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      • Zodiacs and Icebergs!!!
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Jul 08
by Julie in Photography Teachings, Uncategorized 0 comments

Completion – Opening the way to the new.

Make a list – Start writing ! This is a great way to actually identify and have something to work with to complete things and move into the new.
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Jul 03
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Uncategorized 0 comments

A new perspective

Sometimes... it is really good to take a new perspective of things. I've had a few challenges over the past couple of weeks,
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Jul 03
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Uncategorized 0 comments

Water and Rainbow cliche happy snaps – but I don’t care :-)

I'm having a little trouble with some complications from my lip surgery so
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Jun 28
by Julie in Photography Teachings, Uncategorized 0 comments

Photographs originate from within YOU…cameras are just tools.

Many have forgotten that photographs originate from within YOU, and cameras are just tools. How much more equipment do you want to purchase thinking you are going to make better images?
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Jun 27
by Julie in Photography Teachings, Uncategorized 0 comments

Hearing with your eyes –

No matter what stage you are in your life or photo-media interest or career, there are times when a fresh way of seeing and connecting with the world is needed, and new ways of expressing this can be explored.
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Jun 27
by Julie in About Me, Photography Teachings, Uncategorized 0 comments

Julie in the landscape

Immersing myself in Landscape...cameras and me..
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Jun 21
by Julie in Earth and Sea, poetry, Uncategorized, Words 0 comments

Power Grid

Aeons ago reaching for the sunlight then falling into darkness being
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Jun 06
by Julie in Uncategorized 2 comments

How I felt after my surgery.

My surgery went well, but I must be honest and say that I was not at all prepared for the amount of pain and swelling I experienced
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Jun 05
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

I would like to ask a small favour.

I am having surgery today for a lesion on my lip and I would like to ask for some etheric support and a prayer for myself and the surgoens,
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Jun 03
by Julie in Inspirations, Uncategorized, Words 0 comments

Connection

This is a poem I wrote some time ago which I would like to share
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Jun 03
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 0 comments

Uluru to Alice Springs, then across the Plenty Highway to Boulia

We had to get on the road and cover a lot of ground before the rain
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Jun 03
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 0 comments

Uluru reveals itself

There I was, in a bit of a 'zone' after seeing Kata Tjuta, and I was just driving along knowing that Uluru was along the road a bit..... and then
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Jun 01
by Julie in Inspirations, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 0 comments

Just an ‘ordinary’ photograph – acknoweldging moments and the purpose of a photograph.

I received a lovely email last night from someone who said "......It is so good to see your journey through some ordinary photos.
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May 28
by Julie in Inspirations, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized, Words 0 comments

When a rock breaks

When a rock breaks, it is broken..
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May 27
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 0 comments

Bunurrunha – Mt Bruce

Bunurrunha is a Sacred men's site used by the Traditional Custodians of this land, and we
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May 26
by Julie in Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 0 comments

OOPS!

Well.... I had been putting in some long days driving to beat the rain system coming from the west and to get home
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May 25
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Inspirations, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 0 comments

The tree continues to speak in my dreams.

So how does that relate to me?? Where does my strength come from? What nourishes me?
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May 06
by Julie in Inspirations, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 2 comments

Sincere thank-you.

I would like to sincerely thank everyone from all around the world
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Apr 26
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized 0 comments

Karijini flow

Karijini National Park is a very special place. It has a feel
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Apr 21
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Karijini 2012, Uncategorized, Words 2 comments

Hamersley Gorge reflections

Amongst the folding layers of time the rock slides into the edges of the cool water and morphs and
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Apr 05
by Julie in About Me, Uncategorized 2 comments

How I start my day.

How I start my day
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Feb 21
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

and this one

This couple were amazing to watch. She was filing
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Feb 21
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

pompano beach

Here are some photos I took recently at Pompano Beach in Florida - using
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Feb 13
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

hip hip hooray – it’s my 50th birthday today- 13th Feb!!!!

I have such a priveliged life - filled with beautiful family
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Feb 12
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

second morning in Fort Lauderdale… and getting home the night before

My second morning in Fort Lauderdale...and finishing my story
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Feb 12
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

my first day in Fort Lauderdale

Not having a clue where I was, I fumbled around searching
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Feb 02
by Julie in Photography Teachings, Uncategorized 0 comments

Mentoring

Do you need that bit of feedback and extra guidance from a trusted person
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Feb 02
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

Workshop Testimonials

Workshop tetimonials...
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Jan 29
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

i don’t ‘do’ reasons !

I don't do reasons!!!
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Dec 13
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Uncategorized 0 comments

still haven’t unpacked my suitcase

.... and haven't looked at most of my photographs, but I grabbed half an hour
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Sep 01
by Julie in Uncategorized 1 comments

this year

There have been few posts this year, and this is one of those
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May 19
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

red light – green light

This made me laugh
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Apr 03
by Julie in Uncategorized, Words 0 comments

Breath to Stillness

I, like the solitary albatross journey into the vast ocean of my consciousness riding the ocean's breath
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Feb 13
by Julie in Uncategorized 1 comments

hip hip hooray – my birthday today

49 today!!!
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Jan 30
by Julie in Uncategorized 4 comments

epiphany

I'm having major surgery tomorrow and over the past couple of weeks I have had an epiphany
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Jan 10
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

night lights

I had fun taking a few quick snaps driving tonight. The rain
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Jan 08
by Julie in Uncategorized 2 comments

looking to the sky – drops and lines

Still raining..
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Dec 23
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

summer solstice, full moon, lunar eclipse

I made a commitment to myself on Tuesday morning
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Jun 11
by Julie in Artist Books, Uncategorized 0 comments

plea in a bottle

I had a friend share with me a story of them as a lonely young person writing a note in a bottle
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Apr 21
by Julie in Uncategorized 0 comments

to move is to live

An afternoon in the garden yesterday reconnected me with something I had been missing
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🧐 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
  • My studio. A quiet space. Where the threads of memory come to life.

#handwoven #quietinteriors #heirloomquality #slowmade #studiopractice
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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🧐 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
  • My studio. A quiet space. Where the threads of memory come to life.

#handwoven #quietinteriors #heirloomquality #slowmade #studiopractice
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

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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
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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
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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
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