Just Tilli

Just Becuase...

2010-06-01T09:38:00.002+10:00

..This is lovely and makes me smile.

Hope it makes you smile too.

Thanks blog for making me see things in a different light; and making me smile, even after a blood test this morning. :)

I have a feeling June is going to bring great things. Lets cross our fingers and toes.

xoxo

Embracing my inner nanna..

2010-05-31T14:47:00.005+10:00

Lovelies its been a little while; winter is slowly creeping in and the aircon is on holidays(yay for my power bill) and I have been snuggling into my couch and crochet my blanket that I have been for years. Seems its a slow process! I'm determined to have it done by this winter.

I also have a stack of books to read, paintings to finish and house decorating to complete. Speaking of house decorating I have started a feature wall of frames, at the moment I have some lovely illustrations and a print of a painting I have had for many years. It was a gift from my grandma, it's a gorgeous vintage print of a girl. It is signed 'Eden' and I took notice of this the other night. So, today I got googling and found a pic of the same print I have:

There is pretty limited information on this artist 'eden' , but apparently in the 60's this wide eyed girl paintings were quite popular. And there were other artists painting in a similar style, a few blogs refer to it as 'Big Eye Artists'. I am really interested to find out more about this artist and will be on the lookout for his/her work in ops shops etc.

My sister received a different girl print by eden as well (the joys of a having sister, nearly always identical presents given to us, just a different colour!), but I am not sure where it would be. We have moved a couple of times and lots of our stuff is missing, stuffed in boxes somewhere. Just recently I went home and sorted alot of it out, that's how I came across this print in the first place!

Do any of you have prints like these? From some forums I have been on, lots of people have them, just don't quite know much about the origin of them!

I can see my house now turning into a crazy kitsch collectors house, I already have a collection starting of porcelain cats and a friend bought me a holly hobbie porcelain heart candle holder. Lucky I'm allergic to cats and prefer dogs, then friends and family really would think I'm turning into a crazy cat lady at 23!

If..

2010-05-11T15:48:00.002+10:00

Marc Johns

I love mad freakin beats.

my last fm here

craft affair!

2010-05-07T09:45:00.008+10:00

Painting Projects! I have been saying I will be painting and drawing more, and crocheting more and renovating more, gardening more, cooking more, reading more etc! So here is proof to all of you that I am on my way. A couple of bits and pieces of what I have been doing as of late.

Next Blog will hopefully be one to show the complete projects! But this is a start right? :)

Some paintings in progress

Jewlery box before shot

This is my old sewing box from a salvos shop for $25 (I think from memory) I saw it and had to have it, I think it will transform perfectly into a jewlery box. If you see the link below, she has done something similar to what I would love to do. Hers turned out so funky and I love the paper. So once I get some supplies and a better idea of what I want to do, this will be my next project to complete.

Click here too see --> GingerLee Makeover

So between regular life tasks, working and sleeping all of these things are keeping me busy.

Before and After

2010-05-07T09:21:00.006+10:00

DIY
Wardrobe Revamp

I picked up an old wardrobe from a salvos store to put in my new house. I have a old Australian cottage so I have decided to stick with older furniture but still have a modern twist. My interior is red and white, so I decided to strip this back and paint it white. I soon discovered this is not as easy as it sounds. From dilemmas to brush marks showing through, to using many cans of white spray paint. I finally finished it, the result is a definite improvement. I have the mirror off as it needs new glass to be set in it, so that will be reattached later. I really needed this complete as my clothes were causing chaos in my room, so it was a tiny bit of a rush job. Eventually I will put new drawer handles on. It's not perfect, but its a good start for my first furniture revamp hobby, (I certainly learned alot that's for sure). On the weekend I will find some nice scented draw liners and I can finally organise my room!

For something different I added some hooks on the side to hold some pretty things also acting as

decoration at the same time.

I really like it against the white walls and the wooden floors, its nice and subtle which is what I wanted.

The camera seems to pick up uneven paint tones, but I have quite soft lighting in my room so it looks fine against the wall and not as shabby in the pictures!

So that's one project down, next is to tackle outside area, we are putting in gardens and a veggie garden which I am excited about. I have one garden bed in already with solar lights along my drive way wich I love, such little changes can make your place look really nice. You might be able to tell, I have turned into a real homebody!

For You

2010-04-21T10:54:00.002+10:00

Flickr

I'll tell you

what you already know

Here I go

I'll tell you

what you already know

If you love me, with all that you are.

If you love me I'll make you a star in my universe

you'll never have to go to work.

you'll spend everyday, shining your light my way.

-Angus and Julia Stone

I just want to paint

2010-04-08T11:42:00.007+10:00

I wish to be a crazy painter.

Every now again I am overcome with a urge to paint, draw, take photo's. It doesn't happen often as it should, but it does happen. I was born to be an artist, my mother was, and since my grade 2 report card, comments have always been made about my interest in arts. This is what I do, and can't imagine doing any thing else. I guess this is why when my friend asked me if I wanted to go to semi permanent, I basically said yes without any further thought. For me especially, I need a forum like Semi P, to give me a good artistic kick up the ass.

I'm really looking forward to being there, surrounded by artistic people, feeling the vibe and hopefully soaking up some motivation to create great things. I need this as a motivation tool, to experience a little more of whats out there in the art world, and to keep my finger on the pulse. It's a little while away in June, but it gives me something to look forward to. Until then I will be saving money for airfares and a ticket.

Have I told you how much I love ghostpatrol?

I want an original for my house please. :)

It's a Bob Dylan sort of day

2010-04-06T16:00:00.005+10:00

http://www.flickr.com/marcotrinchillo

She's got everything she needs
She's an artist, she don't look back
She can take the dark out of nighttime
And paint the daytime black.

She Belongs to me - Bob Dylan

How much chocolate have you had?

2010-04-04T12:46:00.003+10:00

Happy Easter!

I hope everyone has gotten their chocolate fix! I've nearly finished my stint here at my parents house. Wish I could stay for longer, I'm going to miss it. That's the problem with coming back, I always miss it so much when I leave. It's always pretty special coming back, seeing old friends and places, remembering the crazy times we've had together. My plan is to drive home today, and since I have Monday off, hopefully I will be able to get some little projects finished. Like my cupboard and maybe some new sketches. So by the end of the week hopefully I have a pretty white wardrobe before and after pics to show you all. That's all for now, I just wanted to drop in to say Happy Easter and will blog again through the week!

2010-04-02T15:43:00.003+10:00

This where I'm blogging from...Parents are green thumbs it's safe to say

This is my retreat. :)

I'm sitting in an extremely comfy recliner at my parents house at the moment. While they are off having fun at the Byron Bay Blues Fest, I decided to come up home and make the most of their internet, dryer and food in the cupboard!

Well thats not the only reason, my mum has been hassling me for quite some time now to get stuck into boxes and boxes of stuff from a couple of times we have moved! For the last hour or so I have been reading a tissue box full of old highschool letters. My I have never read anything more hilarious! Teenage drama; all you had to worry about back then was how Reece found out I liked him, and if he was going to the Social (school dance). It has become quite clear to me now how I failed maths, each letter took place in maths class!

With each box I open I take a little walk down memory lane, some sweet, some sad and also sour. But it's nice all the same, I think memories are one of the most important things we posess.

It's a rainy old day, perfect for listening to records and nanna naps. A bit later I might raid mums red wine stash and put on some records. They have quite an impressive record collection wich I always eye off everytime I visit, wondering to myself would they ever miss that dark side of the moon. At the moment I am listening to Dr.Dogs - Fate and really enjoying it. It takes a couple of listens, but it definately has grown on me. I'm trying to put a finger on who he reminds me of, it keeps escaping me. So if your looking for something new, give them a whirl. Also an album on repeat at the moment is Vasco Era's - Lucille. So good. I had never really had a great understanding of a 'concept album' however this one really works for me. Music tells a story, but this album really takes you on a journey. 'Oh Sam' a easy favourite for me.

So, I have been thinking about this blog of mine and really want to go in a new direction, no more ramblings about nothing, I want to put more of a focus on Art and Music. I'm sure there will be alot of ramblings in here still but I want my main focus to be on my art. I have a terrible habit of saying these things and not following through, but hopefully putting this out there I will be more inclined to follow through.

This is not only applying to blog world either, I have been meaning to be more involved with art and photography in general, but it seems theres so much other stuff that just takes priority. And I have been desperately trying not to let it.

This is my plan, lets hope it will last. Now I need to stop blogging, twittering and facebooking; get out my visual diary and start doing!

2010-03-17T10:39:00.003+10:00

wow I am a bad blogger.

I really shouldn't leave it so long.

The crazy part is so much has happened and I'm not exactly sure why I haven't posted about it!
I guess being a new home owner, working full time and trying to squeeze in a social life contributed to my absence! But I will look to make up for it!

Like I said I am in my new home, and it's amazing. I love it so. I have a bit to do, to really make it my own, but I'm getting there. Starting with an antique wardrobe I have stripped and painted white, not finished yet, but close! Will get pictures, once I have Internet at home.

So that's a start to what I have been up to, I also have found a new love for fashion. I mean it's always been there, I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was young! But I have been on a few blogs especially these two Hayley and Lady Melbourne, and have found new inspiration.
It's funny I live in a pretty small town and to me it feels a little backwards at times. So a friend of mine and I had a little discussion (while smoking a menthol cigarette and listening to the smiths, so cliche I know) about finding interesting people, ones we can relate to, and on the same level as us.I know there has to be some hiding somewhere... I see all these quirky, amazing, flamboyant, stylish, different, crazy people in cities like Sydney and wish we had some of those to shake up this town. Some days I feel like a rainbow in a town that's only shades of grey. Anyway that's all for now, and hopefully it's a start to more posts in 2010!

The Thrill Is Gone

2009-12-17T18:18:00.004+10:00

The thrill of my new house has temporarily left me. Everything is so unbelievably crazy right now, with work, to moving, to planning Christmas and packing for my holiday. I am pretty close to finishing packing, have most of my stuff boxed up and ready to go. Saturday is the big move day where all my things will be transported into my new house. I am really not looking forward to this (2 flights of stairs involved)
ahhh but I know as soon as I set my eyes on the house I will get very excited and all of this will seem worth it! Hopefully my next update will be from inside my little house. I don't even get to spend a night in it, I will move on Saturday, stay here at my unit then catch a plane on Sunday and wont be back till the first week of January!
Like I said life is so crazy, and in between all this im trying to fit in gym, a graduation dinner and a going away dinner. I am truly exhausted. But I am very much looking forward to giving you some pics once my place is set up and looking somewhat tidy. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Until then, have a fabulous Christmas with the ones you love, and enjoy your champagne on New Years Eve (I know I will be) Stay safe, see you in 2010.

Home sweet home

2009-11-10T13:16:00.002+10:00

I just settled an offer on my first house!! I am so incredibly excited. Renovations and DIY Projects here I come. It still hasn't sunk in yet. Time to save up big time to get some gorgeous furniture. And start making my house my own home.

