Autumn arrives
Other StuffI love the changing colours of the elm leaves out front. Autumn arriveth.
Deville’s in a Red Dress
Other Stuff, SewingYesterday we dropped in on Deville’s Pad ‘Hot Rods from Hell’. Wow, what an event! There are a bunch of photos of the day on Paul’s site. For the girls: the dress was hot off the (steam) press, hemming finished only minutes before jumping into Paul’s Chevy pickup to hit Deville’s. It’s a combination of [...]
Our new local
Other StuffIt’s been a thirsty wait but the new Floreat Hotel – sorry, the Boulevard – has finally re-opened! So comforting to know we have Becks on tap within strolling/rolling distance of home. Nice job on the revamp fellas.
Favourite Christmas things
Other Stuff, Retro StuffThe fab Picknick design (by Marianne Westman for Rorstrand in the late 50s) has been reissued for kitchenware items, available in Australia from Angelucci. I had this tray expedited prior to Christmas – great for transporting necessary refreshments from the kitchen to poolside! And my sister, so handy with the Singer, made this fantastic iPad [...]
Happy Christmas!
Other StuffHappy indulging, beach-going, reading, procrastinating, contemplating, celebrating. The studio door will be closed from 24 December until 10 January 2011. Speak to you in the New Year! Tracy.
Coastal Cycling tour
Other Stuff, TravelogueFloreat is lucky to be just a stone’s throw from the coast – if you don’t throw like a girl, which sadly, I do. A couple of weekends ago, I snapped a couple of cool houses and sights along the bike track cruising from here to Scarborough Beach, including some Iwan Iwanov (Iwanoff) work (love [...]
Paul’s Birthday
Other StuffI ain’t the best cook, but if inspired I can whack together a mean tray of brownies. But today is Paul’s birthday and I felt inspired to try a new recipe. See? I should have stopped there and visited Jean-Claude’s in Subi. But I decided on Jamie’s choc and nut torte, and after shopping, mixing, [...]
July 8th – 20 Years
Other Stuff, Retro StuffWhat a milestone! 20 years ago today we tied the knot. Oh happy memories! Paul surprised me this morning with a heart-stopping little black box, with beautiful vintage ruby and diamond stud earrings inside! After the disastrous storm (our house awaits a new roof) we deferred our plans to travel to my favourite place – [...]
When in Maylands…
Other Stuff, Retro StuffIf a print-check requires your presence over yonder-way in Maylands, I suggest you deserve a refreshment on the return trip (so I always tell myself). I recommend Sherbet, heaven for sweet-tooths, then swing around the corner to the rockabilly & retro store Atomic Trash a Gogo on Eighth Ave. This brand new store, run by [...]
to iPad or not to iPad?
Other Stuff“Huh, iPads”, I thought. “I don’t need one…” When Steve Jobs said the iPad was magical, I think he was referring to its powers of seduction. Once you hold the thing, you want one! OK, it’s meant to be an ereader, but I think until they make something electronic smell like ink on paper, books [...]
