I'm off to a photography course

A few weeks ago I clocked up another year (read: birthday) and received a wonderful gift from Mr B - a photography course. So I am immersing myself in all things photography to try and get a sense of what makes a good photo and of course studying my camera manual and photography blogs.

My favourite type of photo is black and white. It can show an extra layer of emotion that can be lost in color and sometimes show more of the soul (well for me anyway!). I have been browsing around different blogs and below are some of my favourite black and white images.

This first one is actually my nephew playing in the yard on a hot summers day. He is so full of energy and its a rare shot to get him standing still but Liz Arcus did a wonderful job of it. As you can see she won an award for this shot.

Man crossing the Brookly Bridge - Photo from: http://www.beckermanphoto.com/blog/

Look at those eyes! He is adorable

Sally

Wall Art from The Foundry by Lisa Weedn

After finding Emerson Made and reading through their blog I then stumbled across The Foundry. I immediately signed up and today made my first purchase, a Lisa Weedn wooden wall art that I just couldn't resist. There were a couple of others I really liked as well but they were sold out so I thought I would browse around online and see if I could find them, I didn't.

BUT I did find this one on Lisa's own website. I have had a thing for giraffe's for as long as I can remember and it grew whilst living in Africa (not that I saw a giraffe at all while I was there as I was on a small island, but anyway). This wooden wall art is devine, the colors, the motto, the whole thing. I haven't been able to find anywhere to purchase it but I'll keep looking.




It's still a few weeks away so I'll let you know if its as good as it looks when it arrives!

Sally

Emerson Made - A beautiful label

I found a new fashion label through a friend on Facebook the other day and I just had to share it with you. Emerson Made. There are so many amazing pieces on the website that I looked at every item! Not only did I spend way too much money I also took away some great ideas on how to put an outfit together, and a few new hair styling ideas. So be sure to check them out at http://www.emersonmade.com/

Here are a few of my favourites

Sally

What's the time?

Or should I say a quelle heure?

With the renovations getting closer and the details nearly sorted I am looking ahead to when its all done and I can start thinking about decorating. I have been after a clock for awhile now but haven''t had anywhere to put one, when the new kitchen goes in there will be a wall perfect for a clock. So I'm on the lookout and whilst I haven't found exactly what I am looking for yet I do like this one from Blink Designs - I have always been a but of a francophile, pity its not quite the right color......

Taps, taps and more taps!

We are about to undertake a kitchen renovation and I have started looking at appliances and accessories we will need. It is amazing how much choice there is but I have to say that the number of taps available is just ludicrous! Today we were down at E&S Trading and it blew my mind just how many options (read questions I had to answer) about taps.

Tap or mixer? We went mixer and then it got really hard.........

Square or rounded (they call it gooseneck)? Rounded is for me and I refuse to call it gooseneck
Fixed or retractable? Retractable is surely better for cleaning the sink
Spray or no spray? I really don't care either way
Light or no light? Seriously, who needs a light in their tap to show whether you have it on hot or cold?

I'm exhausted just thinking about it!

So where did I end up? Well nowhere really, Mr B and I could not come to a decision. The one I liked was $1000! Yes that's right, for a tap - I'll go with Lisa (she is the designer) and she can translate the sales speak into what will actually be useful!

I just want a tap.......

Hopefully not all decisions will be this hard!!

Hunting for George Launch party

I'm not much of a weeknight party girl but this week Hunting for George hosted thir launch party on Wednesday night and I just had to attend - to support a friend of mine, Jo, one of the sisters behind the label. Another mum with a business named after their first born bubba (Georgia - check her out below, she is a treasure!) Jo and her sister have put together a gorgeous website with even more gorgeous stuff to buy.

At the moment I am in love with the new porcelain jewellery range and can't decide (as usual) between the simple cream long necklace or the more statement red one

Check out their website - http://huntingforgeorge.com.au/

Reissued

I found Reissued at Magnolia Square market on Saturday and loved a number of their pieces. I searched the internet for them and found their Flickr stream and a description on them which I have included below:

Reissued restyles vintage/retro furniture and other products for the home. Furniture, which has lost its appeal, is reused, through restoration and/or renewal of its original design credentials. Other second hand goods for the home are selected and given a new purpose, i.e. tablecloths to pillowslips or pictures to cushion covers.

But to me Reissued is more than restyled furniture. They provide timeless pieces that are returned to their original grandeur with a modern/ retro feel. Here are just a few of the things I love.

There seems to be a red theme going on!

But I'm sad to say no purchase to be had yet. I'm getting a new sofa soon and have to wait until its in before I can choose what else is going to fit!