Wow goodbye rent and bad flatmates, people eating my food and not cleaning up after themselves! How I will miss you. hahaha Hello walking around in my jocks, singing and playing guitar, and doing what I want with more than one squishy room.

Today is a great day! :D

22 and growing up

2009-10-29T11:06:00.010+10:00

As much as I fight it, and as much as I believe its not going to happen, its inevitable. I am growing up. A recent 22nd birthday has made me think about that. I do realise I have years and years ahead of me, it's just that recent events have been happening in my life to make me feel particularly more grown up.

I am looking at buying a house. I am really scared yet so excited. Finally I get to leave behind messy flatmates, bond, and continuous moving. I will have a place of my own. Interior design has always been an interest of mine, and now I can finally start to think about what my house will look like! So, all week I have been busy looking for inspiration, and I have been successful. Maybe too successful, there are too many beautiful interiors of homes to aspire to! So here is my attempt to plan a scheme for my new place.

Remember in the late 80's, early 90's, when you used to listen to the Smiths all the time and I thought they were dumb? Well you were right and I was wrong and I'm sorry.

I can see it already, my place is going to end up crazy kitsch with no order. Just the way I am, and all my friends will come over and say this is so 'Tilli'.

Pictures and inspiration taken from the following wonderful websites/blogs

http://decor8blog.com/

http://freshome.com/

http://www.designspongeonline.com/

http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/

A wise person once said

2009-10-29T10:58:00.002+10:00

“To be nobody but yourself in a world that's doing its best to make you somebody else, is to fight the hardest battle you are ever going to fight. Never stop fighting.” E.E.Cummings

Somedays I struggle to find my place, and think sometimes it would be easier to just fit in. Some people seem to be fighting more to stand out rather than fit in. I don't want either. I just want to be myself.

House Arrest

2009-08-29T09:51:00.003+10:00

Yes that is me.

So it's the weekend, I have nothing planned, so this means a day for all things creative. One flat mate is studying and locked in her room, the other is off to play soccer, so I will have some peace and quiet. Hopefully I will get some great work done today.

During the last 2 weeks at work I have been sketching out some ideas for some bigger works, the ideas always come at the wrong time, and the inspiration at that matter. Anyway so not to put the pressure on, today will be a productive day, and hopefully I will have something to come back to put here. And start the slow progression of developing the art/photography side to my blog.

I have just put a bunch of new tunes on my Ipod - Temper Trap, Regina Spektor, Doves, Fiest, Jeff Buckley and much more music goodness, so hopefully this will give me a bit of a start. Anyways, off to have a shower, put on a pretty dress and be all inspired and productive!

Have a lovely Saturday, whatever you are up too!

x

P.S
I like to challenge myself by viewing work of amazing people, I get a bit jealous, and it drives me to create something amazing myself. I was recently in Byron Bay, and they have an amazing gallery there, I got too see many inspiring works, so here is the link http://www.retrospectgalleries.com/cowgirl-love.html
lots of viewing pleasures for you!

Close to my heart...

2009-08-28T17:15:00.005+10:00

You will always be.

Daffodil day is always a reminder of my late Nanny. She was the most beautiful woman in the world, with the kindest heart. I miss her everyday. She was taken too soon, I wish I could just call her up and tell her about my day. She always had a way of making everything better.

Today I got a lovely bunch of daffodils, looking at them made me feel all warm inside, just like my nanny pam used to. Today I felt her warmth, as if she was giving me one of her cuddles.

It is a great cause, and I hope one day there will be more of a prevention, so precious lives are not taken by this terrible disease.

I love you.

splendourous

2009-08-11T22:18:00.009+10:00

Sometimes photo's say it better.

I am a country girl by heart, and one Saturday afternoon my best friend Penny and I went on an afternoon drive. We both love being out on the road, seeing where it takes us. Turns out it took us to a tiny little tea house which was a heritage listed building. One of the eldest buildings in QLD. We went for a 2km walk around the property, and I used my horse whispering skillz to entice 2 horses to come and say hello. They were friendly, so I took the opportunity to take a few snaps. I miss horses, and riding, so it was nice to be in the open air for a change and get away from the city.

On our walk we decided to be a little bit creative and silly. Who doesn't like a love shadow?

We continued on, and I caught site of a little white feather. I love finding little feathers, I always think they are little presents given to me by my Grandma or Nanny, to show me they are smiling down on me. It may be silly, but it puts a great big smile on my face, and I feel warm and happy.

It was such a beautiful day, and although it was such a little outing, it is one I think I will always remember.

Recapping on another adventure, is my splendour in the grass roadtrip. It has become somewhat of a tradition to attend SITG. This year in 09 making it my second. As expected there were many adventures to be had in the 5 days in Byron Bay. From a concoction of 15L goon punch to start us off every morning with stupid card games that end in semi nudity, to shenanigans at the cheeky monkey, a nightclub which is conveniently located across the road from our backpackers...

Somewhere amongst all of this there is a music festival involved! The line up which came across as a little disappointing at first, ended up being great. There are so many memories from those two days that stick out profoundly in my head.

One of them being the Flaming Lips. I had not been the biggest fan before splendour, but I can tell you they have won me over. From their opening to the very encore of 'do you realize' they left me with a little tear rolling down my face. Possibly due to the line "Do You Realize - that everyone you know Someday will die " or just being genuinely overwhelmed by the music the lights and confetti. It was mind blowing.

Some other memorable performances would be Paul Dempsey. I have always had a little crush on this dark,brooding man. But I think I fell in love further when he covered MJ'S Billie Jean and Neil Young's Cinnamon Girl. Only one of my favourite songs. I definitely had a moment. Just ask my friend who unfortunately had to witness it.

Grinspoon proved they still have it. Even after all this time. They rocked out. To put it in lame terms, but they did. I took a walk down memory lane with numbers such as 'more than you are' and the classic 'DC3X'

Unfortunately through Bloc Party, I was about to spew or faint. And the memory of their set, really isn't too clear to me. I was extremely unwell, and the crushing crowd served me no favours. I had to get out. But in my time seeing them, he preformed well. The sound seemed a bit off, maybe it was due to me being so far back. But I am still a little disappointed I missed out on the major headliner.

The next day I was feeling much brighter, seeing the white lies, and having a groove in the Jager Cube to the bag raiders was all good fun. And at the end of the night, I even had energy for more of a dance in the Tipi Forest, even though techno and dance does not sit well with me.

All in all it was another great festival, and I will be hoping to return for my 3rd in 2010 to create some more crazy memories.

I was brave and took my SLR on the second day. I am glad I did.

I was able to capture this beautiful man in all his glory.

Well that is the major adventure that happened in my absence of blog land. Now you are all caught up in the happenings of JustTilli.

Till next post.

Have a great day, not long now till the weekend!

Any grand plans yet?

Simple things can be the most beautiful in my eyes..

2009-08-11T10:47:00.005+10:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/18182129@N06/3704169738/sizes/o/

The wind

And outdoor smell of your hair
I breathe as hard as I can
With my nose
Hoppipolla - Takk - Sigur Ros

Sometimes I like to find beauty in simple or small things. Today is one of those days. I find so much beauty and feeling in those 4 simple lines.

I Hope everyone's Tuesday is fantastic, mine has been slow but steady.

Going to the movies tonight, and I really want ice - cream. I've been thinking about it all day.

Love love.

Just Tilli

Do you ever...?

2009-08-10T11:05:00.005+10:00

Do you ever feel so much emotion that you feel so full inside and you could just burst at any moment? I can see what It would look like if I did. It would be an array of colours, and array of emotions. There is so much I feel right now, that I cannot narrow it down to one feeling.

I have been on a bit of a hiatus. Not on purpose, it just seems like I had to take a break for a while. I had to concentrate on my real life for a while, and take a break from the blogging world.

So here I bring you my first post in a little while, for no particular reason, but I am alone and have the need to write, and possibly contain some of these emotions and craziness I am feeling right now.

This morning I was reading postsecrets, and for a moment I felt reassured by other peoples secrets. When you stumble across a secret that you can relate to, like you wrote it yourself, I feel like I'm not alone in this world.

On a lighter note, I have been off on little adventures whilst I have been away. From travelling to Byron Bay, to just small journeys around where I live. I have really enjoyed getting out, and seeing more things whilst I can. I enjoy reading a good book and listening to my records, but nothing beats being out in the open with sun beaming down on your skin.

This weekend my best friend and I went for a saturday drive, we both love driving and just talking. Being on the road. We ended up at the most beautiful little spot, a tiny tea house placed in the middle of no where, just beckoning us to come in. It was like we were meant to find it. I took my SLR and grabbed as many shots as possible, in between scoffing the best piece of apple pie I have ever had.

Well what else can I say, I'm sort of still trying to figure out what direction I want to take this blog, Ideally I would really like to concentrate on my photography and illustration and share all of that with you. However, finding the time is so incredibly difficult for me right now. I will be moving into a flat by myself by the end of the year, and am really looking forward to having my own space. I think then, I will be able to really let go and do all my creative work from home with no interuption. I am really looking forward to it actually, some people can't live on their own, but I like my own company and can entertain myself for a long time and keep busy with all my side projects that I do. So that is something new to look forward to, I just hope all goes to plan.

Well until my next post, hopefully it will be more regular. No promises though, but I really hope I do. I havn't forgotten about you lovelies, I miss being active in my little blog world. Hope to hear from you soon.

Much love

Just Tilli

adventure

2009-05-05T21:13:00.007+10:00

I have been away for a little bit! I've been off on an adventure out west camping, driving and exploring. I love the outdoors and camping, its so relaxing and I can forget all my worries...
It was a night of long night chats, campfires, sleeping under the stars and dancing the night away. I miss it already.

It was a nice escape. Now I am back, and time to share through some piccies of mine. I have chosen my favorites. Enjoy.

amazing sunsets

our patriotic camp

riders in action

That's all for now, I still have not caught up on my sleep, and my feet still are stained with red dirt. I shall be back into the swing of things very soon.

Tilli with an 'i'

Things I've found

2009-04-27T15:36:00.007+10:00

Seize The Day

everyone needs some encouragement now and then

here

http://www.keepcalmgallery.com/

Tired of bills and no love? Well that is soon fixed with this great idea

I am part of it, and cannot wait to receive something interesting in the mail other than car rego and a phone bill! So hop to it and start getting some love in your letterbox! Letter Bomb

Scrabble Becomes Cool

http://drawn.ca/

New Blog Love
http://starbucksandjane.blogspot.com/

Bored? Have a looksee around here, some cool things to be found.
http://www.booooooom.com/sorted/junk/

I have started a Flickr, so stay tuned to see how that develops!

Right well thats monday done for another week thank goodness!
Hope yours went quicker than mine!

Tilli with an 'i'

Just another Sunday

2009-04-26T20:15:00.005+10:00

I have been busy this weekend, organising all my artwork, trying to put together a respectable portfolio of my work to date! I have also been trying to get my business card done, it is always the worst doing it for yourself! Do you know how many others I have designed for clients! It's ridiculous!

