tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18045778458154481552024-03-14T21:36:12.558+13:00Little Bowlittlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-53340873615178930242012-12-04T20:06:00.000+13:002012-12-04T20:11:44.526+13:00Tiptoe through the tulips....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Isnt this the cutest little house? I love the colour. It is a house in the government gardens in Rotorua, New Zealand. We went there on holiday in October and they had the most lovely tulips all over the place, it so brightened up the grey weather during the week we were there.<br />
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littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-61843250256949515372012-07-14T16:35:00.001+12:002012-07-14T17:08:28.219+12:00Wait watching<div>
So after gaining a few extra kilos and being remotivated by two friends who are losing and losing and losing weight I have decided to go on <a href="http://www.weightwatchers.com.au/">weight watchers</a> for the second time this year. Last time was a real success and I lost 5 kilos in about 2 months. Couldn't keep it off though and gained it all back plus an extra couple just to make me feel really bad about it. It really is hard having self control. I wonder if alcoholics feel the same way about alcohol as I do about chocolate and biscuits . It really feels like an addiction sometimes. I have to admit I eat them emotionally and then from there it's just a downward spiral of 'just one more' everytime I open the cupboard. At times it helps me get through the day. 2 year olds are hard work you know. A nice cup of tea and a biscuit makes everything better. Well now its just the tea and if I'm a good girl one biscuit at the end of the day (because God knows if I had one earlier my brain would forget that one and demand another and another). Wish me luck.</div>littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-6035849461294258342012-06-12T21:00:00.001+12:002012-06-12T21:00:30.188+12:00Crafty stuff<br />
It occurred to me today that I haven't shared any pics of my crafty creations on the blog yet, they are things I make for friends and family and are not for sale or anything, just for fun!<br />
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These are two I made for my mum out of jewellery that she had that she didnt wear and didn't like, add a few new beads and new design and voila new bracelets! nice bit of upcycling!<br />
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Balthazar in the teen idol days.<br />
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Strong words to consider today, after seeing some Dali work and various other modern artists at the Auckland City Art Gallery this weekend at the <a href="http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/degas-to-dali">Degas to Dali exhibition</a> (on loan from the National Gallery of Scotland). It was a pricey entrance fee but worth it - wonderful to see contemporaries of each art movement in the same room together rather than just one artist alone. Inspiring to see people who were often working together and producing there own ideas within an art movement. For example the spider below, with the obvious influence of Miro, Calder makes it his own, turning an image into a sculpture then having it move, slowly spinning in mid air. very cool. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Alexander Calder, </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">The Spider</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">, c1935-c1937, Metal, painted</span>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Joan Miró, </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Peinture [Painting]</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">, 1925, Oil and black chalk on canvas</span>
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The controversy over Pinterest continues and to be honest I feel quite confused about the whole thing, and am hoping I don't get sued by anyone. It also makes me glad I am not yet a mass pinner, with pins in the thousands like some people, as I think I am going to have to go through and make sure each and every one leads back to its original source. Read <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/m/3324588/420640354/a/0/aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRmZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGJTdFciUyRlRoZVBhcGVyTWFtYSUyRiU3RTMlMkZaWEs4azM5UEdNZyUyRnNhZmVseS1waW4uaHRtbA%3d%3d">here </a>for some amateur advice on how to be a safe pinner posted by <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/m/3324588/420640354/a/0/aHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRmZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGJTdFciUyRlRoZVBhcGVyTWFtYSUyRiU3RTMlMkZaWEs4azM5UEdNZyUyRnNhZmVseS1waW4uaHRtbA%3d%3d">the Paper Mama</a>. All advice well received on this one. I really hope the site continues, its so brilliant, addictive and feeds my inner voyeur of all things beautiful and cool! As a hairdresser its great having an online inspiration board at my finger tips, saves rummaging through magazines and websites for that perfect hair image. Five minutes on Pinterest has me inspired to redecorate my house, wear my hair a different way, cook something new and dress totally different. Love it. What does everyone else think about this image privacy issue?? xlittlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-86543533082775325722012-02-19T14:05:00.000+13:002012-02-19T14:06:01.426+13:00Heaven knows I'm miserable now...Time to share one of my new favourite songs <b>'Heaven knows I'm miserable now' by The Smiths</b>. I love how the sound is uplifting but the lyrics are quite depressing, its such a contradiction. I spent my youth never liking The Smiths much because I thought they were depressing, now I find it uplifting and humorous, maybe its because my view on life is a lot more positive. The lyrics are just so true. love it. Morrissey is such a legend and he has quite a nice quiff in this video. According to my husband the guitar part is extremely difficult and complicated to play, probably why it sounds so good. Thanks dear husband for bringing The Smiths into my life again.<br />
