Frontliners

I'm sure many of you have already seen the new Frontliners blog by Natalie Walton (of Daily Imprint) and Kata Varga. The site 'documents how people live at home when one turns into two or more', and focuses on how families share their space to create a home that suits everyone.

I'm really loving the photos of the home that Kelly Searls of Pony Rider fame shares with her family. Here's a sneak peek from Frontliners...

Images: Kata Varga, Fronliners

Make sure you pop on over to the Frontliners site and check out all the other great homes!

New on the blogroll: designed to a T

I've very excited to announce designed to a T as the latest addition to my blogroll!

Terese is based in Sydney, and she is going to be chronicling her own DIY experiences, including some step-by-step 'how-to' guides (which is fabulous for novices like myself who just make stuff up as they go along!). For those of you who remember my post a few months back, Terese was the lovely person who gifted me a huge Florence Broadhurst wallpaper offcut back in November - and I still haven't been game to do anything with it! Maybe after I learn some new skills from designed to a T I'll be ready to tackle it!

New on the blogroll: Sirens & Sailors

My long-time friend Emma (who I must admit I haven't seen in person for a very long time!) has just started her new blog, Sirens & Sailors. Emma is going to be tackling the challenging topic of decorating as a renter. Having lived in a number of rental properties over the years myself (and having been a particularly lazy rental decorator), I can't wait to read what she comes up with!

New on the blogroll - Heart of Light

Thanks to my lovely colleague Megan at the National Gallery of Victoria, I am now familiar with the amazing Heart of Light blog by Rachel of Los Angeles. Rachel's blog entails a combination of food (oh my God, the food is AMAZING!) and inspirational DIY projects. Oh, and the photography is simply STUNNING - it makes me think that I should really consider investing in a digital SLR for my own blogging activities, as it would sure make it look a whole lot better.

How ridiculously delicious does this gingerbread snacking cake look (not to mention the pretty accessories accompanying the baked goods)?!

Images: Heart of Light

This has also inspired me to pursue some baking myself in the not-too-distant future. After all, I was the lucky recipient of a Frankie Afternoon Tea book for Christmas (thanks Rebecca!), not to mention the previously blogged matryoshka measuring cups. Would anyone care to join me for a baking (and eating) session one weekend?

New to the blogroll - My Vintage Treats

My lovely graphic designer friend Lisa has just joined the blogging world with My Vintage Treats! Lisa will be showing off some of the fantastic vintage pieces that she's picked up in second-hand stores around Brisbane (and perhaps eventually further afield!), and I can't wait to see what else she finds on her travels.

I am most in awe of the Japanese ceramic pineapple that she acquired from the Lifeline store near my place - I visited there yesterday and found nothing of interest!Lisa is a very talented graphic designer, and we worked very closely together on the Queensland Art Gallery's Floating Life: Contemporary Aboriginal Fibre Art publication. Don't bother trying to buy a copy - it sold out well before the exhibition finished!