m o v e . e a t . l e a r n

So what do you get when you cross 3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage?

A trip of a lifetime of course.

These vimeo's are the attempt to turn '3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food ....into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films'.

I don't know about you but if anything was going to be the extra kick-up-the-bum that I needed to travel, this was it. Thanks Rick.

Enjoy!






LEARN from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.

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photos : elgarbo art

Following in Liss from Daydream Lily's footsteps I've decided to play 'Just a minute'.  It's really just answering the same reflective questions to share what you're "up to" every month. Join in if you like and leave a comment so I can read your "Just a minute's".

Reading...Ok you can't think any less of me... I'm currently reading 'Committed' by Elizabeth Gilbert, the follow up novel to Eat Pray Love. I'm a sucker for a bad sequel but she's quite a good writer and raises some interesting points on the institution of marriage.

Listening...To The Dodo's latest album 'No Colour'. Give the song Hunting Season a whirl to see if you like. Also 'Places, People' album...stunning!

Making... Biscuits! I've recently got back into baking. So far I've made chocolate chip fudge and Anzac cookies. Between my housemates, Ben's appetite and my work mates, I can indulge my love for baking and not have to eat them. Win-win if you ask me.


Watching... True Blood! I'm hooked. Currently up to date with season 4. Also started watching 'Breaking Bad' but not sure if I can get into it. Have you watched it? Last film I watched at the cinema was the final Harry Potter movie and last film on dvd, I fell asleep while attempting to watch the god-awful film 'Wimbledon'- don't bother. No television for me.

Loving... Sweaters and the maroon parker I found at the op shop. The warmer weather. Snail mail. ASOS free shipping.

Trying... Regular blog posting. To keep 'To-Do' lists. Egly-Ouriet Champagne sometime this week, can't wait!

xx

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book shelf. literally.                                                                       and tiered basket space saver

no good at scrabble? never mind. you can still have fun!

diy accessory ideas

yet another use for an old wooden palette

branching out...

ladder shelves? trunkside table? brilliant.

Don't throw away you're aluminium cans

 hunt down some old drawers from the council clean-up and create your own herb garden

 

 And finally...A use for all those empty wine bottles you've got lying around

 

I did a post a while ago called 'Why didn't I think of that?' which was rather popular. So back by popular demand (I've always wanted to say that)  is 'Why didn't I think of that Part II'. Or... aka 'Useful-and-quirky-ideas-for-your-home-and-garden-decor', which was the alternative title for this post.

Every time I come across a DIY project idea I squeal with delight and save it into my DIY folder. The folder is overflowing so this post is enormously overdue. Perhaps I should do a regular DIY decor post? What do you think? I'd love some feedback!

I think I'll start with the wine bottles seeing as though I really do have way too many of them lying around. But that's another post.

xx

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All pictures courtesy of pinterest

In a parallel universe I am a successful party planner and event stylist. Having a career where your job is to create the setting for a special moment in people's lives would be so wonderful. Although always planning the party's and never actually attending them would probably blow sometimes...And the pack-down wouldn't be too glamorous either. Still, I could imagine job satisfaction rates fairly high for this particular profession and that's what we all want, right? Perhaps I'll just live out my "dream job" fantasy by planning glitzy events for friends and family. I thought these photos could help inspire you for your next planned party. I'll expect an invite in the mail soon!

xx

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Missing my friends from back home terribly today. It's nice to have bits & pieces of them on my bedroom wall to remind me how much they mean to me.

It's a work in progress.

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m a m a s i t a ' s . i n . m e l b o u r n e

In my previous blog post I mentioned that I was off to Melbourne. After 5 whirlwind days, 4 (very) late nights, 3 fabulous dinners, 2 op shop expeditions and 1 reunion with my beautiful friend Karen later, I am back in Byron...with the post Melbourne blues. Unfortunately, I had misplaced my camera charger which meant that I had very little battery for photos. Such a bummer. Luckily Karen brought her Diana mini so hopefully she will develop them and post up the photos on her blog soon...*hint hint*

Highlights include:

1. Finding the department store equivalent of op shops in Brunswick and buying a typewriter
2. MoVida Aqui's Spanish tapas and sangria...YUM!
3. Drinking Larmandier Champagne and listening to The Smiths on vinyl with a friend who was house-sitting a mansion that overlooked the city
4. $4 gourmet pizzas at Lucky Coq on Chapel Street
5. Admiring all the Victorian townhouses' that someday I will hopefully call my own! And most importantly...
6. Mamasita: I had heard a lot of good reports about this quirky tequila bar. We braved the wind and the cold and lined up for half an hour to get the best seat in the place...the bar of course! The food is spectacular and the margarita's are well worth the trip to Melbourne alone. The staff are a little odd but friendly enough. I ate an oxtail taco which nearly killed me. The chilli was so intense that my eyesight and hearing temporarily failed me. Definitely a must see when you're visiting Melbourne next. Get in early though as you may have to wait up to an hour for a table.

Apologies for the quality of the photographs. The lighting wasn't great and I was too busy stuffing my face to be concerned with camera settings.

xxx

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The extremely decadant dessert we fell in love with. Unfortunately not sugar-free!

My 1950's typewriter!

b a c k y a r d . b i l l

I really don't know how I came across Backyard Bill but I'm glad I did. It's a bit of an odd name but 3 years ago professional photographer William Gentle named the blog after shooting his friends in his back garden. The blog is a meet'n'greet for some super stylish and inspiring New Yorkers. If you're thinking 'Wow another street style blog...ground-breaking', rest assured. It's just way better.

Backyard Bill reminds us to embrace our individual style because lets face it, individuality is what makes people interesting.

xx

Note: To all students currently undertaking exams, this is probably yet another unnecessary procrastination tool. Best not to click on the link.