And more luckI just heard that I won the Bookhou giveaway, comprising one of Arounna’s beautiful handprinted cahiers, and a linen Hare Tote too. Thanks so much, Arounna!
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And more luck!
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Lunchbox Cowboy
Lunchbox CowboyI’ve had such the nicest possible papercutting project to do lately. David Fletcher, a singer/songwriter from Davis, California, got in touch and asked me if I’d like to work on his album cover. Either he’s the easiest client in the world, or else we were simply a perfect match, because soon enough he’d approved …
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A spot of humble pie for me, thanks.
Elsewhere there’s been a bit of a storm in a teacup about the SA blog awards, very aptly analysed by another Heather, which you can read about here and here. Over here, it seems the storm is in a coffee cup instead, with a slice of humble pie on the side. You see, one of …
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Winners, figs and favourite things
Amongst those who entered my April Fool’s card giveaway was Janne of What’s Blogging My View. Janne didn’t win the giveaway – the lucky ones are Fatima, Nole, Rene and Tracy – but she gave me a Creativ Blogger award. Thanks, Janne! This award requires that I share with you 7 things that I love, …
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I’m a sore winner
I’m a sore winnerYup, I was most relieved to find I could hang onto my Best Design Blog laurels at last night’s SA Blog Awards ceremony. Thanks so much to everyone who voted for Skinny laMinx! But now, much like this less hairy but more tacky pic below, this post is going to turn tasteless. …
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All’s well above and below
All’s well above and belowSuddenly I feel the urge to press my hands together and gaze raptly skywards. Why? Well, our studio’s skylight sheeting was replaced today, and suddenly glorious beams of light illuminate our space. I can feel an epiphany coming on… And in more prosaic news, I had a pedicure. Amazing how your …
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Nobody’s Fool
Nobody’s FoolSome people aren’t very happy to have been born on April Fool’s day, but here’s some good news for them: If it is your birthday today, or if you know someone who has a birthday on April Fools Day, leave me a comment with an email address, as I’m giving away four of these …
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Cape Town critical mass
Cape Town critical massI remembered to join the traditionally ill-attended Critical Mass ride in Cape Town early on Friday morning. It left me beaming for the rest of the day, and also scored me some rather nice Cape Town Cycle Chic-style photos, thanks to Lynne and her super-stylish getup.Lynne’s husband the rest of the Fittees …
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Sevilla Rock
Sevilla Rock This delicate little painting was made thousands of years ago on a cave wall at Sevilla in the Cederberg Mountains, northwest of Cape Town. A few years ago my friend the cartographer and rock art enthusiast, Peter Slingsby, opened my eyes to the beauty of these ancient drawings, and his faithful records of …
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