boobook

something to share

2009-10-25T16:26:00.004+11:00

Just wanted to show you something that I had a lot of fun designing and making this week.
Snakes and Ladders. Everything except for the calico was recycled to make this. It made me think of this crafty lady while I was piecing it together.
Hope everyone is well.
xxx
Brooke

Red head....

2009-09-07T13:16:00.003+10:00

It's International Red Head Day!! Great way to start the week with a celebration!!!

I'm undecided on how to celebrate? Do I run through the park across from work naked? Do I do an Irish Jig (while naked)? Do I go and purchase something Red?

Happy day to all!!

xxx

Brooke

little bits can make something nice

2009-08-30T16:57:00.003+10:00

12 squares given to me by pippy for my birthday was the inspiration for this pillowcase.
Also added in is some fabric from Flashback in Northcote and also some fabric from my knitting friend Angela.
Slowly little bits of me are creeping into the room. The boy who I share the bed with told me that "it isn't going unnoticed either". He has also claimed the pillowcase to be his. If thats one way of it staying them I'm a ok that!!!

a place to call my own

2009-07-12T14:37:00.004+10:00

I've dusted off the keyboard, i've tried to find the missing "N" key to my keyboard, but alas I realised that I much prefer it's soft squishy bump that was hiding underneath.
I'm listening to Micheal Jackson like most of the world i'm guessing. My favourite songs "Got to be starting something" also "The way you make me feel". Purely for the line "your just the product of loveliness"!! That line warms me. I'm drinking CH'I and I just put my gumboots on to keep me warmer. I'm thinking about my favourrite colour and wishing that is was shining on me.
I'm also looking at a Yellow sausage dog pen that Angela found for me. Wondering if someone would come home soon and flip the record for me.
I'm thinking about all of this in a little place that I have created to call my own. It's amazing when sharing a house how you crave certain things to keep you sane. I realised that I needed a place that my sewing machine could stay and never be packed away. A place that I can sit to start posting blogs, to pin up stuff that inspires me and reminds me of nice memories.
It's been far to long if you ask me.

things i have seen

2009-05-10T15:53:00.003+10:00

I made these for mum, for her day. What an aussie mum uses when she can't find a vase!! I'm still laughing.

This trees beauty caught my eye when leaving the house today.

Below are images from the Farmers Market at the Collingwood Children's Farm.

And this is a picture of me. Draw by a 4 year old.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MUM.
xoxx
Brooke

what the sun brings

2009-05-03T11:28:00.003+10:00

Two weeks ago I went to the Nursery. One week ago I planted the bulbs. One week later and the shoots have appeared.

Today I was flicking through Pippy's book and made some flowers.
And when I had a little outing with Angela I found this heart.
So yes, thats what I've been up to.
Whats news with you??

camera love love

2009-04-20T23:40:00.003+10:00

I was lucky to use the good camera on the weekend.
It belongs to my lovely friend Angela.
This is the image that I snapped up!
Kappaya. You really should come and visit it!!

little peanuts quilt

2009-04-19T08:15:00.003+10:00

This is my first ever babies quilt. I'm really really proud at my persistence and having a crackness. With some guidance from the Meet Me at Mikes Book, Super great book, it really is,
I had such a fun time mixing and matching and puzzle piecing this present together.
Most of the fun, was bring to live the drawing from the children at work. Also I have to thank one little child for the beautiful writing of " Happy Sunshine".
So Ilana I wish you, peanut and the rest of your family, the happiest of adventures!!
xoxx
brooke

chalking

2009-04-10T19:50:00.003+10:00

thats what she calls it.

Chalking out the front of the house.
(this was a collaboration)

Chalking found at the local park.
xoxx
brooke

Oh LOVE

2009-03-26T16:01:00.002+11:00

kids make you feel good!
today a little boy walked in toting a envelope with my name all written by him and a cute msg inside.

Cat....

2009-02-23T00:50:00.003+11:00

The sewing machine and I used to have a HUGE love affair with each other!!

We would walk into the lounge together, foot in hand, and create and make.
Handmade Help has helped me to pull out my sewing machine and create once more!
This is Cat.
Cat is very much looking forward to meeting some cuddly arms.

