lanterns and links
This was the view standing on the edge of the harbour at night, watching the paper lanterns float away. I attended a wonderful party on Saturday and our friend Anna organised this fleet of lanterns to be sent out to sea to celebrate a 30th birthday. They were made from pieces of bamboo, skewers and tissue paper, and inside, bark on which to rest the tea-light candle.
It was a great night with music, pizza, dancing, new and old faces, dress-ups starting with "D" (dairy farmer for me), and a star-lit walk back to our cabin just before the sun came up again.
And, because I don't have much else to show you today, here are some of my best finds online over the past week or so. Click away...
Podcast to download of an interview with Amanda of Soulemama here at Craft Sanity
beautiful crafts at poppyshock
petal + leaf jewellery by Elizabeth Scott
she's crafty vintage-inspired NZ knitting patterns
amazing collection of japanese craft books: chocolate swirl
art, cards, magnets and monsters at NuitBlanche
lovelydesign - stationary that is, well, lovely.
in which lovely NZ spot was the celebration?
Posted by:Kate S | September 10, 2007 at 04:06 PM
sounds ;ike a nice evening
Posted by:jen | September 10, 2007 at 06:09 PM
What a beautiful nighttime photo- I often find a night scence hard to capture the way I want to. That jewellery is just lovely. I've been wanting some new stuff for a while and have been cruising etsy. Maybe a good self-gift for when I graduate!
Posted by:Jessicah | September 10, 2007 at 06:17 PM
sounds like a great night for you and Tom :o)
listening to Amandas podcast right now.
thanks!
Posted by:Lori | September 10, 2007 at 06:21 PM
Lovely, lovely, lanterns. So peaceful.
Posted by:Megan | September 10, 2007 at 07:08 PM
I have been drooling over the address file at lovely design for ages.
I have a pocket book which I ordered a long time ago. I think I will keep it forever. Even though whats in it is a bunch of gobbly gook.
Lists, notes, design ideas.
Posted by:Andrea Heinz | September 11, 2007 at 01:36 AM
getting ready to follow your links my dear! sounds like you guys had a fabulous weekend.
Posted by:heidi | September 11, 2007 at 01:51 AM
What a way to celebrate a birthday, it sounded amazing. It reminds me of watching the Buddhist monks and Hindus in India (via the wonders of TV - if only I'd been there!) sail their little boats of leaves and brightly-coloured fabric down the gangees. Amazingly spiritual.
Posted by:Tash | September 11, 2007 at 02:52 AM
Hi I just found your blog and really like it, I will be visiting again soon.
Racheal x
Posted by:Racheal | September 11, 2007 at 04:29 AM
uau! seems like you had so much fun...
Posted by:Zelia | September 11, 2007 at 08:16 AM
Turkish coffee...I fell in love with it in Bosnia, but can't find it anywhere here...still trying to make my own!
Posted by:madmommy | September 11, 2007 at 02:21 PM
sending lanterns out, how poetic :)
-kimberlee
Posted by:kimberlee | September 11, 2007 at 05:01 PM
Beautiful lanterns. And thanks for all the great links. I LOVE the lovelydesign goods.
Posted by:linda | September 11, 2007 at 08:22 PM
So where are the pics of you dressed as a dairy farmer and what did Tom go as? Come on, please share!
Posted by:Kirsty | September 11, 2007 at 08:23 PM
Sounds like a lovely evening!
Posted by:Chara Michele | September 14, 2007 at 03:58 AM
i really really want to see a photo of you as a dairy farmer. pleeeeeaaase. :)
sounds like such a lovely night with friends... and isn't light floating on water just one of the loveliest things?
xo
Posted by:amisha | October 06, 2007 at 01:42 AM