mixed bag of treats...

Maaaaaaadness

2010-09-05T06:07:00.000-07:00

Have you seen this yet? it does makes me smile... although I do feel a little sorry for the sheep

found via whichonesareweeds.blogspot.com

sweet read

2010-08-24T04:12:00.000-07:00

Have you seen Sweet Paul before?

If not then you are in for a sweet treat as he has recently launched an online magazine called Sweet Paul and it is a virtual feast for the eyes! It's definitely got some delicious looking recipes to try among other gorgeous ideas and best of all it's absolutely free to look at over and over again... and I can't wait for the next issue :)

(images from sweetpaulmag-digital.com)

mid August birds..

2010-08-13T22:07:00.000-07:00

If you need a fresh look for your screen... here is a lovely wallpaper I've really enjoyed looking at :)

found here

(image from smashingmagazine.com )

I like Yike

2010-08-08T18:24:00.000-07:00

I'm would sooooo love to have a Yike Bike ... portable, practical and they look like great fun !

(images from yikebike.com) and thanks to my friend Donna for the link :)

free printable calendars for 2010

2010-07-15T03:48:00.000-07:00

Although July is almost over there is still plenty of time to make the most of these lovely links to some inspiring months ahead...

here from - Love. Obsess. Inspire.

here from - a number of things

here from - my wings are made of faith

Finally back...

2010-07-15T03:46:00.000-07:00

well after a long unintentional break, I'm blogging again... thanks for waiting so patiently :)

52 Project

2010-01-20T03:03:00.000-08:00

You might have heard about A Photo Every Day 365 projects? There are quite a few out there and this is just one link http://365project.org/ and you'll find many more if you start searching...

Well I am inspired... but find it a little daunting to keep posting each day for a whole year, so I have decided to do my own version A Photo Every Week 52 project :) (a little late in starting) but here is the link to 52 PIC UP enjoy :)

(image from 52 PIC UP)

free January wallpapers

2010-01-04T21:12:00.000-08:00

This month I can't decide between these two beautiful blue wallpapers for January... I might just have to use them both !

here by Aimee Elizabeth McEwen @ creativitaeblog.com

here by Julia Rothman @ designspongeonline.com

( images from creativitaeblog.com & designspongeonline.com )

can't decide on goals for 2010?

2010-01-04T03:18:00.000-08:00

If you need a little help for an inspirational to do list for 2010 then click here for Monina Velarde's New Year's Resolution Generator and get motivated... below are just a few things I'm hoping to achieve this year :)

(images from moninavelarde.com)

awesomeness

2009-12-14T22:52:00.000-08:00

I've been enjoying Katie Sokoler's blog Color Me Katie for a while now, she is such fun and I just had to share today's post...

as part of Improv Everywhere they surprised a Salvation Army bell ringer by bringing along their own bell ringers to play along and it made me smile :) enjoy...

( image and clip from colormekatie and improveverywhere )

the uniform project

2009-12-10T03:05:00.000-08:00

Sheena Matheiken pledged to wear one dress for one year as an exercise in sustainable fashion, but also to raise funds for the Akanksha Foundation devoted to bringing education to children living in the slums of India.

Sheena has been wearing the same dress since May and has raised almost $40,000 !

Click here to see the month by month view of some of her creations... If only I was allowed to be this creative with my school uniform when I was at school !

( images from theuniformproject.com )

which Sproost style are you?

2009-11-29T03:42:00.000-08:00

Sproost says that my interior design style is a mixture of :

60% Modern Elegance (pic 1), 20% Hollywood Couture (pic 2) & 20% Cottage Chic (pic 3)

but I also love these interiors below... click here to find out what your style is and dream away...

(images from sproost.com )

free christmas printable tags & labels

2009-11-22T22:17:00.000-08:00

Some lovely links for some free Christmas Tags, Labels and Stickers to print...