Just after i find my sewing needle so he can have some eyes a seem down his side.
Maybe even a bow tie, might just bring him alive even more!
Happy Days xoxx

phone photography

2009-02-20T22:45:00.003+11:00

i found the same bike as my lady bird three today. I think this one had missed the hard times. she was so shiny and neat.
i'm proudly wearing my love heart measuring tape necklace.
i was co maker of a dolls house that was made from an old book case!
happy weekend to all.
brooke

The past week

2009-01-30T20:27:00.005+11:00

camera photo phone goodness.
Dinner catch ups and lane way walking.
Beach escapes involving boating, seal watching, pool side dipping/sipping, and fishing.
...That was just the weekend!!!!
Work this week has been tiring and fun.
I'm just glad that a beer is in hand and the couch is on the front porch. It's much cooler outside than in where i'm at.
Happy Weekend to all.
Happy pre book viewing to Pippy!!
Hope the house is going well Kirsto.
Great to see you last friday night Gemma.
Hope the teddies are dealing with the heat jess.
Thanks for always taking nice PHOTOs Angela!!
Oh and things have become official on the work front...I received my name badge today!!
xoxx
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY to MOCA fro tomorrow!!
Your the best sausage dog to have around!!!

do do do....

2009-01-22T21:24:00.002+11:00

...looking out my back door

draw like a 5yr old

2009-01-21T21:44:00.002+11:00

I'm still smiling at it's beauty!!
Sorry about the camera phone photo.

when i saw Lykke Li...

2009-01-16T20:00:00.003+11:00

I found this video of Miss Lykke Li on you tube.
What is so great about it?
Well it shows when she touched my hand!!
And you can see my Hand and My Kazoo!!!
What was also super amazing and great about was that I managed to her drum stick!!!!
Oh Miss Li...you really are the BEST ever!!!!!

phone photography...from xmas to now

2009-01-15T16:48:00.005+11:00

....the memories are good ones!!

walking the dog

2009-01-10T11:40:00.000+11:00

camera photo photography
moca.
sausage dog.
sauso.
sizzles.
slinky.
schnitzel von crum.
he likes to walk!!

Kazoo.....

2009-01-03T16:53:00.005+11:00

A nice photographer from Faster Louder.

Took a picture of me humming my Kazoo to Miss Lykke Li!!

Soz for blowing my own Kazoo (sounds better than horn i think) but it was probs one of the best performances that I have seen in a LONG time!!

Soko was super cute too!!

Falls = FUN

Merry Christmas

2008-12-24T23:29:00.003+11:00

I've escaped the bright lights for a starry sky.
Merry Christmas to all of you!!
xoxx
Brooke and Moca

beer and bikes

2008-12-21T09:07:00.005+11:00

flowers. YELLOW Cardi. Jug

2008-12-20T10:58:00.004+11:00

me

2008-12-14T00:14:00.000+11:00

photo credit Angela White

1. Were you named after anyone?
no...mum just liked the name
2. Do you still have your tonsils? .
yes
3. Would you bungee jump?
umm...if i had to catch my eyes, then no
4. What is your favorite cereal?
oats with currents and nuts and maple
5. Do you untie your shoes when you take them of?
i untie them once they are taken off??
6. What is your favorite ice cream?
vanilla
7. What is the first thing you notice about people?
eyes
8. What is your least favorite thing about yourself?
how easily i bruise
9. What's the last thing you ate?
ciabatta with fish, cheese, pips homemade tomato relish and mayo
10. What are you listening to right now?
people walking down the street
11. Last movie you watched?
Towel Head
12. What did you dream about last night?
that my best friend and all of the S.A crew were in Melbourne
13. What book are you reading?
The Diary of Mary Berg and The Lady
14. Summer or winter?
Winter...i have thought about following this season for sometime now
15. Do you have any special talents?
playing the kazoo, falling off my bike and having the same colour hair as my dog

thanks for the meme pippy

hello brooklyn....

2008-12-13T12:44:00.003+11:00

Streetart Sausage Dog at Bedford St Metro Station in Williamsburg, Brooklyn via flickr

hello to my lovely friend in brooklyn....

Rainy day viewing

2008-12-13T11:29:00.004+11:00

Lots of fashion viewing.
and
fashion watching.

Rainbow Bedroom....