So I procrastinated a little bit, and mucked around on photoshop. see above pic. Listened to many records, on high rotation were, Simon and Garfunkel, Dr.Hook and Blondie. This weekend I have been playing non stop the following tracks in no particular order-

I read my Frankie thoroughly, and also started on Juxtapose. I am dreaming of the weekend already, and it's SUNDAY! Something tells me this is going to be a long week ahead...

Tilli with an 'i'

Everybodys making it big but me.

2009-04-25T18:56:00.005+10:00

I know how that feels.

Making it in anything be it fashion,music,art - seems to be a bit of a struggle. I often wonder how one makes it big? As a illustrator and graphic designer, I know first hand that getting out there and becoming recognised is somewhat difficult. But I wonder how much more difficult it is for bands! It's really sad to think that there is so much talent out there going unnoticed.

Triple J unearthed do their best to uncover new bands, but some still slip through the cracks. Coming from a smaller town, I see the struggle of artists trying to make it, having no real support behind them. Local band the Truants have managed to get some exposure, you may have read an article in JJJ Mag about them. There are so many contributing factors, like limited funds, having to work jobs not being able to focus ultimately on the music. I really respect artists who have passion and drive and are sticking to it.
You can hear some of their stuff here.
The Truants
This band supported the gig for little scout and josh pyke on the weekend. Let me just take the time to tell you how unbelievable the Josh Pyke gig was. It was intimate, he was fantastic, playing almost everything I had hoped for. My friend and I sat back on our cushions, but not for long as we were soon dancing along to every one of his songs from make you happy to private education. I was lost in his music, in my own little frame of mind. It was really special, and a night I won't forget any time soon.

The Middle East
were doing sound at this event, and let me tell you this is a band to watch. Being announced to play splendour in the grass 09, this group are doing particularly well for themselves. I really encourage you to check out their stuff, I am lost for words of how to describe them. 'Blood' in particular is beautiful. So do yourself a favour and check them out.

While I'm here I may as well plug these other bands I have discovered along the way. I love discovering new music, especially music that I don't hear on commercial radio that is played 5million times a day. Yes I am one of those angsty commercial radio haters. hehe I'm not really angsty, just have a real passion for real music.

Ryan Giles

The Novocaines

Little Scout
How cute are these guys, their music is so sweet, and the bits with the tinkering of the xylophone always puts a smile on my face. Relatively new to me, it was really lovely to see them live in the weekend.

Click and listen for sweet things to fill your ears.
Go make a bands day, check them out and leave comments for them, or request them on jjj. I think a little goes a long way.

Well this has been a marathon post, but lately I have been thinking about the music industry and everything related.

If you have any bands you would like to suggest to me, I would love that!

Until my next blog,
Tilli with an 'i'

Last on the bandwagon

2009-04-23T08:50:00.004+10:00

I usually am, but this is still hilarious!

I was at my friends house last night, doing some sketching and watching spicks and specks, its a bit of a ritual. We sat through all of Australias got talent, over to spicks and specks, all through the gruen transfer and then on came 'choose your own adventure'. I was like 'hey that guy looks familiar' and sure enough we flick to frankie magazine and find he is a contributing writer..

Basically its a show about lawrence leung, who films his adventures of different sorts. Last night was his adventure to 'be cool'. Oh it's funny, it's one of those things you will either love or hate. But check it out. http://www.abc.net.au/tv/lawrence/#/begin

http://polanoid.net/

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. ~ Elizabeth Kubler Ross

Have a great Thursday! Friday tomorrow wee Josh Pyke and the weekend!
x

Tilli's Picks

2009-04-22T11:30:00.004+10:00

With the arrival of the Splendour In The Grass line up this morning, I have been immersing myself in music. I have been checking out a lot of new bands of late. I got to the stage where I had nothing on my trusty ol' Ipod that I really wanted to listen to. So I got on the net and starting hunting down some new music.
I have been following this blog for a while now and his top picks basically summed up my own! Definitely worth having a listen.

While I was delving into the big world wide web, I found some other bit's and pieces along the way like this blog. Supplying pretty and interesting things for your eyes to see.

Friday night brings me to my next point, a friend and myself will be off to see the ever so lovely Josh Pyke. I have seen a set of his when he supported the john butler trio, but not on his own tour. So it shall be lovely, to see a full set of his. I am taking along my dig SLR in hope of getting some nice shots. I have been a bit reluctant taking it anywhere, as I'm scared something bad will happen! But I realise I got it for the purpose of improving my photography skills and focusing on band/gig shoots so therefor I am taking it!

I found an amazing photographer who does exactly what I want to do! Her pics are amazing, from bands to nature (especially the Byron Bay shots) I was so happy I stubled across her work. Very talented. cybele malinowski

Below a shot of hers for josh pyke

http://bangbangdot.com/

More on the photography point Monster Children have started a project calling for photographer from all around the world to simply take a pic at exactly 3pm on Saturday. It's a really cool idea and I might even take a snap myself..(knowing me I will forget!) Thanks to lovely Daydreamlily for notifying people like me about it!

My new love, I spend way too much time here.
polanoid

Images here

Have a megafantastical wednesday
Tilli with an 'i'
x

sun fun and tequila

2009-04-19T16:00:00.009+10:00

Some pics from my epic weekend in the sunshine coast. I love holidays and didn't want to leave. Basically the week consisted of shopping, drinking, tequila shots, the beach and awesome Indian food!

These markets were huge, my parents used to live here when I was a baby, and I hadn't been back since!

1 tequila 2 tequila.....

Time for some sari action

My friend and I, self portrait turned funky

Me and the beach after being knocked around by the waves! Good fun!

Surfers at moloolaba

Bubbles and more bubbles!

Now its time to save my money and to do it all again!

How was everyones weekend? I got all dressed up for a black tie charity ball, it was great we went and got pedicures and our hair done. It was a lot of fun, I felt like I was at my school formal all over again! Now its time to unpack from my holiday! I know its been like a week since I have been back, Im so naughty! Im turning my tunes on and getting stuck into some cleaning! Wish me luck!

x
Tilli with an 'i'

I am here

2009-04-15T09:46:00.003+10:00

But only just.

I have lost all track of time, my head is in a whir. Today feels like a Monday, a bad Monday at that. The come down from a holiday is always so terrible. Your left wanting to be anywhere but where you started. I miss the beach, the cafe's and the shopping. I miss the 11am bottles of champagne and the spontaneous tequila shots. I do not miss the headaches.

I am too tired to function, I want to place my head on my keyboard and sleep. After over an hour flight delay last night, I am so unbelievably tired, and am unsure how I made it into work today. All I crave right now is my bed.Coffee is my companion today.

Holidays come back soon.

longer more photo filled blog soon, when my brain is not mush and my eyes a little less blurry.

Tilli with an 'i'
xox

I'm glad Mondays gone...

2009-04-07T08:54:00.002+10:00

Yesterday was a terrible Monday
Recap : I am in the process of ironing my pants, dawdling along as I do. Until a thought enters my mind and I freeze. I realize I am already late for an important meeting! I manage to scramble together all my gear whilst telling 3 separate people on the phone that yes I will be there, and will come quicker if I can get of the phone! Amazingly I encounter little to no traffic and am there only 15 mins late! Yesss I tell myself, hoping to sneak in unseen. I grab the closest chair possible, only to realize I sat in my managers chair while he was up the front speaking. So much for thinking I was getting away with it! He came back to reclaim his chair, but sitting beside me, once he realised it had a new occupant!
Monday really sucked.

Looking back today it is funny, but I just hate those dreaded feeling of being late and possibly getting into trouble.

However I go to here fmylife and think it could be much worse, much much worse.

BUT..In more exciting happy news, I'm jetting off tomorrow for my little holiday! So I wont be blogging till next week! However it will make for a more exciting blog than this one, I promise!

Time now for a cup of tea and to get stuck into this work so I can have a carefree time away! Can't wait!

Have a Great Easter lovelies.
Eat lots of chocolate

Tilli with an 'i'

Happy Friday!

2009-04-03T10:14:00.007+10:00

Finally Friday! And if your anything like me, you have been waiting for this day all week!

I had a great drive this morning to work, I look forward to Friday mornings to listen to Like a version on JJJ. It's like a highlight of my week! SIA was on this morning, she is so cute, I was smiling the whole way to work. She did a Temptations cover I think? It was nice anyway.

My mission tomorrow is to buy some new cd's. On my list at the moment is:

Lady of the Sunshine

I intend to buy just these 3, but I know I will come out with 5 or so more!

I'm eagerly anticipating the new album of the Yeah Yeah Yeah's

And I found out last night that Simon and Garfunkel are touring! I would really love to go, and take my old man I think he would appreciate it. I have one of their records and have always loved their music. I wonder how ridiculously expensive tickets will be though?!

Well I hope your Friday is going quick, mine seems to be!

This is my thought of the day -

I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street; I met a man who had no feet. - Ancient Persian Saying

Tilli with an 'i'

The List..

2009-04-02T14:37:00.004+10:00

Sometimes I can get a little bit down with whats happening in my life. I'm trying to change my ways of thinking, trying to kick the negativity and focus on good things in my life. Today has been a bit of a blah day, so I have been encouraging myself with events and certain things BIG or small that are going to be happening soon or in the next few months. It makes me happier to look forward to nice things. You should try it too!

Here is my list.

1. In a week I will be traveling to the sunshine coast. I will get to go to the Eumundi markets and visit where my parents used to live when they were crazy hippies 30 years ago!

2. Josh Pyke concert! Oh I really cannot wait, It's at an intimate place and I am taking my SLR and hope to get some awesome shots!

3. Splendour in the grass! It is a while off, but honestly is the best couple of days! Such and adventure and good times. Here's fingers crossed to tickets. Check out this shot of me last year! Really crazy times!

4. Biggest camping trip of the year, Its basically a big reunion with mates from back home. You camp, drink and cause mischief basically.

5. This weekend. I get to relax, draw, watch movies, and know I don't have to be anywhere do anything. Just relax!

6. Sunday, cheese and wine day.

7. Soon I will be going up home to see the folks and my dog, plus old mates. I love trips home, I miss my family a tonne. It's been 4 and 1/2 years since I have moved and I still miss it!

8. The Melbourne comedy fest, it will no doubt be hilarious and make me laugh so that's always good! And possible the carl barron tour. enough said!

9. Sunday is also coffee and cake day, a day where my flat mate and I escape our other flatemate and eat cake. He does not let us, becuase we are health freakos now, so it's the one day where we do someting naughty. I hang out for this day!

10. 5pm everyday. When I retire at home and get to unwind. I look forward to this very much.

11. 12.30, is lunch. I have lunch everyday with the same 2 people, its a guranteed laugh. They are heaps of fun.

12. Tuesdays = Yoga days. Love it, also means flat mate makes palak paneer. wich is yummo. with naan! yes!

That is about all I can think of off the top of my head now, but I'm sure I could write more!

