the red thread

a blogiday

22 June 2010

Is blogiday the right term for a blog holiday? Cos that's what I've decided I need. As you've probably noticed my heart's not been in it for the past few weeks. So I've decided to take a blogiday to focus on other stuff that needs my attention, like, for example... me.

I'll be back soonish, not sure when. Hopefully in a couple of weeks, but if you subscribe or put the red thread in your reader you'll know when I'm back hanging out here again.

In the meantime why don't you leave a comment on this post with a link to a favourite blog that you think I, and my lovely readers, may like. Not your own blog (although your name/id should link to that!), but someone who inspires and delights you through their blog. I'll look forward to visiting your recommendations.

Take care,

Lisa
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Etsy Craft Party :: Sydney

17 June 2010

It's Etsy's birthday tomorrow and people all over the world are organising Craft Parties. The irrepressible Corrie (aka Retro Mummy) has taken on the task of organising a Sydney event for tomorrow night.

The Sydney Craft Party will be held at Notebook magazine's cool new photo studios at Alexandria from 6.30 to 9.30pm tomorrow night, Friday 18th June. There is a cover charge of $20, which includes venue hire and security, a glass of champagne, tea and coffee and a Notebook goodie bag(!). Bring a plate to share, and your craft of course. You can BYO craft or bring along fabric scraps to make hexagons and yo yos, as well as scissors, needle and thread, pins etc.

It's going to be fun. Please join us if you can. It's a great way to connect and bring to [real]life this amazing online community we have.

Tickets must be pre-purchased and are available here.

Yay!
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The photo of those lovely hexies is by Retro Mummy.

Mandala love

Over a year ago I wrote a post about terrariums and featured a photographic mandala by Etsy seller Playnature Productions called Terrarium mold makes the world go round.

I have been thinking about finally getting around to making a terrarium (a year later!), and it prompted me to revisit my post and then to take another look at Playnature, and this is what I found...

This mandala is from a photo of a flower. Breathtaking.
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A pick me up from Anthropologie

16 June 2010

I can guarantee I'll always come away in good spirits after a virtual browse at Anthro. I am excited to see that they are now stocking local Sydney gal Samantha Robinson's gorgeous ceramics (top left in both montages).

This lovely spring/summer vibe is just what we need on a cold winter's day don't you think?
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Julia Fullerton-Batten :: photographer

Julia Fullerton-Batten created beautiful a three-part project which captures teenage girls in their transition from the relative innocence of girls into women.

These images are from the In Between series.

Aren't they beautiful? The first shot in particular. The lighting and detail in this series of images is amazing.

And these are part of Teenage Stories.

all images: Julia Fullerton-Batten