Eco-Punk

I met Anke at the Night Market in the Old Biscuit Mall
on wednesday. I was greeted with a smile and was
immediately attended to. Service like that always makes
me want to interact with the designer and it
also helped when choosing a little outfit for my
God child for christmas.

Her clothing designs are bright, eco-friendly and
very edgy hence the name eco-punk, her prices
are very affordable and she caters for girls and boys alike.
I was torn between the jumpsuit and gorgeous
little skirt, both of them were very different and had it's
own personality, like my little Joshya.

I liked the jumpsuit because of the use of colour and
the easiness of it all and I loved the skirt because of
the various material designs on it but most
of all the spiders, I think that just made it different,
loved it!

Have a look at her collection on facebook/website,
you won't be sorry!

Thanks again for the amazing service and designs.

Online Shopoholic

navigate, navigate, quantity 1, checkout please!
Just a few items from Spence the online shop, who sell
various products from talented designers like Missibaba,
Steffany Roup and Adriaan Kuiters.
Because hearts are my fav at the moment, I naturally
fell in love with Steffany's Necklace.

Christmas Gifting Part 1

So for secret santa this year one of my friends suggested we do it
a little differently, instead of the normal pick a name out
of a hat and buy a gift for that person, we then all decided to
buy a gender neutral gift then when we all assembled pick names
out of a hat, to determine who needs to pick a gift first, once that
person chooses a gift they open it and the next person has the
choice of choosing a sealed gift or the gift the first person opened,
yikes, and so on and so on, I can't wait to see some cat fights taking
place, it's going to be brilliant!

Our exchange will be taking place on 23rd December and we
will also be having a wonderful Christmas Eve meal, I am really
looking forward to spending time with my friends whom I should
actually be calling my family, love you guys!

So for those of you who can't seem to get your heads around
what perfect gift to get that special person here are a few ideas.

For Little Girls & Boys:

Wooden toys and Plastic toys from ToysRUs.
Cute outfits at Ackermans and Woolworths.
A summer hamper - Cap, Swimsuit, Bucket and Spade, Sunblock.
Musica & CNA has some really nice children's DVD's.
Don't forget visiting Heartworks they always have a stunning
range of goodies and last but not least Mü&Me, I love the Hugo
notebooks!!!!!

G-Mo Shoes

Stumbled across these shoes after reading the Wear-oh-Where blog,

love this blog, it's a very happy place to be!!!

So I totally want a pair of these shoes, they cute, no two are alike,
best of all they 100% original and working towards becoming
100% recycled and animal friendly!

The question is what pair should I choose, it's so difficult when you

faced with all this prettiness!!!!

Bags Bags Bags!!!!

All I can say is I want them all.

May I borrow your pen

We all have them co-workers, friends anyone who
needs to borrow a pen they pick up use it and walk off,
Neatorama and Tabitha White of Card jackers have
come up with the perfect solution, pens that no one would
like to borrow. The slogans read:

From PERV to PERFECT in as little as 10 days.
Curbing your enthusiasm since 1998 Shecky The Clown

Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Interventions.
Don’t forget Shecky’s dog Arlene, a little extra but worth it.

Electrolysis Is Us
The first name in unwanted hair removal.
Specializing in those hard-to-reach areas.

Dr. Lance Hughes, Proctology
Turn your head and cough, 301 South Main
(please use rear entrance)

Van Nuys Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Specializing in difficult gender reassignments.

Verdant Fields Nudiest Camp
Get in touch with your OUTER self!
Enjoy ping pong, volleyball and our famous bottomless buffet.

Stuffed with Love Taxidermy
No pet too small – give us a call!
(ask about our goldfish and turtle discount)

Howie’s House of Hair
From barely there to awesome hair in just one hour.
What a brilliant idea, find out more here.

DIY Cake Stands

It was my Mom's 60th and I wish I found this tutuorial then,
i think I'll try it anyway, check it out!

Kate’s Recycled Cake/Cupcake Stands
What You’ll Need:
- old plates (any size)
- old candlesticks or vases (look for anything that is wider at the
bottom, with a sturdy base and a flat top)
- epoxy (from a hardware store)
- masking tape
- popsicle stick or q-tips without their fluff (something to apply
the epoxy with)
- paper plate or scrap cardboard (something to mix the epoxy
on that you can throw out)
- rags and cleaning solution
For the variation:
- template of silhouette (or you can free hand)
- contact paper
- scissors
- spray paint
Directions:
1. Pick out which pieces you want to put together and test it out.
They should be able to balance on each other without the glue.
If not, you may want to rethink your choices..is your plate too
uneven or does your base have a flat enough top?
2. Clean all plates and vases/candlesticks thoroughly.
Dry completely.
3. Measure the back of the plate and mark a dot in the center
with a pen or marker.
4. Squeeze out a little epoxy and follow its directions for use.
After it’s mixed, apply it to the top of the candlestick/vase and
gently place your base upside down onto the plate, using your
dot as a guide to help you center it.
5. Let it sit for a few minutes, then gently press down on it to
hold it in place and get rid of any excess epoxy with a q-tip.
Apple tape on four sides to anchor it while it dries.

Snug Boards

I love these bread boards from Snug, I want them all,
I'm a sucker for simple clean shapes and the fact
that it's cut in wood is a bonus!
I wonder if they can cut out an elephant for me,
pretty please!!!

Wallpaper and things

I like the quirky feel of Catherine Hammerton's work,
the wallpaper and home accessories are all made in the UK.

Some pieces are plain and simple and some are more intricate
and colour based. I can't wait to furnish my place with these
beautiful wallpapers.

HAPPY MINI FRIDAY!

Love the layers in this picture, this illustration was created
by K+Me, a creative unit made up of a japanese illustrator/
designer Kaoru and french designer/animator Jeremy.
Check them out.

I love type...

... but not as much as Jessica Hische, I came across her website a
while ago and her work blew me away, I love her love for typography!

She is really gifted and has a few typefaces for sale on various font sites.
I have been looking for some inspiration for my Mom's 60th birthday
stationery and I have definitely been inspired by Jessica! Thanks!

I think I'll be going with creams, whites and maybe an accent of gold
here and there, whenever I think of my mom I think of gold,  she loves
that colour so much! Here are a few examples of Jessica's work that
will help me create the perfect invitation for my Mom.

Ceramics by Sarah Cihat's

After having a lovely day at Moyo yesterday and while having
my wonderful pot of tea, I fell in love with the teapot and realised
how much I missed my pottery evenings with all my wonderful
classmates. I miss the chitter chatter of everyone and all the
beautiful pieces that were created around me.

My teacher, the very talented Belinda Orman will be exhibiting
her week in Paarl next week and I will be there to support her.
Yay! When I found these pieces on Re-nest, I had to share
them with you, beautiful pieces by Sarah Cihat's, enjoy!

Cut out fun

Sculpted pencils, visionary alphabets, unusual media,
and painstaking attention to detail are common elements
in the works of three contemporary artists on view in the
Batchelor Gallery beginning April 2. The vivid colors and
eye-catching detail contained in these small objects, that
measure around a foot or less, will leave you astounded
and amazed.

Dalton Ghetti, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been making
his pencil creations since he was a schoolboy in Brazil.
Using a variety of simple razors and needles, he carves
incredibly detailed miniature sculptures out of the lead core
of pencils without the aid of technology or even a magnifying glass.
Alphabet, 2005, comprised of 26 individual pencils,
is hismost famous work.

Laser cut Leaves

Leaves were used as invitations and flyers for 'Design Naturally'.
The leaves need to be viewed in front of light, I think I might try
this and see what the outcome is.
Tatil Design