2008-12-12T12:23:00.004+11:00

Image via flickr
I LOVED Rainbow Brite when I was little!
Rainbow, Starlite, The Colour Kids and the Sprites all lived in a wonderful place called Rainbow Land.
The Sprites would mine colour crystals into Star Sprinkles. Then with little star shaped cookie cutters that they attached to there feet, the Star Sprinkles were made.
If the world was looked dull and gloomy Starlite would let them know. Starlite was Rainbow brites horse that traveled along rainbows looking over the land.

No wonder I like this room a lot!!

Mikes Stitchalong...my update!!

2008-12-05T09:17:00.005+11:00

This is how mine is coming along.
It feels great to have the time to be crafty.
After I finish this one, I'm going to do this one.
Thank you to the nice person who sent me the link!!

I think it will look super sweet hanging on the front door in a hoop.
I just need to convince my house mates now.

Sunday Lunch....

2008-12-01T08:27:00.002+11:00

was like this.

Shopping in the City....

2008-11-29T19:21:00.004+11:00

I got a new dress.
Had dumplings.
Had a long neck or 4.
Caught up with some friends.
Now i'm in a sleepy beery haze.
I'm glad my sickness wasn't a longer event.
You can achieve so much when your head is minus the bricks that were once there!!
I'm really looking forward to December!! And tomorrow too!! Actually this entire week to be quite honest!! YIPPEE
xoxx
Brooke and Moca

Resting....

2008-11-28T14:54:00.004+11:00

I have finished Uni!! Yippee
I have just printed off Pippy's Christmas Stocking PDF!! Spotlight here we come! Yippee
I have some nice new and not so new things in my room!! Yippee
I've been watching Stylista back to back!! Yippee again Pippy!!
My super special friend is due back from OS in 4 and 1/2 days!! YIPPEE
Being stick in bed, not so nice, but I have a lot of things to look forward to. It's sure to make the pain go away!

study mix

2008-11-23T17:48:00.003+11:00

Ministry of Silly Walks

2008-11-21T23:11:00.002+11:00

So good. Really puts a spring in your step.

Books, books, books, books, books, books, and books.

2008-11-21T22:11:00.002+11:00

Books, books, books, books, books, books, and books.
Originally uploaded by kennymatic

Do you need a cuddle?

2008-11-16T21:48:00.001+11:00

she is cute. her energy is good too. cheeky and nice I think she would be.

Uni Work...

2008-11-16T16:54:00.002+11:00

can be fun!!
I've made strawberries and mittens this weekend!!
Creating imaginative play spaces = the best fun ever!!

I LOVE this

2008-11-15T08:42:00.001+11:00

Children's Art work

Emiliana Torrini = Happy

2008-11-09T18:14:00.001+11:00

My current Happy Song!!
Also Snails make me happy, the way they make there journey in the rain!!

Happy...tea & cans

2008-11-09T07:58:00.003+11:00

Cutting the Camomile and hanging it nice for tea = Happy

Rusty Tin Cans hanging about at the Collingwood Children's Farm = Happy

Teaspoons.Tea Bags.Coffee.

2008-11-08T13:52:00.004+11:00

This Saturday Morning...
= my favourite morning.
= drinking " The best coffee EVER", yep I said it, BEST Coffee ever, from Kappaya!
= I turned into a coffee snob
= meeting nice crafty families
= Collingwood Children's Farm Farmers Market
= bed hair all day
= Sewing
= 400th POST!!! oh + 1
= listening to new music

= HAPPY!!

Happy...Sausage dog Swimming

2008-11-07T22:39:00.001+11:00

LOL

Happy...Music

2008-11-07T21:16:00.001+11:00

Patterns and Music = Happy
following along with Mikes

Happy Bike

2008-11-06T18:34:00.003+11:00

image from here

Happy....

2008-11-06T18:27:00.003+11:00

image from here
Following with the happiness over at Mikes.

Moov...

2008-11-05T23:15:00.006+11:00

image from here
I was bound to find some friends in my hair.
I think 24 years and not one single little creature living in my hair, is quite defiant!
I mean they are kind of cute, but then I could maybe be trying to justify the fact that they shouldn't be there, that hearing the word "Head lice" is all you need to start scratching at your head.
Pippi Longsocking = my Kinder style guru from now on!!
.....Now where can I get me a monkey?

the past week

2008-11-04T20:06:00.006+11:00

ahhh so much fun. Best friends over, working with the kids, making art work with the kids, laughing with the kids, laughing with best friend, races with best friend....sun love and lots of memories. Oh and I might just be Postman's Pats new girlfriend!!

that is all.

