eco pow(d)er...

Well, it wasn't that long after all. I totally forgot that Marcel will be at the gallery most of his time.

Here's what I received in the mail today. I have been following all the eco comments on other blogs and even though we already try to live eco friendly...this just goes one step further...Our washing machine is super eco friendly and saves us heaps of water (I seriously don't understand the Australian government...they should ban top-loaders)
Anyways, we'll give this a shot and see how we go. I'm convinced it's good stuff.



The package also came with recycled envelopes and bio-degradable sticky tape, which is what I will be sending my products in from now on.

Here's where I bought it:

choc swirl bag...

up in the shop
more pics on flickr

I'll be away for a bit (have been banned from the computer) as Marcel needs to finish his research and all other assessment stuff for uni (thank god only one more week to go). Make sure you visit First Site Gallery, 344 Swanston Street, Melbourne between 26 October and 3 November to see his work.

busy bee...

This week I finished sewing up a bag that I will give away to someone special. (this will be revealed in the next two weeks)



and here's something I'm reading plus a new project...sewing skirts...will have to get into that but I will keep you updated (me struggling). I'm really enjoying Bill Bryson's book 'down under', it teaches me a lot about Australian history and the different places he visits, and besides that it's also very funny.

quarter of a century...

Today is my birthday (I'm turning 25) and everything is just perfect...I mean...Look at the weather (for non-melburnians: It's 31 degrees outside). Just the perfect weather to go for a stroll along the beach, have a drink at one of the great Williamstown cafes and just absorb summer :) Back in Holland it's autumn now, which means that for 22 years I've had cold, rainy weather on my birthday. Having sunny, hot weather means a lot to me, it's just so exciting to suddenly have your birthday in another season. I have to add that I do miss my family on days like this. Mum called me early this morning and it's very strange not to be able to have cake with the family. I guess we'll have to save the cake until April, when me & Marcel are going to Holland.

Here's a pic of some presents my friends gave me on Friday. I also received a lot of clothes from H&M, that my mum sent to me, a gorgeous little dress from another friend and a book about fabric from Marcel's parents.

Sorry, I can't seem to upload pics at the moment, blogger has decided not to be nice to me on my birthday.

Ow, another thing I absolutely love about this day...my boyfriend is making me fresh juice :) gotta love that.

Proud to introduce...

New Fabric!

Meet 'Floating' in Rusty Red and Icy Blue.




Available in the shop on Sunday 21 October, 9.30am Melbourne time.

quiet...

I don't know why I'm posting because to be honest I don't really have much to say.
On Tuesday I went to the opening of Mikes 2, which was absolutely great. The shop looks fabulous! Got to meet more bloggers [even though I don't know any names].

Yesterday I had a quiet night in, did some sewing, which I will show you later because I'm not done yet. And tonight I'm taking it easy, playing around with some designs, looking forward to tomorrow...why?...

Firstly because I have a day off and secondly...I'm picking up new fabric. Yay!

Here's the result of me playing around with designs

decorating...

Did a bit more decorating today...since Marcel is busy with uni stuff...his last week of uni.

Here's the result