*new england spring

It's beautiful.
Raining.
Chilly.

I forgot how much I love Boston.
Forgot how much I love the New England Coastline.

Happy to see my family.
My friends that are making a special trip to see me. Pure happiness.

xo

*keep calm and ride on...

I have been riding my (new, fancy, super cute) bike to work as much as possible. It's so amazing. Yeah, I know the exercise is good for me.. but there is something else..

                                           The feeling that maybe I can make up for all those years of driving. I've been driving since I was 16 and now over 16 years later, I feel like I have some catching up to do. I know my husband is proud of me, but I'd like to think my Dad would be too.

via pleasebestill on etsy

xo

*stunning engagement photos

Gorgeous Engagement photos

by Sloan Photographers in Arizona...

 

Came across these this morning looking for pretty things.. Great simple style. Inspiration for not only photography, but love and life in general. 

Nice and Simple.
xo

*me and every other girly girl out there...

will love this....

 

found at oh joy blog

xo

*work in progress

Pencil drawings in the works. So far so good...

xo

*first day of autumn inspiration & muffins

 

  

 

 1. Natasha Klimchuk

2. NixieMichelle

3. sameli

It's the first day of autumn here and that is exactly what it feels like. Still a little warmth coming up from the streets, but a cooler breeze starts to come up through the laneways.
I love baking when the weather gets cooler. I made these about two weeks ago, and will be making more tonight... Yum for the white chocolate and raspberry muffins!

xo

*five sleeps

until I leave for a little trip to the US!!

I've had to check with all of the baggage allowances for about 4 different airlines.. what a hassle! I'll have to pack light, which normally isn't a problem, but is it really necessary to charge $50 USD if the ONE bag you are allowed to take on is over 23 kg? It's so frustrating! I know I will be coming back with heaps of stuff as I'll be hitting all the old hometown Salvo's and Goodwills. I guess it's probably cheaper than shipping things back though. Hmmm... 23kg of vintage clothes... I guess it's not THAT bad :)

I was travelling quite often about 10-12 years ago and not having to pay for luggage. Not having to pay for peanuts and soft drink. And not having to pay a million dollars for a quick cross country flight. I know I'm really starting to sound like my Grampa.. back in MY day.. Yeah, I know. But honestly, I'd be happy to pay more if the service was better, if the staff was nicer and there was better time management with flights.

Sorry this is me having a whinge.

Anyway. I'm so excited to see the the family! One of my best girlfriends is making a quick trip out to visit as well! So excited! Haven't seen her since her wedding last year, and haven't seen my family since my wedding almost 2 years ago. And then the family in Chicago... I haven't seen them in two and half years! Time flies.

I still love these photos... They are probably about 6 years old now! At least! I love my family. Miss them heaps!

xo

*no more sleeps!!!

Tonight.
Sunny Day.
Yes
yes
and yes!!!
*followed by happydance

On a more serious note...

too true.   

by keri smith

thanks via claire at loobylu

One more Saturday at the Rose Street Market people! Hope to see your happy smiling faces there!!

 xo

*in four

Soon!!! as in four more sleeps!!!

I'm so excited to see Sunny Day Real Estate. I can barely contain myself. J and I were listening to some old stuff and driving back from the Vic Markets this morning... stopped at a light, I started doing the happy dance behind the steering wheel - very excited!

I've also been listening to Jeremy Enigk's new LP OK Bear. Of course I think it's great. It's been a while since I've heard anything new by him, so I'm stoked. It's a lovely bunch of tunes. His voice is just so soothing to me for some reason. The sound of him and Sunny Day has always had a good effect on me.

I've had a nice day just doodling some new ideas, answering a few emails, writing, de-stressing from the Rose Street Market, and listening to good tunes and the sound of J building me a new shelving unit for my office. Can't wait to get more organised in here. I'll be able to hopefully feel comfortable in here again and not have to walk over things and around my bike everytime I attempt to get a pencil.

 On an odd note... I've been dreaming about...

  

 

via Green Line Architects

xo

*Rose Street Market - Preview

A couple prints of new drawings I will have at the Rose Street Artists Market on Saturday. Limited Editions...

 

the queen

 

thoughts on motherhood

xo

ps. loving the Avett Brothers right now.

*lovey lovey lovey - Valentine's Day Recap

I like to believe that J and I are like any other married couple out there. We can get under each other's skin very easily, but we also have many days where we are all cuddly - you know - that couple you see on the street holding hands and trying to be all secret about their PDAs.

I've also never been one to celebrate Valentine's Day. Bah Humbug! But this past Sunday was different. J got up and made me a fabulous soy flat white, handed me that and a little gift... !!!! Awwwwww!!! I know!!!!

Yes. Those are EXACTLY what you think they are... Barrel of Monkey earrings! Made by UbuLala.
And some very nice handmade non-soap soap (as I've found out recently, that I'm pretty allergic to regular soaps) made with olive oil, rice bran oil, coconut oil, water, lye, and essential oils. Made by Starashan...

He got everything at Olive Grove over on Sydney Rd... (I don't think they have a website!!) But yeah... he's a lovely boy!

After a trip to the Vic Markets for our usual veggie and seafood shop, I came home and made some prawn alfredo pasta. I have to admit, I've never made a white sauce from scratch before. But holy cow! Easy as! Granted, I will probably need to watch my cholesterol and my fat intake after that meal, but it was worth it!! So much cheese. So much butter. So much yum!

