Jul
25
Paris…
Jul
19
We made it!!!!
Jul
13
Famous healing thermal baths in Budapest
Jul
07
Picking wild strawberries in a field in Russia! … how wonderful!
Jul
03
Mud…Kremlin at Kazan and sun on skin!
Jun
30
Birch forests and celebrations… Russia in summer!
Jun
28
Moving our clocks means more kms west through Russia toward Paris
Jun
25
Driving through Mongolia and now in to Russia…
Jun
16
Some very short videos from our drive from Peking to Paris in Penny – our 93 year old car!
1. What it is like driving in the rain
2. Driving in strong wind with sand blowing across the road.
3. Navigating some bumps on a dirt road
4. The start of our first time trial!
5. Driving across the green Mongolian Gobi desert
6. Driving beside some beautiful horses
7. Navigating some muddy ground
#pekingtoparis
Jun
16
I rode a horse for the first time in Mongolia!!… and I slept under the clear Mongolian sky…
Jun
16
Say goodbye to the Peoples Republic of China… Mongolia here we come!
Jun
14
A wonderfully diverse day…. Datong to Erenhot
Jun
14
We have started for ‘real’ this time… leaving the Great Wall and on our way to Paris.
Jun
12
Beijing To the Great Wall of China! …..
Jun
09
Three Golden Rules for driving in China!….
Jun
09
“A river seems a magic thing. A magic, moving, living part of the very earth itself.” ― Laura Gilpin
The Brisbane river brushed past the small clump of high rise buildings of the CBD, and as we flew over on our way to Singapore I thought about how beautiful the Brisbane River was, on it's meandering route to Moreton Bay.
Water - like major arteries and finer capillaries, spread through the earth beneath me as we flew to Beijing to commence the epic endurance car rally from Peking to Paris. The image out of the double glazed window at 34,000 feet belied the movement and life which flowed across the earth below. The muted flowing marks were deceptive in their stillness. Time seemed to be suspended. The rivers curves were feminine and dynamic. I felt a sense of freedom watching the route taken by the water to the sea.
Rivers have
May
31
Peking to Paris… The Route…
May
31
Not many more sleeps to go now!!!… Peking to Paris Endurance Rally…
Mar
28
Preparing Penny for Peking to Paris in June
Journal Categories

🧐 Curious 🎨 Creative 💪🏻 Living Boldly! @idoamazingthings 😁 Content with wool in my hands Artisan weaver of blankets and wraps. Pop to my website
Slow weaving. Simple stitches.
Heirloom handwoven blanket from a meaningful memory. Have you been to a beach with these gorgeous coloured changing rooms? Where?
My blankets are soulful gifts which say to someone that you care about them.
Pop to my website to see more of my journeys and unique artisan blankets. Link in BIO.
#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #artisanmade #heirloomquality #slowcrafted
4 days ago
My studio. A quiet space. Where the threads of memory come to life.
#handwoven #quietinteriors #heirloomquality #slowmade #studiopractice
5 days ago
Roadtrippin’ vintage car style. Our journeys aren’t your usual road trip, but tbh is the BEST way to experience the world. It’s tough. It’s exhausting. It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
We would not have had the incredibly rich experiences with others throughout the world, had we been in a ‘normal’ vehicle or tour group.
I would not have held the hands of women and hugged with acknowledgement of each other had we not been in our 100 year old ‘Penny’.
Love to know the ways you’ve travelled where you’ve connected spontaneously with local people.
See our journeys and my artisan luxury handwoven blankets - Link in Bio
#roadtripping #vintagecar #luxuryhandmade #slowcrafted #over50andfabulous
7 days ago
Every journey becomes part of who I am. Remote travel is my passion!
I love the snow and have learned so much from my experiences in those cold environments.
I spent some time lying in the snow beside the forest waiting to be found when I injured and tore all my ligaments in my knee.
In the silence between the snowflakes I learned how to breathe with the pain.
I miss the snow and cold of the Arctic. I miss the icebergs and frozen seas.
I can still however weave my stories, and this one is from my memories of skiing and what I learned in the snow amongst the pines.
More journeys, blankets and My Zine - link in Bio.
#artisanhandmade #snowdayfun #over50andfabulous #livingbig #uniquegiftideas
1 week ago
Ulan Batar, Mongolia. How did we manage this?
Well… it starts in our shed! This is where the magic starts. Well… actually, the magic usually starts in a cafe in Maleny, where Max and i hatch up plans for our next adventures!
