Curious. Creative. Living Boldly.
Dec 17
by Julie in Europe 2013, To Morocco 2013 0 comments

My experiences which sculpt my view ….

We are back! back to blue skies...weeds engulfing my orchard....and memories. :-) I don't have a clue where 'memory' is stored, but
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Jul 25
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

Chunnel vision… from Folkstone to Calais… in the dark!!!!

Have you ever stood in a famous Art Gallery looking at a video and just said to yourself... "I just don't 'get' it !"? Well imagine
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Jul 17
by Julie in Europe 2013, Travels Europe 2013 0 comments

It’s actually so much more than the food…

What a privilege to have such an abundance of the most beautiful food whilst on our travels.... but you know what ...it wasn't just really about the food though. It was so much MORE than the food. The food provided the palette for sharing, interaction and
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Jul 17
by Julie in Europe 2013, Inspirations, Travels Europe 2013, Wisdom and Inspiration 0 comments

It’s not time we waste…. its….

“We say we waste time, but that is impossible. We waste ourselves.” Alice Bloch
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Jul 17
by Julie in Europe 2013, Travels Europe 2013 0 comments

Travel documentary photos….well sort of !!!!

I was going to post a collection of amazing culinary delights from Europe today... but whilst grazing through my images I came across these really interesting ones from a Qantas Club lounge which I found just sooo
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Jul 16
by Julie in Europe 2013, Travels Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

If you can’t go through it … around it… just go –

Apart from the truly magnificent and humbling landscape we drove through on our journey through Europe, I witnessed incredible feats of engineering; creative vision; craftsmanship; ingenuity; blood, sweat and tears; and quite highly likely - cruelty. In my recent post on Tunnels,
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Jul 05
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

Bold, bold Madrid … BUT…

Something under the surface... something not immediately evident... an undercurrent exists in the city of Madrid that I felt by going on one of those iconic "Red bus tours", and catching the underground trains and walking through
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Jul 03
by Julie in Europe 2013, poetry, Words 0 comments

Mystery and Uncertainty….

Whilst driving alongside the Loch Ness in Scotland I had a sense pervade me that
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Jul 02
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

Meandering the mists of Scotland…

Scotland was quite a surprise to me. I feel like I have just touched the lid of an amazing jewell box. I had seen
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Jun 20
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

If you can’t go around it…..

Testimony to human ingenuity and not being thwarted !
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Jun 14
by Julie in Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

A few hours in Köln (Cologne in Germany)…..

On our meanderings through Europe we found ourselves in Köln, Germany whilst we were visiting beautiful friends who invited us to stay with them. England, Scotland, France, Spain, Portugal..... then
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Jun 09
by Julie in Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

Playing on the edge….

Sunday was a day where it seemed that boys (mainly) - played on the edge. We drove along the Route des Crêtes ...a road in the Vosges Mountains in Eastern France Adrenaline filled the air.
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Jun 09
by Julie in Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

Renewed respect for trees…

Traversing the veins of the white, yellow and red roads on the map brought with it for me insights on
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Jun 07
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

Europe in bloom… so magical !!!

Although summer was as warm here in Europe...by that I mean COLD as our winters back on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland; the flowers and crops in bloom have been absolutely stunning! The yellow canola fields brush the landscape with
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Jun 07
by Julie in Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

Queso… Queijo…. Fromage… whatever it is called – in English it is CHEESE… glorious CHEESE !!!

It all began on a single day's pilgramage in search of some Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales in England about a month ago now…. and it has become a daily
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Jun 06
by Julie in Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

Adeus… Spain… Bonjour France… C’est bon… tres bon !!!!

You will have to wait a couple of days for my post on cheeses ... :-) because I want to share about our fabulous day today. Adeus to Spain as
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Jun 03
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

Paris to Madrid…. brakes broke :-(

OMG !!! My view from our room at the Tranion Palace Versailles !!!
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May 22
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

brmmmm .. Inverness to Thurso

From a very damp and cold car park the cranking of engines put some life and excitement into the grey morning. Bang... splutter... backfires..
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May 22
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

Off we go….brmmmmmm – From London to Inverness for the Celtic Tour 2013 Vintage car rally.

On the road.... fuelled up and brmmmm.. then NO brmmmm
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May 18
by Julie in Europe 2013, Travels Europe 2013 2 comments

Yorkshire Dales… over hills and over dales…. to find some Wensleydale!