(clockwise from top left)
here from delight
here from frydogdesign
here from totallysevere
here from martha stewart

here from paperseed

here from papercrave

here from creativitae

(images from delight.com, frydogdesign.com, totallysevere.com, marthastewart.com, thepaperseed.com, papercrave.com, & creativitaeblog.com)

do you iGoogle?

2009-11-18T05:37:00.000-08:00

There are some fantastic new artist's themes for your iGoogle home page, just some of the brilliance below...

(images from google.com )

small but beautiful

2009-10-25T23:46:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the Nikon Small World competition images for 2009 yet? Below is a small sample of some fantasic shots from over the last 32 years! They are truly works of art... but can you guess what they actually are?

Dr. Bernardo Cesare - 9th Place, 2009

John I. Koivula - 1st Place, 1984

Zdenka Jenikova - 2nd Place, 2002

James E. Hayden - 7th Place, 1991

Dr. Randolph L. Rill - 6th Place, 1987

Lars Bech - 1st Place, 1996

Helmuth Michelbach - 14th Place, 2001

(images from nikonsmallworld.com)

have you seen the invisible man yet?

2009-10-19T05:30:00.000-07:00

I feel like I've been invisible on here lately, so I thought I'd post about Liu Bolin "The Invisible Man" which was posted on Fubiz a little while ago.

His works of art are amazing and I can't imagine how long it takes to perfect every detail...

(images from artnet.com)

time to remember

2009-09-07T22:57:00.000-07:00

I love this clock, the simple and classic design and it would make remembering when to call family and friends so much easier... and there's even a cute desktop version :) Designed by Mac Funamizu check here for more about the clock and here for some of his brilliant ideas...

september already..

2009-09-04T02:51:00.000-07:00

If you haven't updated your wallpaper for September yet here are a few to choose from thanks to Smashing Magazine :)

amazing shot

2009-09-03T03:19:00.000-07:00

A beautiful image of a weeping woman's face in the side of a glacier, dubbed "Mother Nature in Tears" click here for more...

mouth watering..

2009-09-01T05:39:00.001-07:00

If you're looking for some deliciously inspiring recipes then check out these lovely links below...

Technicolor Kitchen

La Tartine Gourmande

Sunday Suppers

inspired

2009-08-11T00:24:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to have someone buy me a gorgeous Ink and Spindle fabric bundle (below) at The Stitches & Craft Show in Brisbane earlier this year :)

And I think this Desire to Inspire here post has helped me decide what I'm going to use some of it for... below are just some of the images from the post, I just love the memo hoop idea!

Be sure to look at the full post here where you can see the Flickr links also :)

( images from kirinote.blogspot.com, inkandspindle.blogspot.com & desiretoinspire.blogspot.com )

distracted...

2009-08-09T00:25:00.001-07:00

I have been a little distracted lately absorbing things on the blogosphere amongst other things... below are some links to some lovely places I've been getting lost in :) click on the images for the links

colour your day

2009-07-22T05:33:00.000-07:00

I love these :)

Just Colour from Jesper Kirkeby Brevik on Vimeo.

Music Painting by JUL & MAT from JUL & MAT on Vimeo.

(clips found via happymundane.blogspot.com & fubiz.net)

tumblr love

2009-07-09T01:32:00.000-07:00

I've looked at tumblr before, but not until this morning when I read Anna Spiro's post from Absolutely Beautiful Things here that I thought I might have a use for it myself...

Now I can post some of my favourite images and links within seconds to look at anytime I like... have a look here for what I got carried away with today :) and also here at what Anna Spiro loves on tumblr :)

(image from bloom-grow-love.blogspot.com via absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com)

bubble pics

2009-07-06T21:33:00.000-07:00

I first saw these amazing images of bubbles popping (apparently they rip, shred or tear) via happy mundane and then again at A CUP OF JO

if you're lucky enough to be able to access flickr then click here for more from the photographer himself Richard Heeks... as for me flickr is blocked :( see below ) in the UAE (and many other sites also), so I will just have to be happy looking at what others post to their blogs...

