Category Archives: Art

Hanging around Hobart

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Bec

Last Friday afternoon we drove down south to Hobart. We arrived as the sun was setting, checked into our hotel and then jumped in a taxi to meet a bunch of my boyfriend Andrew’s mates at The Winston Alehouse and … Continue reading →

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LEGO Travellers in Esperance

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Bec

I love this. What an adorable way to take holiday snaps! LEGO Travellers is run by a Scottish couple who are road tripping around Australia photographing their pint sized counterparts in iconic destinations. They have a Facebook page and an Instagram … Continue reading →

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A visit to Fossick Handmade

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Bec

Tucked away behind the main street of Kalgoorlie is a little haven of art, craft, jewellery and fashion known as Fossick Handmade. Part gallery, part shop, Fossick provides hours of browsing (and buying) delight bound to make even the most … Continue reading →

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And all that jazz

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Bec

Hello friends and foes! I have loved the musical Chicago for as long as I can remember. I love the movie. I loved the time I saw on Broadway. I love the city. I love the costumes. The music. The … Continue reading →

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Rumors I’ve heard about Anna Wintour

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Bec

Have you heard of The Hairpin? It’s where gems like the illustrations below are found. But I first saw them on The Nautical Wheeler, another excellent blog I’ve just discovered that you should check out. The last one is my … Continue reading →

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Fun photo editing apps for Macbooks

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Bec

Image Tricks Lite Collage Maker So I have pretty limited experience with Illustrator and Photoshop. And while I am working full-time and studying full-time I have neither the time nor inclination to self-teach myself these programs. In the meantime I’ve … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Street Art

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Bec

I often take for granted the extensive street art to be discovered in Melbourne’s lane ways. But this year I’ve had many out-of-towners visit and marvel at its beauty and legality. So here are some of my favourite spots; Hosier … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Vienna

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Bec

Yesterday I spent a magical afternoon at the National Gallery of Victoria’s ‘Vienna: Art & Design’ exhibition. I may or may not have mentioned a thousand times that I spent a semester living in Vienna while studying at the University … Continue reading →

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Heide & Seek

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Bec

Some days, I can’t even be bothered pretending to enjoy modern art (oh! First World misery). On those days, I make a beeline for the gallery cafe (and giftshop). Last week, my gorgeous friend Sophie from Canberra- conveniently stranded in … Continue reading →

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Paper Thin Fashion

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Bec

When you were young, did anyone (probably a Great Aunt or childless friend of your mothers’) ever give you a book of paper dolls that were pretty to look at but fell to pieces if you tried to do anything … Continue reading →

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