This is...somthing that I'm surprised that I like

2008-10-31T20:50:00.000+11:00

image from here
Car warmth. But not from the heater. From the car being in the Sun and getting all warmed up on any day apart from in the summer.
I remember falling asleep in front of my bedroom window in the sun when I was little. I also loved drawing in my Nans sunny drawing room too. But Car warmth I loved the most hands down.
Thanks to Vic for the theme (it's had me stumped all week) and to Angela too.

her good scissors....

2008-10-25T09:53:00.002+11:00

are currently in my ears.
Thank you for the nice surprise Vic!
Thank you also for the comments about my "Keep Australia Beautiful" bag!!
We had our first outing yesterday. It was fun!

On Repeat...

2008-10-23T21:48:00.002+11:00

this
this
and this

Keep Australia Beautiful...

2008-10-23T17:45:00.003+11:00

The sewing drought has been with me for quite sometime.
You may or may not have noticed, but today we did!!
After coffee with the New Frankie and Pippy, this is what happened!!
It's made from this Vintage Tea Towel and Vintage Table Cloth, all 100% op shop loved!!
It was hard to cut them up, but keeping them folded up didn't seem fair to them.

We are looking forward to our first outing together!!

In my room right now....

2008-10-21T21:42:00.002+11:00

I have........
three sewing machines,
4 suitcases and an inspiration door,
7 polaroid pictures,
knitting needles,
4 uni folders,
mum deodorant,
vintage dresses,
the "worlds biggest bubble maker",
two of the same jacket,
a sausage dog in my bed,
memories from my childhood,
3 sewing boxes,
a yellow clock,
an alarm set for 6am,
tea cups and shadows,
note books for observations,
mop shine drops,
derwent pencils,
cold feet,
red shoes,
hair ties,
tin collection,
fairy lights,
wicker dolls pram,
granny squares,
badges and brooches,
pegs and 3d glasses,
yellow gingham wallpaper,
books and bears,
sketches and sausage dogs....
and not much on my floor.

SoundVenue Up close: Lykke Li

2008-10-19T09:30:00.003+11:00

Things that make me go mmmmm

2008-10-16T06:44:00.004+11:00

trampoline

kids tree house

story a day

Little Eskimos

Redwood

vintage apron

google....

2008-10-13T18:42:00.003+11:00

is for jess today!!
Happy google day jess

this is....my current reading

2008-10-13T17:54:00.002+11:00

i'm really enjoying my studies.
Moca is showing a keen interest too. He still doesn't like kids. How is it that he is my dog?
Find more links to This is over with Angela

Priscilla Queen of the Dessert

2008-10-13T07:50:00.001+11:00

Was on late last night!
It's one of my Favourite Australian Films.

Sausage dog attack!!

2008-10-12T17:10:00.003+11:00

always ends with love!

i like to ride bikes...

2008-10-12T08:47:00.003+11:00

But i don't like glass on the road
as it has currently given me a flat tire!
Darn drunkin bottle throwing idiots!
What are bins used for?!
So any who, I found this great tee when I was looking at pictures of bikes on Flickr.
I think it's pretty wearable. It has subsided my anger too!!

Laura Marling

2008-10-12T08:45:00.001+11:00

Laura Marling - Cross Your Fingers/Crawled Out Of The Sea

so nice of she...

2008-10-12T08:31:00.003+11:00

mum always said after me, if i ever said she, that "she is the cats mother".

Well in this case she is.
Thank you for cleaning Steph!!

i forgot about her....

2008-10-07T21:53:00.002+11:00

the end makes me laugh a lot!

i love him....

2008-10-06T07:54:00.002+11:00

...so very much, yes i do!

Flickr friend....

2008-10-01T19:56:00.003+10:00

Pip I thought you might likes to see these.
This talented lady is my newest flickr friend.
Thank you for the nice friendship. I think your pretty good.

my last $6 went to....