Go and make your own list and think of the great stuff your going to be doing! Even if today seems a bit boring!

Tilli with an 'i'
xox

sour milk.

2009-03-30T15:32:00.006+10:00

Stop. Breath in. Your touch makes my head spin at the same time, all is still. I hold my breath, not daring to exhale. my lungs ache. I tilt my head to the left, thoughts screaming but so silent. I pretend that I can't still feel the heat of your fingertips. One moment felt like forever.

I found some old poems and writing from when I was younger. It's so angsty, I used to write so often. I just sort of stopped. I look back on it and I have mixed emotions.

Here are some photo's that I have taken in the last few months, thought I would share some of my own work for a change!

My day is going incredibly slow, it started with sour milk and has not yet ended. Once I am home, all shall be better.

Tilli with an 'i'

Sundays are FUNdays

2009-03-29T21:44:00.004+10:00

I have had such a nice day today, actually a nice weekend. I have just taken some time out and had some 'me' time. Today my flat mate and I sat on our balcony at some cheese and wine then went for a dip in the pool. It was really relaxing!

I have been busy creating and decided to take some snaps for proof! Just in case you guys didn't believe me!

So here we are, some preliminary sketches that will eventually turn into something bigger and nicer! (I hope)

In some other news, my best friend and I are conjuring up a plan for a new business. It's really exciting times at the moment, it's still at the ideas stage at the moment, but I really hope we go through with it. It's going to take a lot of work, but I think with both of our abilities it could be really successful. So you will have to stay tuned for that one.

Well it's another week of working for me. I feel really good going into this week though. Maybe because I have relaxed so much! I hope your weekend was great and your week ahead goes quickly so you can have another awesome weekend!

Not long now till the Easter bunny comes!
Oh speaking of...I had the best choc chip hot cross bun today! Naughty! Wine cheese and hot cross buns, means I'm getting this bum to the gym!

Sweetdreams
Tilli with an 'i'
xoxo

Copy Cat

2009-03-23T11:32:00.006+10:00

Copy Cat

I am officially in love with this site, I have been on it all day! Its so great, basically pages and pages of covers that you can sort through and listen to!
I love a good cover, and this site provides so many!

I'm listing some of my favs!
Bon Iver - The Park Noah and the whale - Devil Town Cake - War Pigs
Chris Cornell-“Thank You”

This blog is soley dedicated to random cool things stumbled upon.

This vid relates to me so much. People are so clueless about what I do! This just proves it!

A great green site!

A cereal critic? Like your cereal?

My Illustrator envy!
Love this work.

Check loads more here

akikomatic

Skate photographer with some nice snaps

I live so close to a skatepark and want to go down and take some pics if the guys let me! I'm way too shy though!! I really need to start using my SLR! Why am I such a wimp?

I just ate a caramel egg and feel so sick. Ah maybe it's a sign to not eat chocolate, but how can that be?

What are all of your plans for Easter, I shall be heading off to the sunshine coast for a week and staying with friends and family of the friends! Cannot wait! Definitely pics to come!

Oh and an update on my creative progress, I have been a bit rusty but can say Im back in the swing of things. Not ready to show and tell yet, but once I have something I love you will be the first to see! Oh and my scribble project should be finally done by the weekend! Yaya!

Well thats it, sorry for the lack of organisation in this blog, but thats about how my head is at the moment!

Tilli with an 'i'

TAG TAG TAG!

2009-03-22T21:39:00.006+10:00

These are the rules:

1. respond and rework: answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own.
2. tag five other un-tagged people.

What is your current obsession?

Would be the internet! I spend way to much time on it! And SIA her music is awesome. Oh and Friday night lights! I dont know how I started but now I cannot stop !

What are you wearing now?

A pink tank top and denim shorts. Its really hot and my fan is on 3!!

Do you nap a lot?

no, not any more, I have no time to!

What is on your desk?

wow I have alot of stuff on my desk! so here is a pic instead!!! Its an older one, its much cleaner now! But most of the stuff is still there, just add 3 speakers and a scanner.

What would you like to learn to do?

Play the guitar better, I can play but not really amazingly well! And also how to be a bit more technical with my SLR, I have alot to learn with that. And also cook well! I can cook, but I stick with safe dishes, would love to do something flashy to impress my guests!

What’s for dinner?
Marinated chicken, with vege and mash.

What was the last thing you bought?

Drinks last night. Wich was a terrible idea, I still feel sick from what I drank!

What is your favorite weather?

I like all weather! I love the wet season and a nice big storm, but I love winter for snuggles and warm clothes and boots! But then there's summer and the beach and sand between your toes!

What is on your bedside table?

ah I dont have a bedside table, I have a table with my record player on top, or beside my bed is a bunch of books on andy warhol and illustrations, a new designer mag and my sketch books.

What’s your style?

umm well its generally very casual during the day, I love top and denim shorts! and thongs, so comfy. Its so hot here so you cant really get away with much else! But I do love pencil skirts teamed with a pretty shirt and great shoes. I wear black alot, very slimming ha! But I am also a bit alternate my friends call me a hippy, ha! so I like flowy dresses and skirts, and my friend got me a jingly silver anklet wich I love! If I had more money for clothes I would be so happy! Then I would have more of a style! oh and if I lived in cooler climates.

What is your most challenging goal right now?

Staying healthy, getting fit. Its a challenge but is a huge reward in itself, I am feeling good and getting fitter by the day, so Im really excited to see what I am like at the end of 2009!

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where do you want it to be?

wow, erm not so sure! I know I would want to do it myself! I'm contemplating going back to uni to do interior design! But I would either like somewhere in Melbourne or NY. Have a really funky flat, would be cool.

What would you like to have in your hands right now?

My mum, giving me a big hug. or dad or sister. Or just a hug in general.

What would you like to get rid of?

This persistent pimple at the start of my eyebrow! Argh so irritating!

What languages can you speak?

english, I have learnt Indonesian and Japanese though.

What language(s) do you want to be able to speak?

French would be lovely, so I be all charming.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A successful recognised designer.

What's one thing you're looking forward to?

Sunshine coast for a week at easter! yay

Favourite memory of the last week?

Last night was fun. Watched the football from corporate box with free food and alcohol. Plenty of alcohol! Then we danced like lunatics, until my friend fell over and got cut off!

What websites you visit constantly during the day?

Facebook, frankie, myspace, hotmail, twitter, blogger, ninemsn, and any random ones I find! I spend way too much time on the net! Especially at work!

Ok so I tag the following!

Ali-bell
stuff and nonsense
messy maisies

Hope your weekend was swell, I was fairly productive, and managed to get everything done! Was a bit ill today so watched too many eps of friday night lights, but it is a sunday after all and sundays are relax days!!

Sweet Dreams
Tilli with an 'i'

sweet and low

2009-03-17T15:31:00.004+10:00

"Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be." - Zig Ziglar

I had a bit of an epiphany, I always say I'm going to do something and rarely actually do it.

After uni I have been so lazy with my artwork, with my major in illustration I had to finish my assignments or fail. That was the ultimatum. Now it's like I can do it later, or I'm too busy, or I find something else to do.

I miss it, but I can never find the time for it. But this will change, I hope by me saying this to all you bloggers will give me some incentive to get my bum into gear.

I see people creating amazing things around me, and I want to be the one doing those amazing things that people look at and think are wonderful.

I also need to make some new business cards, I really need to get my act together, I didnt spend 3 years in uni to be lazy! This is sort of a pep talk for me and is helping me by getting my thoughts out! I apologize for a boring post!!

Hopefully this weekend will be a productive one! Free of distractions.

Tilli with a 'i'
xo

wine and red shoes

2009-03-15T22:50:00.003+10:00

All pics by me :) for a change

I havn't been to a good gig for a while, but have been soaking myself in music as usual, buying 9 cd's on Saturday, so you can imagine what my weekend has consisted of.

Tracks that are on high rotation at the moment:
(no relation to those purchased sat)

1. Breathe Me - Sia
(I have her album 'healing is difficult') This song is far different from her usual stuff, It's really powerful to me for some reason, I get incredibly emotional listening to it.

2. Bones - Josh Pyke
Again alot different to his usual style, versatile musicians get a big tick from me.

3. Hearts a mess - gotye
What can I say, just incredible instruments and sound, with his voice to top it off

4. White rose parade - Lady of the sunshine
This album I am truly excited to get my hands on, the direction he took is surprising but I am really excited to hear more, this style suits.

5.My Girls - Animal Collective
Normally I don't really go for this style of music, something there makes me really like this track though.

6.Taper Jean Girl - Kings of leon
The now phenomenon band, I love all of their albums, especially this song, it's just too catchy to pass up. I like the older albums, the radio hasn't made me hate them. yet.

7. Basket Case - Greenday
Because its a oldie and I got the album new for $4! Yes ridiculous I know!

8. Louis Armstrong - greatest hits
I own this record and I have so much time for it. I get so consumed in his music, I am not even sure why, I just like it alot.

9. 7 days - The Butterfly Effect
Because I went through all of highschool listening to them, they were my escape and I still love them and will continue to, even though I've moved on from the more rock/metal styles. Boges voice pains me to listen to it, (in a good way) I just think his emotions rip right through you.

Thats a wrap for now, It's late I have work in the morning and nothing more to babble about.

Good night, sweet dreams.

x
Tilli with a 'i'

life in polaroids

2009-03-14T16:19:00.006+10:00

Sometimes the mad hatter comes for tea.

He follows the yellow brick road.

I put on my finest dress.

And after a big day, I sleep in my bed fit for a princess.

Tilli with an 'i'
xox

I hope your weekend is amazing
I just bought 9 cd's!
I am in music heaven.

what birds do...

2009-03-13T16:02:00.003+10:00

Link

yup on the bandwagon, go me.
here is mine http://twitter.com/JustTilli
lets be friends so I dont look like such a NOob!

I have a ear infection and spent 2 hours to see a doctor today! It was ridiculous! And ten minutes later I am out of there! Hopefully it goes away soon, I'm sick of it! I cant even walk straight because it's making me all unbalanced!! oh well will just be resting up this weekend.

any hoo short post, but have a great weekend whatever you may be doing!

! xx Tilli with an 'i'

Where's my groove...?

2009-03-11T12:27:00.009+10:00

Ben Butcher

Good question. I'm not sure where it is, but I hope it comes back soon. I feel a bit unbalanced at the moment. I've just had a rough week, nothing in particular happened, just a lot of little things all piling up. But anyhow, I am very much looking forward to my majito's on the weekend, with my home grown mint! Sitting by the pool relaxing, drawing, playing my records, sleeping and hopefully mastering Neil Young's heart of gold on guitar!

At the moment I'm working on my own scribble project. It's fun, I have it here at work and just doodle away sometimes, I'm looking forward to the end result. It's a very clever concept. You all should do one too! It gets me back into my drawing which is great and something I need to do a lot more often!

How great is the photo up top, I don't know what it is, I just saw it and fell in love with it. It's by Ben Butcher, I'm not even sure how I came across his blog, but I'm glad I did.

