my boy builds coffins,

My boy builds coffins with hammers and nails,

 he doesn't build ships he has no use for sails.

My boy builds coffins for the rich and the poor,

Kings and Queens them all knocked on his door.

My boy builds coffins he makes them all day,

but it's not just for work and it isn't for play.

My boy builds coffins for better or worse,

some say it's a blessing some say it's a curse.

My boy builds coffins and I think it's a shame,

that when each ones been made he can't see them again.

Photos-Me. :)

Lyrics- Florence and the Machine.

I took these photos on an exursion down my street endeavouring to capture everyones curbside cleanups for my conceptual art assignment. My concern was 'junk' which soon turned into 'new life' and I quite enjoyed doing it. When you think about it, everyone labels anything that they think is no use to them anymore as 'junk', but really is it not just an object that has lost its use as one thing, but can be turned into another? It's about imagination. I havn't edited these photos at all, apart from some cropping and compressing, because I really liked how raw and organic they looked to begin with. Let me know what you think!

Also I have to apologise, yet again, for the huge delay in posting. I have had weeks of assignments and exams, however now I am free. Freedoms never felt so good.

What has everyone been up to?

Lots of love! B xx

You would be easier to read if you were more like a black and white newspaper,

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Ok so i've joined this art project thing, where you send someone one piece of art (something handmade) e.g- a little drawing, a print, a comic or a zine, a photo, a felted creation, a beaded thing..., and you should recieve 36 pieces of art in return. How sweet is that? If anyone is interested in joining, just leave a comment with your email address, as I have to send this email on to 6 people. So the first six people i recieve a comment from, I will send you the email with all the details. Does that make sense? I hope so...

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Well on other news anyway, somehow I went from having no polaroid camera's.. and desperately wanting just one, I end up with four! I am unsure to how many of them work just yet, but have ordered some type 80 film (extremely hard to find) for the colourpack cameras. I cant wait till I can use it! While roaming through a few opp shops yesterday, I also aquired some lovely photo frames for my room. So I am very happy with my purchases of late!

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Right now though, I am not really feeling at my best, as i went to a movie night at a friends last night, and didnt get to sleep to about four. Hahaha, it was all good fun though, :)
How is everyone else in the blogosphere??
XO. B

Arty types part II,

 

Jordan Crane

Kimi Kimoki

Josh Cochran

Ahh, I swoon over artists like these, I really do. There work... its all just so magnificent. Sorry if these art posts bore you... I'm working up to do an outfit post, but knowing me, I have no idea whether that will happen or not. I hope everyone out there in the blogging community is well. Ooo-h, and mum mentioned to me this afternoon about going to bunnings to get stuff that I need for my room- paint etc, even though it's most likely just going to be white again, but still it is a start right? Also if you havn't already, make sure you check out my Tumblr. (:

Lots and lots of love, chocolate and bunny hugs,'

xxx B

Arty types,

Kristal Melson

Courtney Brims

Fontaine Anderson

Some lovely artists I have discovered whilst looking through my 2ndhand/marketbought copy of Curvy 2008. Wishing I was as talented as they are.., I'm quite enjoying senior art at school, it's quite an uplifting subject to do. Sorry for the lack of posts by the way, i've just been up to my head with school work... hopefully i will have a little bit of a break over the easter holidays though. Oh, and i have a formspring! Do visit and ask me a few, i would be delighted to answer. Let me know what you are up to.... xo. B

Oh for the love of books.

Another thing I want when i makeover my room is a couple of old books, like these. I'd really like to get an old bible as well as an atlas ( I am extrememly saddened by the fact that i cannot find one that i had at home ANYWHERE ) I would also love some of the classics, pride and prejudice, etc.. But not just any old book. The plain ones that only really consist of the title and the author on the cover, and nothing else. I think im going to start forming a list of all these things. I can't wait till it all comes together, :)

I had a really great time at youth group last night, and met some really wondeful people. I would totally suggest for you to go to one if you have one close by, because they are alot of fun. Has everyone else had a good weekend? I hope so! I'm enjoying reading and re-reading the latest copy of Frankie. Frankie never lets you down..

And now i have to do my homework. So i bid you farewell, until I post again.

xx

P.s- Thankyou so much for everyone's lovel comments! You are really great people!

Daileedose

Madebynanna

LittleRetreats

Bombus

So I don't know why but at the moment i have this thing for world maps. I'd really like to have a large vintage one to hang on my wall when I redo my room, but I can't find the right one. I know someone blogged about one a little while ago similar to the colour of the first and second pictures, but I lost where it was from and such. I also think i might buy a globe for my room as well. Does anybody know where I might be able to find either of these?

I hope everyone has had a good week. Remember, its nearly friday :)

xo.

