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I found a bunch of these on the footpath while walking home. They’re flyers for a flyer distribution service. Apparently Aivis & Mandy will deliver your flyers into people’s homes for just $40. They’ll also leave a few lying around on the footpath, you know, just in case. Bonus points for littering! I had a quiet chuckle & then put them all in the nearest bin.
This post was written by Bella (contact) on March 24th, 2009 at and was filed under Fun and tagged with the words Found . It contains 66 words, 2 images.
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Kara is travelling to Japan for the first time. She wants to eat lots of sushi & buy all the Kawaii trinkets she can get her hands on. During the flight over she gives herself a manicure with delicious pink nail polish & listens to Blondie on her ipod. She’ll make little videos of her travels in Japan & put them up on youtube for her family & friends. Kara packed her lime green Doc Martens, copies of Fruits magazine, a rhinestone tiara & bottles of her favourite bubble bath.
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During her gap year Tory will travel to Argentina before returning to Sydney to complete her degree in Entomology. She will develop a fondness for locro & yerba tea that will last a lifetime. Tory plans to climb the Andes & visit the Ibera Wetlands, making friends along the way. In her duffel bag she packs Hemingway novels & four pairs of jeans. While preparing for the flight home in Buenos Aires she looses her camera. Luckily, all the photos were on Flickr anyway.
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On her way to Vienna to see her grandmother, Olivia daydreams about taking possible shopping trips to London & Paris afterwards. While in Vienna Olivia & her Oma will shop for sweet pastries, go to the Volkstheater Wein, gossip about relatives & catch the tram just about everywhere. She will return home with her suitcase full of German magazines, old photos & a pair of Louboutin’s she managed to pick up from Paris, of course.
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Isabella decided to take the train to Krakow because she thought it would be more romantic. She’s travelling there to begin studying at art school & hopes that the two years of Polish language classes will have been useful. On the weekends she’ll sketch pictures of the Jewish Quarter in charcoals & sell them to tourists. Besides all the vintage hats & gloves in her suitcase, she has packed her folio, conte crayons, a broken medium format camera & peppermint sticks. Unfortunately, Isabella forgot to pack anything warm to wear.
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Lauren is going to Ibiza to meet up with old friends. They will stay out all night dancing to gabba & singing at the top of their lungs. During the day Lauren plans to sunbake by the side of hostel pool reading magazines & flirting with cute boys, though most of the time she takes a nap instead. She packs her neon yellow dancing boots, purple sandals, pots of glitter face paint, fishnet stockings as well as plenty of sarongs & berocca.
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Morgan is traveling from New York to Edinburgh for a business trip. She’ll stop by Holyrood while there just to see what all the fuss is about. She carefully packed all the business documents in her suitcase, alongside her tailored suits & black patent pumps. Underneath everything she hid a leather riding crop & her teddy bear Mustafa. During the stopover in LAX she taps away nervously on her Vaio & updates her facebook status compulsively. “STILL waiting at the airport”
This post was written by Bella (contact) on March 18th, 2009 at and was filed under Fun, Style and tagged with the words Cute, Stories, Suitcases, Travel . It contains 503 words, 6 images.
| Treads from the Web | 11th March 2009 |
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- Ingrid Newkirk of PETA certainly does have a unique & original will.
That one of my eyes be removed, mounted, and delivered to the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a reminder that PETA will continue to be watching the agency until it stops poisoning and torturing animals in useless and cruel experiments
- Are your passwords secure? Fabulously Broke discusses creating useful, secure & easy to remember passwords.
- How To Make Friends Wherever You Go.
- A cute article at io9 peeks into the lives of real life Storm Troopers. Well, at least the ones who are members of the 501st legion.
- Working for these guys might just be the coolest job ever.
- Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci has created the most amazing heel-less high-heels! TLO thinks they’re ridiculous, but I kinda like them.
- Incredibly geeky T-shirts. I’m thinking I would like one with the periodic table of elements on it. My high school biology teacher could probably appreciate that!
- If you ever wanted to sparkle like a vampire ala Stephanie Meyer then Miss K over at Aromaleigh has just the thing for you.
- A recipe for Mars Bar Slice…with chillies! Chocolate & Chilli go together quite will actually.
- Lockwood Estate is for sale. This is the most adorable house ever! Very Addams-esque!
- Haute Macabre mixes up some absinthe cocktails. From what I can remember Aleister Crowley created a cocktail containing not only absinthe but also ether. Eesh! To many of those & you would definitely be seeing fairys!
- Because everything is funnier…in the butt! These guys make hilarious stickers & then take photos of the places they end up. Awesome!
- If you’re ever lacking make-up inspiration for your next big night out Eugene has found a goldmine of brilliant photos that are bound to get your creativity flowing. Eye candy indeed!
