yo ho ho - So now we're in that period between Xmas and New Year where everything seems to be in limbo. Half the stores are closed, the other half are packed with rodents in hunt of a bargain. It's nearly Luke's birthday, and... (08:12 | 2 Comments)

links for 2004-12-22 - Pressing the Mute Button on Our Daily Soundtrack "The slamming phone, like dozens of once-familiar sounds, is headed for extinction. As technology advances, more and more noises — the pop of flashbulbs, the gurgle of coffee percolators, the clatter... (23:12 | 0 Comments)

Bags galore - Shopping Tote for Mum Mini 'Meema' fron SNB (for Tammy) That's two Chrissy presents out of the way and another nearing completion in the next day (I hope!). I so enjoyed knitting up the Meema tote that I'm going... (10:07 | 0 Comments)

links for 2004-12-10 - Countries that refuse US immunity 'face aid cuts' Big fucking surprise. Bullying tactics are such a sign of a civilised society. Bush: we *do* hate your freedom, because it stinks of shit. (categories: america politics)... (23:12 | 0 Comments)

Beautiful Things: Aya Kato - Discovered, then forgotten, and now unearthed again thanks to Boing Boing... Aya Kato is one of my favourite illustrators of the last year.... (11:30 | 4 Comments)

links for 2004-12-07 - Tee Shirt Surgery Fantastic tutorials for modifying chunky, ugly tees (categories: craft) Stencil Tee Printing Because I can't be arsed silk screening (categories: craft) Why Hast Thou Made Baby Jesus Cry? It is for this reason that I love... (23:13 | 0 Comments) Picking up Sticks - I've been knitting like crazy lately, with Xmas gift lifts seemingly swelling by the day and less time with each passing hour. It's great to have a purpose though, as I seem to get bored and abandon the knitting at... (11:56 | 0 Comments)

Bumblebee and Serendipity - The Guardian has published the results from a worldwide survey conducted by the British Council asking participants the words they think most beautiful in the English language. Bizarrely "Hen night" just scraped into the list at number 70. And just... (11:28 | 4 Comments)