(images from happymundane.blogspot.com & joannagoddard.blogspot.com & flickr.com :)

something to read

2009-06-29T03:20:00.000-07:00

what a great site so much to choose from novels, poetry, plays and short stories, read straight from your computer... not quite the same as a book, but a great reference to see if you really wanted to buy the book... click here and start reading :)

(image from readprint.com)

beautiful clip

2009-06-28T00:33:00.000-07:00

just a song to watch :) enjoy

(clip from youtube.com)

tea towel tote

2009-06-25T02:38:00.000-07:00

hmm.. now if only I had some tea towels as gorgeous as these... the instructions for how to make the tote are here :)

There are some more things you can make using the free patterns here thanks to Anna Maria Horner (Anna is also the author of this gorgeous book "Seams to Me" which is also on my bookshelf wishlist :)

She has designed some beautiful things, paper goods, kitchen items, home furnishings and she also has some lovely fabrics for sale here too as below... where does she find the time?

(images from annamariahorner.blogspot.com & store.annamariahorner.com)

very handy

2009-06-23T23:39:00.000-07:00

I found these via design milk here and I would definitely put them to good use, they are available at dotz here aren't they stylish :)

(image from cordotz.com)

Free Photo Editing Class

2009-06-21T22:22:00.000-07:00

I found this via Creativity By Crystal here, you can read more about what JessicaSprague.com is offering here and you can learn at your own pace if you're worried about having time...

If you've ever wanted to try out Photoshop or Photoshop Elements then this is a great chance, and don't worry if you don't have these programs you can download a free trial here from Adobe.

Registration is 100% free, and simply requires that you create an account here at JessicaSprague.com.

You must register during their Birthday Celebration, which runs from June 22-28, 2009. Free registration ends on June 28. Class begins on July 6.

(image from jessicasprague.com)

blue treasures

2009-06-16T05:48:00.000-07:00

Just for fun a few of my favourite blue treasures from Etsy here is the link... although it won't last too long :)

click on image for a larger view :)

(images from etsy.com)

thinking about blue skies...

2009-06-14T22:24:00.000-07:00

Well it looks like another sandy day here and I'm feeling the need for a blue sky day... so I hope you enjoy these too :) Click on the titles for the Etsy links

Flow

white whimsical flowers

Cloud Catching

Sail away with me, honey

Nowhere To Go But Up

I Talk to the Wind

(images from etsy.com)

which bag today?

2009-06-08T21:26:00.000-07:00

What a great idea, if you change handbag every other day as I do then check out the stylish "Drop it Bag" here it will so much easier to remember where my things are, and just think how much quicker I'd be out the door! :)

You can get one via the ArtE Dubai Etsy account here or if you hurry the last ArtE Market is on this Friday the 12th check for more details here.

(images from etsy.com)

pretty printable things

2009-06-05T03:25:00.000-07:00

Some lovely links for some free Tags, Labels, Stickers and things to print...

(clockwise from top left)
here from oh, hello friend
here from A Print a Day
here from Poppytalk
here from decor8
here from Canon Creative Park

(images from ohhellofriend.blogspot.com, aprintaday.blogspot.com, poppytalk.blogspot.com, decor8blog.com & cp.c-ij.com)

I'm a performer, what are you?

2009-05-31T04:40:00.000-07:00

Apparently I am a performer... just for fun, try this personality quiz here.

Find out if you are any of these... Big Thinker,Counsellor, Go-getter, Idealist, Innovator, Leader, Mastermind, Mentor, Nurturer, Peacemaker, Performer, Provider, Realist, Resolver, Strategist and Supervisor.

(image from bbc.co.uk)

for your inner child

2009-05-24T02:27:00.000-07:00

Have a look here for more from the wonderful series called Dreams of Flying by photographer Jan Von Holleben to make you smile :)

(images from janvonholleben.com)

upcycle your bills...