- Someone should send one of these to Mermaid!
- Ever wish you were back in primary school? Do you long to back in the days of endless playtime, exploring & fun? Maybe that’s because grownups need recess too!
- & if you’re stressed out & don’t have time for a little recess, why not pop some bubble wrap? Go on. You know you want to.
- This personal advertisement is hilarious!
- Whenever someone @’s on twitter with “that’s what she said” thatswh.at will display the original comment. You can vote for your favourite too!
- simi of Postcards from Simitopia creates awesome fridge magnet poetry & then creates illustrations to match! Last Friday’s was particularly spectacular. Her tips for creativity are worth a read too!
- Ten reasons to smile. Like we needed a reason!
- Ever wonder how they really shoot those editorials in fashion magazines? All is not as it seems!
- Love Stories without dialogue:
Have a lovely Wednesday!
This post was written by Bella (contact) on March 11th, 2009 at and was filed under Fun, Threads from the Web and tagged with the words links, threads, Threads from the Web . It contains 438 words, 1 image.
| Valentines Inspiration |
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After agreeing to swap valentines cards with the wonderful Mermaid from P!NK I realised how close valentines day really is! This means lots of love hearts & the colour pink - which isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of a turn on. Valentines day means different things to different people. Find a way to celebrate (or not celebrate) in your own style. Here are some of my favourite valentines day gift ideas form Etsy. Some are cute & some are dirty. Some are sweet & some are smutty. Spread the love your way! Enjoy!
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1. Penguins! I like the simple & graphic black white & red on this card. It gets the message across without flowery words.
2. Heart shaped pasties. These are pretty awesome. Especially when paired with the ruby red eye patch! Rrrawr!
3. Kissing coupons. No more waiting in line to buy tickets!
4. Love potion pendant. Slung on a sterling silver chain, this is perfect for your chemistry class crush.
5. Framed Felt. Speedwagon! & Narwhals in love! Awesome!
6. Valentines day card. The message inside this card gets straight to the point!
7. Heart plushie. Anatomy & felt, a match made in heaven? Give them your heart. Really!
8. Zombie love letter T-shirt. Awe!
9. Embroidered handkerchief. Handkerchiefs are awesome & so are hedghogs!
10. Buttons. These buttons were made for each other. So were you & I.
11. Framed Print. A lovely gift for your Nintendo lovin’ luvah.
12. Felt candy hearts! Give them to your friends! Give them to strangers on the bus! Give them to that cutie who works at the post office!
13. Badge. “I’d rather be smooching my nerdy boyfriend.” Yes. Yes I would!
This post was written by Bella (contact) on January 28th, 2009 at and was filed under Fun, Inspiration and tagged with the words gift ideas, love, valentines, valentines day . It contains 269 words, 1 image.
| Threads From the Web | Monday 19th January 2009 |
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- Amazing photos inspired by events leading up to the French revolution.
- Check out the flow chart for heavy metal band names. I just love that the whole thing is an inverted pentagram! Oh, & that it’s a flow chart! \m/
- Dita Von Teese for Express Style is the ultimate feme fatal: dark, lux & beautiful.
- Jenifer 8. Lee & Cara Buckley of the New York Times explore the darker underside of DIY abortion. The stories these ladies have to tell are heart rending.
- Christmas cards that are perfect for use during a recession. My personal favourite is the “Selling the kids Christmas card.” Yours?
- Yulia Brodskaya creates some drop dead gorgeous paper art. Totally amazing!
- Hold your breath every time you use Google & you just might save the planet!
- I’ve always found the scent of coriander (cilantro) repulsive. Now I know why.
- Dark Roasted Blend explores some alluringly creepy abandoned theme parks. Very Spirited Away.
- How awesome is Blake Lively?!
- Only die-hard culinary explorers will be willing to try a taste of snail caviar. Personally, I’m a bit of a wuss.
- Tina Su uses a circle as the perfect metaphor for the ideal lifestyle & gives a few tips for “designing” the life you want. My circle could be a little smoother, how about yours?
- Smash Magazine predicts the top web design trends for 2009. Will Bella’s Threads follow suit? Stay tuned to find out!
- I am totally considering Eye-fi. “Upload photos automatically from your digital camera to your computer,” no cables or anything. How awesome is that?!
- Amelia Arsenic rocks that big red bow!
- How to make your own snow globe! I always found snow globes fascinating as a child. Who didn’t? Now you can make your own!
- Thursday Bram makes it easy for you - 50 Businesses You Can Start In Your Spare Time!
- Someone finally said it “Vogue is getting a bit stale.” What does this mean for the magazine’s future?
- These final threads are full of awesome video content. This is perhaps the most hilarious condom ad I have ever seen.