I love when you find random things, just by randomly 'surfing' the net. I also love it when something so funny happens it will still put a smile on your face days later. Like last night, a person at yoga was so relaxed they fell asleep and started snoring! Poor person, but gee I found it funny, they didn't mind the traffic noises outside, the instructor speaking, everyone elses breathing, the air con whirring. They just drifted off. I wish I could block out so much!

This is a bit of an everything post, lot's of things just chucked in, but that's what my head is like at the moment, thoughts everywhere, not in order or even make sense! But yay for Wednesday! Hump day as they say. It's down hill from here!

I'm off to get some lunch, and be naughty and grab a coffee! I have been doing extremely well, I don't rely on coffee to get me through the day anymore, it's more a treat now!

Enough of my rambling!
Have a great day

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Tilli with an 'i'
x

I’ve learnt a lot about you

2009-03-10T15:39:00.006+10:00

In turn much about me too
I travelled across the sea
I wept for you

Roberts Birze

Emotions run deep
Between us friend
The time will come
For us again

We’re tired, we’re tired now
This ship almost ran a ground
We’ll lie and rest now
I’ll dream of you

Emotions run deep
Between good friends
But i do believe
In us again

I’ve heard, i’ve heard it said
That love, real love has no end
A cup overflowing now
I will believe, i must believe

Sarah Blasko

Sorry for my absence, I have been busy with lots of training and meetings...lot's of boring stuff! Not the most inspiring activities! However yoga tonight, time to clear my head and hopefully come out feeling fresh and vibrant!

Tilli with an 'i'
xox

Tag you're it...

2009-02-27T09:59:00.012+10:00

(how original of me)

Eveline

4 Tagged by Steps

I like these, you start to get a sense of who the person is. So here is me:

Four places I go, over and over:

1. miss sushi - I'm addicted, may even sneak there for my lunch today!

2. My bedroom, its my lair...no lair sounds too dark, it's like my sanctuary, that's better. Full of my records and photo's, I'm always happy in my room.

3. work...sad but true, consumes 5 of my 7 days.

4. my car - it takes me to all the above places - (well not my bedroom)

Four people who email me regularly:

1. My dad, my mum cannot email. Teaching her was impossible.

2. My cousin Adam, can always rely on a humorous email from him.

3. My colleague, he sends me funny ones as well.

4. Tripple J unearthed/peter Alexander/ fasterloder/ all those types.

Four favourite smells:

1. ylang ylang. We have a tree at home and its divine.

2. New rain

3. New things

4. Armani code

Four places I'd rather be right now:

1. Shopping somewhere with a ridiculous amount of money

2. On a contiki tour somewhere amazing

3. In my bed, drawing wonderful things

4. At a coffee shop with my besties eating a big piece of cheesecake!

Four TV shows I watch regularly:

1. Spicks and specks

2. Sponge bob. It's my ritual in the mornings and no one can interfere.

3. Biggest Loser

4. The news, preferably 7 local news. haha so boring!

I tag:
Ali
Jo
Freckledmystery
Fibo

I'm a bit excited as it's Friday and the prospect of the looming weekend makes me happy. Its only 10 am and I have hours of work left but it doesn't matter!

On the weekend I am going to wash and vacuum my car! Visit my fave art shop and stock up on supplies (so I can get underway with my new blog project), and also do a bit of shopping, Iwant some new clothes. On Sunday I will be road tripping to my sisters house, approx 5hours away. My parents are coming back from the Jackson Browne concert in Brisbane, and we are all going down. Haven't had the family together for a while, so I am looking forward to it! Means no work till Tuesday! Yay! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, whatever you may be doing!

xo
Tilli with an 'i'

Fears are nothing more than a state of mind.

2009-02-25T14:04:00.005+10:00

"Hold a picture of yourself long and steadily enough in your mind's eye, and you will be drawn toward it." - Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill has amazing quotes, they ring so true. I especially like the above one, it's something I have been doing lately, envision what you want in life, and see your self living the life you want to be and you can. I have learned that the power of the mind is extraordinary, it can be your best friend or your worst enemy.

My life as a adolescent wasn't easy. I won't go into detail, but basically now years on I still have not fully recovered from bits of my past. I never thought I would/could. It was always my mind wining telling me negative things and I would let it. It was not until a couple of weeks ago my friend who I tell my deepest darkest secrets to, found out about a natural well being clinic and we both went. We primarily went to the nutritionist and started on a new dietary plan, nothing extreme, just changes we both knew we needed! And here I also found out about EFT.

It is really bizarre as Icing as some of you would know just blogged about this! Really bizarre. So go there to read more about it as she does a good job in explaining what it is all about. This EFT method is all natural and really effective. I didn't want to go to a psychiatrist and get a dosage of pills to take for the rest of my life, but I still wanted to make a change in my health. I met with one of the practitioners at the clinic and they talked me through the whole thing, the principals and origins of it all. For me it will take a little while, I will have a few more sessions, but for others it may just take that one day! This EFT helps me with my anxiety, and other issues that I go through day to day. It's definitely worth finding out more about it! It could just be the thing to help you out!

Moving on, last night I took my friend/flat mate off to yoga with me, it was so funny, it's always nice to have a friend there with you. The instructor was extremely pleased to find out her last name was moon in Indian. Yoga is now my new favorite activity, there's nothing better than going to a yoga class after work and forgetting all the worries of the day. By far my most favorite part is the child's pose and the big aummmmmmmssss at the end. Its all great though, especially when a cute boy comes and sits on the mat in front of you! hehe. I think everyone should do yoga, trust me if unco-ordinated clumsy me can, anyone can! To top the night off my flat mate cooked palak paneer, and it was incredible, I even ate with my hands wich makes the food taste 100x better!

Some things I have been loving at the moment wich are also awesome for you!
-Chamomile tea
-Green tea
I have given up coffee, ahhh I know! But tea is a great subsitute, half of the time coffee drinking is just habbit!
-Almonds
-Meditation (does wonders for my sleep!)
-Bananna muffins
-Yoga! :)

yep that's it for now!
I promise you I won't keep bombarding you with my health kick talk!

oh and I just was informed that the IT guy fixing my home computer is cute! An update from my flatmate, I said I don't mind I just want it fixed!!

so here's hoping loves, that I can update from home and not from work and be scared of getting busted all day!

teehee. :)
Tilli with an 'i'

I took the thyme...

2009-02-23T13:01:00.004+10:00

to make a herb garden...

My flat mate and I woke up early Sunday morning for an adventure. We were on a mission to find ourselves a sweet little herb garden. We picked up the plants, potting mix and the planter, and journeyed back home to get our hands dirty!

And that we did. (Well I did, haha it was a lot of fun) And now when people peer onto our balcony, they will be ever so jealous of our herbs. I made it my prerogative to include mint in our purchase of the plants. mint = mojitos! yummo.

That night I was ever so motherly and cooked a roast for my fellow housemates. With a citronella candle burning, wine in hand, a full tummy and a cute herb garden on the balcony, I was content with my Sunday.

I took some pictures, but alas I still have no internet at home, they shall wait for another day. Now I am off to finish my cup of tea and get stuck into some work!

I have a new plan for my blog, as soon as my personal home computer is hooked up to the internet, the plan will be unveiled. Untill then sit tight.

How was your weekend?
I hope it was lovely.

I leave you with this, I think its so lovely and true.

xox
Tilli with an 'i'

Is the thrill that’ll getcha when you get your picture

2009-02-17T10:17:00.008+10:00

on the cover of the Rolling Stone...

Since I can remember I have listened to DR.Hook. It reminds me of so many things, one in particular. My parents.

I have been looking at more music photographers, two in particular Gregg Dalmen and Jim Marshall. I love how a photograph, when taken well can capture the atmosphere and attitude of its subject. Especially with musicians.

I have been trying to convince some of my friends to be my subjects for my photography practice. I think I have a bit more convincing to be done yet, I will get there though. Until then, I will just have to be in awe of other peoples photos.

Gregg Dalman

Jim Marshall

Can you tell I like black and white photography?

Now I feel like watching almost famous. It's possibly my favorite movie.

And of course Dave Grohls take on the scene

Tilli with an 'i'
xox

Everybodies Free...

2009-02-16T10:51:00.006+10:00

To Feel Good...

Ugh Monday ick is something I would usually say. But I am in the process of discovering the new me. The positive me. The spiritual me. The healthy me. It's somewhere , I'm just finding it.

I have been attending meetings with my nutritionist, it's once a month and I have only been once, and its great. It's made up of a group of 20 women, just like myself, all with goals similar to each other. Ultimately we want to be healthy.

I don't know what exactly happened but something shifted in my mind, and now all I can think about is good whole food. I'm not in anyway attracted to bad sugars and foods, infact the thought repulses me. It's now because I have an understanding of what that food does to my body.

In no way am I focusing on being a size 8 or image, I just want to know I am living the life I should be, as healthy as possible. This change in lifestyle is and has already improved my quality of life. I love to be active, I swim 1km every second day, and run on the days I don't swim. I feel so revitalised, and when I'm tired at night, it's because I know I have earned it. I suffer insomnia, and even with sleeping aid, I found it difficult to sleep. But now being active and using meditation at night, my sleeping has dramatically improved. And I hope for it to only get better.

Basically I just wanted to write this for all of you who feel a bit stuck in a rut, feel a bit run down and feel like your quality of life just isn't how you would like it to be. It's easy to make the change if it's something you really want, I can tell you now the results are so so worth it!

This is how I started:

1. Thought of what I really wanted out of life
(to be healthy and active as possible)
2. Re searched ways to get me there
3. Acted on it, not just thought about it
4. Belief. I believe in what I'm doing, and know its the best thing for me
5. Eat organic, as much as possible. No more toxins from bad foods, organic for me please. It can be a little difficult, however I have discovered organic buyers who deliver right to my door in my town! exciting!
6. Feel good about myself, I'm learning to love myself. This is one thing I have struggled with my whole life, one day soon I hope I will be able to tell myself that I love myself.

I make exercise an important part of my life, it's not a chore, now it's something I love doing. Running makes me feel free, swimming makes me feel great, you shut off everything around you, and you have all that for you. I do most of this with my best friend in the whole world, we are doing it all together and that helps. Having someone to motivate you, you can't let them down, its harder than just letting down yourself.

I'm re-reading this and feel as though It's come straight out of one of those terrible self help books, but I can tell you I am just a real average person making this change in my life. I have a long way to go, but making the start to the change is leading me there. If me the chocoholic can do it, trust me anyone can. I'm only in the early stages, but I know I won't be going back to my old ways.

Some things I do to keep going:

-Look at inspiring pictures, I buy womens health and its jam packed with fit people you want to aspire to

-Go to Yoga, its low intensity, helps your mind body and soul! It's not like running on a treadmill for an hour.

-Change what you do, change your routine to keep you interested.

-I rarely go to a gym, I love being outside and being in a constantly changing surrounding.

-Buy nice running clothes, I love clothes, even active clothes. Lorna Jane have some awesome stuff. By buying these clothes, it gives me motivation to get out and exercise in them!!