2009-05-20T23:06:00.000-07:00

I love this post of ideas from idiy here to make something good come from those annoying bills using the patterns on the inside of the security envelopes :)

Click here at Cozy Homemaking for the tutorial on the little ideas notecards...

Click here for more on the notebook... Lena Corwin is also the author of this gorgeous book "Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens" which is on my bookshelf wishlist :)

Click here at The Felt Mouse for more on the DIY hang tags...

(images from i-do-it-yourself.com via cozyhomemaking.blogspot.com, blog.lenacorwin.com, & thefeltmouse.blogspot.com)

HP free iron-on transfers

2009-05-19T06:49:00.000-07:00

I found these gorgeous iron-on transfers from HP, they have used them for go green shopping totes, but I would put them on almost anything!!!

Click here for the instructions and materials needed
Click here to download the transfers

(images from 1.hp.com)

candid photo guaranteed

2009-05-13T00:47:00.000-07:00

How cool is this? An attachable spy lens that lets you capture the moment before it disappears...

Click here for more images and a video showing how it works... I really want one of these!!!

(image from photojojo.com)

have you seen Matt???

2009-05-12T03:45:00.000-07:00

In case you haven't seen Matt... I just wanted to share this link to some of his great video's here of the adventures he has had, makes me want to be a lot more adventurous and also dance like no one is watching :)

Below is a look at the clips that didn't make the cut!

(image & clip from wherethehellismatt.com & youtube.com)

a day for mum

2009-05-10T02:26:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to wish my Mum, Step Mum and Mother-in-law a very special Mother's day today :)

I added some words here at wordle.net and it created the image above, the options to use this are endless... click here to see the gallery

(image from wordle.net)

wallpaper dreams

2009-05-06T03:04:00.000-07:00

Dreamy inspirational rooms... see more wallpaper and fabric inspiration here.

(images from designersguild.com)

collage town

2009-05-04T22:28:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome collage "cartonlandia"... all the tiny little details ! I found it via jars of cute check here for more on the artist Ana Serrano.

(image from jarsofcute.com)

may wallpaper

2009-05-01T03:36:00.000-07:00

Smashing magazine have free wallpapers for your desktop here every month, so you can count down the month with a bit of colour...

(images from smashingmagazine.com)

owl have them all pretty please...

2009-04-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

I only just discovered them today and admit that I am in love with all of these gorgeous owl products from Paperchase designed by Jill Phillips here.

You can find where to buy them here and there are some more images here from print & pattern...

(images from printpattern.blogspot.com & ohmysocute.com)

font want

2009-04-27T05:12:00.000-07:00

Is there such a thing as font envy... there are so many to choose from here at kevinandamanda.com and they're all for free... you can even create you own handwriting font and even a few of your very own doodles as below!!

(image from kevinandamanda.com)

comfort zone

2009-04-24T03:12:00.000-07:00

I think I need to get out of my comfort zone of just observing and start creating... maybe I will invest in this book "WRECK THIS JOURNAL" by Keri Smith to get my creative side going... check here for the story of how it started

Take a look here for a list of what she has created so far “How to be an Explorer of the World –the Portable Life/Art Museum” looks inspiring also, and below is a peek into the journal...

(images from kerismith.com/blog, wreckthisjournal.com & amazon.com)

boredom busters

2009-04-23T00:11:00.000-07:00

If you are looking to break some boredom then you'll find a little inspiration here that should keep you occupied...

(image from livingcreatively.com.au)

earth day

2009-04-22T00:34:00.000-07:00

Earth Day 2009... think of the Polar Bears and see if you can make any daily changes as suggested here at Design*Sponge.

I promise I will make an extra effort to remember to take my shopping tote :)

Click here for an article on Global warming rug from nanimarquina.

(image from greenupgrader.com)

burst of colours

2009-04-20T21:30:00.000-07:00

Some awesome advertising images from Havaianas... a visual feast for the eyes!
Check here for some more fantastic designs...

Also check here for Adhemas Batista and check here for Guilherme Marconi, some of the artists involved in these colourful creations.

