Girl's Night Out

On the Cuff!

Stack on the cuffs. Wear as many as you like. My woodland friend has lots of arms to decorate. She's heading for a night on the town with dinosaur lady. Wonder what she'll be wearing.

Key to My Heart...April 28th


Antique key with pewter heart pendant
 













To Market, To Market...April 27th

Felted Market Bag

The Big Chill

C...

This is my latest fiber creation, draping the gardens. The big chill is predicted tonight...20 degrees F. Wish me luck and stay tuned.

R

Denim Divas look great in hats.

Jurassic Park...April 6th

Woodland creature dons cozy felted hat.

Hi R
You amaze me with your creativity - this is a wonderful hat with so many processes to get to this point - very you colour.  Denim Divas look great in hats - I always look twice at a women in a stylish hat and since we lose most of our body heat from our heads, it makes sense to wear one. Most of the time, down under, except for a brief cold period, a hat is vital for sun protection and yet it is not easy to find a flattering hat.  I believe we really don't embrace hats enough and this is why there is a limited focus. 

I hope the world is looking at your daily blog with the same interest and amazement as me.  THE WEDDING is this Saturday and even though I am not at the helm, my headspace is taken up with the surrounding detail.  When the happy event is over, and the dust settles, yes, we will engage the world.  Denim divas are not dinosaurs!  And we like to be noticed -  so wear more hats. 
Love Clara

In the Bag or Two For?

This is what happens when you over wash your favorite wool sweater. In this case it was intentional. I think it's the perfect little market bag. Just the right size for all the ingredients for a dinner for two from our favorite cookbook, The Silver Spoon!

Two Up Traditionally played on ANZAC Day

Hi R
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries.

Two-up is a traditional Australian gambling game, involving throwing two or three coins into the air. Players gamble on whether the coins will fall with both (obverse) heads up, both (reverse) tails up, or with one coin a head, and one a tail (known as 'Odds'). It is traditionally played on ANZAC Day in pubs and clubs throughout Australia, in part to mark a shared experience with Diggers through the ages.
It was banned by the govt due to marital problems when  money was gambled rather than brought home.



A few images from the local RSl Club - interpreted - Mosman Returned Servicemans Club - a great place, overlooking the harbour, and where young people gather for this event. Usually it is quiet, too quiet lately; one of my favourite places to meet friends.
Cheers Clara

Woolloomooloo...My Version

Woolloomooloo...April 24th
A work in progress...spun wool yarn knit into large wool "pillow case". Stay tuned.



C
Lunch at Woolloomoloo, sounds lovely. I love your necklace and scarf.  I have been thinking about working with silk cords and beads. My version will no doubt follow now that you have planted the seed. In the meantime I couldn't help but add my photo for today Woolloomoloo!
R

Clara - Your pillow reminds me so much of the Niddy Noddy, where you spun your own wool and we would weave loom shaped garments.

Woolloomooloo is the name given to the horseshoe-shaped valley immediately east of the original settlement of Sydney Town.  It was  thought to have been an important Aboriginal ceremonial ground, hence the name. 

'Near Sydney Town there's a place of renown,

Which is well known to you, it's called Woolloomooloo,
It's easy to say, I know very well,
But Woolloomooloo is not easy to spell.
Double U double O double L double O M double O L double O
Now make that a feature, and I'll be the teacher,
Let everyone here have a go.'
Most just get around the problem by calling it the 'Loo.

I was close but now that we have Spell Check back all is well.

Faux with real works well

Hi R - I'm drinking green tea,  and wondering what to wear to the Hen's lunch. It is over the Harbour Bridge in Woolloomoloo, which is one of Sydney's Eastern suburbs - expensive and stylish. Think I will wear my new cream faux leather jacket (matt finish and nice and soft) over basic black - and perhaps a pure silk throw over the shoulder, to match the glass bead on silk neckpiece. (real with the fake).   Good news is that I spoke strongly to Mr Google and he has put Spell Check back on! .......  Now I'll work with him on the video function.
Love Clara
ps I had a glass of vine for both you and Roberto

Having a Vine Time...April 21st

Necklace of brass and stone with vintage pendant.
Clara -  where do you get the basics to make your marvellous pieces?  There is so much variation, in what you include.  I hope your little fingers are not getting overworked with what must be at times hard twisting, turning etc?

Going to the local club tonight for a glass of vine.  I'll have one for you.
Love Clara

Bench with a View

Dear C,

This is my bench today. It's chilly and overcast and rather bleak, but still beautiful.  Once again we have the polar opposites, similar but different.

Love R

YoursMine

It's good to take a viewing point, rather than a point of view.

Hi R
Today, I took my camera to Georges Heights  -  nestled amongst Sydney Harbour National Park, "Mosman Barracks offers the discerning business owner a unique opportunity in an unparalleled location. This centre offers fully refurbished heritage buildings with polished timber floors, state of art communications facilities, A/C and excellent staff support. Site amenities include long day childcare centre, tennis courts, bushland walking and running tracks, easy access to Clifton Gardens and Balmoral beaches and restaurants and cafes." 

A friend of mine rents one of these buildings, and whenever I am there,  it feels like I am on the top to the world; with a view to everywhere in this fabulous city, to which I am luring you.


Today was a most magical day - the kind of day you would like to put in a bottle, preserve and bring out when you need a lift.  The Autumn sun warm on my back, the air not quite crisp but without the usual humidity of summer, not a sign of smog over the city - the kind of day when you .............. I think I feel a song ...

So I took photos to show you - most  of  the photos I send to you are within walking distance of home ie Mosman, so I call them 'A walk around the Block'.  It would be good, too if you could smell  Gumtrees as I did (close up photo) and taste the Frittata I ate at The Barn, and feel the peace and tranquility.
Whenever I can I include a park bench in my photo, and invite you to sit on it and view my world as I do yours.  To end with filosophy - 'It's good to take a viewing point, rather than a point of view'.
Love Clara

S

This space reminded me of your studio, the Niddy Noddy.  I talked to the artists there today with an idea of housing my beautiful loom from Wisconsin there but they are as short of space as I am.   The studio next to it is about to be rented for $1000 per month - it would be ideal for us - come over now, you here! 

S