-I no longer make excuses, there is no excuse

-I look at exercising as a way to feel better about myself

-I look forward to seeing a change in my body as a result of my hard work

-Started to make a collage of inspiring quotes, pictures and bits and pieces, for when I have a day when I just don't want to, it will make me want to.

But that's basically it, I didn't intend for a humungo post like this, but I'm glad I did, it helped me to get it all out, like I've written my plan out, if I ever get lost Its something I can refer back to.

I don't know if this helped, maybe it did, maybe it didn'tBut I would love to think that it inspired you even in the tiniest way.

Have you loved yourself today??

:)

Tilli with an 'i'
x

“Each choice we make causes a ripple effect in our lives. When things happen to us, it is the reaction we choose that can create the difference between the sorrows of our past and the joy in our future.”
-Chelle Thompson

TAGGED, 10 THINGS

2009-02-12T19:15:00.002+10:00

Originally only jumping on to pay my late rent..oops. I couldn't help but post as I got tagged by the lovely poppy to write about 10 things about me. She put a smile on my face by saying "for her wonderful and interesting ways" she is really too cute.

So here I go, hopefully sounding interesting rather than lame.

1. I pretend to be alot braver than I actually am, I will squish the spider for you, but really I'm just as scared as you are.

2. I am super tall and fit a size 11 shoe! Finding pretty shoes can be hard! But I surprisingly am dedicated!

3. This may surprise you, but, I'm a country girl, love rodeos and driving hilux utes. But at the same time love indie music, records, fluro orange nailpolish and high heels.

4. I think I have a mixed personality disorder, I like too many different things, see above. I think it confuses people.

5. My favourite animal is a dog, I have a blue cattle dog at home at the parents, but I so desperately want one where I live...I think they are so gorgeous. Especially puppies nawwww.

6. I have an older sister who I admire. We don't see eachother often and I miss her so much, even though we're apart I feel closer to her than ever...She also gets me signed T-shirts from sneaky sound system and the screaming jets wich makes me happy!!

7. Half of my family are from NZ, I will be going over in a couple of months for my grandads 80th birthday. I have been several times when I was younger.

8. I play acoustic guitar, am self taught and hope to improve! I also try to sing, but am too shy to, and when people tell me I am a good singer, It's worse.

9. I don't go a day without listening to music. I listen to it getting ready for work, on the way to work and also with my IPOD at work. JJJ in the mornings help with my early morning commute. It's ridiculous, but music is my everything.

10. I've been white water rafting and next on the list is jumping out of a plane at the end of the year! It's going to be sort of symbolic to my best friend and I. Stay tuned, I'm sure you will see pics!!

well there you go, some random facts about me!

Now to tag some lovelies my reasons for the following, just because they are wonderful lovely littlw bloggers. :)
1. 16 bluebirds
2. stuff and nonsense
3. just jacinta -
4.theaandsam - if you haven't visited here, I strongly suggest you do, what they do is fantastic!

Goodnight, sweetdreams

Tilli with an 'i'
x

Instant Human...

2009-02-12T09:39:00.007+10:00

Just add coffee..
I think I need this shirt. Its from here. This week has seemed to drag on forever, I hate those days when your constantly checking the time to see whether your any closer to knock off time. Today is a great example of that, you look and to your disappointment its only 9.41 no where near close to 5pm! This is why my quest today is to find things to occupy me and keep me entertained, while hopefully time flies!

Like emails to friends who's mornings are also going slow
I'm trying to finalise plans for the coming VDAY. I was determined to round up my single girlies and make a night of it, so far we decided cocktails, hes just not that into you, and more cocktails. I think we can make a great night out of it, I'm really looking forward to it. Embrassing my single status and just having fun, leaving the couples to be all lovey dovey!

And discovering pretty things
I have one tattoo, but this year am looking to get a second, or add to the first. I have been scouring the web for inspiration, I draw my own tattoos, so I am excited to get started and come up with an end product.

I think this one is so gorgeous. Simple but effective.

More pretty things to pass time
Jovan de melo His work is so honest and lovely.

Ok beautiful people, I better get back to it, till another time.
Tilli with an 'i'
x

I almost forgot...

2009-02-09T15:05:00.002+10:00

...that the sky is blue.
Today reminded me it is.

It's been raining for way too long, but today the rain went away and the sun shone through. It made me instantly happier. Now all I need is for it to be the weekend so I can enjoy it.

illustration. From here.

In My Dreams...

2009-02-06T09:38:00.004+10:00

...I have clothes like these.

I love clothes, but just cannot afford them and also lacking a variety where I live. How I would love to live in Melbourne. I would be broke for sure.

Anyway so shopstyle I'm sure you all know, is a site where you browse clothes and can assemble outfits that you pick out. It's great! I've been doing it all morning! And this is what I have come up with to match my personality and style etc.

I'm kind of obsessed with this now, I think now when I'm out shopping, I will be on the scout for similar bits an pieces to combine like my outfits above!

That's what I love about fashion its a free realm, you can just go for it and see what works for you!

This is fun give it a go, Link me if you do! I would love to see your individual fashion choice!!

You can expect to see more of my pickings, because like I said, I'm kind of obsessed ha!

Tilli with an 'i'
xo

...

2009-02-04T14:55:00.002+10:00

Image

'It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.' Da Vinci

It's raining it's pouring, the old man is snoring...

2009-02-03T11:36:00.010+10:00

http://www.redbubble.com/people/nancz/art/71619-11-first-taste-of-rain

This morning, I drove through floodwater and only just missed a car eating pot hole. Today is not a good day. It's miserable and wet, has been raining for 5 days.

Don't get me wrong, I love the magic of rain, its beautiful, a significant act of mother nature. However like this it just seems damaging and depressing. A cyclone crossed a few days ago near my parents home but thankfully no harm was done. In 2006 it devastated my home town, I just get a bit worried when I hear about another looming. And this is just the start of the wet.

But I don't want to let this get me down, I want to still see the beauty in the rain and the happiness it brings to people, why not make the most of it and blog about it?

It's raining it's pouring
The old man is snoring.

The picture above reminds me of my sister and I, when we were young. We used to have races with rain droplets on the car windows, and used to trace them with our fingers until they disappeared.

I have a great memory of myself, my sister and her friend. They had great rain jackets, one bright pink one bright yellow, where as me, I was content in a black garbage bag! I could not have been happier, stomping around in the puddles with my altered 'raincoat'.

Riding bikes in the rain seemed to be quite popular, there's something about racing through the water and trying to get the biggest splash possible. It's evident today that not much has changed, my colleague and I were out driving and he insisted on going through every puddle possible aiming for the biggest splash. God help me if he saw someone walking on the footpath, I'm sure he would have been relentless and tried his best to splash them.

I guess rain brings out the kids in us all...

red bubble

Tilli with an 'i' xo

I design stuff...

2009-01-29T11:20:00.009+10:00

Erica Burns

I relly enjoy this piece, its quirky and just pops! I love the bold line work and the colours throughout it. Her style is alot like my own at times. Click on her name to view more.

I'm a graphic designer, at the moment I do more corporate work in advertising, however my major was traditional illustration! I need to get back into this, I miss my drawing and being able to just let go and draw for hours. At the moment a 9-5 design job is sucking away my creativity. I can't come home and do my personal work...it's sad and I'm trying to figure out a way to get around it. I really want to come up with some great work to show you guys, but at the moment I'm falling short...So for the time being I am filling my head with beautiful things illustrators and designers are doing at the moment, hoping for a little glimpse of inspiration to kick start me to get into my own work again.

Sarah Beetson

Her work is so chaotic and crazy, unexpected, but works so well. I love her use of linework and the splatter effect that is often used.

Some of my faves:
Tobias Jones
Excellent use of typography within the pieces he creates, bold colour and images.

Courtney Brims
Excellent illustrator, works with pencils and a lot of tone work, her images are so soft and beautiful. Really inspiring!

Kevin Lyons
His work could be seen as a little bit controversial, but his stuff is witty and though the images are quite simplified, his work comes together so well. I really enjoy looking at his stuff, and having a bit of a chuckle to myself.

For a dose of music and art and all in between head here to lostateminor.

And for all your illustration eye candy go here

And some gallery news and artists profiles here

Well I feel better already, I hope my finds have inspired you too, till another day.
Tilli with a 'i'
x

Nearly time for my dancing shoes...

2009-01-22T15:43:00.004+10:00

TILT

That is correct, it is Thursday which means tomorrow is Friday! Hurrah! Todays TILT. Derived from gala .

Hmm where to start...I know

* Finally being moved! I love love love the new place.

* Wine on arrival from flatmate

* Little Birdy's new song 'Brother' its rocking my socks. You can get it for FREE! here
(cannot wait for the album in May!)

*My ever growing record collection 53 now! Thanks to dad donating 50! Best dad eva!

* This idea of record frames

*Brings me to, Record album art or cover art in general. There is just so much room to work with, there are some great covers.

I'm loving Suzie Quatro shes so bad ass.

and Joan Jett

*My best friend moving here. I don't know how I have gotten by with out her, we've been friends nearly 8 years. It's like when I read on a card, you share the same soul just different bodies.

* Retro Pin ups

I love these, I think they are so glamorous, like Marilyn Monroe, she was gorgeous.

Well that's all I can think of at the moment, I'm sure more will come to me later!!!
Tilli with an 'i'

postcards from penny.

2009-01-20T20:54:00.002+10:00

I needed to share with you the awesomeness that arrived in my mail.

It's by far the best postcard I have received! Sorry for the wonky scan! :)

So far today I have been to work, and came home to a nightmare of more packing! There are boxes galore! However I did dig up my old doc martins which I was excited about! I was wearing them with some denim shorts and a singlet and looked utterly ridiculous, but it made the packing somewhat entertaining as I stomped around in my boots occasionally tripping over the untied laces like a dork. (that was when I decided bare feet may be safer)

Anyhoo treasures, this is my last ever post from this house! I'm moving up in the world to a second floor flat with my own bathroom! Ah BLISS! It's going to be amazing not sharing with 3 people and the same shower! Right I have boxes starring at me and a Suitcase full of shoes that needs sitting on so I can zip it up!! hehe.

Tilli with a 'i'

lucky

2009-01-20T13:18:00.001+10:00

This will cheer me up, whenever I'm down.

she looks completely ridiculous and I love it!

The beautiful people...

2009-01-19T10:05:00.011+10:00

Some of my favorites from the collection see others here
Miu Miu here

Now I have marilyn manson in my head...not typically my music of choice, but the name of this blog seemed appropriate. Anyhoo

I feel like I'm busting at the seams with all the things I want to put in this blog! But I will TRY to keep it organised and not jam pack it with gazillions of things that have been running through my head in the last week! So recently I have been thinking about all things fashion. From the photography to the make-up to the clothes. There's a real process to it all, and lately I have been fascinated by the photography side, the last part of the process I guess. I have recently started photography myself, on a more serious level, I now own a NikonD60 SLR. Naturally I have been checking out other artists work and am in awe of some of the beautiful photography out there. Sure the clothes are pretty, make up nice, But I think it takes a certain talent to encapsulate it all into a photograph.

so here's a start

Jacques Olivar

Peter Rosetzky

see more here

I will provide links intstead of bombarding you with pictures, so your computer won't hate me.