(images from abduzeedo.com & havaianas.com)

paper graphics

2009-04-19T21:51:00.000-07:00

Check out the beautiful paper graphic art designs here by Yulia Brodskaya. She has some gorgeous work...

(images from artyulia.com)

world of miniature

2009-04-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

Take a look at the miniature world of Coraline

Check out some clips here be sure to click FILMS and take a look at
- Biggest Smallest Movie and - Miniature Knitter to give you some idea of the patience and effort involved in the making of this stop motion film,

be patient it may take a little while to load...

Click here for the Coraline Sweater (above) pattern for free, in normal sizes.

Also here is a link to the miniature knitter Althea Crome's website.... can you imagine knitting with a single strand of thread !!

(images from coraline.com & abitare.it)

shot what it takes?

2009-04-14T23:08:00.000-07:00

Think you might have taken a fantastic photo? Upload it here at National Geographic Your Shot and you never know it might make it into the Daily Dozen... or even a Top Shot for 2009?

Check out the wonderful collection of My Shots in video format here.
Also some very inspiring Top Shots of 2008 here.
You can vote on your weekly favourites here.
Your Shot Desktop Wallpapers are downloadable for free here.

Makes you want to get out there and start shooting some great photographs doesn't it?

(images from nationalgeographic.com)

mmm.. tasty

2009-04-12T22:35:00.000-07:00

Just looking at this site makes me hungry, TasteSpotting has a wonderful selection of some of the yummiest links around see here and just try to stop drooling...

(images from tastespotting.com)

style cat

2009-04-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for a USB hub, here is a stylish one that will go very nicely with any mouse...

Check here for more USB madness.

(image from kaboodle.com)

bunny bag

2009-04-08T00:06:00.000-07:00

A little easter treat without the calories? These gorgeous rabbits fold out to make tote bags below.

Take a look here at VivachiStyle, they have heaps of great stuff.

(images from vivachistyle.com)

smart pens

2009-04-07T22:57:00.000-07:00

If you haven't discovered Pilot Frixion Pens yet they are the smartest pens, make a mistake and you can erase it with the silver stopper on the end... perfect for diaries that need changing or if you're just a neat freak!

And they now make highlighter pens would you believe... check here for a demo :)

(images from jetpens.com)

eye candy

2009-04-06T21:54:00.000-07:00

Take a look here at Bakerella and drool over the cutest cake pops ever... I've never heard of them before, but it looks like she's famous for them and she has definitely perfected the art, they look too good to eat!

There's a tutorial here if you've just got to try and make some...

(images from bakerella.blogspot.com)

free easter fun

2009-04-05T01:26:00.000-07:00

Get some free adorable vintage easter gift tags to print here at Ewe N Me Printables.

Also check out holidaysville here for some inspirational freebies and links, I love the fabric eggs (below) tutorial from retro mama here...

(images from ewenmeprintables.com & retro-mama.blogspot.com)

miss dior

2009-04-04T06:27:00.000-07:00

I love the feeling this ad campaign for the new Miss Dior Cherie evokes, I remember my first ever bottle of perfume was Miss Dior when I was about nine, from an aunt that was living with us at the time... it was a treasured gift.

(image from thedesignfiles.net)

smile for the camera

2009-04-03T07:13:00.000-07:00

Check out how to Poladroid you photo's here, just a quick download, then drag and drop any photo you want to turn into a polaroid, it's that quick and addictive...

(images from me & poladroid.net)

fabric delight

2009-04-01T00:21:00.000-07:00

The girls at Ink & Spindle make some lovely hand painted fabrics see here and some more here at kirin notebook. Check here for a look at the Refabricated fashion show they were a part of.

(images from kirinote.blogspot.com & inkandspindle.blogspot.com)

earth hour 2009

2009-03-30T10:17:00.000-07:00

Check out this link to some cool Earth Hour 2009 images here.

