- tea towel collection?
Ever since I picked up a tea towel at the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition in January I’ve felt like starting a collection… I know, this could be sending me into pretty daggy territory, but it could be fun finding designs I like :) So many artists are seeing the fun in the tea towel as a canvas and taking the opportunity to get some fantastic designs out there.
ToDryFor.com is a collection of tea towels from various textile designers (via swissmiss), and as soon as I find it again I’ll share the link to some amazing japanese dish cloths.
- holidays at an end
We ended with a great time away with a visit to friends in Melbourne, and then a stop in Canberra to see the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition at the national gallery. It’s been a week since we’ve been back and things are plodding along slowly, well I’m plodding along slowly :) trying to get back into the swing of things.
It’s interesting being back at climbing, my fingertips and toes hurt quite a lot after the first time back – I didn’t realise how much I missed it! I can’t wait till the next climb, but for the time being my plan is to stay at three times a week instead of four. My feelings may change for the time being after seeing how my shoulder feels tomorrow, I came off the wall from an odd position tonight. I felt my shoulder kind of *pop* then my arm went tingly and then numb… I’m starting to feel some pain through the numbness so hopefully it wont stiffen up overnight or anything.
My knitting is still all over the place, I’ve been working on the Drawstring Chemise by Connie Chang Chinchio, and even though I’m not feeling any enthusiasm over it I am determined to finish it properly lest it join the pile of half finished bits & pieces from over the years. I honestly feel like knitting jumpers! It’s probably a good time to get a head start for winter…
- the croydon house
We’ve been staying in a 19th century bluestone in Croydon, South Australia for the past couple of weeks, and a lot like the many old bluestones in this area it has so many beautiful features and potential! I would love to restore one… I have it all planned :)
Of course the exterior has to remain as is and authentic, but with the interior a modern redevelopment while retaining the beautiful features such as the ceiling plaster flourishes (I have no idea what their proper name is), fireplaces, vents, and other beautiful detailing. Then onto the back entertaining area and garden, I love beautiful kitchen/living areas that transition into liveable outdoor space. I have such a beautiful house trapped in my mind at the moment!
I’ll be taking some better photos of the interior features in better lighting before we leave.
We’re leaving at the end of the week to spend some time in Melbourne, and then in Canberra – Masterpieces from Paris at the National Gallery, can’t wait!