At the moment, feeling very privileged and grateful to have travelled so much of the world, especially together with Max in our 1923 Vauxhall, Penny.
These journeys have shaped who I am, and have taught me to be bold and resilient!
Shortly I’ll be shifting my focus of our journeys as the inspiration for my artisan blankets more to my new account @juliesstudiojourneys; so love for you to pop there and follow me; and spread the love by sharing my account.
See more in my Link in Bio.
#over50andfabulous #badasswoman #uniquegiftideas #vintagecarrally #over50style
2 weeks ago
We like it like this. Not your usual way to travel. Not as glamorous as you may think though.
Vintage car travelling is so much fun! Rich. Rewarding. Exhausting.
Penny, our 1923 Vauxhall has carried us safely around the world.
These journeys provide me with the inspiration for my unique luxury handwoven blankets.
What do you think of this kind of roadtrip?
Love you to share my journeys with others and to see more.. Link in Bio.
#roadtripping #vintagecar #vintagecarsdaily #luxurygifts #adventuretravel
2 weeks ago
The warp in my weaving loom. Not a time warp.. although at times it seems like that in my studio!
Pictured here is not a time warp. It is a loom warp; the long threads which form the structure of a woven piece.
Do you want to see more of my studio and the process of my weaving. I have available Julie’s Studio Zine; no ordinary Zine. It’s a carefully curated doorway into my world; designed for the curious, the adventurous, the collectors; and those who appreciate creative and soulful living.
Each issue includes some of my travels, a studio visit and my personal Gifting Guide, for if you are ever stuck finding a gift for someone you care about. Have a peek… Link in Bio.
#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #luxurygiftideas #artisanmade #perfectgifts
3 weeks ago
I have a new account - just for my weaving. No knitting .. but journeys, stories woven into blankets; and my studio! @juliesstudiojourneys
I’m an artisan weaver who weaves soulful blankets from my journeys around the world. I’m completing my series on my journey to Africa. ‘My memories of the ‘African Skies’ has inspired many truly beautiful blankets.
All of my handwoven blankets take time. I weave each one with intention and care. Every thread passes through my hands. Memories pass through my fingertips.
Each of my blankets then becomes part of another’s story. I have a small number of these artisan blankets available to purchase for yourself; or the perfect gift for someone in your life who matters to you.
I also write a Zine- no ordinary e-magazine!
Julie’s Studio Zine One contains Journals from my adventures; a peek into my studio; and my own Gifting Guide; to help you choose a soulful gift when you’re stuck to find the perfect gift for someone you care about.
Follow my adventures, see how I weave my stories into artisan blankets; and have a look at my Zine. Have a peek - Link in Bio and come with me and follow @juliesstudiojourneys
#luxurygifts #handwovenluxury #africantravel #perfectgiftidea #giftideasforhim
3 weeks ago
Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets?
As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa.
My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered.
Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece.
No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll.
If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you?
What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets?
I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome.
Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket
@louielolayarns Merino Singles - Dusk Wings
@greatsouthernyarn, Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith
@viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus
@theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic
@litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters
@litlg Singles - French Lavender
@spincycle_yarns Metamorphic
@walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder
@hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris
@oystersandpurls BFL/Merino
@avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble
@treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End
@valley_maker , - Finn
@woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock
@garthenor Preseli - Orchid
@fibresmith Merino - Amethyst.
#uniquegiftideas #handwoven #artisan #africa
2 months ago

🧐 Curious 🎨 Creative 💪🏻 Living Boldly! @idoamazingthings 😁 Content with wool in my hands Artisan weaver of blankets and wraps. Pop to my website
Slow weaving. Simple stitches.
Heirloom handwoven blanket from a meaningful memory. Have you been to a beach with these gorgeous coloured changing rooms? Where?
My blankets are soulful gifts which say to someone that you care about them.
Pop to my website to see more of my journeys and unique artisan blankets. Link in BIO.
#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #artisanmade #heirloomquality #slowcrafted
4 days ago
My studio. A quiet space. Where the threads of memory come to life.
#handwoven #quietinteriors #heirloomquality #slowmade #studiopractice
5 days ago
Roadtrippin’ vintage car style. Our journeys aren’t your usual road trip, but tbh is the BEST way to experience the world. It’s tough. It’s exhausting. It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
We would not have had the incredibly rich experiences with others throughout the world, had we been in a ‘normal’ vehicle or tour group.
I would not have held the hands of women and hugged with acknowledgement of each other had we not been in our 100 year old ‘Penny’.
Love to know the ways you’ve travelled where you’ve connected spontaneously with local people.