Make sure you click on the images to see the lights go out :)

(image from boston.com)

amazing street art

2009-03-27T05:59:00.000-07:00

Amazing work by master street painter Edgar Müller view the slideshow here

or check out his site here

(image from metanamorph.com)

hooked on bookmarks

2009-03-26T23:08:00.000-07:00

These are the smartest bookmarks I've seen... and so stylish too.

You can get them here at Black Ink Boston or here directly.

(images from dvice.com)

beautiful birdcage

2009-03-24T05:21:00.000-07:00

There is so much to see at here at jars of cute, they found this beautiful decorative birdcage here at Etsy.

I know someone who'd love this, maybe one day we'll get together and make one of our own...

(image from etsy.com)

calendar cuteness

2009-03-22T21:53:00.000-07:00

I know it's almost a quarter of the way through 2009, but I just thought I'd post this cute free calender to print here you can always start the printing from April :)

(image from cp.c-ij.com)

audible books

2009-03-20T10:11:00.000-07:00

I have loved listening to my ipod audible books from audible.com they have a 14 day free trial offer here just make sure you cancel your membership if you don't want to continue :)

(image from audible.com)

funky fabrix

2009-03-18T00:24:00.000-07:00

Check out the what's new at Funky Fabrix here I really love the Frida Kahlo print just have to think about what I'd do with it... maybe a gorgeous tote bag?

There are some great tutorials at How About Orange here I'm just not sure which one to choose..

(images from funkyfabrixonline.com & howaboutorange.blogspot.com)

clover day

2009-03-17T04:39:00.000-07:00

The 4 leaf clover - 1 is for Faith - 2 is for Hope - 3 is for Love - 4 is for Luck

In the spirit of all things Irish today I found this cute clover cat, check out the cool things at Moo you can have printed here they have fun sticker books which you can create just by dragging the images you want, from the site or use your own images and they will deliver anywhere :)

I think Melissa Crowley has some adorable work (above) check here for more.

(images from moo.com)

light up your life

2009-03-16T03:39:00.000-07:00

I'm loving these recycled light shades very inspiring.. check here for some more designs

now I'm just wondering what old appliances I have at home that need updating?

(images from webecoist.com)

friday the 13th

2009-03-13T03:06:00.000-07:00

Just a few things for the day, firstly a giggle from Doug Savage and his chickens...

Why not get creative and try a newspaper blackout poem? Grab a newspaper, a black marker and click here to see Austin Kleon's blog telling you how to be cool amongst other things...

or you could spend a little time here with Andy Foulds at Pen And Ink with some black ink...

hope you enjoy your weekend

(image from savagechickens.com)

covetable

2009-03-11T23:01:00.001-07:00

hmmm... just wondering I could justify another laptop?

well it is more portable than the one I have hehe :)

(image from hp.com)

it's my year!

2009-03-09T10:55:00.000-07:00

Well it's the year of the OX and predictions are looking good,
"The sun is shining high; mentor luck is visible and is an excellent year."
but I don't actually need to be told that, a great year so far.

Check out this work of art buffalo origami (above) click here and have a go at folding it for yourself.

(images from holiday.slides.kaboose.com & h5.dion.ne.jp)

double double take

2009-03-06T21:24:00.000-08:00

I found this cute before and after diy photo gift (above) instructions here and it reminded me of the artwork of Patrick Hughes - Patrickspective 2007
(below) which I was lucky enough to see in January.

make sure you click here and press the play button to see the full effect of his work, check out the gallery and if you do get a chance go and see it in person.

http://www.patrickhughes.co.uk/paintings.htm

(images from leethal.coloredlights.net & patickhughes.co.uk)

it all started with orange, paper, scissors and glue

2009-03-04T01:44:00.000-08:00

I never ever thought I would create my own blog!

I guess I can thank Jessica Jones @ How About Orange and Stacey Al Mehairbi @ Paper, scissors........glue for the inspiration.

And so inspired, I've decided to share some of the things I've stumbled upon lately... let me know what you think.

Hopefully there's something here for you :)