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+ The gold foils and geometric shapes on the new stationery collection of the new stationery designers, Souvenir Society (one half of whom is the ridiculously talented book designer, Allison Colpoys) (shown above top)

+ Kitiya Palaskas and her DIY glitter projects for Inside Out magazine this month . Looking forward to getting my hands on a copy later today. (shown above bottom)

+ Beci Orpin's new book, Home, came out this week. It looks amazing (no surprise though really!) She is interviewed about it here

+ These insanely great wallpapers... you might accidentally water those flowers they look so realistic!

+ Loved seeing Sydney (& Melbourne) through Jordan's eyes on her epic trip last month (& the AMAZING 6ft long cake at her West Elm party)

+ There is a new (& divine) little baby in my family now so this card round-up resonated especially well this week.

This weekend we're going to cuddle my sisters divine new baby, kick a football with Leo's little friends and maybe sneak in a swim or two. Bring on that bright springtime sun!!

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+ These gold speckled little forest pop-up cards by Jurianne Matter.

+ The bold new packaging for Liquorice Allsorts. So clean and so clever. It makes me wish I liked the contents... they look so pretty... why must they taste so yuk?!

+ The stunning new florals in the Rifle Paper co. stationery 2013 lookbook. That girl can do no wrong. Beautiful!

+ All of these awesome indoor swings. If that were in our house though, we would be at Emergency within a few hours I'm sure it!

+ A week in pictures by the loveliest of Art Book Editors at Chronicle Books, Bridget Watson Payne.

+ A lovely looking desktop pattern for you the northern hemispheres autumn.

+ Geometric paper wonders insprired by Arabic tiling and created by Matt Shlian

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Whoa, July! You have been a busy month. Sadly when the months are busy, the blog is a little neglected. Sorry for my sporadic absences. Some lovely links from elsewhere to make up for it...

+ This poster above... exactly how I feel of late. Sound like such simple demands don't they?! But they're NOT these days. Ahhh, sleep, how I took you for granted two years ago! ho hum

+ These gorgeous photos of these little wild things. I want to shrink myself and join in their fantastical play.

+ Some beautifully illustrated book covers by the ever talented, Christopher Silas Neal.

+ I've sometimes thought the rock painting thing was kind of weird and pointless. These lovely specimens in this DIY are great though.

+ These beautiful paper snowflakes make me feel all cosy and full of sun at the same time.

+ Some weekend projects for you if you too feel like making something (the rubber band stamp idea is super. Bet the prints look great!)

+ A sneaky peeky into the gorgeous home of designer extraordinaire, Orla Kiely.

+ Spread some love and make someones day with this awesome new website - Appreciate a mate!

We'll be packing up our summery things this weekend because we're headed to sunny Europe next week... eeek! next week already!!!

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+ Beautiful scenes (above) from childrens' books recreated with food and paper - surely two of the best materials ever! It is the work of two french artists, Emilie and Aurélie and was done for this fine looking french magazine.

+ I lost my phone this week and it was strangely great! These 10 tips to a life of less distraction are something I'm going to try to follow abit more routinely too.

+ Really looking forward to heading to Koskela for the opening of MaricorMaricar's exhibition tomorrow (Check back next week for more pictures from there)

+ This new papercrafts book looks mighty fine.

+ Amazing glimpse behind the scenes of the VFX world of the Great Gatsby. Before and Afters galore!

+ Jessica Hische's inspiring (and chuckeworthy) lecture for AIGA, Houston in May.

Hope you have a wonderful two days of relax and rejuvenate. I'm going to see Cate Blanchett in this play tonight. Yep, pretty excited! (groupie!)

p.s. you can follow me on facebook and twitter for more links throughout the week too.

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+ This amazingly upbeat skull paper sculpture by super talented lady, Helen Musselwhite.

+ A range of gorgeous mobiles to make yourself; using sticks, felt, pom poms and paper.

+ How to make a geometric origami garland/snake.

+ If you're an artist (of any kind) and you want to help save our rhino friends... then get involved in this Taronga Zoo scheme.

+ Despite it being mid-winter here, these summer printable tags of juicy fruits are still quite delectable.

+ Pretty hilarious snaps of Andy Warhol on a trip to China in 1982. Love that he asked where the lift was at the Great Wall... such a nut nut!

