do you kung foo?

I had to laugh when I came across the quirky illustrations of Simon Oxley, idokungfoo illustrator and designer.

I think Boyfriend would appreciate some of these.

Giggle.

miss m'selle

I was given this gorgeous Spencer & Rutherford tote Miss M'Selle Poison Apple for my birthday in February, from my lovely parents. My Mum loves Spencer & Rutherford... and I guess, so do I!

I also own this sexy Cosmic Express suitcase. Incredibly stylish, I felt like a celebrity walking through the Australian and New Zealand international airports... it is quite heavy though - you must pack LITE!

I also wish for this...

 the Speckled Egg make-up brush pouch.

A little luxury never goes astray.

shadow on the wall

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 I first began listening to Brandi Carlile in 2007, when her album 'The Story' came out. This album has been with me through many challenging times in my life. Listening to her now... and downloaded some more tunes to delight me throughout the day.

mini mapper

Working as a designer/cartographer, I couldn't help but include this gorgeous map I stumbled across while perusing the purl bee this afternoon. Perhaps one day I can use this to find my way there. 

:)

so many

I have so many things I want to blog about today. So many. I'm at home working away at my creative space, perusing sources of inspirations and enjoying drinking tea from my new teapot... with intentions of reading my tea leaves at the bottom of my blue and white polka-dot cup.

I've so many inspirational things today. And some of it came from my lovely blog followers, perusing their pages and comments. Thank you

for contributing to my creative day :) Sometimes you just need a nudge in the right direction.

So I've collected a few pics and links for what is making me tick today in hopes of passing on some of my inspiration by sharing it with you here, on my untitled creative journal.

Enjoy! And let me know what you think!

 This gorgeous image comes from the lovely Lacey May Belle's blog The White Way of Delight. I love LOVE.

The Cool Hunter site never fails to provide many mediums of inspiration. I love this pic, and want a uber cool snow cabin like this. Sign up for their email newsletter.

I've found a new designer/typographer love, and that is Jessica Hische. The designer behind the Daily Drop Cap, not only inspires daily BUT her extensive folio found here shows her diversity and the applicable nature of her type design. I love it. Above is her typeface 'Buttermilk' and you can buy via myfonts.

Oh! And she has a show opening tomorrow night at the gallery, Lamington Drive, in Melbourne. You'll be able to purchase prints such as this gorgeous one below... Oh - come to Brisbane!

It's officially a type-love day.

Upon A Fold has gorgeous books, stationery, objects, gift cards and wrapping for every paper lover. I could spend all my money on paper goods, accessories and books. I love.

I got a new desktop background from this months featured artist, Wayne Pate, from Design*Sponge. New wallpaper is as good as a holiday! Here it is:

There's nothing like a good magazine to peruse aswell. Check out Australia's yen magazine, online or at your favourite newsagency - this is the current issue:

I really musty get going. Here's a pic of me as a wee one with my cousins... for art's sake! (I'm the ginge in the middle... who would have known?! ;P)

So many things to do. Enjoy those.

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austen afternoon

I'm at home while Boyfriend is off watching UFC with the boys. A uni assignment and The Jane Austen Book Club in the mix.  I do love this 

 movie. One of the inspirations behind The Book Club actually.

It's one of those Sundays, overcast with rain every now and then, a short bust of sunshine and the lounge room to myself.

And so I'll leave you with the opening quote.

"Is not general incivility the very essence of love?" - Jane Austen

Sigh.

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homesick

Homesick today. So I've was spending some time on google images (like the coolest person in the world I am) sourcing some pictures to ease the pangs of longing to be there. Just a visit. To sit at home, take the dog for a walk and chat with the parents about everything and nothing. Congregating in the lounge room.


Here are a couple of the pictures I sourced.

Nice, huh.
I know it's only a couple of pictures... but I miss looking at the sky - particularly at sunset out there. I'll have to take my DianaF+ with me at Easter and capture some of my own.

Assignment time now.
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