truth // i wish i was an indie rock star

i know i have been probably posting more about music lately than pretty arty things. maybe because i have been going to lots of fun events lately. well, yesterday kind of continued this trend. i went along to the laneway festival and i must say i had a great day. it was super hot and while i maybe could have done with some more shade ( i am super pale - or i was until yesterday) i had a great day. mumford + sons was brilliant as was the xx and florence + the machine was pretty epic. and dancing to n.a.s.a like a crazy woman at the end was pretty radical too. the sardine can train ride on the way home with people fainting wasn't even enough to ruin the day. can't wait for more days of summer music fun

swoon with truth.be.told this valentines day

i don't necessarily like valentines day. i think it has sort of lost its heart a little so to speak. but the thing i do like is that it reminds us to say i love you. and i love love. and lust. and just generally swooning. 

so it was with this idea in mind that i created my new cards for this years love fest. i have listed them up in my madeit store here  + i will have them with me at the rose street markets also.  i will be adding a few new designs to the store in the next day or so too. let me know what you think.

love birds gift card

every word gift card

sweet darling gift card

heart felt gift card

truth // i like moments of bliss

moments of bliss are few and far between. i mean true moments of joy where you just kind of feel like you are glowing. its rare, well at least for me. so when i catch myself in moment of true bliss and happiness i am always taken aback and in the same moment treasure it. i found myself feeling this exact way last night when i was watching laura marling at the corner hotel.  i haven't been truly content like that in i don't know how long. she is stunningly talented. seriously, if don't already love her, go and listen to her because she is an amazing songwriter with a truly beautiful voice. and she was joined by the rather dapper marcus of mumford and sons who is also ridiculously talented (playing 3 instruments at once anyone?). i was literally swooning over him, sort of embarrassing but completely justified. above are a few photos i took from my front row possie. oh and check out the support act too - boy and bear - they are a rather talented little foursome.

truth // i sound desperate sometimes and that is ok

 i have written here about how much i like laura marling a few times. ok many times. and now news today that her new album is coming out in Australia 19th March. i could do star jumps. if only i had tickets to go see her at the corner hotel. if you know anyone who does and doesn't wnat to go email me because i will do anything to go.
do i sound desperate enough? below is a song from her new album. enjoy

EDIT :: I NOW HAVE A TICKET TO SEE LAURA ON SUNDAY NIGHT! STAR JUMPS TIME! I promise I will take some pics to share with you all monday 

sweet darlin'

now that I know what I want, see, 

I think that it haunts me, 

I want you too much 

she + him sweet darlin'

new little bits and pieces from me for a fun little project for one of my favourite people. i'll share the results soon

let me in your window

source 

i have been reading wuthering heights. or should i say re-reading it. i don't know why i waited so long. i forgot how much i love it.  it got me thinking about all the books i have read over the years and that it may be time to start revisiting them with fresh eyes.  i wonder how i feel about them now that i am 26 rather than 16.  what books did you love that you wonder if you would love as much now?

oh and i love this song by the same name. just so you know. 

truth // i get giddy sometimes

from here 

i may be the last person on earth to hear about this. it's pretty likely. in any case i did got all giddy in my office today and in the process invited some strange looks from my dear co-workers. what caused this you may wonder? the news i stumbled across that she + him will be releasing a new album on 23 march. yep. and it is said that they will be touring in the US when i am there apparently. oh i do hope so. fingers crossed lovelies 

oh and thank you so much for the lovely words + encouragement about my last post. i am looking forward to 2010 in a sort of immeasurable way. i'll keep you in the loop of course xx

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both photos by me using my diana mini

i'm bad at defining what i want. maybe i want to much. maybe i am afraid of failing or following the wrong path so i follow no path at all, or at least it feels like it sometimes. I think maybe it comes from a lifetime of indecision and being too easily distracted by what others think. 2010 feels a little different. i am trying to get my ducks all lined up in a row so to speak. and i have been thinking the best way to start is to reflect on last year. i came across a lovely list on much love. anna has a lovely blog which i am sure you have checked out so stop on by. what are your plans ?

things i loved in 2009......

moving into my own place + feeling at home

rediscovering that i can have love for many things creatively that aren't what people expect me to

going to sydney a few times with lovely people and discovering there is so much out there

booking my flights to the USA

being part of my first real honest to goodness amazing exhibition 

dressing up like an idiot and realising that i have the best friends on the planet 

spontaneous moments of luck like seeing john mayer + meeting a boy who made me look to the future

things i didn't love so much in 2009.....

giving up too easily on my dreams because someone said it wasn't a good fit

being let down by someone who knew better

oh more trivially all the crap crap music that flooded the radio - hearing a 12 year old girl request sexy biatch? huh?

one thing i love right now......

my new photography challenge

my new design ideas + realising failures lead to kind of success

experimenting with fashion and having fun

realising no one is watching and that is ok

i am looking forward to in 2010......

going to the USA for a month in May

making sure i am happy

seeing the tim burton exhibition when it hits Melbourne next June

Signing up for fashion classes so i can actually know what i am doing

dancing drinking sangria and being generally silly at any opportunity

saying yes without thinking of saying no first