Dear Santa… let me introduce you to STIKA
December 19, 2011
Yesterday I was strolling around Spitalfields market, hopping in and out of places like Lineage of Influence‘s beloved Albam, and into the similar store, Number Six.
It was here that I discovered (and fell head over heels with) this piece of art. It’s a paper design crafted by urban artist ‘STIKA‘ a.k.a. Josh Howard.
Rumour has it that STIKA is happy to create a design featuring the words of your choice. Mr. Claus, if you’re reading – I’ll be just fine with this wonder. I promise to be a very good girl for the rest of the year…
Inspiration is served
March 1, 2011
The last breakfast…
October 22, 2010
Today is D day. D meaning dentists and the extraction of one of two remaining wisdom teeth (said wisdom staying firmly in place, I hope).
So in a bid towards a memorable last meal (for a while anyhow), I decided to indulge in one of the amazing looking almond croissants at Caffè Vergnano on Charing Cross Road, where I see the same Italian woman lovingly sprinkle icing sugar over those carefully folded pastries each morning. Without fail, her daily task leaves me both smiling and drooling – a similar state as to what I’m expecting to be in this afternoon, though under considerably different circumstance. With this in mind, it seemed only fair to start the day as it would more than likely go on.
Sadly, the croissant didn’t quite live up to expectations and its deliciously good looks, plus the coffee was near-cold. But all is not lost. Despite the fact I won’t be rushing to swap my am caffeine fix from Prêt (I’m a sucker for the fact that they only use Rachel’s Organic milk) I will continue to enjoy catching a glimpse of the little lady and her daily pastry baking with great affection.
A crafty lady named Messy Jesse
October 16, 2010
In the Eco Office, it would seem we’re a bit of a creative bunch. Between us, we have photographers, writers, bloggers, musicians and even a gymnast! The most common pastime, however, would appear to be that good old fashioned skill – sewing.
One of our in-house seamstresses is Messy Jesse, a lovely bubbly little lady who’s addicted to vintage-inspired prints and fabrics. She devotes a good part of her spare time (and a whole room in her house) to her beloved hobby, where she makes everything from purses and knitting needle organisers to the adorable chick print purse below which she’s just given me as the sweetest little gift.
Possibly the impromptu generosity was inspired after I had given Miss Jessie a heap of brand new printed fabric, which had been sitting waiting in my house for such a long time, desperate for a use. Needless to say Jessie was overjoyed at the bundle of patterns bestowed upon her, and has already made some delightful little coasters which you can buy in her Etsy shop, along with some other great ideas that are perfect for getting a head start on your Christmas shopping.
For those of you not quite on the hunt for gifts just quite yet, but still with a craving for crafts, you can check out little miss Jessie’s pretty and ultra-practical tip-filled blog here.
How to manifest happiness
September 24, 2010
Shared from mother to daughter, and now, from daughter to you…
The A – Z of living happy
Accept yourself – Accept others – Appreciate each other – and have Adventures. Breathe deeply – Believe in love – Be still, now and again, and again.
Choose calm and compassion – count your blessings – Cuddle – Care for all creatures – Celebrate life. Dance wildly – Dream passionately – Dare to be different – Delight in little things.
Eat with awareness – Encourage a child – Enjoy being in your body. Forgive yourself – Forgive others – Have faith – Flow with change – Follow your bliss.
Great a stranger – Grow plants – Go within – Giggle. Hug an old person – Hold hands – Help where you can – Let love heal – Honour all people.
Invite folks into your home – and into your heart. Imagine peace – Know that we are all interdependent.
Think juicy – Live juicy – Judge no-one. Kiss a friend – Practise kindness. Laugh like a child – Listen with your heart – Let go of old stuff – Love who you are with – Let your light shine.
Make soup – Make friends – Make a difference – Expect miracles. Nourish one another – Have naps – Enjoy and respect nature. Open your mind – Open your heart – Watch for opportunities – Try optimism.
Pray for peace – Play for fun – Live on purpose. Question your intention – Enjoy your life’s quest.
Rest like a tree – Read less negativity – Rejoice in loving friendships – Reach out and touch. Sing from your heart – Smell the roses – Speak your truth with love – Simplify your life – Smile – Surprise yourself.
Turn off the TV – Take time to see with new eyes – Touch sorrow with compassion – Try tenderness – Trust. Understand that we are all one family – Unite with others in candlelit silence.
Visualise a happy, loving, peaceful life – Visit places of beauty. Wake with gratitude – Walk in wonder – Work with love.
X marks the spot – it’s right here, right now. Stay young at heart and say yes to life – Yes, yes, yes. Sleep with gratitude and love.
Be the best you can be, be a pioneer
July 27, 2010
Check out this incredible short film made by the iconic denim brand Levis and directed by Australian Screenwriter John Hillcoat (director of 2009 film The Road).
The message is simple: be inspired, be the best at what you do. Heed Levi’s motivational words now, go forth and fulfil your potential. What is there to wait for?
Let your heart and imagination wander…
July 4, 2010
Words that capture the spirit of my heart. Thanks Lula.
Gin, mushroom sandwiches and a little bit of denim
May 27, 2010
The lovely Robert from lineageofinfluence invited me to my-wardrobe.com’s denim bar launch party last night so with him being my good friend and all, it was a little bit rude not too really. Especially when it involved free booze, loud music and the requisite drunken conversations between good friends as we undoubtedly put the world to right.
Oh, and we were meant to look at jeans too, right? So where were they? All that I could see was countless cool-kids knocking back the gin cocktails and young pretty things waiting in the wings, checking their six-inch slap was perfectly placed but no, no denim. Certainly there seemed to be all but nothing on the women’s front and when it came to menswear, a trio of tacky male mannequins sat at the back of the warehouse-style venue sporting chav-tastic get-ups, even including an unbuttoned fly.
Having sleuthed out the new Denim Bar at my-wardrobe.com earlier in the day I was already a little disappointed, simply to see that it while it appears the concept may be good, it basically was neither original nor actually theirs. Almost everything from the entire editorial to the design, fit tips, fonts and photographs would appear to have been mysteriously ‘cloned’ from NET-A-PORTER.COM’s denim boutique.
Rather unimpressed, we stayed for just under an hour and had it not been for the mini mince and pea pies plus the mushroom sandwiches keeping Mr Influence entertained, we probably would have left a lot earlier. But before we took to our heels, we were sure to sample the one other fun freebie – a terribly lit photo booth which provided some rather unflattering but fun results nonetheless. Check us out, who said we weren’t down with the kidz?
From The Post Bag
February 25, 2010
From The Post Bag
January 13, 2010
What arrived today. Er, thanks.