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I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour<br />
But heaven knows I'm miserable now<br />
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job<br />
And heaven knows I'm miserable now<br />
In my life<br />
Why do I give valuable time<br />
To people who don't care if I live or die ?<br />
Two lovers entwined pass me by<br />
And heaven knows I'm miserable now<br />
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job<br />
And heaven knows I'm miserable now<br />
In my life<br />
Oh, why do I give valuable time<br />
To people who don't care if I live or die ?<br />
What she asked of me at the end of the day<br />
Caligula would have blushed<br />
"You've been in the house too long" she said<br />
And I (naturally) fled<br />
In my life<br />
Why do I smile<br />
At people who I'd much rather kick in the eye ?<br />
I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour<br />
But heaven knows I'm miserable now<br />
"You've been in the house too long" she said<br />
And I (naturally) fled<br />
In my life<br />
Why do I give valuable time<br />
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1 Large ripe avocado - skin and pip removed<br />
1/2 cup Cocoa (non sweetened)<br />
3 T Honey<br />
1 T vanilla essence or extract<br />
2 fresh Dates - stones removed<br />
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DEVINE! and best of all HEALTHY!! Hope you enjoy it.<br />
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Love LB xlittlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-59547953390446216142012-02-09T17:00:00.000+13:002012-02-09T17:02:07.759+13:00Oh Little Deer please be mineOne of my 2012 resolutions was to start buying things for our house, especially for the walls which have for the past 4 years remained fairly bare. The past few months I have been hunting out local artists whose work I love, I previously shared with you <a href="http://www.littlebow-littlebow.blogspot.co.nz/2011/12/my-latest-work-of-art.html">Ellaquaint </a> from whom I have just bought another fab watercolour of a Tui - isn't he gorgeous?<br />
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Today I wanted to mention someone else who has been on the handmade market scene lately. Recently I commissioned a piece of work (a gift for a dear friend) from a wonderful artist, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OddOneOut.nz">Odd One Out</a> - an upcycler of vintage items and maker of quirky cute imagery. My favourite pieces of her work are the vintage plates with cute illustrations on, but I am having trouble choosing which one I want, I may just have to have them all.<br />
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Help I can't decide! They are all so beautiful! I love the designs and how they incorporate the plate patterns, its very clever and very unique! Check out <a href="http://www.oddoneoutshop.blogspot.co.nz/">OddOneOut blog</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OddOneOut.nz">Facebook</a> page for more plates and other cool artwork.</div>
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<br />littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-77159821551871842152012-02-02T15:16:00.000+13:002012-02-02T15:17:17.282+13:00Take me to the RiverToday I just wanted to share with you all the special place that is my parents holiday house. It is in a place called <a href="http://www.turangi.co.nz/">Turangi</a> ( south side of Lake Taupo) and is a rentable house within the <a href="http://www.tongarirolodge.co.nz/">Tongariro Lodge</a>. What makes it special is it is right on the Tongariro river, with the most beautiful view at sunset. The air is always crisp, the views always magical. Nothing but the sounds of Tuis and the river, brings a kind of peace. When you live in a city, you forget how wonderful the sound of nature is.<br />
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We were lucky enough to stay for a week this time, although the 5 hour drive from Auckland is tough with a toddler, it was well worth it. On our last night we had dinner from the lodge (gourmet dining!) brought to the house and we ate on the deck while watching the sun go down (photos further down!). Heaven.<br />
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My Dad is a trout fishing addict, he loves being able to walk out the front door, go across the grass and step into the river. For him it doesn't get much better than that.<br />
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The Turangi bridge is just a short stroll up the river from our place, and leads to the town which do great fish n chips, you can even a get a deep fried mars bar (although I wouldn't recommend it!)<br />
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I hope you all have somewhere beautiful to go to when you feel like a break from real life!<br />
