Google Maps

1. Go to Google Maps.

2. Click on Get directions.

3. In "A", type "The Shire", and in "B", type "Mordor".

4. Click on the walking man (to get walking directions).

5. Be amazed! :D

(Found this trick thanks to G. Dada)

gold + gift wrap

This tutorial has such pretty results, I couldn't not share!

All photos and tutorial © 100 Layer Cake.

Miles of Light

Take a look at this project here. A Study in Flora, by Miles of Light, is a recording of dried, lifeless flowers. Isn't it stunning? I'm sure the reason I'm attracted to it is none other than my own dabblings in drying flowers. 

Still. I saw her sun-flower-dyeing tutorial, and I'm hooked. I'm definitely following her blog, Miles of Light. So inspiring. :')

p.s.: I don't know why, but her work reminds me of my favourite new textile designer, Rosemary Milner!

Hot pink washi tape,

you are mine :D

p.s.: It does make for a rather peculiar pen stand!! Hehehe!

Archer.

Let's revel in some Archerness.

Maricor and Maricar

So. Much. Amazingness.

More here.

Of Typefaces

I hereby introduce you to my favourite new typeface—Egyptienne, by Adrian Frutiger. It is even more awesomer in italics.

The infographic is still in design-mode, although I am very happy as to where it is headed. I am currently snowed under with assignments and all-nighters, but I will come back and share my assignments in a week. 

:)

Edit: Any Lord of the Rings movie fans from Auckland? The extended versions of the movies are releasing in theatres, starting next week! Eeeee! (So are the Harry Potter movies!!)

Spilt Milk! Photos

Take a peek at Spilt Milk! :) All photos by Amy Potenger.

(yes I drew that sign, hehe)

The exhibition space.

My corner :) Type quotes printed on archival paper.

deathly hallows trailer

It all ends here.

Hanging Vases!

The sweetest little project everrr! Right now, my grandma keeps the flowers from our garden in long clear plastic glasses on the window sill, but I must gather some ribbon, or jute twine to make hanging vases!

Found via DesignMom :)

So Angelic

Beautiful... ethereal... and so precious! Shot by Zena Holloway.

Kari Herer

Kari Herer's gorgeous illustrations+photography are making me drooooooool...

Disney Pixar Shorts

Partly Cloudy (released with Up):

Day & Night (was nominated for an Oscar). I watched this at the theater with Toy Story 3.

And, Geri's Game (YouTube won't let me embed). Along with A Bug's Life.

First week back + hair bows

Wow, so, the first week of the last year has swept past in talking, giggles, and catching up on updates! It was fun to see everyone after a long four month break, and I feel like I have talked more than I did all February! People have updated their hairstyles, and I saw a lot of fresh nail colours!

I thought that after such a big holiday, I'd be reluctant to get into the working/designing mode again, but I am actually really very excited/inspired to get designing and working towards assignments.

Anyway, I thought I'd show you what I've made in the holidays!

I'm so proud of my hair bows. Such a step up from this!

Gabriel Dawe

Shower of light?

Nope, these are artist Gabriel Dawe's installations, made with thread.

Take a look at his website to see more amazingness.

p. s.: This is a scheduled post. When this will be posted, I will actually be in my first class at university for this year! Eep!! :)

All images © Gabriel Dawe

can't take it in - imogen heap

Doesn't it take you to Narnia? :)

Immortelle ♥

You know, sometimes you smell something, and it takes you somewhere else? In another time? In another place? 

's what happened to me when I took a whiff of the lovely Immortelle range by L'Occitane. I was transported to the pine forest of Ooty, where I'd picked up a big bunch of these flowers. They were tiny, plasticky flowers (seriously, they feel fake!) and they stay on like that for a long long time (hence "immortelle"). I loved their perfume then, I love it now! I'm going to scout for these flowers in Auckland now. 

Anyway... the Immortelle range is a little out of budget for me (and can I say unnecessary? It's all about anti-aging!), but I did get a little Verbena Solid Perfume. It's for $25 and it comes in a puny tin case. Verbena is their Lemon/Citrus range, and I love the perfume. 

If you like Citrus-y fragrances, do try it on the next time you're in a L'Occitane. It looks like this. 

Rose Cottage

I know that this is a granny-type cottage, and it's not everyones style... but I love Roses (and Peonies!) and I love this cottage. I'm inspired by just looking at the prettyness. And it greatly reminds me of my Moroccan Rose Body Mist (from The Body Shop). Click here to see the rest of the cottage!

And my room's not that greatly designed or anything, but I've tried to follow a pink-and-white theme. Maybe I'll gather up the courage and post pictures sometime. :)

Here's a good fabric tape tutorial. For prettifying your Christmas presents.

Gold and White

Gold and white is my favourite colour combination at the moment. I love how super clean and peaceful it feels.

Some gold-tinged things I found on DesignMom ...

These gift wrapping ideas (and a DIY):

Pretty gold things.

This beautiful Norwegian home. I love the use of white in this house, but won't it be hard to maintain?

And this dress. I found it while searching for a dress pattern that my friend's going to sew for me! How exciting! :)

PostCarden!

Wow! Look at this ingenious Christmas card!

Via PostCarden

p.s.: Aaaaaaa! Deathly Hallows on Thursday!! I am beyond excited. All the sneak peeks are so true to the book!