tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80260514690302551642024-02-18T21:08:26.068-08:00Well CraftedA blog about things I make, do and like.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841143410537502732noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8026051469030255164.post-11937216693746355572012-06-08T04:20:00.000-07:002012-06-08T04:20:19.135-07:00Cheerful rainwearI've been a bad blogger but that's because I've been really busy offline. More on that later.<br />
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But for now I want to remark on how utterly dreary most women's rainwear is. At least in Australia. I've been looking for a hooded raincoat that I can wear to school pickups where I need to hold little hands crossing a road, making an umbrella unwieldy. Most department stores seem to think women should either wear a trenchcoat (in black, beige, or if I'm lucky, red) or a shapeless rain jacket designed for trekking in the Amazon. Am I the only person who wants something a little more fun? After some serious searching online I've found stylish raincoats <em>really do exist </em>and I thought I'd share my finds with you.<br />
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The top row of raincoats are all designed by the Danish company, <a href="http://danefae.dk/">Danefae</a>. This is just a sample of their current Spring/Summer 2012 range, with most styles being produced in several colourways. <br />
The bottom row of raincoats are from several designers:<br />
1. Fana rainjacket, printed with a 'traditional' Norwegian knit design, by Norwegian company, <a href="http://sosjensen.no/">Søs Jensen</a>.<br />
2. Long raincoat by Dutch company, <a href="http://shop.happyrainydays.nl/webwinkel/dames/lange-regenjas/p-1/">Happy Rainy Days</a>.<br />
3. Gold raincoat by Danish designer, <a href="http://ilsejacobsen.dk/?pid=3&sub=24">Ilse Jacobsen</a>. Ms Jacobsen has designed raincoats in a whole palette of zesty colours, with natural rubber <a href="http://ilsejacobsen.dk/?pid=3&sub=7">rainboots</a> to match.<br />
4. and 5. Colourblock softshell (water resistant) raincoats again by Ilse Jacobsen. And again, there are many more colours available!<br />
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Please note I have no affiliation with these companies, I just admire their rainwear and wish similar items were available locally!Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841143410537502732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8026051469030255164.post-17159666683867790082012-02-19T00:00:00.000-08:002012-02-19T00:01:54.328-08:00Before and After?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a confession to make. I am not particularly skilled with a needle and thread. So it may seem strange to admit that I recently bought a book, 'little bits Quilting Bee' by Kathreen Ricketson. Whilst I genuinely would like to make a patchwork quilt one day, what really appealed to me were the props used in the book's photos. One of my favourites is the mid-century lamp shown in the above left image (taken from the book). I love the simple hourglass shape of the base and the vibrant burst of colour of the shade. After hours scouring the internet I discovered the base was most likely produced by Parker Australia or Parker Knoll. Either way, thanks to some online bidding I am excited to say I will soon have a similar lamp of my very own, albeit one requiring a little TLC to bring it to its potential glory.Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841143410537502732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8026051469030255164.post-23642622672444858092012-01-28T02:51:00.000-08:002012-01-28T02:51:50.750-08:00What a Flirty Fler!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today I made a fabulous find - a highback Fler Narvik armchair. These were designed by Fred Lowen for Fler Furniture in the 1960s. The timber colour and styling really complements my Parker armchair from the same era - without being too matchy matchy. Of course the upholstery will need to be updated one day, but for now the chair is totally serviceable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that I have <em>two</em> Australian-designed and manufactured mid-century armchairs, does that make me a collector?</span>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841143410537502732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8026051469030255164.post-79867160654337971442012-01-27T04:38:00.000-08:002012-01-27T04:38:19.700-08:00Hello and welcome!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After lurking on other people’s
blogs for more hours than I care to admit, it was only a matter of time before I started one of my own. To that end
I’ve decided to document my thoughts on things I make, like and do. And maybe I’ll
meet some like-minded people along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My personal design aesthetic is evolving, and I'm sure there'll be quite a few posts
dedicated to my efforts to decorate my home. Not an
easy task when you live with two boisterous boys who love jumping on furniture, and a husband
who doesn’t like clutter.</span></div>
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To kick things off I've posted a picture of a little brooch I made for an <span id="goog_568073870"></span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">online craft swap</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. It was made with wool felt and a vintage glass bead. I was so proud that I didn't have to buy <em>any</em> supplies whatsoever - a rare project indeed!</span>Tamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841143410537502732noreply@blogger.com