+ If you love magazines (in particular independent film magazine Little White Lies and youth culture mag Huck) then get involved in their kickstarter for an exciting new book about their work process. For only $20 you'll get it delivered to your doorstep... and if you pledge a little bit more you get a Geoff McFetridge print too. They've already reached their total but any extra funds pay for more special inks.

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+  If you like lettering as much as I do then get excited by the official trailer for SIGN PAINTERS. It's a documentary by Faythe Levine and Sam Macon (authors of this fine book). Go here to find out screening times. (though sadly Australia is not currently listed. But I'm onto it... watch this space!)

+  Paper lovers beware... 30% off everything at the most lovely of online paper stores, Upon a Fold

+ These tips for creating a shared/unisex kids room are great. I'd love to live in any of these amazing rooms - colours and drawing on walls ain't just for kiddywinks!

+ The 'This Girl' series of posts by Brittany (of The House that Lars Built) is such genius. Well worth a perouse!

+  And while you're there. Have a read of her sneaky and so sweet family photo gift wrapping DIY.

+ The fabulous cover of the next issue of Uppercase magazine. By one of my favourite paper artists, Sarah Bridgland.

+ Cute wedding/love tattoos... been feeling tempted by the ink again lately...oooOOO!

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+ The stunning suspended cloud paintings shown above by Dutch artist Joris Kuipers

+ An interesting (and strangely inspiring) article about the top five regrets of the dying. Choose happiness reiterated!

+ These clever and very graphic cocktail posters - form and function in one colourful blow.

+ This gorgeous wooden ferris wheel clock

+ This most excellent Lana Del Ray song that I've been listening to on repeat this week.

+ Wonderwoman, Lucy Feagins (of The Design Files) interviewed on Design Sponge.

+ This supercute cardboard food truck for kiddywinks or smallish adults

+ Some cute stencil projects for the littleuns

+ Vivid Festival - It's not really a link I know but it's beautiful and well worth a mention. The whole city of Sydney is glowing at the moment... warming our cockles while the air is crispy cold. See some pics here. Lights off on Tuesday. sniff sniff.

It's a long weekend here... hip hooray. We're laying pretty low but looking forward to three whole cosy days with les boys eating apple crumble. Hope you have a jolly and cosy one too xx

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This week entailed a fair amount of National Stationery Show stalking on twitter... golly gosh there are some talented stationer folks out there. One day (dreamy moment here) I will see it all for reals.

+ Loved the Yellow Owl Workshop hand painted booth. See more of their instagram photies here

+ Chuckle-worthy, cute and typographic cards as selected by Design Sponge
(Love that 'Tired Thankful ' birth announcement. hehe)

+ These incredible watermelon worshipping socks - there's even a patter for the crafty knitter!

+ A so fresh and so clean selection of desktop downloads (of which I have just pinched the spotty one)

+ Great quote from a great article by an excellent lady (via another fabulous blog)

“Don’t have a favorite font. Do have a favorite type designer.” 

- Jessica Hische 

Vivid Sydney starts this eve which is a super exciting date on the winter calendar  Three weeks of lights, ideas and action! Hurrah!!

Looking forward to sneaking in to see some speakers at Semi-Permanent tomorrow. It's a welcome treat as my brain needs watering. Also headed to the annual Zine Fair at the MCA, Sydney on Sunday - always hectic but worth the effort. Have a jolly one too lovely readers x

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+ The 3-dimensional confetti DIY that could double as a wall display (above)

+ Amazing and mind boggling 'screengrab' video by Willie Witte. Ten team points if you can explain to me how it was done!

+ A new exhibit at MoMA, titled 'rain room' which simulates rain in all the areas of the room that you are not. So you can stand drip-free in your own private little cocoon. I'd like to sit there all day.

+ This cute and clever book vase from Japan

+ Another super cute video, this time showing a brief history of type. A must-see for students and type aficionados alike.

I'm looking forward to meeting and listening to some talented and friendly blog folks this weekend at the Voices of 2013 launch. I'll be honest, part of me is quite nervous, it's sometimes kind of scary stepping out from behind the screen into the big real world (please come and say hi if you're going too)

Hope you all have a super fabulous weekend whatever adventures you may be having.

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)