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<br />littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-7291141830823866502012-01-24T15:12:00.000+13:002012-01-25T14:22:05.283+13:00Chocolate Banana Bread and Butter Pudding Oh Yeah.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While in Sydney I purchased this beautiful tin, which inside contained Panettone, it was on special and being as it was a few days past Christmas I had low expectations for the food within but was more interested in the tin itself. Beautiful. Now what to do with the stale Panettone??? it smelled amazing but tasted dry (apparently that's just how it is) however, an idea struck. I struggled to find a version on the internet of this recipe, so this is my written version taken from watching Ray on TV, so apologies if it differs from the original.<br />
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<b><i>Chocolate Banana Bread and Butter Pudding </i></b>ala Ray McVinnie. Genius.<br />
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Butter as needed<br />
Sliced Stale french stick/raisin bread/ brioche/sourdough/croissant/ Panettone! enough to cover your square baking dish two layers worth.(I used about 1/2 a Panettone loaf)<br />
2-3 ripe bananas<br />
1 1/2 cups choc chips (dark is good!)<br />
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4 eggs<br />
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Sliced bananas all over the top<br />
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Another layer of your bread this time buttered side up (overlap these ones a little to make the top look good)<br />
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Mix all your custard ingredients in a bowl and whisk together till mixed, then carefully pour over the bread layers - filling in the gaps with custard mix, once all in gently push on the bread so the mix soaks into the bread - leave it for 10 minutes or so for the bread to soak up the liquid. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup choc chips on top and 1/2 cup of brown sugar.<br />
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Everybody go ooh and aah. New for 2012 the beautiful and striking Lana Del Rey. Love it. Little bit Kate Bush, little bit Adele, little bit Joanna Newsom. Her videos are a feast for the eyes and ears. Gorgeous. Check out Lana Del Rey asap and love it!<br />
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<br />littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-57416693781153661762012-01-09T16:30:00.000+13:002012-01-09T16:55:50.800+13:00A New Year 2012So I have been a bit preoccupied with Christmas and New Year (had a fantastic weekend in Sydney, got my Target and Ikea fix!) and so haven't had time to blog. But here I am now finally getting to it, it will be short and sweet today as I have just spent two hours drooling over beautiful imagery on<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/"> <span id="goog_1954823360"></span>Pinterest</a><span id="goog_1954823361"></span>, which if your not on there you should check it out. As a hairdresser I am a very visual person so this forum thrills me beyond belief! It's like an edited version of google image search. Love it. check out my link on the right to see my pin boards so far. I have been searching for inspiration for tiling my bathroom, alas so far I can only find the tiles I like in the UK. Aren't these amazing???<br />
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As for New Years Resolutions?? I don't usually make them as they tend to only last a day or so and then I am back to my old ways. (the usual lose weight one...blah blah blah) I think this year I am going to give our house a bit of attention, making it reflect the style I love a bit more. Vintage, creative, colourful, shabby chic. Goals for the year - make some cushion covers, do more craft and learn more craft, and sell some things I have made at a market stall!oh and try to spend a bit more time with my husband x x<br />
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I will leave you with some inspiration from <a href="http://www.princesslasertron.com/">Princess Lasertron</a>'s advent month - I really wanted to participate but just didn't find the time on a daily basis, maybe next year. They are words to live by. Happy New Year.xx<br />
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<br /></div>littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-46164878874108358482011-12-17T15:42:00.000+13:002011-12-17T22:51:07.209+13:00Follow the white Hare.....<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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Just wanted to share this with everyone - I have stumbled across this wonderful artist <a href="http://ellaquaint.blogspot.com/">Ellaquaint</a> on the web via the <a href="http://www.crafternoon-tea.blogspot.com/">crafternoon tea</a> market. I went down today and purchased a painting ( a christmas present from my wonderful mum). I am so happy. I don't often find works of art that I instantly love. But every now and then I will happen across something I just know I must own. As a result I don't own many paintings yet, I find bare walls a bit scary, but also the commitment of where to put said piece of art fills me with fear too. So Mr Arctic Hare doesn't have a home yet, I will have to try him in different places for a while. He is so beautiful, I cant stop looking into his eyes. Thanks Ella for creating him.x<br />