2008-10-01T19:34:00.002+10:00

I shook my wallet.
Tipped it out into my hand.
I counted 1x 5 dollar note, 1 x 1 dollar coin, 3 x 20 cent pieces.
= $ 6.60 (well done brain)
So I toddled off to the florist and proudly said to the girl...
" i've decided to spend my last $6.60 on these two bunches of flowers"
They are just as good as these crochet ones!!
Flowers make me happy!!

I wish i had a camera...

2008-09-30T20:50:00.000+10:00

No camera.
I wanted to take a picture of the man and his telescope and all of the other gadgets that allowed him and his fellow neighbours to look at the world above. Even his sign was worth the photo. Home made with his crafty man flair.
Currently Moca is asleep at my side, with his sausage dog toy.
I feel like lime cordial.
I'm in need of sleep.
The B doesn't like working on my computer.
I had Baked Beans for dinner.
I can't wait to see my family and friends over the weekend!
I love Find My Family for all of the good and bad reason.
I find Packed To The Rafters good too!!
I'm glad that the football is over, but annoyed that it still takes up so much of the paper.
I'm looking forward to having another picnic soon!

photos from the weekend. The third image I took.I really like it, thats why i'm tooting my horn.

flickr love

2008-09-29T18:06:00.001+10:00

dance dance dance

2008-09-28T18:11:00.001+10:00

Giant...

2008-09-26T07:05:00.006+10:00

image from here
Picnic Basket!
"Come to my house for dinner on friday night?!
If you get lost just call me, but you can't miss it really!
Why?
Cos it's a giant picnic basket!"

Just imagine all of the picnic goodness in there!

Three of my favourites

2008-09-25T07:18:00.003+10:00

Joining in with this lovely blog of nice stuff!

Play Book Part 4

2008-09-24T12:48:00.000+10:00

Play Book Part 5

2008-09-24T12:21:00.000+10:00

Play Book Part 3

2008-09-24T11:46:00.000+10:00

This one is for you pretty lady

Play Book Part 2

2008-09-24T08:44:00.000+10:00

Play Book Part 1

2008-09-24T08:03:00.001+10:00

Published by Sun Books Melbourne 1976
Written by Steven Caney
Dedicated : To my parents and the wonderful play treasures they kept in the basement (the best)

shoping on a budgie

2008-09-24T07:05:00.003+10:00

in with the misfits shopping on a budgie.
I like this doodle a lot!

Moca the sausage dog

2008-09-22T07:37:00.004+10:00

This picture pretty much sums up Mocas life. He doesn't mind the mess either. Ask him! He will say " I prefer it that way". what a good dog he is!!
xoxx

Accordion

2008-09-21T08:14:00.004+10:00

image here

Something that I want to achieve before i'm 30.
Learn to play the Accordion.
The sound makes my heart warm.
The Harp does this too!
I'm off to Knicker Making Day today!!
I'm so very much looking forward to it!
Oh and the Makers Market and the Shirt and Skirt Market is on at the Convent today too.
Markets Markets Markets for me!

hope you have a lovely sunday too!!

Saturday Breakfast

2008-09-20T10:56:00.003+10:00

Coffee and Macha = the best breakfast ever!!

Saturday Desk

2008-09-20T10:50:00.000+10:00

she is the queen of desks

Saturday Music

2008-09-20T10:44:00.000+10:00

love to london

2008-09-19T19:13:00.010+10:00

image via flickr
i know that your iphone is working.
we can't wait to here about your adventures
we both miss you too!!

Looking in the Library

2008-09-19T19:13:00.001+10:00

This is for you

Childhood Birthday Cakes - Mikes Week of Baking

2008-09-18T07:27:00.002+10:00

My mum and the Women's Weekly Cake book, well they were best friends!
This really is something that I remember about my childhood.
When it was nearing my birthday, mum would pull out the cake book (which I now have) and ask us which one we would like for our party cake!
Thanks a bunch Mum, this is one tradition that I will be sure to follow!!
Follow Mikes Week of Baking too!!

Banana Cake - Mike's Week of Baking

2008-09-15T00:05:00.000+10:00

Bananas are YUM!!!
what you will need:

2 1/2 cups of self raising flour
3/4 of a cup of brown sugar
2eggs
50g of crushed walnuts
60 oz of butter (melted)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
4 mashed bananas (the browner the better)

This recipe is fool proof. Put it all in a bowl and mix! If it's a little think add a touch of milk.
Pre-heat your oven at 180 wack it in for 30mins and your done!!
I like to top it off with cream cheese and walnut icing. A touch of lemon or vodka if you wish, a la brown owls boozy style, is nice.