See our journeys and my artisan luxury handwoven blankets - Link in Bio
#roadtripping #vintagecar #luxuryhandmade #slowcrafted #over50andfabulous
7 days ago
Every journey becomes part of who I am. Remote travel is my passion!
I love the snow and have learned so much from my experiences in those cold environments.
I spent some time lying in the snow beside the forest waiting to be found when I injured and tore all my ligaments in my knee.
In the silence between the snowflakes I learned how to breathe with the pain.
I miss the snow and cold of the Arctic. I miss the icebergs and frozen seas.
I can still however weave my stories, and this one is from my memories of skiing and what I learned in the snow amongst the pines.
More journeys, blankets and My Zine - link in Bio.
#artisanhandmade #snowdayfun #over50andfabulous #livingbig #uniquegiftideas
1 week ago
Ulan Batar, Mongolia. How did we manage this?
Well… it starts in our shed! This is where the magic starts. Well… actually, the magic usually starts in a cafe in Maleny, where Max and i hatch up plans for our next adventures!
At the moment, feeling very privileged and grateful to have travelled so much of the world, especially together with Max in our 1923 Vauxhall, Penny.
These journeys have shaped who I am, and have taught me to be bold and resilient!
Shortly I’ll be shifting my focus of our journeys as the inspiration for my artisan blankets more to my new account @juliesstudiojourneys; so love for you to pop there and follow me; and spread the love by sharing my account.
See more in my Link in Bio.
#over50andfabulous #badasswoman #uniquegiftideas #vintagecarrally #over50style
2 weeks ago
We like it like this. Not your usual way to travel. Not as glamorous as you may think though.
Vintage car travelling is so much fun! Rich. Rewarding. Exhausting.
Penny, our 1923 Vauxhall has carried us safely around the world.
These journeys provide me with the inspiration for my unique luxury handwoven blankets.
What do you think of this kind of roadtrip?
Love you to share my journeys with others and to see more.. Link in Bio.
#roadtripping #vintagecar #vintagecarsdaily #luxurygifts #adventuretravel
2 weeks ago
The warp in my weaving loom. Not a time warp.. although at times it seems like that in my studio!
Pictured here is not a time warp. It is a loom warp; the long threads which form the structure of a woven piece.
Do you want to see more of my studio and the process of my weaving. I have available Julie’s Studio Zine; no ordinary Zine. It’s a carefully curated doorway into my world; designed for the curious, the adventurous, the collectors; and those who appreciate creative and soulful living.
Each issue includes some of my travels, a studio visit and my personal Gifting Guide, for if you are ever stuck finding a gift for someone you care about. Have a peek… Link in Bio.
#uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #luxurygiftideas #artisanmade #perfectgifts
3 weeks ago
I have a new account - just for my weaving. No knitting .. but journeys, stories woven into blankets; and my studio! @juliesstudiojourneys
I’m an artisan weaver who weaves soulful blankets from my journeys around the world. I’m completing my series on my journey to Africa. ‘My memories of the ‘African Skies’ has inspired many truly beautiful blankets.
All of my handwoven blankets take time. I weave each one with intention and care. Every thread passes through my hands. Memories pass through my fingertips.
Each of my blankets then becomes part of another’s story. I have a small number of these artisan blankets available to purchase for yourself; or the perfect gift for someone in your life who matters to you.
I also write a Zine- no ordinary e-magazine!
Julie’s Studio Zine One contains Journals from my adventures; a peek into my studio; and my own Gifting Guide; to help you choose a soulful gift when you’re stuck to find the perfect gift for someone you care about.
Follow my adventures, see how I weave my stories into artisan blankets; and have a look at my Zine. Have a peek - Link in Bio and come with me and follow @juliesstudiojourneys
#luxurygifts #handwovenluxury #africantravel #perfectgiftidea #giftideasforhim
3 weeks ago
Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets?
As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa.
My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered.
Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece.
No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll.
If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you?
What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets?
I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome.
Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket
@louielolayarns Merino Singles - Dusk Wings
@greatsouthernyarn, Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith
@viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus
@theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic
@litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters
@litlg Singles - French Lavender
@spincycle_yarns Metamorphic
@walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder
@hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris
@oystersandpurls BFL/Merino
@avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble
@treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End
@valley_maker , - Finn
@woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock
@garthenor Preseli - Orchid
@fibresmith Merino - Amethyst.
#uniquegiftideas #handwoven #artisan #africa
2 months ago