- 4th Estate creates the most adorable video for bibliophiles like myself. A world made of books. How absolutely lovely!
- Let my Grandfather read you a bedtime story - he’s really very good at it!
This post was written by Bella (contact) on January 19th, 2009 at and was filed under Fun, Threads from the Web and tagged with the words threads, Threads from the Web, video . It contains 362 words, 1 image.
| Threads from the Web | 2nd December 2008 |
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1. The silver threads of my tasbih, 2. The Rope, 3. Web and drops, 4. strings
- No Impact Man (always a pleasure!) shares a story from the Talmud that prompted me to think about our interconnection & taking responsibility.
- Also via No Impact Man is this New York Times piece by Al Gore which make for some interesting reading.
- This photo set is awesome. ‘Nuff said.
- Would you like to snack on a candied scorpion? Sprinkle some pearl dust onto your ice-cream? How about a champagne-flavoured lollipop embellished with flakes of gold? These & more can be found at Edible. Definitely not for the feint of heart!
- I recently found Tina Su’s blog Think Simple Now & I think its awesome! Her article Dealing with Difficult People is definitely worth a look.
- Sleeveface always manages to give me a bit of chuckle. Described as “one or more persons obscuring or augmenting any part of their body or bodies with record sleeve(s) causing an illusion” you can’t say no, & now they have a book!
- ideeli gives away free stuff!
- Sonja asks; did you unwillingly support the wrong candidate in the American election this year?
- I’ve been rethinking my approach to fitness lately. Anti-gravity yoga looks fun doesn’t it?!
- Also from Elastic Waist is this Holiday Survival Kit! Hilarity abounds!
- I wish I had a home like this!
- If you need some consoling after a break up, why not try the R.I.P scented candle from Greece is for Lovers? It promises instant redemption & pleasant scents to burn away your blues. It is of course, too good to be true, but why not give it go?
This post was written by Bella (contact) on December 2nd, 2008 at and was filed under Fun, Inspiration, Threads from the Web and tagged with the words awesome, Threads from the Web . It contains 263 words, 1 image.
| Tasty Tequila Temptations |
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Last night my beau & I went to a Herradura Tequila Mixology Master-class held by a local chain of boutique liquor stores. I was terribly excited & a little bit nervous, as I’ve always heard nasty things about drinking tequila. My experiences in the past have been the usual lip, sip & suck kind so I was interested in learning more about tequila, its origin & how to serve it. Plus, we were promised food & drink!
A friendly & experienced bar tender by the name of Shay led the presentation & told us all about Herradura tequila, where it is from & how it is made. He also told us what to look for on the label of the bottle when buying tequila & the differences in taste & quality between brands. We tried three types of tequila, Herradura Anejo, Herradura Reposado & Herradura Silver. My favourite is the Silver! At the end of the night we were given a little bottle of el Jimador tequila to take home with us as well. Awesome! We also tasted a new cocktail, created by Shay. It is a variation of The Bramble, which was created by Dick Brandsell in the eighties. The original bramble is made with Gin, lemon, sugar & double crème de mure garnished with berries. I hope he doesn’t mind me sharing the recipe!
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Shay’s Herradura Bramble
- 45ml Herradura Silver Tequila
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 20ml simple syrup
- dash of Chambord liqueur
Pour the tequila, lemon juice & sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker half filled with ice. Shake Shake Shake! Serve in a glass filled with ice & top with a dash of Chambord. Enjoy responsibly, & hopefully with friends!
In this cocktail the bitter cherry notes found in the Herradura Silver tequila apparently marry very nicely with the modest addition of Chambord. I think its rather tasty & has sparked my new-found appreciation for tequila.
This post was written by Bella (contact) on November 27th, 2008 at and was filed under Fun, How To, Tasty Foodstuffs and tagged with the words Bramble, cocktail, Herradura, recipe, tequila . It contains 313 words, 3 images.
| The Country Sportswoman |
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We have had some amazing weather lately. Luckily, where I am there has been no damage. For several days together it’s just been deliciously overcast; a cool break form the hot sticky spring days of a week ago. I went for a walk in the park & the weather reminded me of Britain & the outdoor sports used to pass the time there. So I whipped up three fantasy outfits on Polyvore that are inspired the sporting British gentry. They’re full of goodies & are complete with the necessities; boots, gloves & hats.
Rambling & Birdwatching
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Pack a luncheon basket with your favourite sandwiches & slip into some tights to keep warm. Add some matching boots & gloves in lilac, both with cute button detailing & finish with a wide brimmed hat (equally handy for rain & sun). Don’t forget to bring a pair of binoculars; handy for spying the local fauna.
Falconry
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Don your favourite pair of Christian Louboutin boots over velvet trousers & pair with a beautiful silk & cashmere blouse. Owls have been used as hunting birds too, so wear this topaz owl brooch for good luck. Finish the look with a wide leather belt & a pair of feathered earrings.