Hope everyone had a lovely day!!!
xoxo

*Rose Street Market - Part 2 of Part 1

That doesn't make much sense!!!

Anywho... here are a couple shots of the actual stall... Hope to see you this Saturday!



xo

*mmmm. Donuts!!!

This is me. in a nutshell. 

 a frosting and sprinkle covered nutshell. 

by : twocheeseplease

Some people go nuts over funny things, becoming connoisseurs in the field of their favorite gourmet foods and wine...for some of us - cheeseburgers, fish and chips, beer, and for me - donuts! It's been an ongoing affair since moving from New England where donuts are a day to day occurance thanks to a plentiful supply of Dunkin' Donuts on every corner. While I rate DD on the top of the food chain as far as fast food donuts, Krispy Kreme fails in comparison in my mind. But the tip top of the craving list is one of these... 

Apple. Cider. Doughnuts.

Pure. Heaven. 

from : thekitchn.com

 

There are a few recipes for them listed here... and as much as I am tempted to make them, it's too dangerous. Enabling the doughnut addict if you will. I think the best thing about these doughnuts is the feeling that goes along with them. They always come along during the apple picking season... before the leaves start to change colours.. before the coldest nights begin to set in. The summer is just about to end and the smell of autumn is in the air. 

It's almost that time of year here and my cravings have begun. 

Please share your recipes (maybe for a *gasp* low-fat donut) so I can stay strong and not pig out!!!!!

Donuts. Is there anything they can't do? --Homer Simpson

 xo

*Rose Street Market - Part 1

I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day!!! <3

Jacob got me some very cool Barrel of Monkey earrings and some nice handmade non-soap soap. I made some yummy prawn alfredo pasta for dinner... it was a good day. I took a couple photos and if I wasn't so forgetful, I'd have them up by now.

Anywho. The Market went well on Saturday! Even with the rain and chill in the air. Thank you Marky for the giant cafe umbrella, even with the leaks, we would have been much worse off without it!!

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! 

 Woodrow, a friend of Aida's took a couple shots - he's much quicker than I with the uploading.. Thanks!!!!

 

Aida and I after the rain

 

Scary zombie mannequin. Creepy as!

 

Aida modeling one of my lovely neck warmers.

  

Cutest market visitor!!

  

Thanks Woodrow for the shots!!

Once I am back at my computer, I'll have more images of the stall and goods. Can't wait for the next installment of the Market this weekend!! Hope for no rain and sunny skies!

xo

*Rose Street Artist Market this Saturday!!!

Don't forget!!!

Aida and I will be at the Rose Street Market this Saturday (and the next two Saturdays 13th, 20th, & 27th)!

I've been trying to get a few things together, photographs, images, buttons, and a few crocheted pieces.







I'll have a range of 4x4 inch prints and 7x7 prints for sale. There is a mix of some Holga, some TTV (Through the Viewfinder) and some Brownie shots. I'm really excited because quite of few of these are new - or rather - have not been on Etsy or seen anywhere else.

Also, lots of brand new buttons!!! And of course, with Valentine's Day coming up on Sunday - there are some super stylin' new pink and red brooches that I'm crazy about!!! I'll have to make a couple to keep for myself..

Anywho! Hope to see you there tomorrow!!
xo

*overheating

Trying to stay cool today, I found these images... *sigh* today I am missing the snow.

 

  

 

 

 

1.bee hives  
2.calico courtney brooke  
3.kang-gg  
4.bee hives
5. tayo77

*this weekend...

Looking forward to a weekend home with my Mr. Timmy..
Our plans include...

1. Reading the next Sookie Stackhouse book.
2. Crocheting at least one or possibly two more neck warmers for the market.
   
3. Block mounting some prints.
4. Start a new drawing ... patiently waiting on inspiration...
5. Go for a couple walks. 
6. Have the gals over for mid afternoon drinks. 
7. Working Monday.
8. Australia Day on Tuesday. 

That's a long list. I better get a move on!!! Have a good weekend!
x

*the Rose Street Preview!!

In the works.

Along with some sweet fabric and limited Vintage Map Melbourne buttons and a few drawings and prints. 

*a new want... no possibly a need :)

omgomgomgomg...

I had a quick chat to a client today who dropped off some film to be scanned... This is her new baby and her photos were just lovely!! Yep. Me want.

If anyone is feeling generous... you can find it here... Pretty reasonable considering what they are charging for Holgas these days (which just kills me!!) ie. girlfriend goes to NZ to visit her family for the holidays, comes back with scary news - Holgas are over $250 in NZ.... Unreal! I got my first one probably over 10 years ago now and paid all of $20 each. I bought two... how could I resist? I gave one away to a friend, but still have one. I'm heading back to the states in a month or so and am going to check out the Lomo/Holga/Diane details while I'm there. Ahhhh.... Can't wait!!!!

xo

*The Rose Street Artist Market

I will be at the Rose Street Artist Market with the lovely Aida Sabic on the 13th, 20th and 27th of February!!

I'm so excited to be there!! This will be a first for me.. But yeah, bring it :)

I'll have some funky little buttons, quite a bit of my photographic work, TTV and Holga prints, and I'm actually working on a few drawings and a couple small paintings as well. Crazy!!! Anyway, hoping it's not as hot as it's been this weekend! Fingers crossed!
xo