tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31203418625205767522024-03-14T05:12:25.995-07:00Beatnik in Bloom Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-1502596910924446932015-02-25T05:11:00.000-08:002015-02-25T14:48:47.538-08:00Nothing is permanent or certain in this world...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">To be honest I have not felt like blogging over the last few months. I have been kept busy by the light & shade of life & being addicted to Instagram!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Watching my 'Baby Beatniks' grow up to fast. Working in retail fashion and random stints of floral design & vintage pop up shop gigs.Hardcore thrifting & throwing myself into Yarn Bombing community projects/installations. Tending to the veggie patch & chasing the dream of a more eco existence. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Having my heart ripped out due to two people who meant a lot to me being taken away by evil Cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Juggling life in general and digging deep to try to be the best I can & to live mindfully. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've been through a spiritual mind fuck and an amazingly creative journey!</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-56150234984155319602014-07-10T11:15:00.000-07:002014-07-10T11:15:58.491-07:00Cooee!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Super slack blogger here ...just calling out into blogland to say I'm still here and ...have had LOTS to write about yet been super slack about blogging it! I am keen <em>as</em> to get posting again though and have heaps to catch up on, so I WILL be back here very soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">P.S. Since it's <a href="http://www.naidoc.org.au/">NAIDOC</a> week aka National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee week which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, I'll give you a little <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooee">WIKI</a> explanation on the ole 'Cooee' term...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">The word 'Cooee' originates from the 'Dharuk' language of the original inhabitants of the Sydney, N.S.W area and means 'come here'. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">A handy call out that gives you an indication where your peeps are located and a little trick I have used many times in the Aussie bush! My fave 'Cooee' is the unexpected kind ...when you yell 'Cooee' and get a response from randoms amongst the gumtrees! That's a mini celebration in itself! </span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-33898492114188354982014-01-27T14:51:00.001-08:002014-01-27T14:55:41.412-08:00My Little Empire<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Well how couldn't I, when this little treasure trove of pretties bursting with colour and beautific things appeared right before me?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Little-Empire/510146589103632">My Little Empire</a> stocks stunning home wares, supports local Artists and is a friendly little pod of fun and amazingness located at 245 Charman Rd. Cheltenham. Which is where a nice little pocket of opshops and a fresh flower supplier also happen to be situated. How WILL I keep myself away??? </span><br />
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-31288293596564868752014-01-26T03:15:00.000-08:002014-01-26T03:25:44.151-08:00Urban Tree Hugging<div align="center">
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-6321906240202128122014-01-22T05:51:00.001-08:002014-01-22T06:41:34.562-08:00Baby it's damn hot outside!<br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">What calls for breakfast ice creams, a vintage fan collection... in full use, icy cold ciders, backyard inflatable pool dips and late night beach time??? Last week's melting heatwave in Melbourne! That's what!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">The heatwave led to some sunkissed 'Baby Beatnik's' at my heels (in the nudey rudes) requesting our fave iced tea, so a yummy batch was whipped up by 'Mama Beatnik'! The recipe is made from <a href="http://www.t2tea.com/">T2</a>'s - 'Lemon Cooler' tea and...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">(You could use the cooling time for many things; a quick swim, or to hide away from your nudey rude hot and bothered kidlets in a closet and catch up on some interior mags, or you could spend the time praying the scorching heat does not fry the veggie patch!)</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-9248845307349084252014-01-07T15:09:00.003-08:002014-01-07T15:12:54.759-08:00Pineapples make me thirsty for Pina Colada's!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">So the Pineapple trend is in full swing and I am totally into it, those tropical summer lovin' fruity things are popping up everywhere and enticing me to want more Pina Colada's and beach days in my life!</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-62778034146859869452014-01-05T03:38:00.001-08:002014-01-06T14:41:20.431-08:00What is 'Nanna Cool'?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Check out my guest blog post on the <a href="http://www.nannacoolmarkets.blogspot.com.au/">Nanna Cool Markets blog</a></span>.<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> <span style="color: #666666;">A market with 'Craftitude' & a 'Yarn Bombing' dream coming true!</span></span></div>
Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-59931101634605292872014-01-04T06:15:00.000-08:002014-01-07T15:17:06.486-08:00Dwelling in possibility.....<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Wowzers! Another year gone by and a new one on the horizon. 2013 had a few waves, lots of wonderfulness and even a little wacky! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Keeping life in balance is always a priority and a struggle for me personally, so that will be something I will try my best to tackle in 2014. I can proudly tick off a few goals from last years to do list, some things will be rolled over to this years and then a little handful that I just might throw to the wind!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">One thing that is paramount in this life plan that is reviewed annually <em>and</em> sporadically throughout the year, is list or no list of resolutions, it all comes down to attitude. This year was a little cray cray at times and I am feeling the need to rekindle the peace within. I've been busier than a bees hinny, and being the sensitive creative type that I am, I need a little internal cup of tea and a lie down to rest my mind and face this year anew. Equipped with the right attitude anything is possible don't you think? </span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-6671199881129762202013-08-15T21:23:00.000-07:002013-08-15T21:24:40.678-07:00New Harvest Produce<div align="center">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">The littlest 'Baby Beatnik' and I just devoured a delicious smoothie from an organic Greengrocer I keep driving past and meaning to check out. It's called <a href="http://www.newharvestproduce.com.au/Welcome_Page.html">New Harvest Produce</a> and I'm so glad I finally had a looksy as it's full of yummy organic goodness - fruit, veggies, eggs, bread, coffee and heaps more.</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-15890578635948790142013-08-01T05:27:00.000-07:002014-01-04T06:19:30.282-08:00Feathers of a different kind<div style="text-align: center;">
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-84147767699364123302013-07-29T18:35:00.000-07:002013-07-29T19:01:14.206-07:00Boskiness<div align="center">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">'Bosky' an old English term that means 'Small Forest' This is where uber cool <a href="http://www.boskke.com/">boskke</a> derived their business name from. 'Boskke' create innovative and stylish gardening wares to incorporate plants into urban living, and with an Eco sensibility. They are famous for the clever and cool 'Sky Planter'. An ingenious upside down hanging planter with a water conserving system.'Boskke' have also designed a planter produced from recycled plastic and a range that would suit any space. Looking to greenify your concrete jungle? Maybe a small ceiling forest might be the answer! </span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-16118209812922962582013-07-28T01:52:00.000-07:002013-07-28T01:53:29.785-07:00It's all in the Mynd<div align="center">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">A little while back, thanks to <a href="http://thedesignfiles.net/2012/12/mynd-interiors/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Design Files</span></a>, I discovered that the most amazing homeware store had just opened right under my nose. <a href="http://www.myndinteriors.com/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mynd </span><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Interiors</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">Mynd has stunning artworks, designer homewares, and lots of inspiring reads. An interior styling swoon! Mynd Interiors source local and global designer wares to die for, including one of my all time faves the <a href="https://thefamilylovetree.com.au/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Family Love Tree</span></a>. Oh I do heart a Peacock chair.</span><br />
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-33529753022965303882013-07-25T18:01:00.001-07:002014-01-06T00:41:54.216-08:00Yikes the Yarn is on!<div align="center">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">During one of creative mind trips I decided I needed a little Yarn Bombing fun in my life. I have always been a fan of the art and had a yearning to tap into my inner Nanna. The original plan was to YB a big fat Willow tree at the old house, but since we have moved, I am searching for other victims to pursue this dream. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New;">I put the word out, and now have a crew of other peeps that are also keen to tap into their inner Nanna. Woohoo! Super stoked about that, as creativity in company is good and many hands make light work! I'm SO crazily excited I could throw my Nanna knickers up in the air right now! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New;">There IS just one little obstacle though... I don't really have the skills to knit all that well ...eEEkk! My evil plan is to mooch some training off my eager needle tamers. I can cast on, basic knit and cast off. That's a start right?!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New;">So a Yarn Bombing group has been created... GULP! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New;">Also... whilst on my creative mind trip, and on the search for a new YB victim I approached the older 'Baby Beatnik's' Art teacher about YB. So now, we are going to start a YB project in the Asian garden at her school as well. EeeEK!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New;">Good luck novice knitter I hear you mutter. Well that's just it good luck has fallen into my lap. Whilst eavesdropping on a few Nanna's in my local Op shop I learnt that one of them is a knitting teacher. So I schmoozed my way into that convo, pounced on that opportunity, and now planning to organise some lessons with the rest of the keen YB bombing crew. Phew! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New;">Turns out this amazing knitter is the Nanna of one of the other teachers at my older 'Baby Beatniks' school too. So totally winning Nanna style!</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-91422442547467436672013-07-25T07:24:00.001-07:002013-07-25T15:34:42.238-07:00Oh MY bird it is!<div align="center">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Meet 'Florence, Ethel & Glady', they are my ladies. I love them I do. Turns out these Hens are being held hostage...by my... parents - true! Recently the 'Beatnik Crew' moved house. We were hoping for a tree change up in the hills, so we could spread out a little and escape our usual burb dwelling. It was part of our vision in our quest for a more Eco existence. Space, fresh air, trees surrounding. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">After searching high and low for the right pad, and with no success, we had to unfortunately postpone our tree change and continue our burbness a little longer. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">During this burb move our Hens made themselves at home at the wary yet obliging 'Grandma and Grandpa Beatniks'. A temporary hensitting arrangement was made. Of course just as I was, the G's were in no time besotted by these feathery lovelies. Enjoying their yummy eggs, sipping cups of tea and coffee with them under the trees in the backyard and listening to their gorgeous babble. </span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-18045831717876325462013-07-18T19:56:00.000-07:002013-07-18T20:06:40.460-07:00The only prerequisite for this date is perhaps owning a Magnifying Glass<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: yellow; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I have been swept away by an unexpected vintage delight... my heart flutters at it's appearance. To view it's finer details and to truly admire it's dainty beauty, a magnifying glass may suffice. Isn't this the cutest novelty pencil sharpener slash desk calender you have ever seen or what? Well to me it is, and it is all mine thanks to a lovely friend - this find is a keeper!</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-303435849492368032013-07-18T07:16:00.000-07:002013-07-18T20:05:35.861-07:00Oh I do like this one!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">The child in me was bursting with enchantment when I saw the 'Stickwork' piece (aka 'Ballroom') that was installed at Fed. Square, Melbourne late last year. It remained there on display until earlier this year and has now sadly served it's time and been removed. Boo! <a href="http://www.stickwork.net/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Patrick Dougherty</span></a> created the awe inspiring artwork out of Willow trees, and with just a pair of gloves and secateurs. What a marvel! The 'Baby Beatniks' and I swanned around in it's beauty and imagined living in a such a super cool pad! Click on Patrick's name above to be directed to his website for more crazily amazing stick sculptures. I heart 'Stickwork'!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: Courier New;">'Monsanto' is corporate evil at it's worst. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) are harmful to</span> <span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">the earth and to our health. I was introduced to the horrific goings on within our food system, GMO's and 'Monsanto' some time ago when I watched the film <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oq24hITFTY"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">FOOD INC</span></a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">Since that rude awakening I am trying to be more aware of, and looking to educate myself more about GMO's. It seems like a lot to get your head around although worth it, as I now have learned, it's an ugly subject that can afford no ignorance. Trust me, I am no expert but this GMO stuff is risky business on so many levels. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">I am enraged by the actions of 'Monsanto' and was inspired to attend the recent <a href="http://www.march-against-monsanto.com/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">March Against Monsanto</span></a>, and with the 'Baby Beatniks' in tow, joined many other concerned people who disagree with GMO and 'Monsanto's' actions and motives. Here also - I Say NO to GMO!</span><br />
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-80863409432932121512013-05-04T05:59:00.000-07:002013-07-18T07:23:35.833-07:00The Sustainable Living Festival<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">A little while back the 'Baby Beatniks' and I took a train ride to visit Fed Square which was where <a href="http://www.slf.org.au/"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Sustainable</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Living </span></span><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Festival</span></a> was being held. It was a fun filled day with lots of eye opening and helpful insights into leading a more sustainable and eco way of life. The 'Baby Beats' really got into it as there were lots of fun things to do! Highlights were the utterly delish organic coconut ice cream, the <a href="http://www.bikenblend.com.au/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bike 'n' Blend</span></a> experience and meeting <a href="http://costasworld.org/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Costa </span><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Georgiadis</span></a>. Who I have to add, was super busy yet kind enough to take the time to meet and chat with us. He was very interested to hear all about our veggie patch, worm farming and the goings on of our newly acquired hens 'Florence, Ethel & Glady'. 