Horse Riding
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For a ride through the fields slip into some tailored, yet loosely comfortable trousers & pair with a tartan vest & blouse. A thick knit riding hat & some gloves will keep the cold out. Strap on a pair of cherry red Doc Martens & don’t forget the lucky ribbon & riding crop!
Extra Credit
- Join the Ramblers’ Association!
- Or the Royal Society for Protection of Birds.
- Check out photos from Dita von Teese & Marilyn Manson’s wedding for stylish falconry outfits.
- Visit this neat online gallery of vintage equestrian fashion.
- & lastly, How to Pack a Picnic Basket!
This post was written by Bella (contact) on November 18th, 2008 at and was filed under Fun, Style and tagged with the words birdwatching, britannia, equestrian, falconry, Fashion, fawn, gentry, lilac, outfits, polyvore, rambling, red, Style . It contains 297 words, 3 images.
| Headphones: Not boring anymore |
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Tired of the ubiquitous (& tediously discreet) little black headphones that came with your walkman/discman/ipod/portable music device? I know I am, & I don’t even have a walkman/discman/ipod/portable music device. Those white wires may have been cool in 2001, but not any more. They’re everywhere, they’re boring & they never match your outfit. Well my friends, I have the solution. Bling. Bling for your headphones. Bling for your head, really. Inspired by Nubby Twiglet’s brief post featuring lime green headphones, I began to scour the internet for aesthetic advances in the magical world of headphones. I was a woman possessed, a woman on a mission. Oh boy & did I find some good ones, some bad ones & surprisingly, some really ugly ones!
1. First up are some pretty neat retrofitted headphones made by Molly Friedrich. Molly whipped up a brass & leather case cover so that her ipod would match her headphones. Sweet!
2. They have more charm than a pocket watch & are about as useful as a paperweight, because this next set of headphones don’t actually work. Still, with all those pretty brass cogs, at least they look nice, right?
3. The lime green headphones! So lime! So musical!
4. These next headphones were made with sculpting clay & a coat-hanger. Inspired by Ruby Gloom, these headphones feature cute little sculls & a frame made of ‘bones’.
5. In the middle sits Irene McGee & her blindingly fucia marabou trimmed headphones. Comes complete with a set of instructions for DIY….if you’re so inclined.
6. They glow! They pulse to your music! Perfect for twelve year old girls on scooters or pastel obsessed individuals.
7. These headphones are so extravagent, they’re somewhat ridiculous. Expect to pay as much as $80,000 USD for these diamond encrusted earphones.
8. More bling than the last set, but not nearly as expensive. These swarovski decorated headphones will only set you back $2500. Also available in pink…what about blue?
9. This last pair was handmade by the same Molly Friedrich from the first image. Here she shows you how to make your own retrofitted headphones.
I’m particularly liking skullcandy’s G.I. headphones in grey. As far as I know they’re not available in Australia. Pitty. Though my search was for a set of headphones so beautiful they would make me cry, I think I would settle for a pair that pumped me music straight from a tree. How about you?
This post was written by Bella (contact) on November 14th, 2008 at and was filed under Fun, Inspiration, Style and tagged with the words diamonds, DIY, headphones, maribou, music, ridiculous, steampunk, Style, weird . It contains 397 words, 1 image.
| My 21st Birthday Party |
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Apologies for not writing sooner! A combination of an enthusiastic reading schedule & a need for recovery meant that I haven’t really had time to write. Until now that is! I’m back baby! & things are going to be brighter & better than ever! I thought I would share some photos from my 21st birthday party.
The theme was “Casino Royal” which meant I could enjoy two of my favourite things; cocktails & card games! I managed to hire some professional croupiers & card tables from Love2Party, acquire a substantial amount of liqueurs & whip up some delicious vegetarian finger food. The scene was set & all that was needed now were the guests! Revelry ensued! Here are my favourite photos form the evening;
The two winners of the evening; together they won forty-seven thousand dollars! In play money of course….
Well dressed party goers!
My aunts & two of my cousins
Bow ties ahoy!
“wardrobe catastrophe” indeed!
At the poker table
& the roulette table
& the blackjack table!
Handing out cash….as you do!
Fun with chips
In lieu of a birthday cake I had cupcakes & a tea light - awesome!
My Mum & my Dad
Everybody pout!
& the evening ends!
More photos
- The Flickr photo set
- & more at kennethcraig.com
This post was written by Bella (contact) on October 21st, 2008 at and was filed under Bella, Fun and tagged with the words birthday, cards, casino royal, cocktails, family, friends, Fun, party, twenty first, twenty one . It contains 196 words, 14 images.
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