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  • It’s Peony Season

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    So I have been struggling with inspiration lately but I’m currently hatching a few plans for a shakeup to my blog world come 2010. Nothing like a New Year for new beginnings but I’m loathe to call it a resolution. When it does strike, inspiration always seems to come in the shape of a flower…

  • Mmmm Koko Black

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    About two weeks ago after stumbling home from a doctor visit nursing the worst flu I have ever had there was this on my doorstep. The biggest box of Koko Black chocolates I have ever seen. They were a present from my gorgeous friend Mel by way of thanks for finally finishing her website, which…

  • 2nd Modern Economy Sale

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    It’s on again! The 2nd Annual Modern Economy Home & Lifestyle Sample Sale. Wednesday August 9th from 9:00am the virtual store opens, that’s east coast USA time. Last year I got some lovely table linen from Simrin. This year I think I’ll just have to admire from afar. Here are some of my favourites, clockwise…

  • Tree of Life

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    I really like this wall decal from the Wall Sticker Company. My darling husband is not so sure but I think it would be wonderful focal point from our kitchen through to our dining room. I just wonder if I would get sick of it really quickly. I’m not really a blue person… or gold…

  • Felt

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    I’ve just been browsing the latest designer list for the upcoming Handmade Market in September. Some new and some familiar. This led me to the Prim and Pretty blog and a great picture of her felt flowers (top) – that’s mine in the middle on the right! This made me think of my other purchase…

  • Fun in the Snow

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    The family has just returned from taking the boys for a play in the snow. We chose Mt Selwyn snowfields – a lot more family orientated with a great toboggan park. The boys had a lovely time and we wished we could have gone skiing but have chalked that up to next time. Having spent…

  • Rainbow Swirlz

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    I discovered this etsy store last year, but it looks like Rainbow Swirlz is either no longer on esty or gone out on their own. Regardless it’s nice to see that I can still buy their whimsical printed t-shirts and bags. I love the owl field bag! I’m also a big fan of the robots!…

  • A Home for my Phone

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    I am the first to admit I’m a little too attached to my iPhone. Since I got it last December it has been housed in a small drawstring bag that came with the youngest one’s latest pair of sunglasses. Someone introduced my to Beyzacases who make leather cases for all types of phones and laptops.…

  • My Own Canberra Moment

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    There are many quirks to living in the Nation’s capital. One is that they give directions by building names which is very confusing for newcomers who don’t know one building from another and have to navigate streets that appear to be just one giant roundabout. The other quirk is the ‘canberra moment’ – everyone knows…

  • More about fabric

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    I am becoming increasingly interested in learning how to print my own fabric. I recently stumbled across some inspiring Australians that are doing some lovely work. The top picture is a fabric pack from the Ink & Spindle online store. They are a group of three textile designers based in Melbourne that hand print their…