Thank God it's Friday!

Another week is nearly over, and all that is left to do is crack open a cold one...or perhaps if your corner is like mine, put the kettle on for a hot cuppa...and welcome the weekend!

~ Love typography? I do, & so I am addicted to popping over to Type Connection, sending Archer on dates with Eurostile, & creating a happy couple between ITC Stone Sans & Utopia. Check it out!
 
~ I'm looking forward to trying my hand at baking Heidi's Seeded Popovers this weekend.

~ It's the last week to catch La Boite's production of Holding the Man in Brisbane // Herald in the new season at the Autumn Vibes in Sydney // It's time for Moomba Festival in Melbourne.

~ Many have eagerly awaited the arrival of this handsome boy & he's finally here! Congratulations Belle, Gaby & Biet! 

~ Last of all but certainly not least, I'd like to wish you all a very happy International Womens Day! It's a wonderful thing to be a woman, don't you agree? I sure think so!
This years theme is The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum, "celebrating the achievements of women while remaining vigilant and tenacious for further sustainable change. There is global momentum for championing women's equality."
There's plenty of events happening throughout the world, but if you're not munching on canapés and sipping on cocktails with 500 of your closest acquaintances at the local convention centre, rest assured that I'm thinking of each & every one of you - all the mama's, sisters, daughters, wives, girlfriends, cougars...well you get the picture! I hope you feel beautiful, appreciated, loved & equal for today, & the future!

 Now go whip up some homemade citrus soda , pour yourself a spritzer & enjoy your weekend!!


Sar xx


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Thank God It's Friday

Well, It's Friday, again! Is it just me, or are the weeks flying by way too fast? I can hardly believe it's 18 days until Christmas!

Speaking of Christmas, check out these Hidden Animal cups (and perhaps add them to your wish list?) I dug ours out of the cupboard this week for an extra special cup of coffee! The 'hidden owl' is my favourite!

I am over the moon to see that one of my favourite designers, Beci Orpin, has collaborated with Urban Outfitters to create some deliciously colourful and graphic bed linens! I have my eye on the Geo Duvet Cover and Shams - B.E.A.U-tiful!

Have you seen this film of our PM? (I'll admit I had a little chuckle ;)) I feel safer knowing that Ms Gillard is up to the job of protecting us, should the Mayan Calendar be true. Ha.

Is this not the most adorable doll you ever did see? Congrats to Gaby (and her Husband) who are expecting a lovely little lad or lady, in 2013 - joy! x

And last (but not least), this week I launched my next creative project* - Life in 3x5's.
Over the next 12 months I will be curating this 'exploration of our society' and posting the artworks created by people involved in this project. Click over and check it out - and while you're there, why don't you get involved, or even nominate someone you believe would enjoy this project!


 Hope you and yours are safe and well! Happy Friday!
Sar x


*an unashamed plug ;)

Thank God It's Friday

In a bid to be more present in my blogging I am dedicating a weekly post to Friday (and, in part, it's dear friends, Saturday and Sunday!) Part recap, part review, with a few recommendations thrown in for variety, TGIF will be an ode to the week that has been and the blessed weekend to come.
So, without further ado, I present to you...

This week has been very relaxed around these parts, perhaps too relaxed, as my body seems to think I have time to spare, 'blessing' me with a cold. Today has been spent in bed watching Modern Family reruns and eating leftover Chinese take out (it's always better the next day, don't you think?)

In this 'down time' I've been working on an upcoming project;

jumping on the Pinterest bandwagon for some Holiday decorating inspiration*;

checking out the arts scene around the country, and internationally - So, if you're in Brisbane, check out CIRCA ; a self-titled show by the Helpman Awarded, Australian contemporary circus comapany, Circa at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts ; it's closing tomorrow night (24/11/12) but this show is an extraordinary display of strength, beauty and pure talent, which I was privileged to preview during my secondment in October. I highly recommend checking them out if they're ever in your part of the word! They. are. AMAZING!
In Sydney, tonight, 10pm, a rad, up and coming band called Little Bighorn are playing at The Gladstone Feeling. They recently played at my little sisters wedding (more on that next week too!), and even have a cute, little, multicoloured xylophone in their tow!They play regularly around Sydney, so be sure to gather some friends for some sweet sounds.

We're having this for dinner, and whipping up a batch of Tahnee's favourite Christmas-inspired Chocolate Bark as a little (very) pre-Christmas/post-dinner treat!

Finally, a quick, 22nd Birthday shout-out to my dear friend, Ell! Cheers to you, lady!


Here's to a relaxed Friday night and a great weekend!
Sar x

*so addictive, right?!

TGIF

IT'S HERE! FINALLY! For the first time in a while I have a weekend free! This weekend is sweeter than most...and it's only Friday! 

So far today I have slept in, and rolled out of bed around 10am; just to get a glass of water and let the dog out for a run (It's been 6am starts for the last couple of weeks, having changed my work schedules; more hours and longer days = exciting but also draining.) then spent a little while catching up on reading some blogs and replying to emails, and now I'm writing here! Tonight we're having drinks with friends to celebrate the end of yet another trying semester of studies, and the weekend leaves possibilities for a little travelling* or even just spending time at home doing whatever we please. 

In the meantime, I'm preparing for tonight by popping open a bottle of student-wallet-friendly McWilliams Inheritance Fruitwood (which tastes surprisingly better than it's $5 price tag) and eagerly looking forward to celebrating the winter break with my friends! I'm so excited for the mischief we could get up to!

 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

* We received a paid-for trip to Byron Bay, on the NSW coast, as a birthday gift from Sam's mother, however leaving the pets at home and the costs of driving down there makes it a little bitter-sweet. I guess we'll figure it out over the weekend...I few days away would be nice.