Photography of all sorts from Mark Seliger

http://www.demarchelier.net/fashion.html
This site is gorgeous, lovers of all things fashion and photography should visit

Check out sophie Jarry here
Musician photography! How great would that be!!

As much as I love writing about these things, I also hate it as I get so envious of these people! And also here a blog I have only today stumbled apon she has cute quirky little drawings that I love and look forward to seeing more of 'sourgrapes'

Well that is all I can squeeze in at the moment, my net at home still has not recovered so I am writing to you via work while my collegue is home sick! Oh so scandilous I know, I'm sneaky what can I say. But I best go!
x
Tilli with an 'i'

p.s 2 days till my new apartment! :)
When I'm all settled I will be sure to give you an update and piccies! Yay!

frustration

2009-01-16T13:13:00.003+10:00

Well I miss my blogging! My internet at home is not working, it's been raining for 4 days and very cloudy, I don't know wether its mucking around with my wireless? Anyway so I havn't been able to make a blog I have been wanting to for the last week! I am at work and cannot write much, so here's just a quite not to say, no I haven't abandond my blog, just have no internet, and I am also moving aswell! So next blog will most likely come via my new unit/flat! Yay.

Here's a preview of what I wish to write about next blog. I have been obsessing over fashion photography, so here's one I adore.

Jacques Olivar (click)

Tilli with a 'i'

Put the needle on the record.

2009-01-11T15:00:00.002+10:00

Blondie

I started my record collection today! I'm very excited, I bought 3 - Simon and Garfunkle, Blondie and Eric Clapton! I'm so excited, I've never really collected anything before, but now I'm aiming to have a fantabulous cd and record collection! I even got this great poster in one of the sleeves of the eric clapton record, It's black and white and so fabulous, I want to frame it! What do you collect? I used to collect stamps and phone cards. Do you remember all the different phone cards you could get, back in the day before mobile phones!!! I wonder where all mine went...

oh and I also made chocolate and smarties cupcakes with chocolate icing and sprinkles! Hehe I'm taking them to a dinner party tonight! so cute.

Tilli x

home again home again tra la la la...

2009-01-10T17:27:00.007+10:00

Mums records

Where to start, I have been on holidays for the last 3 weeks, I've really needed this time to get away clear my head, smell some fresh air, feel the rain and feel the sand between my toes. It's been nice. But has now come to an end. Work monday...boo.

To reflect, I had a fabulous time chilling out on the beach, spending time with the fam, occasionally getting up to some mischief ie.pushing my mother around in a shopping trolley on Christmas night. Haha I guess you could describe my family as quirky, I'm the one who acts like a parent in the family! Think loreli from Gilmore Girls and you get the gist of what my mum and dad are like! It's all in good fun, and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Now I am back, relaxed and a little sun kissed. Ready for what 2009 brings!

I move into my new flat in a week, and am so excited! Cannot wait to share piccies of my new pad! yay.

Ok leaving you with some pics from my time away.

lOvE X Tilli with an 'i'

Lucky, who kept me company and filled my car with sand from our beach adventures!

just an update

2008-12-28T11:15:00.002+10:00

well folks I'm still at my folks. I finally have dads laptop so I'm out on the veranda writing to all of you whilst being inspired by my super awesome fantabulous record player! I have raided my mums records and the first time I put the needle to the Neil young record I got shivers as I heard that crackle of the record and for a moment was lost in the sound. I cannot wait to build my own collection, I'm so excited.

Anyway, how was every ones Christmas? Did we have a great time? I had a somewhat different Christmas, but a fun one all the same. I cannot wait for ny eve and my masquerade ball! I am going to make my mask hopefully! I have some to die for shoes that I am itching to wear (other than around the house) from steve madden. What are your exciting plans? Hopefully something magnificent! Well I must be off, I will be sure to make a big BIG post filled with photos and tales from my adventures here at home. I need my mac, to do this, I am being re united on the 8th so watch this space till then.

I hope your time off is filled with fun and adventure like mine has been so far!! xo

Tilli with an 'i'

On the road again...

2008-12-21T13:20:00.002+10:00

So my loveys I'm off on my roadtrip with my companion (my IPOD.) So it will be a little while till I blog, but you will be getting a blog from my home town! yay! I just thought I would pop in and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe one! We all know how crazy it can get out on the roads at this time of year. I know I will be sure to take it steady. I will be sure to pop in before the new year and give you and update on my shinanigans at home! Hehe. A bit of a boring blog but I will be sure to make up for it. :)

Thats all for now,
Tilli with an 'i'

you know I was in hospital on Friday (nothing to worry about) But I looked down at my tag on my arm and they still spelt my name with an y. Gee I can not win. haha.

7 sleeps...

2008-12-18T15:36:00.008+10:00

Not only do I want this tee but I can relate to it and it breaks my heart a little bit.
Because I love you more than you will ever know.

I can't believe that it's only 7 sleeps till christmas. It has come up so quickly, it feels like only a week ago I was at uni, living on college and partying it up. Now at 21 I'm in my career and working full time, paying my way through life. Gosh I wish I could just pack up and travel somewhere, I feel like I need to be doing some traveling like everyone else. I am so jealous of everyone jetting off around the world, whilst I am here working.

Anyhoo I am high off cherries and rumballs, so I am going to do some of my TILT(taken from icing!), I havn't done one in a while. So here goes

This site

so morbid but funny

Lindt Chocolate - yum got a box today from work
Cherries - have been eating so many!
This email

It's that time of year again. The wife has been on my case to get the Christmas lights up for a couple of weeks. They are up now and for some reason she will not talk to me.

hehe

The build up of christmas - I just really love the feeling in the air, I don't really know how to explain it, just how exciting it is. At 21 I'm still excited, I can't imagine how excited I was when I was little.
Gingerbread houses, I cannot wait to make mine. :)

The Grates

I have been listening to them all day at work, they just give me so much energy and enthusiasm. Patience is a crazy energizer bunny.

Roadtrips and road playlists - yay for my IPOD and car thingo that lets me play it in my car!!

On my list so far, there will be more to be added. I decided to go with the classic rock list mixed with some mod rock. All my faves something like this -

Cailin - Unwritten Law
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
Another Brick In the Wall - Pink Floyd
Santa Monica - Everclear
Even Flow - Pearl Jam
Life Is a Highway (this is a given for any roadtrip)
Where Is My Mind - The Pixies
Bad Reputation - Joan Jett
Tiny Dancer - Elton (Hello Almost Famous moment - my all time favourite movie!!)
Time is Running Out - Muse
Drown - Smashing Pumpkins
and heaps more pumpkins love them
Well thought out twinkles - silversun pickups
and lots of the grates and butterfly effect

That is all for now, but you get the idea, I will be set on my 3 hour trip home for chrissy.

Movies you never get sick of ie - almost famous! - my girl - grease - white chicks - benchwarmers. hehe thats just a few
Bon Bons - can't wait for christmas, I hope we get the good ones with cool things inside.. :)
some fav arty things this is my sister, I got it put on an A1 canvas for her chrissy pressie...pic by me!
I just love the colours in This
Stunning pic here
Can I have this please?
or this?
Shopping, late night shopping tonight! :)
Getting paid to be on holidays and not paying for food because your at the parents house = shopping money for boxing day sales! heck yes.
Peoples mood because christmas is coming, everyone is so much more uplifted
Blogging while at work...so naughty

Ummm so yep, thats it for today! yay so till another day sweet things.

x Tilli with an 'i'

the grass is always greener, just as hard to mow.

2008-12-17T16:28:00.002+10:00

This morning has made me think and has put a lot into perspective. I get into such a state of hating my life, where I live, my job, body issues etc. But today, through several different happenings I have taken a step back and realised I am really ungrateful and I should be more greatful for what I have in life. My life at times may be hard, but is nothing in comparison to others out there and around me. I can sit and whinge that I wish I was more tanned, or had smaller feet, or was a size smaller...this in retrospect is so unbelievably insignificant and pathetic.

When you find out that a fighting fit 24 yr old has terminal cancer, it really sends a shock to your system. Makes you sit up and see how precious life can really be. He has 12 months to live, and I can't even begin to fathom how that must feel. It makes me a bit teary writing this, as I just feel so bad about being so self involved when there are people out there with such greater issues/problems than me.

I think basically I have written this mostly to re tell myself to embrace what I have, and spend my time on worthwhile things, not hating or arguing with people I love. Or even wasting energy on people that I may dislike, in the end it's not worth it. That is time you can never get back. You only have one life to live. So it seems to me it's best to just live it.

Sorry lovlies I'm sure there will be a brighter post tommorrow. Go home and give your loved ones a hug even if your mad at them, because you never know when it could be your last chance.

Tilli with a 'i'
x

Love love love

2008-12-15T17:31:00.008+10:00

this is my DA if you would like to look.

Love where art thou? I saw an elderly couple kiss the other day and I just thought awww, they were probably 80 and they were in a car park. They looked like two guilty teenagers when they realised I saw them. That's where my drawing came from, I just want someone that will love me till I get old and fragile and possibly senile! Some days at 21 I feel like I already am!

my fave love songs
what I would do for someone to write a song like this for me.
All I manage to find are sleazy guys in bars, somehow I don't think they will write a nice song like these for me. You never know, if they are drunk enough?? Haha I'm still waiting for my knight.

"For she came and landed in my arms,
And she filled my half empty cup.
Yes she filled my half empty cup."
JBT.

"You are the strength, that keeps me walking.
You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light to my soul.
You are my purpose...you're everything."
Lighthouse

"To see you when I wake up
Is a gift I didn't think could be real.
To know that you feel the same as I do
Is a three-fold, Utopian dream."
Incubus

and then there's the plain heartbreak song.

"I don't know your timetable
I don't know your face off by heart
but I must admit that there is still a part of me
that thinks we might get on
that we could get on"
we get on - kate nash

loVE Seems to be everybodies muse.

love

love

Love

I'm not sure what exactly provoked this, but anyhoo there it is my blog solely about love. haha.

Tilli with an 'i'

What becomes of the broken hearted?

2008-12-11T22:16:00.007+10:00

Like the title says

Ahh I have been late night shopping, battling the teenagers and the just as crazy mothers weilding trolleys or prams! I got myself a coffee and now I am buzzing. What better mood to be in that blogging mood. Actually I have been in quite a creative mood. I finally have a scanner! Hurrah! So you pretties can look forward to some of my arty bits and pieces on here. I have been lacking in inspiration, but I am slowly working towards regaining it. Anyhoo enough babbling here are a couple of pieces I mucked around with tonight.

looking very old worldy as a polaroid.

Bit of a doodle.
Really hope to get back into the swing of things.

