favourite shot, (isn't the fact all us kids have gathered around him to be cheeky) but Mum saw an opportunity to grab the camera and capture us. (It definitely looks like we were on our way to bed and chose not to be there yet! how cute were we!)

R.I.P Walter Beau

26/12/2009 - 02/09/2010

Sadly my baby boy passed away Thursday night unexpectedly.

Due to his explorer personality he found some snail bait and thought it would be fun to chew the box up and taste a little. He was gone when I found the poor boy. (so many tears) I was hoping for a miracle that he would begin breathing again but it was his time to go, 250 days was just too short a life!

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Walter Beau you brought so much joy to my life, taught me so much and made me realise I have natural motherly instincts to care too much. You will never know how much you were loved my baby boy.

I loved your golden locks

your hazel eyes,

your wagging tail,

and that you ate snails,

I loved to see you run free,

catch the ball,

you were loved by all...

especially me.

Rest up and I will see you again one day, I will let you lick my feet and jump up hello.

x o mummy

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6 day old (He fit in my hand)

the last time i washed you (just before vaccination #2)

our greet hello each day at lunch

first day to the beach.

your past time favourite, fetch.

you even had a chance to fall in LOVE. (aaaawwww)

watching the sun set.

aw I miss you Walter Beau and will always remember all the memories we made and people we met!

a cuppa' tea:

 More paper leaves!

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This one is actually on the end of a tea bag!

You can bend the little green steam so it sits to the side of your cup as you sip sweetly away!

I'm pretty sure this was a blend of earl grey.

through these eyes:

How could you resist these gorgeous eyes?

My Walter Beau has recovered so well from his operation (De-sexed). His personality is much more placid yet still full of puppy energy. We are about to head to the off the lead park near our place, hopefully miss the poring rain that won't stop! ....yeah possibly won't be the case, need some gum boots, water proof jacket and a pretty colourful umbrella - all of which I don't own!)

paper leaves

WOW, i want these paper leaves to write little letters on. Found at upon a fold shop.

Check out what other cool bits and pieces they have! (just love this store)

a sketch:

colour my world:

welcome Meeko Aslann ..

I'm just a week behind but here is a picture of Meeko and his mummy :)

So so adorable, I love it how he waddles his little butt around the yard and looks like a cuddly bear!

i try to do handstands for you!

This song plays as I look at these pictures of Hayden (my lil' 5yr old cousin) doing hand stands.
He is such a cool cheeky kid!
- another moment in Townsville! :)

wooden tree

How sweet is this tree!? Purchased from a local home boutique "Canopy"

bonded:

My bud Amy has a new addition to the family, Meeko Aslann (he is the black & cream puppy).
We were lucky enough to have a day off together so made a date with the babies. Macy is the white love resting on the boys! (so sweet) I think she & Walter are in looooovee.... (giggle,giggle)
I took many many more shots of them all playing around but this one topped them all. Such love!

ladies race day - townsville

Portrait shots of us glamours ladies on race day!

(Lisa, Aunty Maria, Nicole & me!)

Full length of the my dress I told you I would show!

It looks lovely when walking as it flows all around the body.

little feature on the back

just for fun!

super heroes - fashion and fantasy

I don't know about you but I have a thing for superheroes. Since a young age superman was my hero...the movies, then the adventures of Lois and Clark and the most recent take on him Smallville - I got hooked (can't wait for season 10 - he should get his cape - Clark...I mean Superman or in this case the blur!)

Anyhoo, one fine day strolling down Brunswick I went to my favourite book store Brunswick Bound and found super heroes - fashion and fantasy (below)...I love it! The cover is made of Tin and the font is embossed, each page is glossy and vibrant in colour. Definitely on my list of books to purchase. I'm a collector of books! It used to be teddy bears, then barbies, bear statues, cards, stamps... Oh boy it hasn't stopped! Coming up is shoes!

the cover!

some pages on the inside!

bubbles!

