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WISDOM

Wisdom develops over time from experiences where you learn about yourself.

 

– Self-knowledge

Self-knowledge is knowing oneself. Self-knowledge is important so that you live YOUR life… your OWN life… and your choices meet YOUR innate needs, yearnings and goals; and so you live in harmony and alignment with who you are.

Self-knowledge is knowing yourself so you can make the appropriate choices to meet your needs and resonate with who you are.

COURAGE is required for action; so that you respect and honour who YOU are through your choices.

 

Why is Self-knowledge important?

 


Courage

Courage for me, encapsulates so many aspects and includes qualities of strength; wisdom; tenacity; compassion; integrity; faith; determination; surrender; resilience; love; acceptance… and all these qualities at different times have enabled me to lead a ‘courageous’ life.

Courage for me isn’t about being ‘fearless’. For me it is about fighting for what matters to me; and then having the wisdom to know when to surrender and walk away. I have found it has sometimes taken far more courage to surrender something than to actually fight for it.


Through Julie's wisdom and experiences, you will be able to learn more about accessing YOUR OWN courage.

  • Living quietly….
    Winter solstice and I'm living quietly.   I looked to the sky today Read more
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  • What is your life about?….
    What is your life about? I saw myself in the mirror whilst I was Read more
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  • “The glorious gift to age and greet another day”
    "The glorious gift to age and greet another day". What a beautiful sentence Read more
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  • My grumble…. Please stop the accepted practice of stealing others photographs!
    Ok.. today I am having a grumble. It has become commonplace for many people to Read more
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  • Bittersweet love… “I love you for what you have done for me”
    Bittersweet love - Recently from a girlfriend I received a hug with the words Read more
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  • Aeroplane window – toward Bhutan… Bangkok.. Kolkata…
    The smell of the cedar-wood shampoo reminded me of my last trip to Kolkata a Read more
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  • Courage….climbing the cliff beside
    "Courage is about getting up and climbing the cliff beside the one you've just Read more
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  • The choices we make; make us.
    Yep... we make choices every second of every day, and each one of those choices Read more
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  • Not taking notice of what is right in front of you… Loss of experience
    Taking notice.... This image taken in Morocco in the Atlas mountains Read more
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  • She watches the seasons….
    "She witnesses the seasons
    and within her she can feel her strength Read more
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  • If I take away….
    If I take away my smile and expression. If I take away my features and Read more
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  • It’s not time we waste…. its….
    “We say we waste time, but that is impossible. We waste ourselves.” Alice Bloch Read more
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  • “Try and be a piece of paper with nothing on it……
    "Try and be a sheet of paper with nothing on it. Be a spot of ground where Read more
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  • “…the life of clouds is a parting and a meeting… A tear and a smile…”
    In the artwork above I have made a sky of clouds; (all images taken on one two Read more
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  • Just going to BE!
    As a photographer I am constantly observing the landscape and connect with and Read more
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  • No-one knows what happens next…
    Although I am quite psychic; have incredible foresight and intuitive abilities Read more
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  • In deep sleep – who am I?
    In deep sleep where there are no dreams Read more
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  • The first step to expressing one’s personal vision is to ‘own’ the word “I”.
    I have been asked so many times for some guidance on how others can more Read more
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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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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.

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