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here are a few other works that I like<br />
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you can see other works at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellaquaint/104428709634946">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ellaquaint/104428709634946</a> check it out!</div>littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-6665589255397307642011-12-02T22:52:00.001+13:002011-12-17T22:51:59.369+13:00What I'm thankful for today....<br />
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<b>1) Molly at 21 Months</b><br />
The terrible two's are beginning early. My cheeky monkey makes me experience a full range of emotions on a daily basis, just as she does. Currently she wants to run in any direction I'm not going in. She's a smarty too, shes been trying to count to 10, but she keeps missing 6 and she knows most of the alphabet even though she can't pronounce all of it yet, but she does have a large vocabulary - I have to act as translator alot of the time with other people. She is obsessed with Elmo, Winnie the Pooh, nursery rhymes, swings and going to see penguins. Molly loves Vegemite (but she calls it Marmite because she cant pronounce Vegemite yet), strawberries, cheese, chips (both crisps and hot chips shes not bothered) and frozen peas - straight from the freezer.<br />
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<b>2) Strawberries</b><br />
I love strawberries, Molly and I pick them from the garden and after she has washed them (and the floor) she eats them with reckless abandon, no thought for the drippings of red juice that fall down her chest, that mummy will have to soak out later, just pure gusto for the joys of the strawberry. I used to be like that as a child, eating until I got hives, now I'm lucky to get any at all.<br />
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<b>3) Christmas </b><br />
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<br />littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-72104863567307623162011-12-02T21:50:00.001+13:002012-01-26T19:51:33.587+13:00All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth...I have a couple of teeth in the front that are missing - not many people know this (I don't spread it around!) At 13 the adult teeth that were supposed to come through didn't, and a few other teeth were in the wrong place which resulted in a painful year of braces, plates (and absolutely no boys!) until I got my plate with false teeth on it (sounds really old lady gross but actually its really small, all metal and more kind of terminator-ish than nana-ish). I only take it out to clean it, and it lives in my mouth 24-7 since I was 14. <br />
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It seems I have finally out grown it, my mouth has changed over the last 18 years and it no longer fits right. I had hopes of having permanent dental surgery involving screws put into the gums (finally being free of the plate!) but apparently I don't have enough space between teeth and would need to have braces again to make room. I was horrified. The idea of not only having braces at the age of 33 but having braces and big gaps on either side of my two front teeth made me feel ill and looking like that again, even for a short time, filled me with the same fear and feelings I had as an embarrassed 13 year old. I got a little upset, there were tears, I thought it was going to all be easy, in and out in an afternoon like the brochure says. Not to mention the thousands of dollars my insurance doesn't cover that it was going to cost. <br />
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To Plan B then, new plate. I tried it on yesterday and it hurt, (because it fits right apparently) but it looked good, the teeth are a new shape and it has changed the whole look of my mouth. It's amazing how little things in your appearance can make you feel so different. No one will probably notice my teeth, its very subtle, but to me they are totally different, and with a little help from Dr Bleach, a bit whiter too. The whole experience has awoken me to the fact that I am ageing. Apparently that happens in your mid 30's. In the last year I have really noticed it, age slowly creeping up on me little by little. I'm by no means in the depths of self pity, just a feeling that it is starting. I think part of ageing too is acceptance of oneself, and doing all you can to make the most of what you've got.<br />
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On a side note, my dentist had to crack the old " <b>you'll be getting your two front teeth for Christmas then just like you wanted!</b>" (boom boom) nice one doc<br />
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<i><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> <b>Stolen Girlfriends Club</b> <a href="http://www.stolengirlfriendsclub.com/collections/jewellery/products/bow-ring-1">Bow Ring</a></span></u></i><br />
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This is the one and only thing I have actually asked for this year (to increase the chances of actually getting it!) I went and tried it on having lusted over it online, it is quite beautiful, simple, elegant, shiny and a stunning design, the band gets wider underneath, a nice touch. If you feel really extravagant it also comes in a <a href="http://www.stolengirlfriendsclub.com/collections/jewellery/products/double-bow-ring">double bow</a> - yummy.<br />
