Fancy travel - Los Angeles travel diary

For the big US trip, Mat and I spent the first five days exploring Los Angeles. I have to admit, at first LA was a little scary. We stayed in the middle of Downtown, which was not the safest of neighbourhoods. But after a couple of days, we've learnt which strip to avoid and as a result have fallen in love with its grungy charm. I was in awe with all the art deco architecture and the abundance of old signage that the city has on offer. Devoured huge servings of extremely tasty food and explored many hidden bars and consumed gallons of super potent cocktails. Here are just some of the my favourite photos from the trip. All were taken with my trusty old Minolta.

Desktop fancy: May calendar

Another month has sneak up on us. What have you got planned for May? This month, I am determine to finish my Colette Pastille dress. It is the most difficult dress I've worked with and I have been hearing lots of horror stories regarding the fit. Hopefully, all will go well and something decent will come out of it. Apart from that, I am also working on a new crochet project, contemplating a short weekend day trip and hopefully sort out all our US happy snaps. Geez, lots to do! Hope you enjoy this May calendar. Don't you just love lovebirds?


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Craft fancy: Headband

My first finished crochet project for the year. I was originally working on a little collar, but got too distracted and decided to work on something quick and easy instead. This headband was really easy to make and it only took a couple of hours here and there to complete. My poor ears get cold very easily during the colder climate, so this little cutie will definitely come in handy come winter time.

Illustration fancy: songbird

Have been really into drawing birds lately. I love seeing the myriads of colours which you wouldn't pick up at first glance. Already on the lookout for another bird to practice my watercolour on. One do wonder when my obsession will end. In the meantime, expect to see more bird illustrations on this blog.

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Craft fancy: current crochet project

Picked up this too cute for words Japanese crochet book on the weekend, and since then have been crocheting every spare moment available. Now that the weather is cooling down, I am drawn to all sorts of wooly goodness. Can't wait to show you my completed project. In the meantime, can you guess what I am making?

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Desktop fancy: April calendar

Can you believe my last post was in January? Oh, how I have neglected this blog... Many things has happened since. Highlights included an amazing trip to the US as well as being interviewed by the lovely Ciao magazine in their Art Month issue. I do promise I will make a more regular appearance from now on. In the meantime, please enjoy this April desktop calendar. You know the drill, right click and hit download.

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Illustration fancy: new work

Been playing around with lots of new styles and subject matter lately. At the moment, I can't seem to get enough of cute looking girls with animal faces. Thinking of creating a series of the animal girls and maybe turning them into postcards for sale. Do let me know if this is something you would be interested in.

In the meantime, this illustration is available for purchase as a framed print at Sweets Workshop in Summer Hill. Em and John run the sweetest little shop/gallery, so do make a visit if you have a bit of time. I also have a couple of tea towels and a framed Breakfast Line-up available which I think would look lovely in a cute little kitchen. Hope you guys are having a super fun Australia Day and I will leave you with a picture of Miso hanging out with the new print.