I'm so sorry and i would give you all a big cupcake with something extra special on top if i could,

Wow, firstly I have to apologise. I havn't posted in a long time, too long!!
And I don't really have a good liable excuse, but i am really sorry.
REALLY, REALLY sorry!
I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me and continue reading my blog.

I've been up to so much! I went camping out at Hervey Bay which was so cool, really amazing. And then I had my 16th Birthday! I know now why they call it sweet sixteenth, because it was so unbelievably awesome, everyone made me so special! And i have my learners now so YAY.
But now i have to go back to school tomorrow which really is depressing. I guess I will just have to deal with it though :)
How is everyone else? I've missed you all so much!

Oh and here is that Lisa Mitchell Photo I know some of you guys have been hanging out for...

:) And Coin Laundry got number 7 in the hottest one hundred (yes I did vote for it) ! She really deserves it, she is such a lovely person.

Anyways, leave comments! Tell me whats been happening.. because i have been so out of it.
Love, B

Oh she lives again,

I know I havn't really done a decent post lately, so i thought i'd do a good one for you today :)
Oh and happy new year!

A photographer I like,

Illustrations I like,

Books I would like to own,

My new years resolutions-

*Learn how to drive before my 17th in 2011

*Move into my brother's old room and make it look pretty.

(I want to show you before and after pictures)

*Go to Youth Group

*and make my blog better! (Somehow)

I can't wait to look back on this post next year and see what has changed!

Been working quite a bit lately, so it's really good to have a bit of extra cash. Oh and I'm going camping at Hervey Bay in about a week with my friend, which should be fun! Then I finally turn 16, YAY.

Also, make sure anybody in Australia gets their votes in for triple j's hottest one hundred!

Thankyou for everyones comments, you are all wonderful people.

Much love, B.

Dear Diary,

Diary's are so amazing. I was reading through mine this morning which I wrote in when I was young. I couldn't help but laugh when I read all about my childhood crushes and current hated 'friends'. Hilarious.

If i start writing in one again, I plan on making it more meaningful. You know like the ones in books and movies?

Lovely photos from we heart it.

Le Love,

"He can turn out to be so perfect that you want to scream to the world that he's all you ever wanted, that he's the most wonderful person you've met and when you think you know all about him he tells you something that surprises you, in the greatest way because everything about him is so fascinating and special. And he becomes your lover, boyfriend and your best friend and he's making you so happy that everytime you look at him or touch him, you're thinking that he is the part that's been missing in your two-pieces-puzzle... Oh, how he completes me."

I really couldn't help but shed a tear when I read this last part of Isa's story. You can tell through every word that she has written how in love she is, and i swear she wouldn't even have to say love to be able to tell. I know alot of you would be aware of Le Love already but I had to share it anyway. Everytime i read a story, i'm itching to leave a comment. But I never know what to say. I never do. How can I relate? How can I give advice when i'm only a teenager unexpreienced of true love. People always say to teenagers my age 'you don't know what love is'. Well no, I know love for my family, and i know love for my friends, and although I believe it is possible to be in love with someone at my age, i havn't. I'm not entirely sure that i will be able to make a comment on this blog until I know what being in love is like. For that day, I am waiting.

It has to be the most beautiful blog i have ever visited.
X

Paranormal activity & fuit mince pies...

Hey everybody hope you are all well.
Just a little post to let you know where i'm at.
Today i went to the movies to see paranormal activity. I was really excited because i love scary movies. Although most of the movie was kind of boring and kind of not really scary, the end freaked me out so much that me and my best friend Pearl (who frequently screamed throughout the whole movie making all of us laugh) leaned into eachother and bumbed heads. Ahaha, anyway, if you are unsure whether to see it or not, i would reccomend waiting till it comes out on dvd if you want a good scare, because it is kind of hard to get freaked out in a cinema full of people that are laughing, talking and pretending to be scared. Just a thought :) I think if i was home alone watching that movie at night I wouldnt go to sleep that night. Seriously, because it's a true story....

I like images like this that really bring out the red. I forget where i got this from, sorry. :(

Enough about scary movies, haha. On another note I thought i would share that I am very into the fruit mince pies at the moment. My dad brought some home (from coles, i know) and i didn't think i would like them but discovered i did! So i was just wondering if anyone has any recipes they could suggest because I would love to give it a go at making it, as it is the season! It would be great if you could. :)

So I guess that's enough about me now.
What has everybody else been up to?

Everything old,

Everyday the world evolves, into a place of new generations which in turn means new fashions, new technology, new lifestyles. And although i am pleased that these things come and go, sometimes i just wish i could travel back to the olden days. Preferably the late 1800's or the early 1900's. As i watched a movie last night and i read my book today, i discover and indulge into a world of trams or horse carriges, using manners and speaking appropriatley. And so i've made a list of everything old, that i want to embrace.

