art = inspiration = happy

Firstly, let me put this in context. I grew up on horror films. As a kid my first memory was being sat in front of the television, watching Friday the 13th with my babysitter. Growing up, horror films from the 70s and early 80s were my thing. I knew them all.

You either love horror films or you hate them. I fall in to the love category. As an artist myself, there is something very appealing about these films and the directors, and their complete freedom to express themselves and let their creativity run wild. There are no rules in horror.

Over the years these films have been one of the biggest influences of my life. Yes, there were always artists that I obsessed about. Picasso, Magritte, Waterhouse, Lichtenstein, the list goes on…

But one artist stayed with me: Mr Dario Argento. The first film I saw of his was Suspiria. I was completely blown away by the colours of the film and the creativity of the director. Dario Argento priority is not about writing a perfect script, or bringing out amazing skills in his actors. His message is clear, its about creating the perfect, original shot. And that is what I love.

You may see these films as violent, aggressive, d-grade trash. All I see is freedom at it’s finest.

art = inspiration = happy

One of my favourite photos ever.  I have this in my bathroom.  His work is so beatuiful.

Sir Cecil Beaton, Self portrait c. 1930
British, 1904 - 1980

rockstar...waitrose style...

...just another sign in a supermarket...

...or is it?

music = happy

favourites from the last few years...
Another cracker.  Released in 2007, it's still on my playlist.  go Sia

Sia - Lady Croissant

music = happy

favourites from the last few years...
an oldie released in 2008, but still so much fun. 

Sigur Rós - Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust

music = happy

...I tried to fight this one, but in the end I too gave in.  This album (released last September) is perfect for chilling at home on the couch, drinking coffee, sun shining through the windows...nice one

Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson - break up

the joy of toilet grafitti

there is nothing better than good, solid, drunken grafitti to read in a toilet. 

if I owned my own house I would totally paint the walls with blackboard paint so everyone could have their say. 

heres a little special from the exeter pub in adelaide, including a little 'scrappy' mention

amusing reads for the week...

this week is all about adelaide festivities! tomorrow I fly out of Dubai to spend a fantastic two weeks in Adelaide...so what's in store?....festival city baby...if you happen to be in Adelaide over the next few weeks you are a very lucky vegemite.

Adelaide Fringe

Adelaide Festival of the Arts 

WOMADelaide

Garden of unearthly delights

beautiful little oscar...

       

I cannot believe you are three already...how time flies...

R.I.P. Mork

Yesterday was a sad day indeed.  After suddenly becoming sick over the past few days, my friends beloved cat passed away.  She was such a beautiful cat full of nothing but love for her mum Cressie, and her sister Mindy. 

Like a lot of cats in Dubai, Mork (and her sister) were dumped after being treated poorly.  When Cress took them in they were so scared of everything, spending most of their time hiding under bed covers.  But after a long time, and a lot of love, they started to relax when they realised they were living in a nice safe home with a lovely mum to take care of them. 

I won't feel sad today, instead I will celebrate the sweet life Mork had, full of love right to the end, knowing that if Cress had not taken her in, she may never have known what a good life was.

aaahhh bless Mork, her sweet little sister Mindy, and Mum Cressie.

xxx

I'm on my way...

In just over 24 hours I will be on a plane heading back to Australia for my yearly visit to see the family. There are always things you look forward to when you venture back to the comforts of a place called home...here are some of the things I just can't wait to taste again in no particular order...

• fresh crisp air in the morning
• dim sims
• my mums tuna mornay
• hugs from everyone especially my parents
• family noise
• friends
• farmers union iced coffee
• oysters
• pub food especially the good old chicken parmy
• coopers beer ice cold, on tap at all the pubs
• sound of kookaburras
• smell of eucalyptus trees
• good red wine
• being able to sit outside on the street at your fav pub
• beach sunsets
• good live music
• maggie beers pate
• good coffee
• bacon, bacon, bacon
• chips with chicken salt
• music festivals - fringe and WOMADelaide

aaahhh, can't wait.

how to get your friends trollied in five minutes...

a little mix created for when you need it the most.  always a good starter for when people walk in the door...but watch out...especially if you are like me and have no interest in measuring...

gin and pimms baby
- get the biggest glass you can
- throw in the gin
- throw in the pimms
- throw in some lemonade
- then some crushed berries (frozen or fresh)
- some ice
- lime if you feel the urge
and drink...

...really, is it my fault if the glass is almost full before I add the lemonade?

oh my god crazy grey coat ladies...marc jacobs is watching us...

so this is from the latest marc jacobs show...is he watching us?  has he been secretly following our adventures? 

come on marc...jealous much?