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The Tunic - Love it, wanted it, bought it. YAY merry christmas to me.Now do I wear it Christmas Day or save it for upcoming summer weddings???dilemmas! As for the Cardigan....wait for the new year sales!<br />
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Its funny how when these things happen it makes you reflect on yourself, those little kicks up the ass, to remind you to take nothing for granted and be thankful for the good health, the beautiful children, the wonderful home, the secure jobs , the food on the table and the comfortable life - while you have it. God bless to all out there going through the hard times, whatever they may be.littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-87948390872258899122011-11-10T15:18:00.000+13:002011-12-17T22:55:07.779+13:00Where I live<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I took this photo of Rangitoto a couple of years ago and it always makes me feel happy. I drive here when the toddler is having a naughty day and everything seems alot better. It was even great here a few weeks ago when we stopped and it was howling wind and pouring rain. <br />
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I should also mention this is a live volcano that is in our very midsts, a slumbering destructor of worlds. I really should not have watched that drama programme they made about it last year ( in an effort I think to scare us into preperation for WHEN it erupts - thats WHEN not IF)....have you got your survival kit ready Auckland?? Have you too noticed the alarming number of 'Are you prepared' ads recently, like they know something. I've got some loo roll, tinned food and candles in a box . I'm not really sure I have anything in there that will deal with lava and ash. Note to self - watch more <a href="http://beargrylls.com/">Bear Grylls</a> programmes.littlebowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638414362652641990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1804577845815448155.post-74396299396559091882011-11-10T13:37:00.000+13:002011-12-17T22:55:29.056+13:00Christmas tunesI'm so excited about Christmas this year and even more so now that <a href="http://www.sheandhim.com/">She and Him</a> have released a new Christmas Album. Entitled 'A Very She and Him Christmas' it surely will be. Have dropped a few hints to hubby that we must purchase this on LP (red vinyl!!) although I might need a CD copy for in the car. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zooey-Deschanel/108274809193707">Zooey Deschanel</a> has the most divine angelic vocals and old songs reworked in the M Ward fashion make it all fresh and a joy to listen to. It will happily go with our other Christmas listening namely <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Heart-Bob-Dylan/dp/B002MW50KO">Bob Dylan's 'Christmas in the Heart</a>' and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thebuffmedways">The Buff Medway's 'Merry Christmas Fritz</a>'. Oh joy! <br />
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<i>Whilst waiting for an appointment one day a few months ago I happened to walk along Parnell Road and stumbled upon a little shop called <a href="http://www.passionforpaper.co.nz/">Passion for Paper</a>. I'm not sure if you are all very familiar with this indulgent little piece of Italy in New Zealand, and I am just late to catch on, but this shop was a revelation. As soon as I walked in the door I was hit by not only the beauty of what lay within but the strong desire to own everything I lay my eyes on. Maybe I'm just weird but I <b>love</b> paper. Notebooks, wrapping paper, cards, covered pencils, calendars all in the most stunning designs straight from Venice. It was as though I could look out the window and see a canal boat floating past. It was my tourist days in Venice all over again, and I was drunk with desire and heady with nostalgia. I came away with the most expensive and divine pieces of paper that to be honest are too good to wrap anything in. To cut them (let alone rip them) would be a travesty! </i><br />
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The list started with a pair of Doc Marten Boots. I waited 6 years for a pair of black 10ups from the age of 11 - 17. After various fakes and frauds they finally came my way via the teenage boyfriend. I love them still, but they scream of a former life and got left behind when I went travelling overseas at the age of 21, I've worn them a couple of times since, but my feet are different now and don't fit in them the same way (in that way that second hand shoes feel weird inside).<br />
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My <a href="http://www.karenwalker.co.nz/">Karen Walker</a> Bow necklace (and the inspiration for this blog name) a gift from a friend in exchange for a Breakfast a Tiffany's DVD (what a kind friend!) I love it to bits! I wear it at least a few times a week, it goes with everything and makes me feel pretty. I hope it is something I still wear when I'm old and grey. (or by then I may have given it to my daughter)<br />
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As for now the most recent addition to the list. A necklace by Erickson Beamon for Target, spotted on <a href="http://princesslasertron.com/">Princess Lasertron</a> (one of my favorite bloggers and creator of beautiful things). I WANT WANT WANT IT, but alas it was a limited addition sold only at Target in the United States a couple of years ago it seems. Will keep eyes peeled on ebay. Had ambitions of perhaps creating my own....to be continued.......</div>
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