Bookers

I love books! I also love blogs.. sometimes bloggers make books in real life and I like that! Here are some that I really really wanna get super soon. Although I am pretty sure none are actually released yet. Just knowing that they will be released soon is exciting enough for me. I love the anticipation! Don't they just look amazing! They sure make me wanna log off my silly little dial up internet and make things and learn things :)
The Bust DIY Guide to Life: Making Your Way Through Every Day by Debbie Stoller and Laurie Henzel

Make! Hey! by Pip Lincolne

Design*Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney

Things I bought before I ended up with $1.50 in the bank

I don't go shopping very often, I swear I don't. I buy plane tickets before stilettos. I buy hiking equipment before hair spray. I have spent the past 4 years saving and spending for several airplanes in and out of this country. However now I am back home with no trip to save for and sometimes somethings in shops just make me feel weak and vulnerable. If I ever have half an hour to spare in the city I will almost always go and drool over the Marc Jacobs handbags at David Jones. I simply do not know why.. I cannot and will not actually ever bring myself to ever spent such amounts of money on such things, so who knows. So, here is a small collection of where my last paycheck went and why I now have less than $2 in the bank for the next fortnight.

Love Mail tote from Kikki K
This bag is basically everything I want in a bag.. it's big, it's tough and it looks like a huge airmail envelope. It was quite funny as when I first spotted in the shop, I hugged it and then realised the sales assistant was behind me. I laughed at my myself afterwards.

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Birchwood jacket from Macpac

A simple grey coat, ohhhh! Cannot wait to wear this for winter, MMMMM.

Mineral Lip & Cheek Tint by Natio
I am not a make up type of girl at all but I do like the idea of chemical free mineral makeup, plus I am a sucker for rosy cheeks and bright lips. This beauty has a really handy easy to use applicator too (unlike those silly wands and pots), this one is literally like a paint brush and I really like the colour too.
















Icebreaker printed leggings in Daphne Quartz
The moment I saw these I knew I needed them in my life. They are snowflakes! As thermal leggings! It's sweet sweet merino! I also got the the matching top too. I love thermals especially when they are aren't plain black, mmmmm. Now we just need some wintery weather..
























Gyroscope - Cohesion
When I say "my boys" this is the band I am talking about. I calculated that since I first saw them in 2001 I have seen them live 63 times! That may be alot of times, but I will never tire of hearing or seeing them live. I love them more than any other band in the universe and I am so impressed and proud of their new album.

Oh Sleevie, oh Sleevie, why can't you see

I am currently in the market for a sleeve for my brand new laptop.

These are some of my current favourites..

Felt Sachel from Kikki K

I think if I owned this I would have to plaster it in some kind of decal or patch because as much as I like grey marle and felt, it is very plain. If only it was red felt! & if only it had a zipper (as I am likely to spill things all over it) But the button detail and general shape is pretty tops

Undercover from Totally Funky.

Ahhhhh above most things I love snail mail and how amazing is this sleeve! It appears to be padded, semi water resistant and with a velcro closure..pretty much pefrect. I think this is the winner already hands down

Cherry Pear Forest from Modcloth

I love the colour brown and tree silouettes so this is pretty perfect for me. Plus, handles!

BookBook from Twelve Below

It's a book? No! It's a standard laptop sleeve? No! It's for Macs only? Yes, booooooo.

Winston Fleece from Crumpler

It is a pretty simple design, but made of sweet neoprene which is a big plus as I am pretty good at dropping things. Also, it's red and quite good value at $50.

VERDICT: I don't know! Plus there is a whole other world of sleeve possiblities on Etsy. I am starting to think maybe I will attempt to make my own.. all I need is a zipper, fabric and padding right? My actual laptop is still on lazy way to me from the factory so I will wait and see. Stay tuned!