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Showing posts with label weblinks. Show all posts

Friday, 4 May 2012

Dear photograph



Dear Photograph,
I found this photo of my mother’s parents while looking through her most beloved things after she had suddenly passed away.  My grandfather, who I never met, had written on the back of the photo; ” Yoyita, every time you see this photo remember an unforgettable Sunday for me.” Now I know why my mother knew how to love her husband and children with such an honest and pure love….she learned it from her parents. 
Thank you Mom, we will never forget to love.
Alejandra

I don't know if you've ever come across this adorable website called dear photograph This evening I spent a while scouring through all the revisited photographs and acompanying letters. Perhaps I'm particularly emotional today but they had me in tears! I found these pictures on there, go on over and spend a while. They have a book out now too.

Doesn't it inspire you to revisit the scenes of your childhood photos and do the same?



Dear Photograph,
Back in 1970, when I was 7 years old, I went to the Dime store and bought my Dad this huge joke cigar and I was so excited to give it to him. Like a trooper, he smoked the whole thing.  It had to have been the worst cigar he ever smoked, but he never let on. I miss my Dad.
Steve



Dear Photograph,
Thirty two years later I went searching for the ghosts of my parents who never made it back from this trip to Spain. After two weeks of investigative work, I found the place where this photo was taken.

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Magic


My mind is officially blown.

Ever heard of moss paint? Me neither. But today I came across this phenomenon via my current favourite website craftgawker and you can find the instructions here on instructables but essentially all you need to make a masterpiece like this is some buttermilk, sugar and a few lumps of moss. Put them into a blender, mix into a paste and then just paint it on to a wall to whatever design pleases your good self.

The hulking great concrete wall in our back yard is just screaming out for this treatment but I'm not sure what our landlady would make of it. If you own a house or business, please go out and do this immediately and let me see the results!


a bit of bees knees

Monday, 2 April 2012

A good idea!


I just came across this amazing idea on http://www.offbeathome.com/
It went straight into my 'ideas to copy' inspiration folder.

I'm thinking I might even attempt to write 'lost & found' in lights on the wall of the exhibition. watch this space. Also very cool:


Thursday, 15 March 2012

Room Envy


I don't think I'll ever be restrained enough to have a room quite as elegant as this one. But everything is precious about it, I'm especially coveting that painting and the blue velvet studded doors!

I came across this picture on the lovely website littlegreennotebook Have a gander!

Saturday, 11 February 2012

Pixelated goodness


This morning I came across instructions for how to make this ridiculously clever pop-up card on a website called minieco which is chock full of brilliant craft ideas in the prettiest colours. It completely blew my mind! Turns out it's really easy to make as well.



Here's my go at making it. I cut a little quotation out of a book and stuck it inside and glued another heart onto the front. (which came from a botched first attempt at making the card)

The inventor of this design is a genius and I now have yet another new website to obsess over. Happy days.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

We danced for Barefeet


The 'Let's dance for Barefeet' fundraiser on Saturday night was a roaring success and we raised well over £2000 for the charity in Zambia which works with children and young people who live on the street there.

see http://www.barefeettheatre.org/ for more details

Barefeet Zambia kicked off proceedings with a video message and performance recorded in Zambia especially for the event and then there were several performances ranging from the sublime (the very professional looking tango and salsa performances) to the ridiculous (the cross-dressing, skirt-shedding line dance). Needless to say the line dancers stole the show and here they are with the glitterball trophy.

Special thanks to Anne and Patricia McGuigan for all the hard work.

  

Our glamorous judges. And this being Ireland, we simply couldn't have a panel of judges without a priest on it (Fr McCullough on the left wearing the fetching shiny green jacket)

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Quirky wedding fair in Belfast this Sunday

This Sunday there's going to be a wedding fair with a difference in Belfast, organised by Quirky Weddings. It's a walking tour of venues that offer various wedding services and The Lulu Lounge brow and lash salon in Fountain Centre, College Street (which is owned by my amazing sister in law Lucy) will be taking part and offering free cava to boot!

I'll have some of my cake stands, vintage brooch bouquets and other wedding related wares on display, come on down, you're welcome there whether you're getting married or not.
Find out more about the wedding 'pop-crawl' here


Above: The uber stylish Mrs Lucy Mathieson - lash and brow transformer extraordinaire.
Below: some of the wedding bouquets I can make for blushing brides to be.

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Robotic genius


I recently discovered these amazing robots made by Brian Marshall. (I so wish I'd thought it up first) They're made from upcycled kitchen utensils, cameras and other found objects and I covet them. They're just ridiculously cute. It's a robot viking for freaks sake!


click here to see images of more robots

or click here to buy from Brian Marshall's Etsy shop.

Monday, 7 February 2011

For sale: holographic virgin!



For sale:

This rather kitsch and HOLOGRAPHIC image of the Madonna and child. (Again with the religious stuff)
Made in Japan, it measures around 12 x 14 and is set in a charming cream plastic frame. Did I mention it's holographic?!?!

Yours for just £6 plus p&p. Leave a comment to get dibs on it!



Holographic imagery was invented in the 60s and I think this is a fairly early hologram as it's the kind that gives the impression of depth rather than actually appearing to move. You never know though, the Madonna could perform a miracle.

p.s. here are some pictures by French photographer duo Pierre et Giles. Kitsch, camp religious imagery at its best.


Click to see more of their work http://photobucket.com/images/Pierre+et+Gilles/

Monday, 31 January 2011

Toy soldier necklace


I came across this great website a while back called http://psimadethis.com/
Erica Domesek posts an inspiration board (above) along with super simple instructions (below) for making all manner of things, including loads of accessories and I loved this novel use of toy soldiers.


So here's my interpretation of the necklace. It was super easy - I just spray-painted the toys and threaded them onto a silk sash from a dress. Hey presto! It makes me want to start spray painting everything and turning it into jewellery!

Wednesday, 26 January 2011

Domestic Sluts

I just have to share this most wonderful of websites. The lovely ladies from Domestic Sluttery provide posts on everything from food, cocktails, clothes, shoes, to homewares and furniture. Plus they appreciate the health giving properties of a well-earned gin and tonic. Check out their website!



http://www.domesticsluttery.com/