Category Archives: Art

A visit to Fossick Handmade

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Tucked away behind the main street of Kalgoorlie is a little haven of art, craft, jewellery and fashion known as Fossick Handmade. Part gallery, part shop, Fossick provides hours of browsing (and buying) delight bound to make even the most … Continue reading →

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And all that jazz

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Hello friends and foes! I have loved the musical Chicago for as long as I can remember. I love the movie. I loved the time I saw on Broadway. I love the city. I love the costumes. The music. The … Continue reading →

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Rumors I’ve heard about Anna Wintour

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Have you heard of The Hairpin? It’s where gems like the illustrations below are found. But I first saw them on The Nautical Wheeler, another excellent blog I’ve just discovered that you should check out. The last one is my … Continue reading →

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Fun photo editing apps for Macbooks

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Image Tricks Lite Collage Maker So I have pretty limited experience with Illustrator and Photoshop. And while I am working full-time and studying full-time I have neither the time nor inclination to self-teach myself these programs. In the meantime I’ve … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Street Art

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

I often take for granted the extensive street art to be discovered in Melbourne’s lane ways. But this year I’ve had many out-of-towners visit and marvel at its beauty and legality. So here are some of my favourite spots; Hosier … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Vienna

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Yesterday I spent a magical afternoon at the National Gallery of Victoria’s ‘Vienna: Art & Design’ exhibition. I may or may not have mentioned a thousand times that I spent a semester living in Vienna while studying at the University … Continue reading →

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Heide & Seek

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Some days, I can’t even be bothered pretending to enjoy modern art (oh! First World misery). On those days, I make a beeline for the gallery cafe (and giftshop). Last week, my gorgeous friend Sophie from Canberra- conveniently stranded in … Continue reading →

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Paper Thin Fashion

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

When you were young, did anyone (probably a Great Aunt or childless friend of your mothers’) ever give you a book of paper dolls that were pretty to look at but fell to pieces if you tried to do anything … Continue reading →

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