1. Old Books. The kind of ones that have language in it that i can't understand, but i try to read it anyway, and the ones that i can pick up and simply smell the mustiness and make me think about how far back the book actually dates.

2. Old Records and mixtapes. I don't know whether it's simply the old music that is on them, or the way they sound when they are played, but they make me smile.

3. Old fashion. The fashion, no one could forget the fashion. The 'dashing' dresses they wore to the balls and tight bodices, that kept them from breathing. Outstanding.

4. Old Mansions. With the marble poles and the curling steps leading up to second stories. With the parlours and the double kitchens.....

5. The elite. The ones that where called by their last names with a mrs or mr in front of it. They went to balls and did the waltz, and talked about who they were going to marry, and who was such a gentlemen and who wasn't. They had the personal servants and maids and new the right and wrong way to act....

So partway through this list i realised i can get any word and put old in front of it, that i love, but then the list would go on forever. But their is still the old plays, movies, carriges, photgraphs......

although i think you get my point.

X

Christmas is sweet,

Today I put up my christmas tree. All by myself :)
It's the first of the month, not to mention the first day of summer.
Christmas is only 25 days away!!
I really can't wait till this years christmas festives. It's got to be one of my most favourite times of the year. I love the way christmas is celebrated with the fairy lights, bon bons, and of course candy canes....

So the countdown till christmas day begins.

Picture- allendoesphotos

a whole week,

Just thought I should let you know that you won't be seeing any posts from me for a whole week, as my dad is borrowing my computer for something :(
I'll make it up to you when I get it back i swear!
But i'll leave you with another one of my favourites by Nirrimi.
XO b

Go Forth, Find Mammoth

Right now i am sitting on my bed, listening to the crickets chirp outside. it has been really hot here lately, which kinda sucks. I hate the heat, i don't cope to well in it. I'm more of a winter type girl. Sitting in front of the fire with a hot choccy all rugged up. That would definately be one of my favourite passtimes. I'm looking forward to school finishing for the year. I have two assignments and one test due on friday and then two other tests next week. but on next thursday afternoon i will very, very happy, when it is all over and i can just chill. Whats even more exciting is that I have Woodford folk festival to look forward too. Thanks to my lovelie friend jerri-lee, i'm able to go! It's going to be so much fun wearing gumboots and sloshing through the mud, eating hari krishna day in and day out, have tea in the chai tent, and most of all seeing the bands! How could i miss out on the likes of Lisa Mitchell, Whitley, Hungry Kids Of Hungary, John Butler Trio and the Middle East! Can you tell how excited i am?? haha.

how cute is whitley? I adore him :) (his latest album is called Go Forth, Find Mammoth.)
well i hope everyone else is having a good week.
talk to me!
XO. b

ginger kittens,

Ok, so if you read frankie you might remember 'the cats meow' photoshoot in issue 23. I really like all of those photographs in that photoshoot. But it is the ginger kittens that I have fallen in love with. Whenever I see that one picture in the magazine I just melt inside. For those of you who don't read Frankie (why not??) I have posted some pictures that although don't have quite the same effect on me, are still pretty gorgeous. I hope everyone is having a good week!
:), B.

give it up for nostalgia, !

I don't have anything to exciting to share with you today, just a story.
On sunday i went with my mum and dad for moning tea with an old friend of my mums. My mum had just been to a 30 year reunion for her school and was getting together again with someone she had been close to in highschool. Morning tea turned into lunch, and lunch turned into dinner. Everyone was saying how good i was to be there and that i must be bored. But truthfully, i really enjoyed watching these guys have so much fun, feeling like they were teenagers again. Full with nostalgia. It kind of made me look forward to doing the same thing when im older. Almost made me want to lose touch with some of my friends when i leave school.

almost.

but it did make me want to curl up and listen to nostalgia by Lisa Mitchell.


sigh. xo.

in the kitchen,

And so the summer days come around once again..
Today I had the day off school, which gave me a chance to relax and sleep in which i don't get to do too often. I also used the chance to do some cooking. I made some sushi and banana bread. I know that might seem like an odd combination but i've been craving them both so badly lately. The sushi worked out great and my dad and i had most of it for lunch. He seemed to like it so i'll take his word for that. :)
The banana bread although still turning out as scrumtious as banana bread normally is, didn't really do as well. I admit I didn't directly follow the recipe, but there was nothing that i changed that should of thrown it off. The bread didn't seem to rise so i was left with a very, very thin square banana bread. And it wasn't quite as brown as the last time i cooked it either. Oh well, my parents both said to blame it on the oven which I will happily do.

I hope you like this picture that I found. I thought it was really cute. Leave me a comment and let me know what you've been up to! xo. B