Why i want a moustache

During my angst ridden teenage years I dressed one part bag lady, one part a goth...these delightful clothes came from Camberwell market. For you Cambie market regulars, this was back in the days of the Christian Rock Elvis impersonater & the magnificent tattooed Lady; with fierce red hair and tattoos all over her face. Mostly i loved  her 'ringkeepers moustache' tattoo and  attitude.  I longed for my own moustache. One day when i was 18, a friend wrestled me to the ground, drew one on me in eyeliner, then dragging me to pub in Foot- is- gray. What a night, hey Jane?

Years after rumaging through piles of discount clothing next to her, I discovered that this women was Vali Myers.  I had the fortune of spending a day with her in her studio during the winter of 2001.  She showed me and my boyfriend drawings, made us tea, spoke about her life back in Paris and kept telling my boyfriend how 'very, very attractive' he was.  We were invited to spend the evening drinking Vodka with her, which for some reason we never did.... what a shame.

How rare someone like Vali Myers is.  If you don't know her work, you should be ashamed, or you could just have a peek here: http://www.valimyers.com/drawings/death_in_port_jackson.html

So what was the point of this again....ah yes.  Should i get this tattoo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregtilden/3350541520/

Delayed Monday

I was away sick yesterday...seems as if winter has caught up with me.  When i arrived at work this morning,  one day late for Monday, i discovered my brand new hot off the print (stop press!!!) business cards and swingtags. Yay! But that is not all, in my hot little hand as i speak is this Fab print by Gemma Jones

If you would like one for yourself, head over to her Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/listing/35716330/meow-xxx-gocco-print?ref=em

Mondays aren't so bad after all

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Busy, busy bee

It's a busy time right now, with one housemate moving out and interviewing for another, which along with 'life' means I haven't had the most productive week.  Years ago i had the most delightful pair of ceramic earrings by Anne Black, but after a rather colourful (drunk) evening out in London Town i lost them.  So imagine my surprise when i stumbled across some more in: http://sedoniaseddon.blogspot.com.
You have been told...so shop up

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I Heart Hipstamatic

Recently i downloaded Hipstamatic for my iphone and instantly i am able to take beautiful photos.  It's wonderful.  The hat i am working on right is a Sinamay beret with hand curled French silk roses.  I haven't finished it just yet, as i will also be adding some veiling and feathers... But as i am besotted with hipstamatic here for your viewing pleasure is some work in progress

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Mabel's not what she use to be

With my loved sewing machine Mabel, sick and in need of repair I am reduced to searching for inspiration. Back in London all i ever needed to do for this was visit Liberty's - the happiest place (shop) on earth.  Nowadays  I can only Google some of their divine fabrics and dream.  This delightful one is by Swedish designers Svenskt Tenn *swoon*

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Yo-yo's are delish

Recently i have become obsessed with Macaroons..those gooey tasty French biscuits.  Yum yum!

Which for some reason has made me think of yo-yo's, not the toy nor the tasteless biscuits, rather the fabric variety.  I shall put some photo's up when i finish a piece.. I'm think headbands and clips

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It's not easy being Jan...but at least she has got a cute hat named after her

Here are some photos of my fully reversible Jan hat. It's a labour of love really for the middle child. Photo's of Marcia, Alice and Cindy to follow shorty...