My last Kraftbomb.

Although yesterday was a very quiet Kraftbomb it was a lovely send off. Nice and relaxed and our charm necklaces did really well so feeling pleased. I only managed to get one photo in this time as I had to dash so soon afterwards and we spent the rest of our time maning the stall and opening Jess's presents, it was her birthday last week!

I also picked up one of Miss Ellie May's beaut tees for the old BF, which I plan to give him when I head off. Miss Ellie May is an illustrator that pops her great drawings onto tees, teatowels, stationary packs and more. I got one of her stationary packs yonks ago at the Cross Street Craftwerk but its so pretty I've only used one or two pages of it since, I can't 'bear' to part with it!

Carnaval and Kraftbomb.

I'm sorry my posts have become few and far between, they unfortunately will probably become more so in the days up to our trip. Most of the time I spend on the net now is assigned to trip planning, sorry for not being around! Thought I'd let you in on one little bit of planning though- our costume for Carnaval! Yes, we are really doing it! Rosie and I will be strutting our stuff (attempting to samba and to sing a song in Portugese) in the outfit on the right. I cannot wait!! A little hesistant about the yellow curly wig but the rest I think is great.

We are dancing with Acadêmicos da Rocinha and this year their samba is about Rio in early 20th century, when the city was more "french" and one of the cartoon designers of this time J.Carlos and the Belle Epoque.





Tomorrow, unfortunately, will be my last Kraftbomb for a good while, until I make my way home again. Our stall won't be missing however, Alex and Jess are trucking on and I'm planning on leaving some of our things with them. So hope you can make it! 11-2, Grey Lynn Community Centre. We've got a whole bunch of charm necklaces back in stock and all our usual lovelies to see.

Station dance.

I don't think there could be a better way to start a morning.

Pretty in floral.

The best kind of gift, lovingly handmade. Thank you Mum!

Thomas Allen.

Thomas Allen is wow.

I read about his great work on Ellie's blog, Mint (a very good read) and hunted down more of his work at Foley Gallery. Old book covers turned pop ups with lots of gun wielding men and leggy woman. How can you resist!

Fresh flowers, skulls and crossbones.

I took a leaf out of Kimberlee's mom's book last night and wore fresh flowers in my hair. They had nearly died before we made it to the bar but were super while they lasted. I chose my favourite, hydrangeas, which I picked up for $3.50 on Ponsonby Road.

Note to self. Next time put flowers in hair right before leaving and stand in the rain every once in a while to keep them looking fresh. I'll definitely be wearing fresh flowers more often- they double as a fresh summery perfume too! I also wore the badge I made at the jewellery course Alex and I completed a few weeks ago (made in copper and then spray painted black) .




On another note, I subscribe to I Heart Luxe which is a really great 'e'mail out with all sorts of amazing products featured from a variety of sites, and they don't send out hundreds of emails a week to drive you mad. Todays mailer featured this skullcave for kids, (or grownups?) I wouldn't mind one in the corner of my room! See another great (but pricey) product featured today here.

Goodbye funny shoes. I'll miss ya.

I've just spent what seems like hours popping up a few shoes auctions on trademe as the trip is looming I need to clear some of my bits and pieces. I'm a terrible hoarder. More auctions of clothing and other bits and pieces will be slowly going up over the next week! If your looking for something new/old take a wee peek here.