"Its hard when youre stuck upon the shelf

I changed by not changing at all, small town predicts my fate"
Pearl Jam.

I didn't until tonight realise how relevant these lyrics are to me.

Good night lovlies. SweetDreams.

Tilli with an 'i'
x

shine on you crazy diamond

2008-12-10T10:04:00.014+10:00

Art&Ghosts

I am struggling today, really needing that time away now. So I'm listening to Pink Floyd and browsing the world wide web and lots of pretties that I want! (When I'm rich and famous maybe!) So since I have the time, I decided to share my special finds with you!! lucky :)

Lets start with jewelery:

From Shonah Jewelery
peg earings
paper plane brooch
Gate necklace

Coffee Cup earings! awwww

oye modern - lovely

etsy love - birdzNbeez!

Gorgeous stuff!!

especially this!

Some yummy art from Moose

Tiffany Shafran

Some etsy love by mingus designs

Christine Lovitt

Clothes time:

kowtow

a few of my faves from there

you know what time it is!

Bird key print

I want this dress

aaaand this one

My fav blog today
http://daydreamlily.blogspot.com/

So I have tortured myself enough looking at all the things I want and cannot have! Sorry to inflict the same on you!!
That is all my lovlies, till another day.

Tilli with an "i"
x

10 days!

2008-12-09T21:04:00.007+10:00

10 days till I go up to the parents. I am really excited and cannot wait to see my puppy and take her for runs down the beach, sit amongst my rain forest and read, play in the sprinkler with my mum, drink coronas and champagne with strawberries. Life will be good in 10 days.

Welcome to my retreat.

Nawwww this is lucky. My baby.

Where I spend alot of my time.

I am a bit home sick at the moment, but this made me feel better knowing I will be able to be up there soon. It's always hard to leave again though..

That is all lovelies.
x
Tilli with an "i"

"I'm an addict for dramatics
I confuse the two for love"
Taking Back Sunday

Hump Day

2008-12-03T14:05:00.009+10:00

http://boobookittyfuck.deviantart.com/art/will-somebody-please-hug-me-9022331

Why hello there,

Its been a slow slow week for me. Probably because I'm looking forward to the weekend so much. I'm at work and being a little sneaky, my colleague is out so I'm doing a catch up post. Nothing really exciting of note to tell. However I am getting that feeling in my stomach because I know christmas is coming. I really look forward to it, it's a day that I truly enjoy. Sounds so corny I know, but it's just a time when I'm with the family and I am really happy. We have quirky traditions that I love like boccee in the backyard, a blow up pool (its always a million degrees on christmas) A plentiful stock of caronas, great food (my parents are chefs) and smiles all around. This year I'm going all out, making rumballs, a gingerbread house, and decorating like crazy. It will be the 3 of us (oops 4 including lucky) but I have a feeling it will be better than ever. Righteo best wrap it up, I'm leaving you with some beautiful art I've found along the way.

http://gilad.deviantart.com/art/Splash-Of-Youth-34023326

http://dancingperfect.deviantart.com

http://dancingperfect.deviantart.com/art/Afrah-104682309

x
Tilli with an 'i'

"And someday you'll see that all I want is to please
Next time I'll try it another way"
The Do

Take me back...

2008-11-25T20:21:00.003+10:00

Take me back to my little piece of paradise, where everything seems much easier..

(Me reading on my veranda at the parents. I really miss it.)

Monday Monday Monday

2008-11-24T11:43:00.002+10:00

I am still in weekend mode I think, I had a great weekend up at home with my mum. We did breakfast, sat under sprinklers and just had a relaxing few days. I drove back to my house yesterday and met a big storm, it was really nice. I jumped out and took photo's, I shall post at a later date.

I'm really tired today so this will be short, but my time away inspired me in some way. I got back and decided I wanted to officially start up my freelancing and register my business name etc. Very exciting, I have a photographer that is referring clients to me, which is exciting so hopefully I will get some work soon. But in the meantime I have my day job 9-5 so that will keep me going aswell. So I will be a busy bee I imagine.

well that's all I can manage for today, this was a boring one I know, the next will be more exciting I promise.

Now I'm off to listen to the grates, I need her energy to wake me up!

Bye for now
Tilli with an 'I'
x

Things I love Thursday

2008-11-20T17:28:00.010+10:00

My first things I love Thursday! Gala is such a good blogger. If you have not already, you need to visit here on a regular basis. Gala. ok so here goes, first of the ranks is this cute kitsch mug my mum got for me. Makes having a tea in the mornings so enjoyable. hehe. I love that my mum, she sees things she knows I would like and thinks 'Tilli has to have that!'

Next is my journal I recieved for my 21st birthday. It is so precious, I write all my special things in it, the best part is the notepad is removable so I can change it around when its full!

Strawberries and cream chuppa chups!

enough said.
A boy from work bought me one today.
The choice was banana or strawberries!

I love roadtripping home to see the parents. I plug my IPod in and off I go on my 3 hour drive. I practically could drive the road blindfolded I have driven it so much! Im looking forward to a spa under the stars, soaking up sun on the beach, and drinking margaritas with my friends! perfect and well worth the drive!!!

That brings me to my IPOD. I love love love it. I take it to work with me also to the gym and am off in my own little world. I can't imagine life without it. Not to mention a car trip without it! Best bday present!

Old photo's, I love looking back on the and remembering. Photos are just so precious.

New photos, I love taking spontaneous pics, my mac takes good spontaneous pics with crazy effects.

My Nikon slr, I have yet to master it, however very soon I wish to. I hope to take some awesome photos while at home, will keep you updated!

Shoes!
I am so tall so I can rarely wear high-heels let alone these! But I so so wish I could. I love love shoes. *sigh* I need to find a basketballer for a man!

I can only dream!
ok well that will have to be it for now as I have to go back my bags!

Till another day.
love
Tilli with an 'I'
x

where words fail, music speaks

2008-11-19T10:11:00.003+10:00

oh I know one of the veronicas has it tattooed on her, but I really like the quote.

Today is my music blog. My first artist I discovered one day whilst on a holiday for my mums 50th birthday. We were going out and having dinner and a few (too many) drinks. I could hear music as we crossed the road, I could make it out to be either Neil Young or Pink Floyd. Turns out to be Floyd, one of my favorite songs, and I was instantly hooked. I needed to go in and hear more. We plonked ourselves down and I sat in awe of this singer. By far one of the most raw and beautiful voices. This guy had some serious talent. After a few sambucca shots, he was open to request, I managed to yell out Neil young. He didn't want to play him though much to my despair. The night came to an end and we left back to our motel room. The next night he was playing at the same place, so we once again went in and sat down. Not fully recovered from the sambucca I decided to take it easy and have a few baileys instead. Long story short I saw a sign promoting his new cd, and I thought I had to have it, so in the end I ended up with his cd, and music to play on the drive home the next day.

sooo here's a link to his myspace and see for yourself. Ryan Giles

Next up is Final Days Of Autumn. A band that nearly made me cry, as the lead singer happens to be out of my favorite band The Butterfly Effect, and the thought of that band ending made me sad. But both bands are still together and hopefully releasing and EP very soon. Last year late December the band came and played here with Small Mercies. Everyone was there to see small mercies and I was there to see FDOA. They were intensely good. I went by myself and couldn't have enjoyed it more. They are true performers and the cover of mad world took my breathe away. If you ever get a chance to see them, I defiantly recommend them.
Listen to them Here

Also Matt Gresham, I found the CD at my parents house I don't know how they got it, they don't even know. So I think in some strange way I was meant to find it. If you like Xavier Rudd you will fall in love will him. He has honest and real lyrics with a sound to match. You can here some of his songs here

Top 10 songs for this Wednesday
1. Our house breathing - Josh Pyke
(possibly has some of the most beautiful lyrics written.)

2. 7 days - The Butterfly Effect

3. Constant Rain - Melodyssey
(he has a distinct voice, also check out aquaplane of the old album)

4. Funeral For A Trend - British India

5. I Want You-Kings Of Leon

6. Ain't no Sunshine - Bill Withers

7. Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
(enough said)

8. Bleeding All Over You - Martha Wainwright
(serious girl power here)

9. Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes
(just give it a go :D)

10. She's Got The Time - Newton Faulkner
(makes me smile every time)

Righteo Enjoy. I hope to see you another day.
Much Love
Tilli with an 'I'
x

Mondayitis

2008-11-17T10:56:00.004+10:00

Yes it's that time of the week. Monday. ugh, Mondays are not fun. I'm at work and cured my mondayistis by stumbling across this cute website. I'm sure I'm the last to jump on the bandwagon and everyone already knows about it but FutureMe is such a nice concept. I decided to write myself a letter and send it to myself in 2 years time.

Dear FutureMe,

I am writing from work, not the most inspiring place. It's monday the 17 of november 2008 and I'm suffering mondayitis. I have just graduated and now In full time work. This probably wasn't where I imagined myself being. I have high hopes of making it out there in that competitive work. At the moment I just feel like I'm not good enough. I want to find that spark and my love for art again, at the moment the idea of painting or drawing seems like a chore.

I'm 21 year old and sometimes I just feel tired and uninspired. I hope things are different now. I really really hope they are.

I hope I have someone beside me to inspire me every morning I wake up. I hope that I have traveled and seen the world. I hope that I still hold love and compassion in my heart. And that I am still surrounded by beautiful friends and family.

Most of all I hope your happy. My advice is to use your talent and never let it go it can take you on a journey. Let go of memories that make your heart ache, they aren't good for the soul. Remember the good times and adventures. And lastly don't forget to visit home. Home is where the heart is.

love me.

Have you written one? If not I think you should.
That is all for now, I'm doing pretty good, this means 3 days in a row I've blogged. :D
*pats on back*

x

Tilli with an 'I'

Song today is my Monday song - Monday Monday Monday - Tegan and Sara
Thank goodness for my IPod at work!!

So far so good

2008-11-16T11:12:00.004+10:00

I have managed to make it back for another day, another blog. I was pondering what I would write about this morning while sitting in my pj's eating special K. (very inspiring)

So I decided to make a collage of my favorite moments in time, not all just some. I love to reflect on things that I've done, especially through photo's. Photo's are one of the most precious things in life.

x
Tilli with an 'I'

my song choice of today is Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Down By The River

That's Tilli with an 'I'

2008-11-15T17:03:00.000+10:00

Just Tilli stems from my name and everyone asking me is it short for Matilda or something else. And my reply always being "no, just Tilli."

I can't tell you what to expect from my blog, as I'm not sure myself what to expect. But for now I will tell you it will be art and music related as these are my two passions in life. I want to keep up with this blog and hopefully not forget about it tomorrow. Will see.

Something I'm digging right now, a canvas painting from a great friend of mine. Kindly placed in my paws as she felt the girl looks like me. I can see the resemblance.hehe.

The 'D.A.N.C.E' painting by my close friend shelley.

The suggested resemblance.

That is all for now, I hope to see you another day.
x
Tilli with an 'I'

My most played song of today- cold desert by Kings of Leon