Bake Bake Bake
Dance Dance Dance
Eat Eat Eat...
I'm off to bed

Ladyhawke

2008-09-14T15:34:00.003+10:00

She is part of my study music.
I like
this
this
and this.
My friend interview her too.
I like Ladyhawke.

Homework MixTape

2008-09-14T14:01:00.002+10:00

My biggest love right now

2008-09-14T09:14:00.002+10:00

My nephew Zack
I can't wait for the holidays so I can visit!!

Springing up Saturday

2008-09-14T08:34:00.003+10:00

some photos from working in sunny spring sunshine!!

Track your Life...

2008-09-12T18:42:00.006+10:00

Photo from here
This one reminds me of jumping on the trampoline with overalls that had embroidery of sunflowers on the pockets. The sounds of the back beach waves crashing with the smell of Tea Trees and freesias in the air. I was 8
This one reminds me of the couples skate at the local rollerskating rink when I was 10.
This one to pump us up for a crazy night of waiting on tables over looking the most amazing view from The Deck, in Portsea I was 22.
Thanks for taking my mind back Pip

A week of Wonk....

2008-09-12T08:15:00.003+10:00

Wonky trees.
Join in over at Meet me at Mikes.

On my desk wednesday

2008-09-11T09:03:00.003+10:00

It's late, but never too late!!
Brown Owls was the best, on Monday night!!
Then last night i came home to a package from Gillian at Silly Gilly. She has been really nice to me once again. Thank you for adding to my collection once again kind Gillian.
And right now the sun is on my face, I'm eating Avocado andGrape Tomatoes on Dark Rye Sough dough with grains and S&P! And I have to quickly finish this post and eat my toast before the house mates return and leave me with no hot water for a shower.
Thanks to Kootoyoo for On my Desk Wednesday!

A week of wonk....

2008-09-09T20:32:00.004+10:00

image from flickr
i promise to stop for tonight

week of wonk....

2008-09-09T20:26:00.001+10:00

image from flickr

A week of Wonk....

2008-09-09T18:07:00.003+10:00

image via flickr
I'm joining in on a Week of Wonk that is hosted by Jess over at Meet me at Mikes.
Jess will love this image I'am sure!!

Vintage Tins...

2008-09-07T08:16:00.004+10:00

I received the Ikea Cataloge at the front door yesterday!
I love Ikea!!
They have some pretty nice Tins at the moment.
These are some of my favourites on flickr.
Meet me at mikes has a week of vintage going on. Always something nice to look at over there.

bounce moca bounce

2008-09-06T09:06:00.003+10:00

Moca why did you eat the fish food?
"bounce"
Moca why did you pull out all of the pins in the pincushion?
"bounce"
Moca do you realise that you can't jump in windows?
"bounce bounce"

my day

2008-09-04T17:53:00.002+10:00

From start to middle to nearly the end, it has been such an enjoyable day.
I've seen so much. I've done so much. I've talked to0 much. I've nearly walked too much too!! I may even have myself a new job too!!
Yippee to 6am starts, I'm making a habbit of it from now on!!
xoxx
brooke

John

2008-09-02T22:04:00.000+10:00

Is good!

First Walk....

2008-09-01T19:51:00.003+10:00

Dear Pippy,
You will be super proud.
I went to TSL.
I got some leggings.
So tomorrow morning I'm going to go for a walk!!
My first walk.
My first Mikes International Walking Team walk.
I will collect flowers.
I have planned to plant some seedings too, in a wicker dolls pram that I found at the oppy today!!
This will be the song to start my day!!
One question: What is the earliest time that there is enough light to walk?
xoxx
brooke and moca (moca is part of the team too)

Mr Squiggle

2008-08-30T16:05:00.003+10:00

So much happiness in this little pencil nosed puppet!!
I'm loving this man from the moon today!
xoxx

sausage dogs love sausage dogs

2008-08-29T08:07:00.003+10:00

My friend thought....
" what wouldn't be cutier, than a sausage dog playing with a sausage dog"
I'm sure there are many things but this was the result of there meeting.