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had it's day

I've persisted with Typepad for quite sometime now but somehow it always frustrates me.

It's one of the better "off the shelf" blog tools out there don't get me wrong but for my needs it isn't doing it for me anymore. I don't have the time for a start to be writing mega long posts everytime and I somehow feel like it takes me a long time to log in create a new post sort out images write what I want to write....it just takes a long time. Ok, it's not that long but when you're busy it is.

I've decided to start using tumblr for my blog and hopefully my other website info too eventually.

Tumblr is great. I love the ease of posting and the options and possibilities within it. It just seems to be what I need right now. Simple. The best thing about tumblr is that it's free whereas typepad costs a bit every month.

This blog here will remain for a while yet but I won't be updating it from now on so change your bookmarks/links if you want to keep in touch.

Thanks Typepad, you've been great but it's time to move on.

non visual

just a quickie (non visual) post.

I went along to the Bowerbird Bazaar yesterday and it was so so good. I had my camera in my bag but somehow managed to forget all about it. Maybe it's because I was so thrilled to seeing what I did see.

I managed to grab a quick chat with Fiona, Naomi, and Leisa who were all lovely and Fiona's dolls are awesome! One day I will have one or two of those (maybe for me or maybe for the girls)!!!

I was so impressed by the whole event...the organisation of it all was brilliant right down to the music and the food & refreshments and the venue was just perfect.

And I have to say that I went on my own which was wonderful. You know, I love my kids but for a couple of hours there I reveled in the fact that I could concentrate and take it all in with no distractions.

A lot of people at the Bazaar were saying that this type of design market was a first for Adelaide. I hope it continues because it's such a good and positive event for the independent designers out there.

Roll on October for the next market!!!

Black Shoes

I forgot that I had these. I really felt the need to not be wearing flip-flops (thongs) today because it's a bit nippy in the mornings now so I'm glad I remembered about them. The weather is definitely changing...I can feel it. It's quite nice.

Working on a few projects right now so I haven't had much chance to do anything for myself. Bit annoyed because I really wanted to start my IF adventure but that I think will have to wait another week. 2 or 3 projects will all probably be coming to a close fairly soon so then I might be able to squeeze in a few moments of illustrating.

Going to the Bowerbird Bazaar on saturday (hopefully). I'll be looking out for Fiona who will be exhibiting there. Excited! I might even wear my forgotten black shoes.

park life

Up until 2pm it was a pretty uneventful day...washing, ironing you know the drill. Then we took a drive over to the Citizenship Ceremony celebrations to see the posters on display. We only stopped for a short while there because we felt like we were intruding a bit on the proceedings. It looked like they were having a lot of fun though!

Then off to the park with the girls. Beautiful day. Sun shining. A little breeze. A bird poo on my leg. Then fish & chips for tea.

Can't believe what's happening with Alison right now. It's beyond words.

in print

oh now haven't I been a bit slack? I haven't been keeping you all informed on what I have been busy doing. Well, I've been busy but there's kind of not that much to talk about really.

Apart from my poster is in the paper this week and I am mentioned on the City of Marion Council website as the competition winner! Eek!

Oh and my new business cards arrived today which are moo-tastic but its too dark to take pictures of them just now...I'll do that tomorrow.

Poppy had her immunisations today. One in each arm and one in her left leg. Ouch. Poor little thing was so distraught but that was soon remedied by a sweet strawberry school bar that I had lurking at the bottom of my bag and later, a pink jelly bean from the lady at the chemist which resulted in me being covered in sticky goo drool. Nice.

Winning

I'm so over the moon this morning. I just got a call from The City of Marion Council to tell me that I won the Poster competition!!!

heart print

I love this little dress...it was a gift from my brother & sis-in-law.

Spread your Wings

Yes, the little snippet I gave you the other day was for a poster design I've been doing for the City of Marion Council to celebrate a citizenship ceremony on Harmony day

 

It's a competition type affair so fingers crossed...Recognise the little smiling girl?

green & yellow

I started work on a new and exciting little project today.

I have very kindly been given a child free day by my very lovely other half. It's unusual for me to have time by myself so I did swither about doing something just for me or do some work. I chose work. But I like my work so it is something for me. I forgot how nice it can be to do some work without interruption. To be honest it doesn't really matter what I'm doing..all that matters is that I'm here. Alone. Peace. Quiet.

This is just a snippet of the new project because I haven't quite finished it yet. Any one guess what this is all about?

All will be revealed soon.

swimming like a fish

Swimming like a fish from Zoe Ingram on Vimeo.