Pilot Pen have a crafty idea for your homemade presents this year, with the range of Pintor paint markers. You can put these in the creative person's stocking, OR make your own unique, one of a kind gift. These multi surface markers are essentially water based paint - in a pen! All of the lovely qualities of paint, in vivid shades (you can mix them too), without the … [Read more...]
Pilot Pen MR3 Retro Pop Collection Fountain Pens
When Pilot Pen asked 1400 Australian women whether they think pens can be a fashion statement, 90% said yes. This comes as no surprise to me as a stationery obsessed 30 something year old. Since email has taken over, the art of writing has gotten a little lost, but there is something lovely about a handwritten note which can never be replaced. What Pilot Pen has done is quite … [Read more...]
The Arty Hearts Stationery
If there was one gift I would give myself for Christmas, it would be stationery! Introducing The Arty Hearts, a brand which prides itself on its Australian designed and printed creations. Katrina Read is the face behind The Arty Hearts as both a Fine Artist and Branding expert. There is something for everyone in the range, allowing you to surround yourself with pretty … [Read more...]
kikki.K’s new Letters Are Better Collection
The newest range from kikki.K is beyond cute, and brings back the nostalgia of letter writing. With all the convenience and ease of emailing, the art of the handwritten note has become rare and that makes my heart feel a little sad. Not to fear, kikki.K are bringing the joy of letters back with this fun collection. Take a look and tell me you aren't in love. I feel like I … [Read more...]
New: kikki.K “We Are All Creative”
I am just a little bit obsessed with kikki.K, and when I saw their upcoming range in my inbox this morning I just had to share. It is titled "We Are All Creative", and even if you don't generally feel that way, this stationery will give off that creativity vibe. The collection features fluid lines, shapes, florals and bold colours with blue, red, light pink, light blue and … [Read more...]
10 Quirky Things You Didn’t Know You Could do with a Balloon
Balloons. Most of us just blow them up and tie them in a bunch of three to sit colourfully in the corner. We may even use them for party games and try to pop them for fun. But, did you know there are many more interesting and quirky things you can do with the typical old balloon? After doing my research, I have found 10 quirky things you didn’t know you could do with a … [Read more...]
Crafty Extract from Sweet! Celebrations – Mini Muffin Advent Calendar
We recently featured Sweet! Celebrations by Elise Strachan in our Christmas Gift Guide and now we want to share a simple crafty idea sure to add some excitement to your festive season. This DIY Craft idea can be found on page 201 of the book and is a slightly different approach to the traditional advent calendar. Mini Muffin Advent Calendar Makes 1 Equipment: Advent … [Read more...]
5 Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts
What should you buy for your Mum? If yours is anything like mine then, when quizzed, she’d undoubtedly say that she doesn’t really want anything for a present. The thing is she probably means it, but that doesn’t mean she wouldn’t really enjoy receiving a gift from you this Mother’s Day. In fact, after giving birth and bringing you up, a decent gift is the very least you can … [Read more...]
Recipe: Caramel Popcorn
It’s the month of love. Wedding season is well and truly upon us and Valentines Day is just around the corner. Create beautiful bonbonniere to show your love for your special someone with deliciously sweet hand made caramel popcorn. Show off your creation in the cute Maxwell & Williams William Morris Jars. Combine 125g butter, 3/4 cup white sugar and 2 … [Read more...]
The Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures
Plastic surgery is on the rise and there are some procedures which will always be at the top end of the list, the first things you think of when plastic surgery is mentioned, but there are also some procedures becoming more popular that I never would have even considered. I think of cosmetic surgery when I think plastic surgery but the field is so much more than that, it is … [Read more...]