My brother went to Africa to help at the orphanages recently and I seen a picture of him blowing bubbles for the kids. It's amazing something so simple can excite them so much! Blow some bubbles with the kids! (I still love seeing them float and pop!)

to a quiet place:

summer hurry up and come my way so I can sit by the sea and enjoy this scenery again, feel the warmth on my shoulders, hear each roaring wave roll in closer and wait for the stars to twinkle in the deep sky.

amy butler's...

As I performed my daily duties at work the other day I was sending a book back to another library, Amy Butler's Midwest Modern. I was in awe of all the pretty fabrics and even the print inside the book cover. I spent a few moments looking at all the interior displays and little sewn treasures. I wish I had a new space to decorate!

home made:

I have quite a collection of old school family photos, so you will see them popping up here and there!

This shot is of my Aunty Maria and Cousin Lisa. My Aunty made the dresses they are wearing (how sweet that they match!!)

I'll have pom poms with that thank you:

If they were in my size..... you would see me wearing them around the place. I'm tempted to stick pom poms on a pair of shoes that bore me. If it happens, I will do a show & tell!

be on that swing:

found at INK+WIT blog. There is more to see! I enjoyed this particular picture; when I saw it I could feel the sand between my toes and was ready to run for the 3rd swing on the left. Have a look at what else there's to see on INK+WIT :)

oh finally!

I have to give credit to Camille, I was just spending a few moments of my lunch break checking out what creative things she's been up to! Finally an answer to my question or imagination, it was only a week ago I was saying to a friend "they really need to invent a helmet that's stylish!" - words are powerful! Check out what Camille has found - yakka the answer to my ramble.

it's going to go so well with the bike of my dreams (white one below)

I want to be riding around town by this summer (with a yakka helmet)!

Electra in bicycle world are like BMW's! Totally paying for the look!

upon a fold: barbie!

I don't remember how I found it but I did, this blog called upon a fold, which is actually an online store with amazing paper and paper sculptures. I love stationary so the blog is fun to follow as the lady posts about all things paper. Here below is a picture I borrowed from upon a fold to show you just how great it is. The white background is paper sculpture for barbie. (I also love barbie)

Check out the rest of the pictures at upon a fold!

between the pages:

While I had some spare time on my travels I decided I needed a new book mark, this is what I created from a piece of material, 6 paper roses and a cute little badge!  

 

something new:

The latest addition to my jewellery collection!
This necklace has a long brown leather chain and hangs heavy at the bottom with the old school camera. I have worn it nearly everyday since I brought it. My little cousin asked me if the camera takes pictures...(how cute!) but unfortunately this sweet piece of art is just for looks not function!

purple:

Fashion forecast: purple is the new black (so I have noticed!)
I started drawing this on my way to Queensland (yep escaped the cold weather down south! yippee)
Purple was out on the racing field, on my nails, shoes, shop windows and fashion accessories. It was so easy to elevate purple from my dress I wore to ladies day (I will show you shortly what I wore!)

sticky patterns

I know they have been around for a while now, patterned sticky tape, but I just brought these last night from Readings and love them! Something I like about these aside from their pattern and useful stickiness is they are like mask'in'tape! So peel and tear, no scissors required which is great as you can't board planes with scissors in your bag, I learnt the expensive way! (hairdressing ones straight in the bin...oops) That's right I'm on holidays!! yay!

happy birthday mum!

It's Mum's 50th birthday today!

Happy birthday!!!

Normally for milestones like this we would post an advert in the local paper but being 2010 and the use of technology at our fingertips I decided to post it here!! This wonderful picture above is mum in her teens, how cute! This was in the seventies, by the style of collar its obvious (mind you it is back in fashion, flip through some fashion magazines and you will see them popping up!)

and here she is today!

inspired:

these are some illustrations i like from the book

 "fashion illustrations by fashion designers"

enjoy!! :)

blast from the past!

This is some of my work from years ago.

Found it the other day when I was going through all my work (procrastinating!!)
They were for my year 12 methods & materials. I chose to play with photo-manipulation and used singlet’s to present my results.