A week of web wonders

+ Adorable mitten gift tag tutorial by the clever folks at Present & Correct

+ I can't believe someone actually lives in this perfect home!

+ This great collection of stocking stuffers from Etsy

+ Hilarious pizza slice sleeping bag to dream in

+ A sneaky peek of Mary Kate McDevitt's shiny new calendar

+ The new holiday shop of Shanna Murray (especially this mirror kit)

Handwritten Letters

I love the work of Mary Kate McDevitt so was really excited to hear about her letter writing project: she will send a letter a day for a full year, all in the spirit of keeping postboxes happy and writing alive (letters of the alphabet that is, not letters about the weather!) Sadly I was too slow to sign myself up but am looking forward to seeing all the letters displayed on her tumblr site here

(you can buy the handwriting print here too)

Colourful ballooning

Aren't these photos of hot air ballooning just gorgeous?! The colours on that top left one especially so! In fact all the photos on Angela Hardison's blog are equally as peaceful and divine (Go take a peek)

It has been awhile between posts here at the smudge I know. I have been busy finishing up the writing and collating of wonderful things for my first ever book (so very exciting!) while also looking after and adoring my new little friend (both fantastic things, though a combination that I wouldn't recommend doing at the same time!) I can't yet share much about the book until it's release but I will say that it is full of the works of some incredible artists and designers and looks pretty damn fine because of it! I can't wait to see it in the flesh and to be able to share it here. In the meantime... i've got alot of catching up to do for this space!

[image above by Richard Perez of Skinny Ships]

One month ago today

One whole month ago at the bright and early hour of 4am, our little Leo entered the world. It's overwhelming how much love suddenly flows for such a tiny and fresh faced being... can't get enough cuddles and feel the need to smother him in kisses constantly!! I won't deny that the first couple of weeks were somewhat of an emotional roller coaster, but we're getting the hang of this parenting thing now and it's just plain magic. Happy one month birthday little man. We love you ever so already xx

Spring Orchard // Gloss Creative

An amazing celebration of spring and craft has taken shape in the form of a massive orchard installation. It can be found at the GPO building in Melbourne and was created by the talented folks at Gloss Creative. There are over 2000 pieces of crafted paper and 30 feet of rope used as part of the artwork, aswell as many hands and hours of making. I hope it grows and makes it to Sydney!

 

Found via one of my very favorite blogs... plenty of colour

Miniature Conversations

Love the project by Aled Lewis featured on Yellowtrace today (it made me smile out loud)

Colours and Patterns of Leah Duncan

The work of Leah Duncan is not a new find but one that re-discovering today made me appreciate all the more. I love the lines (which look so simple but I know are so hard to do well) and the colours she uses. The blue mountains pillow especially is tugging at my retail weak side!

38 weeks of belly

I apologise for my neglect over the last couple of weeks. It's been a busy little while and my 'to do' list has been endless.... working and getting ready for the new arrival has stolen all of my time (along with a power nap every now and then obviously!)



Took a sunset stroll to Balmoral on Saturday to try out our new camera (which is great btw) A sun kissed chill in the air still... but kept cosy with the help of a sizable stack of fish and chips - twere lovely!

The Film Title Stills Collection

I'll admit to not being a huge fan of black and white movies (I just love colour abit too much I think) but the lettering of the opening and ending film titles are just beautiful. This awesome website is devoted to such titles and has even divided them into decades and themes (plus a whole section of Saul Bass opening sequences too).



The 1940's was a particuarly special decade...