a picnic with the picnic girl

During my trip home, I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favourite bloggers (and now a new dear friend), Miy, aka the Picnic Girl. Miy is incredibly lovely and clever, and it was such a joy talking to her about everything from blogging, her cafe/bookshop/gallery, the local art scene, the magazine she co-created, cameras, and basically all things creative and inspiring! I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I love meeting creative people. Their passion makes me heart smile. Miy was also kind enough to take me to her gorgeous "secret garden" for a picnic. It was so much fun - yummy nibbles, the best magazine collection, and toy cameras galore (and I got to wear my thrifted, but newly-altered, floral dress!). How can I not love that?? Thank you again Miy for the inspiration-overload and eye-opening day, and many thanks to Dito for taking these terrific photos!

popperca

Popperca is a sweet shop I visited last week in Jogja. They make clothing and accessories from recycled fabric pieces.

P.S. The holiday is all over now. It was awesome and brilliant, but all good things come to an end. I feel like I went from the highest joyous high to crashing back into reality. I have to readjust to so much (culture, routine, time, work, being independent and alone) in so little time, and although I know this is where I need to be, I'm not quite ready for it yet. Sigh.

she makes things

Audrey Hepburn image found via Meet Me at Mikes.

I love her because she makes things. You know? She makes things with her hands. 

It’s as if her synapses was married directly to her fingers [wiggles fingers]. Like this. In this way.

- quote from the Science of Sleep

Today I did a bit of shopping, thrifting, and I'm now looking forward to a relaxing night watching Wimbledon with a cup of chai latte, while doing some knitting (I'm making a yellow scarf!). Tell me: How are you spending your weekend?

leeloo: in berlin by september

The inspiring Angela and Renee-Anne of Leeloo have started a campaign to get to Berlin for the upcoming Etsy conference, Hello Etsy in September. Check out their project page for more information about them and how you can help them reach their goal. They've also set up an eBay page as an online "garage sale" for this campaign. AND... how adorable is this video they made?? See, I told you they're inspiring.

before I die _____

I love this project.

"...Candy Chang turned the side of an abandoned house in her neighborhood in New Orleans into a giant chalkboard where residents can write on the wall and share what is important to them. Before I Die is an interactive public art project that transforms neglected spaces into constructive places where we can discover the hopes and aspirations of the people around us."

There's an online version you can participate in too.

weekend doodles

Playing with a box of oil pastel crayons someone gave me, and paper doilies from the op shop.

Happy weekend friends!

everything will be OK

Pictured: instant comfort pocket box by Kim's little monsters. See more in my guest blog post over at Tornadoes and Tigers today. Come and have a look!

x

atonement colours

Atonement is definitely one of the most visually beautiful movies I've ever seen, and I was in awe when I saw these colour comparisons by Miss Moss. Stills from the movie are compared with William Morris textile and wallpaper designs. I highly recommend you check out the other comparison sets that Miss Moss has done too. Visual treats!

bag check

I've been wanting to do a "what's in my bag" blog post for a long time, but somehow have only gotten around to it now. I've been using my favourite vintage bag (from Beta Boutique) almost every single day for the past few months now. Here's what's in it today:

:: a book for the road (the Great Gatsby) :: wallet :: another bag (to carry the extra load when I stop by the library or supermarket) :: my trusted yellow Superheadz :: iPod :: black pencil case (for pens, keys, mobile, random bits of paper/receipts/coupons, and sometimes a muesli bar) :: a green bunny umbrella ::

Okay, now to stuff it all back in!

the hedgehog (and a watercolour doodle)

I watched the Hedgehog on DVD last night, which is a wonderful French film, and I would highly recommend you check it out. Apart from the moving story itself, there were many scenes of crafting/drawing/filming/doing something creative - that being a (wannabe) creative person myself -  I'm such a sucker for those! There's something about watching the flow and movement of something beautiful being created that's kinda inspiring, don't you think? Well I know I was inspired, because I got out a tube of black watercolour paint that I've had for a while but never used, and started painting Paloma (the little girl in the movie) before the movie was finished (and let me tell you, going back and forth between looking down at a piece of paper and up to read the subtitles is not recommended! I had to rewind and replay some scenes a few times to keep on track, haha..). It's not much of a "painting", but I had fun doing it, and that's what matters, right?

 P.S. the winner of the Beta Accessories giveaway is #44 jhitomi. Congratulations! I'll be in touch shortly.

in the corner

Little knick knacks in the corner of my apartment.