The world is full of good people

I met so many people at the Design Indaba, which only added to my enjoyment of the conference. Nice people, interesting and good people. People I haven't seen for years. I bumped into Kat - one of my favourite bloggers and Tracy from the Threadcount Collective amongst many others.

An impromto pic taken (of all places) - in the pub during a break between speakers.

I also shared a coffee break (yes in the pub) with Alexander Hart and Corinne from Spread the love, and like with all of us, there's a story behind their hearts. One lovely bit of detail is that the 'wings' are made from offcuts given by Ebony & Ivory Ribbons - makers of the most mouth wateringly beautiful ribbon you have ever.

The only one of my pics from the Ebony & Ivory stand that doesn't look like an overprint.

It's good to be back in my garden

The magical view from my deck the night before friday.

Design can make a difference

This graffiti was done by a guerilla gardener (from the Wooster Collective blog) - don't you just love it!

It's that time of year again. The Design Indaba is on in Cape Town. Every year I wait like a kid for this 'sweet shop' of inspiration to come along and this year was no different except that I was even more excited as I missed most of last years Indaba. As an appetiser go to the CR blog to read about Michael Bierut's discussion on his favorite brief.

One of the L!braries from Michael Bierut's L!brary project

Not to mention the other speakers who were all; magical - Marcelo Rosenbaum,
interesting - Manabu Mizuno,
challenging - Mokena Mokeka, Troika, engaging - Wooster Collective
and all inspiring, inspiring, inspiring

Smile and wave...

For a year I've studiously (pun intended) been avoiding my garden. Every time I ventured out I could hear the dead and the dying... Save me! Water me! Feed Meeeeeee!

But how things have changed since December. Hubby, gardener and I have made a concerted effort to improve the lot of the green-party and our efforts are being rewarded. I tried to take beautiful still lives for you to share in my happiness - but this is Cape Town - and Cape Town is as CPT does - it blows.



So... smile and wave.

Creative Shop

One of the things I love most about 'my job' is the constant flow of creative energy. Some nice blogs have sprung up as a result. Here at tjou-tjou Henriette records first year students' progress...


and here at 'apparently we are creatives' - three students tell their own stories.

It's Friday and I'm heading for my garden - have a good one and get inspired.

LoveBird

I've been away forever doing very deep intellectual stuff. So I thought I'd kick-off with a bit of fluff and spread the lurve. A bit late, I know, but I'm still feeling romantic. The birdy is from my son's breakfast plate - the hearts all mine.
Welcome if you've popped in randomley and please come again.

Bye for now

I'm taking this year off from my little blog to study. Happy blogging and catch you in the new year.