+ Tonight's collaging. That 'Ugly Fat Can Ruin Your Life' ad is so ridiculous. Does the modern media deserve a pinch of credit for being more subtle in their body shaming? ...No.

I love collage. It is probably my favourite art making medium. The Sketchbook Project really challenged me and made me realise that I should be making more for myself in my own spare time. It was bittersweet to send that book away and know I'll never get to flip through all of my collages again. I really need to make myself a new journal (after going to book binding class I feel like I should never buy another journal again!) and start collaging in it. I like to collage while watching sports. I find that's when I'm at my collaging best. Tonight was Mad Men watching collage time.


+ Collage 2, made from scraps of collage 1.

I really love the variety of collage. It is such a beautiful form of recycling. While I'm talking about my love for collage, I thought I'd share some images by my favourite artists who use collage in their work;


+ Peter Clark


+ Bill Zindel


+ Jordan Clarke


+ Lilliana Pereira


+ Julian Pacaud


+ Natalie Malik


+ Karena Colquhoun


+ Beth Hoeckel


+ James Drinkwater (street trash collage)


+ Dani Sanchis


+ Luci Everett

Who are some of your favourite artists? I'd love to know.

As Scathingly Brilliant says; it is mandatory to title an outfit post wherein you're wearing red and yellow - 'ketchup and mustard' ;)

I love this hat. I wish I had bought it at the start of Summer. I would have worn it so much! I'll have to appropriate it as a Winter accessory too. Today I've just been dawdling around my house. I have three days off work (I never have three days off in a row) and I'm trying to think of things to do to make the most of the time. I go back to university in two weeks, then the juggling will recommence. I am looking forward to being forced to create things again.

+ dress: kitten paws vintage
+ coat: nanna's coffee & vintage
+ shoes: harajuku lovers
+ tights: sussan
+ hat: asos
+ belt: thrifted

+ Manzanita's fabric embroidery hoop home decor DIY.


+ Honestly WTF's felted elbow patch DIY


+ Megan's marbled nail tutorial


Modcloth's DIY Valentines heart wreath


Tiny Angry Crafter's felt heart garland


Design Sponge's DIY pouf


Katie's dip-dyed old sweater mittens


A is for Ampersand's chalkboard mug restyle

This is that obligatory post that follows after a new layout change, just thought I'd let you know. I am terrible at visiting blogs in person and not just browsing posts through the convenience of Google Reader, so I often don't see posts in their blog homes. I think it's nicer to visit blogs and read posts there.

I just wanted something a bit fresher in a layout for the new year, with lots of white space. I think content can get lost in a layout that is too cluttered. I really enjoyed my old layout and maybe one day I'll revert back to it, but a change is fun.

 In case you were wondering, this is what my layout looked like before:


And this is her now:


I can only imagine I'll be tweaking bits and pieces some more. I can never please myself!

Some blogs with layouts I adore:
+ Here's Looking At Me Kid
+ SF Girl By Bay
+ Delightfully Tacky
+ Pugly Pixel
+ Tick Tock Vintage
+ Scathingly Brilliant
+ A Thought Is The Blossom
+ A Is For Ampersand
+ Dori The Giant
+ Little Chief Honeybee
+ Love Katyha
+ Jane Boston