What an amazing day we had driving through the Yorkshire Dales. The sense of history and village life was palpable. Stone walls were like rigid veins with the pulsing of sweat and rough strong hands;
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May 16
by Julie in Europe 2013, Uncategorized 0 comments

First days in England from the front passenger seat.

More of our adventures to come over the coming weeks... so keep popping back
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May 10
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

Organic structure

Loved the geometry and organic nature of the Severn bridge between England and Wales.
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May 10
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

Going home..

Well.. we are well and truly in England now... and have been fortunate to have a couple of beautiful days before the cold, wet
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May 06
by Julie in Europe 2013, Inspirations, poetry, Words 0 comments

Alchemy

Another half an hour before our flight to London from Singapore... so
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May 05
by Julie in Europe 2013 0 comments

New perspectives….

The start of a new adventure.... and new perspectives. I have smelled floods
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  • It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.   I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom. You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me. #handweaving #madebyhand #warping
  • Ever been told you were too ‘out there’? .. or too ..’{something}? I’m grateful my ‘too…. ‘ was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories from my crazy life driving a 100 year old Vauxhall around the world; into my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something} quality. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…{something}; growing up.
  • Ever been told you are ‘too…..’ {something} growing up? I was told I was too ‘out there’. I’m grateful that was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories in my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something}… and love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up.
  • The girl who was ‘too out there, too clumsy, too easily distracted, too independent growing up - was ‘too much’; and this is precisely the reason for her extraordinary life. Now an artist; weaver, photographer, travelling the world; family; friends; a life rich with experiences. A woman who celebrates her ‘too-muchness’. My name is Julie and I share my life stories, and weave some of those into handwoven blankets. I also share some photographs of how I see the world. I’ve been told for much of my life that I’m ‘too out there. Too much’. I am so grateful they noticed! Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too-muchnesses. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up, and perhaps YOUR story!
  • If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
  • Your weaving isn’t valued because it looks like it was made by a machine. It is valued because it didn’t!  Come along for tips, ideas and inspiration; as we create what is valued - together.
  • Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable.  Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
  • Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? Come follow along!
  • Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. What NOT to do with your gorgeous Indie dyed singles from the festival; or for that project that didn’t quite get made! Excited about using them in your weaving? STOP - before you start warping!! You can use any yarns you like for your warp; BUT, with awareness. Discernment is necessary. Shredding it - is a thing! Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie, so you avoid broken warp yarns!
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It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.   I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom. You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me. #handweaving #madebyhand #warping
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Ever been told you were too ‘out there’? .. or too ..’{something}? I’m grateful my ‘too…. ‘ was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories from my crazy life driving a 100 year old Vauxhall around the world; into my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something} quality. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…{something}; growing up.
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Ever been told you are ‘too…..’ {something} growing up? I was told I was too ‘out there’. I’m grateful that was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories in my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something}… and love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up.
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Ever been told you are ‘too…..’ {something} growing up? I was told I was too ‘out there’. I’m grateful that was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories in my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something}… and love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up.
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The girl who was ‘too out there, too clumsy, too easily distracted, too independent growing up - was ‘too much’; and this is precisely the reason for her extraordinary life. Now an artist; weaver, photographer, travelling the world; family; friends; a life rich with experiences. A woman who celebrates her ‘too-muchness’. My name is Julie and I share my life stories, and weave some of those into handwoven blankets. I also share some photographs of how I see the world. I’ve been told for much of my life that I’m ‘too out there. Too much’. I am so grateful they noticed! Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too-muchnesses. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up, and perhaps YOUR story!
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The girl who was ‘too out there, too clumsy, too easily distracted, too independent growing up - was ‘too much’; and this is precisely the reason for her extraordinary life. Now an artist; weaver, photographer, travelling the world; family; friends; a life rich with experiences. A woman who celebrates her ‘too-muchness’. My name is Julie and I share my life stories, and weave some of those into handwoven blankets. I also share some photographs of how I see the world. I’ve been told for much of my life that I’m ‘too out there. Too much’. I am so grateful they noticed! Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too-muchnesses. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up, and perhaps YOUR story!
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If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
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Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable.  Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
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Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. What NOT to do with your gorgeous Indie dyed singles from the festival; or for that project that didn’t quite get made! Excited about using them in your weaving? STOP - before you start warping!! You can use any yarns you like for your warp; BUT, with awareness. Discernment is necessary. Shredding it - is a thing! Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie, so you avoid broken warp yarns!
