I recently finished the quick-to-make, chunky scarf seen in progress above and next on the wooly to-do-list I would like to make a tea cosy perhaps like this one posted on Pip's Brown Owl blog, and some pot holders like these. I don't know about you but there's something about the colder weather that makes me want to knit/crochet any spare minutes away! Although in my case it could be hereditary, my mum is always making something wooly! Speaking of my mum, while on the Brown Owl Member's blog recently I also spotted this post from Brissy BO mum Sandra which reminded me of something I got my mum to make quite a few years back...
...thanks Mum, I still have this bag and now that I know how to crochet I know how much effort you put in.
And while of the topic of Brown Owls, I'm off to a meeting tonight to check out some Gocco printing - should be fun!
Yesterday I went on a little adventure in Melbourne city.
I'd heard about the Break a Leg exhibition on at City Museum featuring Dame Nellie Melba (who you might have seen on our one hundred dollar note) so I decided to start here. The exhibition was quite small but included some beautiful pieces, such as costumes and costume designs from Melbourne's early theater days and this super large Louis Vuitton hat box belonging to the dame!
Making my way down Flinders Lane as I wanted to take a look in at eg.etal I stopped at Craft Victoria. So glad I did there was so much good stuff here (as usual) and I was tempted into buying a new brooch, by Scotatto to add to my little collection plus cute Thirddrawdown pillowcases by Evan Harris, I had been spying these for some time. There were also a couple of great exhibitions on at Craft Victoria, one in particular I found really captivating in a kind of strange way - Morphed, by Emma Davies. There are some pics of Emma's exhibition over here.
Next on to eg.etal, so good, before making my way to Metropolis and Magnation, these two stops involved lots of browsing but no buying... for now, although titles were added to the wish list!!
Finally after wandering and taking in a few more gorgeous spots I headed on to NGV to look at the Persuasion: Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen exhibition. I was almost going to check out the Dali exhibition too but with tired legs I opted out, plus I was lucky enough to see the Dali Museum in Figueres, Spain last year so I figured it wasn't so bad I missed this one.
Crafty clouds spotted in the window of a Lee Mathews store while I was Movin' it Like Mike. I thought these guys were too cute to keep passing on my run not to share with you, so I went back with my camera. Speaking of Mike... the loveable Pip from Meet Me at Mikes gave this little blog an award, so nice. Thank you Pip! There are lots of great links on Pip's award list to check out too. Ain't blog lovin' a beautiful thing. You'd better watch out because I might just be passing this one on to you!
Did you see? Did you see? Some pics of Tim Burton's, Alice in Wonderland have been released. I am so excited and can't wait to see this! Look at that makeup and wardrobe! Also staring Aussie girl Mia Wasikowska as Alice, another good reason to check it out... not until 2010 though.
A couple of extra pics over here, one in particular sporting greenery I think Edward Sissorhands would be proud of.P.S. A big thanks to all who left a lovely comment on the below post or any in the rest of that series they are all so special to me. And a super dooper thanks to Kirsty for her shout out which was spotted by Craftzine and to the lovely Emma who alerted me to it. How cool is that?
Roses are beautiful. They are my Nana's favourite flower. I don't have a favourite flower, I change my mind too often for favourites although Orchids are one I constantly like. I do however have a soft spot for Rose flavoured Turkish Delight! Mmmmm yum! Click here for more things rosie.
Unique little Mooks found at I Love Grey Skies on etsy. A tad strange perhaps but I like, yes I do!
Wishing I was in Bristol to see Banksy's latest show. If you're into his work some pics from this show can be found here and there is a trailer on his site worth checking out - don't miss the monkey. And, if you are in Bristol, well, lucky you this show is free!
Fans of Sarah Blasko take note, pre-orders of her third album, As Day Follows Night, can be made over here. Due for release July 10. The first 1,000 pre-ordered copies come signed as part of a super cute limited edition package! Magic ink cards and paint brush anyone? The illustration on the cover of the album looks fantastic too, if anyone knows who's super talents created this I'd love to know.
YAY to finishing projects!! I finally completed more of these little booties which I have had on the go for some time. Perfect timing though I think, since the weather here in Melbourne is so cold this week. Brrrr!
Now, if only I can find enough time to finish that softie project...
Quite a while ago I purchased a hand crocheted necklace from Etsy store DAINTYCROCHETBYALY, I loved it so much I bought another...after all it was back when the dollar was at its best! All pieces are original designs by Aly H. and without fail every time I wear one it attracts compliments or starts a conversation. Aly's current pieces have a slightly different look to the two I own plus there are also brooches and hair pieces now available.
I recently finished the quick-to-make, chunky scarf seen in progress above and next on the wooly to-do-list I would like to make a tea cosy perhaps like this one posted on Pip's Brown Owl blog, and some pot holders like these. I don't know about you but there's something about the colder weather that makes me want to knit/crochet any spare minutes away! Although in my case it could be hereditary, my mum is always making something wooly! Speaking of my mum, while on the Brown Owl Member's blog recently I also spotted this post from Brissy BO mum Sandra which reminded me of something I got my mum to make quite a few years back...
...thanks Mum, I still have this bag and now that I know how to crochet I know how much effort you put in.
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