Red Awesomeness
Filed in swing,travel, May 8, 2009, 11:01 amEvery once in a while I am reminded of how awesome and stylish my mom is, and these shoes lead to one of those moments. She discovered them while touring through Australia, and immediately thought of me and my swing dancing. After a couple of emailed photos confirming that I was equally as in love [...]
Australian Opal
Filed in travel, May 6, 2009, 9:13 amAustralian Boulder Opal: variety of opal that forms inside rocks and boulders that refracts brilliant colours. This piece of opal was a gift from my parents from their trip to Australia. 97% of the world’s opal is produced there, making this a very authentic souvenir. I quite like the cream colour and how it shimmers [...]
Purse Creation
Filed in creations, May 4, 2009, 10:12 amI had a sudden flurry of creativity last weekend and finally sewed this purse together. I had purchased the fabric and cut out all the pieces over Christmas, and they had been waiting for me to return. It turned out to be much larger than I had expected, and I should’ve put interfacing on the [...]
Buds
Filed in life, May 1, 2009, 9:33 amI’m apparently super eager for spring, even if Calgary’s weather is not exactly in agreement. These photos were taken immediately after my return from Vancouver. Spring was in the air, and it was before our end of April snowfall. Because this house and yard is new to me, I find myself especially aware of the [...]