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  • It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.   I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom. You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me. #handweaving #madebyhand #warping
  • Ever been told you were too ‘out there’? .. or too ..’{something}? I’m grateful my ‘too…. ‘ was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories from my crazy life driving a 100 year old Vauxhall around the world; into my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something} quality. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…{something}; growing up.
  • Ever been told you are ‘too…..’ {something} growing up? I was told I was too ‘out there’. I’m grateful that was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories in my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something}… and love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up.
  • The girl who was ‘too out there, too clumsy, too easily distracted, too independent growing up - was ‘too much’; and this is precisely the reason for her extraordinary life. Now an artist; weaver, photographer, travelling the world; family; friends; a life rich with experiences. A woman who celebrates her ‘too-muchness’. My name is Julie and I share my life stories, and weave some of those into handwoven blankets. I also share some photographs of how I see the world. I’ve been told for much of my life that I’m ‘too out there. Too much’. I am so grateful they noticed! Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too-muchnesses. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up, and perhaps YOUR story!
  • If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
  • Your weaving isn’t valued because it looks like it was made by a machine. It is valued because it didn’t!  Come along for tips, ideas and inspiration; as we create what is valued - together.
  • Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable.  Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
  • Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? Come follow along!
  • Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. What NOT to do with your gorgeous Indie dyed singles from the festival; or for that project that didn’t quite get made! Excited about using them in your weaving? STOP - before you start warping!! You can use any yarns you like for your warp; BUT, with awareness. Discernment is necessary. Shredding it - is a thing! Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie, so you avoid broken warp yarns!
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It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.   I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom. You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me. #handweaving #madebyhand #warping
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Ever been told you were too ‘out there’? .. or too ..’{something}? I’m grateful my ‘too…. ‘ was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories from my crazy life driving a 100 year old Vauxhall around the world; into my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something} quality. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…{something}; growing up.
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Ever been told you were too ‘out there’? .. or too ..’{something}? I’m grateful my ‘too…. ‘ was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories from my crazy life driving a 100 year old Vauxhall around the world; into my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something} quality. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…{something}; growing up.
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Ever been told you are ‘too…..’ {something} growing up? I was told I was too ‘out there’. I’m grateful that was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories in my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something}… and love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up.
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Ever been told you are ‘too…..’ {something} growing up? I was told I was too ‘out there’. I’m grateful that was seen in me, because those qualities have led me to live an extraordinary life. Presently I’m weaving some of those stories in my handwoven blankets. Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too … {something}… and love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up.
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The girl who was ‘too out there, too clumsy, too easily distracted, too independent growing up - was ‘too much’; and this is precisely the reason for her extraordinary life. Now an artist; weaver, photographer, travelling the world; family; friends; a life rich with experiences. A woman who celebrates her ‘too-muchness’. My name is Julie and I share my life stories, and weave some of those into handwoven blankets. I also share some photographs of how I see the world. I’ve been told for much of my life that I’m ‘too out there. Too much’. I am so grateful they noticed! Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too-muchnesses. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up, and perhaps YOUR story!
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The girl who was ‘too out there, too clumsy, too easily distracted, too independent growing up - was ‘too much’; and this is precisely the reason for her extraordinary life. Now an artist; weaver, photographer, travelling the world; family; friends; a life rich with experiences. A woman who celebrates her ‘too-muchness’. My name is Julie and I share my life stories, and weave some of those into handwoven blankets. I also share some photographs of how I see the world. I’ve been told for much of my life that I’m ‘too out there. Too much’. I am so grateful they noticed! Save this as a reminder to reflect on your own ‘too-muchnesses. Love you to share with us all what you were told you were ‘too…’ growing up, and perhaps YOUR story!
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If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
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Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable.  Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
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Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? Come follow along!
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Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? Come follow along!
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Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. What NOT to do with your gorgeous Indie dyed singles from the festival; or for that project that didn’t quite get made! Excited about using them in your weaving? STOP - before you start warping!! You can use any yarns you like for your warp; BUT, with awareness. Discernment is necessary. Shredding it - is a thing! Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie, so you avoid broken warp yarns!
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