'Mr Beatnik' the gardener is a big fan, and the little people were bursting with excitement to tell him all about their chat with the famous 'Costa' upon coming home.</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-4690847524495137562013-04-09T04:39:00.001-07:002013-07-18T07:23:35.808-07:00Park Life<div align="center">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span id="goog_1620053514"></span><span id="goog_1620053515"></span><span id="goog_1620053516"></span><span id="goog_1620053517"></span><span id="goog_1620053518"></span><span id="goog_1620053519"></span>Where's my sleeping bag? Oh I wish I had it with the rest of the junk that has been rolling around in the boot of my car. It's vintage floral print would suit this setting and I wanna set up camp here at this superb place. Strangely I feel a little out of sorts and all at home at the same time. A wave of free spirited consciousness has warmed my soul and my inhibited shell has dissolved at the gate. Suddenly I have shaken off the ordinary sway of the day and moving to a more creative beat.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">Something tells me that part of the indie cool of this place is the unspoken vibe. Though speak of it I will as it's beautiful resonance has rubbed off on me, and... I'm kinda to old to give a crap about following hipster rules of unspoken coolness. I like this place and I'm saying it out loud. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">Where? What is this place? I hear your inner voice enquiring. Well I'm sure by now it's old news, but gone are the days of regular hot spot loitering for me, and here are the days of suburban domestic bliss... heee!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">The place is <span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Edinburgh Gardens</span> in Fitzroy North and if you are familiar with it and aware of it's goings on, you know very well what I am banging on about. If not, let me tell you. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">A couple of friends of mine had a double b'day picnic slash shindig there. The gardens were crazily beaming with wacky and wonderful peeps sharing the sunny afternoon love. Picture lots of tipples on the grass by quirky types with a bohemian edge. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">Maybe it was the headpiece wearing sweet girl I chatted to in the loo queue, or the gypsy party people joyously busting their dance moves, ..or the Lady Gaga get up wearing and 'Rosie the dog' loving random, ...or the pretty bunting strung from tree to tree, ..or the rubbish bin jumping stunt fest crew, or the retro bicycles lapping, ...or maybe it was the combination of all those things mixed with perfectly sensible nonsense. Any who what I am saying is that the park life at Edinburgh is enough to make me wanna invest in a permanent posi... park bench!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New;">So who else made it to The <a href="http://www.melbflowershow.com.au/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Melbourne International Garden and Flower Show</span></a></span><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New;"> this year and soaked up all the inspiration</span> <span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Courier New;">on offer? I get a real kick out of the vast variety of different designs and styles on show, mainly because it's so totally pleasurable and inspiring to view! Just like last year I was attracted to the displays that had sustainable elements. <a href="http://floriography.com.au/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Floriography</span></a> grabbed me with their super cool rustic playground which was constructed out of recycled materials. The eco conscious <a href="http://sinikka.com.au/home"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sinikka</span></a> wooed me again this year as well. This time with AMAZING cork balls, hanging hills, pops of pastel and neon and a STUNNING garden wall piece. Then it was <a href="http://www.floralartsocietyvictoria.org.au/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Floral Art Society of Victoria</span></a> that impressed me with their fresh crisp white backdrop detailed with shredded paper, that was up teamed with their clever minimalistic presentation of gorgeous Australian natives. Outside the weather was perfecto once again and the gardens were bursting with eye candy. It was a day filled with gooing, gaaing and absolute awe!</span></div>
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Alicia Langfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468924337665280001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3120341862520576752.post-75275811200547861302013-03-20T15:33:00.001-07:002013-07-18T07:23:35.829-07:00'Mad with Joy'<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">'People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.' </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">Yesterday I was mad with joy surrounded by flowers because it's that time of year again....<a href="http://www.melbflowershow.com.au/"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Melbourne International Garden and Flower Show</span></a> time!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New;">More to come next post, but for now go have a real life squizzo for yourself, you'll be just 'joyless mad' if you don't. </span></span></div>
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