Fantabulous design: photo/graphic

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Have a good Sunday

What I love about breakfast is who I have it with...

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Last week I received a lovely message from Tesca, who run a blog called Wohnwasabi. She had nominated me for a Stylish Blogger Award! It was a sweet surprise in my inbox and I couldn’t stop smiling all day.

As part of receiving the Stylish Blogger Award, you are required to share 7 things about yourself to your readers and pass the award on to other bloggers you think deserve it

7 things you probably don't know about me...

1. I’m a self-confessed homewares addict and I’m always changing everything in my house, from colour schemes to re-arranging furniture. And my husband hates it! He says he can’t find anything!!! Too bad :P

2. When I am not at work, you can find me at the museum, gallery or library. Endless window-shopping is my worst habit.

3. I’ve always loved studying and I have a zest for learning new things. So I’m a bit of a nerd in some ways.

4. When I was in primary school. My first art project was to draw a picture “Your home”. My teachers didn’t believe that I drew that picture. So I was very upset and started drawing like mad....

5. My favorite thing? It would have to be my family. We are very close but living apart. This shot was taken in 2010, when we managed to have a family re-union in Thailand. I live in Australia, my younger sister lives in Seattle, USA and the rest of the family are in Bangkok, Thailand. We’re trying to have it again every year.

6. Sunday is usually my day off. I love reading, cooking and enjoy eating, so I usually do that on any given Sunday.

7. I’m lucky to be married to my soulmate and wake up every morning with a smile from his face.

PART TWO - My nominees for the stylish blogger award are...

life in sketch

notes to a further excuse

Casa Greer

colour lovin' mother

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Shrinking

We're heading into winter here in Australia, but you know what... it has been raining non-stop so I'm shrinking!!!

image via: linein.org

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stuck!!!

It has been raining non-stop here, so I'm stuck in the house. When I stumbled upon this image, I felt just like that little girl.
image via bodieandfou

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Sweet projects

It's all prep for Valentine's Day Next week. You know ... to get in the mood (wink wink)

Morning: Hanging flower along the veranda and some fun photo project in a lounge.

Afternoon: Take a little time out of my day to unwind with a good book on the beach.

Evening: Dinner for two with lots of hugs and kisses! ♥

Photo credits:

Relaxing at the beach
Beautiful photo

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Photography & Styling tips

Great photography can really sell your product online or in marketing brochures. It's the first thing that people see when they're looking at what you have to offer. Every home magazine has a stylist to arrange the props before the shoot: everything from candles to lamps, flowers and food are brought in to add some ‘pop’ to the shot.

1. Take advantage of daylight

You can always turn on a lamp or two to create artificial illumination, but natural light makes for better pictures. Try to minimise the use of flash as it can create shine and glare. Before taking your shots, open the blinds, remove the curtains, and let the sun shine in.

Daylight

Artificial illumination

2. A room is more than corners

People don't want to see just the corners of your rooms. Stand in a doorway to get a more encompassing shot, or open a window and shoot from outside. You should try to fit in as much of the room as you can.

3. Clear the clutter & minimise the furniture

Nobody likes clutter. Remove any ornaments, furniture or items that are overpowering the photo. By clearing the clutter, you can show the room without the distractions.

image via cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com

4. The wide shot
Position yourself in the corner of the room. Try to centre the key elements and cut out as much of the ceiling as possible. If you don't have a wide-angle lens, or you cannot capture the whole room in one shot, then do it a piece at a time.

5. Close-ups
Don't just stand still and zoom in; move the camera to capture interesting details. Frame the key elements well, and make sure there are other things in the photo that complement them.
Home magazines aren’t just selling products, they’re selling a lifestyle. So you’ll notice on most shoots, the houses have fresh flowers in the living room, cupcakes on the table, and drinks by the pool.

6. Focus

If your camera has a self-timer, use it for low-light shots. If you don’t have a tripod, simply set your camera on something solid like a table or a counter or even a pile of books, compose the shot and start the self-timer. The lack of camera shake means you’ll be able to take good quality shots even by candlelight. For tricky camera placements, I use a GorillaPod and I love how flexible it is.

7. Get some perspective

Don't take all your photos from the same vantage point. Stand on a chair, lie on the floor, and experiment. You’ll get a whole new perspective on your home.

8. Go digital

A digital camera allows you to take as many photos as you like, so go crazy and try new things. You never know what you might come up with. Professionals take hundreds of shots to get the one or two that go in the magazine, so don’t be discouraged if all your photos aren’t brilliant.

9. Editing
Edit your photos. To do this you’ll need a photo editing program and there are lots to choose from, many of which are free. In the beginning, you’ll mostly be cropping the shots, adjusting the brightness, contrast or colours. It’s easy to get started so give it a go.

Cropped out some unnecessary space, which draws even more attention to the great product.

10. Share this tips with your friends

Hope you have fun with it and don’t forget to Like and share it with your friends.

☆ happy new year 2011 ☆

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,

but by the moments that take our breath away.

Happy holidays everyone!!! And hopefully the silly season is weaving its irresistible magic by filling your days with ongoing excitement.
Thank you for the visit, I hope you have a spectacular time and good luck for 2011!

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Love me MOR!

These are objects of joy! Really pretty packaging! Check out their fabulous line of products from MOR Cosmetics. Could they be any more perfectly packaged! MOR has discovered a great packaging designer; they did an awesome job!

I just want to buy everything so I can look at it every day.

Head on over to MOR for their special promotion this month.

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drawing bunnies

At this moment ...

(Illustration by Alex Noriega)

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quit your job

An unappreciated designer quits his job and leaves this creative resignation on his desktop.

It’s probably burning bridges but it’s so creative his boss might realize what he’s missing.

I’m wondering which button his boss clicked. Was the ignore button linked to a ‘reformat drive’ command? We can only speculate.

via reddit.com

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+ HEMA, Dutch department store

If you have some time to kill, check out HEMA's product page.

It’s brilliant!

Just wait a couple of seconds, don't click anywhere and see what happens.

The creators of this page obviously had a lot of time on their hands, a sense of humor and plenty of ideas to play around with.

It reminds me to have fun and take inspiration from everywhere when designing something – everything is design!

Thanks Teresa for passing on this page. It's awesome!

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+ Re-branding of jewellery shop

It was a pleasure to work on the design and re-branding of Esther’s Antiques. A specialist antique jewellery retailer in Mackay, Esther’s has a unique range of pre-loved jewellery and accessories, so if you’re looking for that special gift for that special someone, check out their website, or better yet, drop by the store on Wood Street and talk to their friendly staff.

Stationery set
Letterhead, envelope, with compliments card, business card, label and ribbon

The front of the card features a gold-embossed logo. The contrast of the gold on the glossy black background makes a very elegant statement.

The reverse side of the card reveals the deboss effect, which lends texture to the card without distracting from the information.
As a designer, I feel this card is a successful interpretation of the original brief of “classic, modern and elegant.”

Black, gold-printed ribbon with a flourish I borrowed from the logo to frame the business name.
The result is simple yet elegant: a good match for the overall tone of the business card. The ribbon is now a stylish and effective way to promote the business and the perfect finishing touch for gift-wrapping.