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1. My greatest strength is procrastination.... but that's not a strength really..

2. My greatest weakness is ...oh man - procrastination. I am the worst


3. People always compliment me on my creativity...


4. If you found me procrastinating you'd probably find me on the computer looking at blogs and pinterest.


5. The most cozy place in all the world is snuggled up next to Peck in bed :) Or curled up in either the giant red bean bag or the blue bean bag like chair... hehe


6. Something new that I tried recently was oh man, what haven't I tried recently! Today I made a drawer liner, yesterday I made a headband, and I've been trying new recipes for dinner every night this week. Actually, come to think of it, I try a new recipe most nights... I am not one for routine!

7. This weekend I would like to relax.... and maybe go out and do something fun.

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1. My favorite color is a toss up between yellow and coral.

2. My home decor color palette includes some red for the lounge room, some yellow for the kitchen and a some greens and pastels in the bedroom.. I'm working on being more consistent with colour palette when I choose things too buy! I wish I had white walls, but I can't do much because we are renting......

3. Other people always tell me I look good in the color anything bright. But not too bright... I don't know, has to be the right tone..

4. The color I detest is is baby pink. mostly. And I'm not much into brown either.

5. If you were to look in my closet most of the colors you'd see would be bright colour! Yay... and a lot of greys too. I went through a stage of wanting everything grey. Now I am trying to add colour into it and I'm doing pretty well! I have pants in green, yellow and blue (I still need some red!) and tops in a few different colours, definitely need more still! Would love to get a bright coat for this winter :)

6. A color that I simply cannot pull off no matter how hard I try is fluro and pastel I think. I am pale and both wash me out too much... I can do pastel on the bottom, but not the top....

7. The color of my favorite dress is ummmmm... I don't really have a favourite dress :( I want to buy more pretty dresses because I mostly live in pants during the week and on the weekends skirts. But I love dresses, I just struggle with the length because I am pretty tall and most clothes I find are made for shorter girls....

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Fill 'er Up/Fill 'er In! I haven't participated for a while, so here it is :) 

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1. I started my blog because I wanted a place to share all the things I was inspired by and made...

2. One thing I love seeing on other blogs tutorials and amazing photography and cool outfits

3. Something I love about blogging is all the inspiration I find! And the connections I'm starting to make :)

4. A favorite blog post of mine is probably my how to make washi tape post... my most popular post by far! Or my Package Pals post because I really like how the photos turned out :)

5. Something my friends in real life know about me that I've never before mentioned on my blog is hmmm. that's a tough one.. I'm not sure..

6. My new favorite blogs to read are :  1/ Amanda Jane Jones  2/ Fellow Fellow  3/ The Veggie Mama

7. Some things I tend to avoid doing on my blog are sharing things that are too personal...

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1. A nervous habit I have is I get a flushed chest area! Whenever I give a presentation I always wear a high necked top so it doesn't show...

2. Something that makes me sad is people who don't understand/tolerate people with down syndrome or any other difficulty

3. Today I am thankful for Sabbath! Yes. I can have a break from trying to finish off my exhibition work.

4. My favorite room in my house is the office. It's got all sorts of fun things, but mainly the computer. But even more so that I just stuck up all our photos from our US trip.

5. I can't stand insects.... ew. Especially in the house.

6. If I had an extra $100 to spend on whatever I wanted today I would save it for our upcoming trip!

7. The last person I hung out with was Mr Peck, my crazy husband who puts up with my awful moods.

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1. When I was a kid I wanted to be a shop keeper, teacher, nurse, farmer, hairdresser when I grew up. 
2. As an adult, my dream job would be a shop owner, stylist of all things (clothes, interior, shoots), apartment stager. 
3. When I was younger I wanted to be just like my sister. 
4. The childhood Halloween costume that I remember most was when I was  (I've never done Halloween.. No done here is Australia much.. and if it was, I wouldn't do it anyway... ... .. . .I'm not much for silly festive days .. or ones that are pagan in origin. 
5. My favourite childhood toy was the sandpit and cubby house.. Making mud 'ice chocolate' and mud pies was the best :)
6. The time I got into the biggest amount of trouble when I was a kid was when my brother and I were playing with a tennis ball inside (tiles.. who can resist a good indoor game of handball?!) and we broke my dad's really expensive glass measuring flask thing... we were probably 15ish haha.. oops.
7. I get daily inspiration from pinterest, blogs, my husband, Real Living magazine.. life.

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Well, it's been too long since I filled in the blanks so here there are! Happy Friday :)

1. The best thing I did all week was make Mr Peck delicious cupcakes and baked brie filled damper to enjoy in a little fortress for our 2 year anniversary!

2. This amazingly beautiful and hot weather make me super happy. 

3. Pets are so fun! I want one of every kind please!

4. Mr Peck is the best thing about my life. 

5. With the cooler [warmer here!] weather I am looking forward to spending more time outside and being able to wear shorts, and not have to find a cardigan/jacket that matches my outfit. Plus I can finally wear the summer clothes I bought while in USA!

6. Something that's on my "wish list" right now is a rug for our lounge room... and bookshelves all over the house.

7. This weekend I am going to knit.... and knit some more!

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I finalllllllllly got internet at home which means I can finalllllly blog again! I can't say I've missed the internet terribly. I have been checking my emails at college and trying to keep up with the outside world but college somehow blocks me from posting, so that's why you haven't seen me.

I am pretty excited to say that this will be my last semester of college. I'm doing 3 subjects - Advanced ceramics, Studio & Exhibition (Yay! I get to exhibit at the end of the year!) and christian studies. I might do a separate post about the work I'm doing for my exhibition and you can let me know what you guys think!

So, without further ado, here is this weeks blanks from the little things we do, I'm pretty excited about answering them...

dang it... it's rotated again!! Whyyyy!? But this is my yellow cardigan again :)

1. One of life's most simple pleasures is wrapping your arms around a warm husband when you get in bed all cold hehe... yeah, I've experienced that a lot lately. I like it when Mr Peck warms up the bed for me!

2. Telemarketers make me want to punch someone.

3. I like my yellow cardigan because it makes every day seem happier and closer to summer!

4. Cantankerous is a funny word.

5. If I had to choose one beauty product to use for the rest of eternity it would be lipcream. I honestly can't live without it! Did you know the lips are the only part of the body that doesn't have oil glands. which means you need a little something to keep them moisterised!

6. I'm happy that today was such a beautiful day, I have an amazing husband, it's almost spring and I have a real proper clothesline that gets sun and my clothes dry!


7. I would never live somewhere where it is cold all the time.. i could not deal with it!

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Yay, Fill in the Blanks! Haven't done this for ages, so here we go. The Theme is Birthdays coz it's Lauren's Birthday today! Happy Birthday!!!!!

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1. My most favorite birthday was all of the ones when I was little and mum used to make super cool cakes in all different shapes and themes. My favourite one was a clock with a mouse - that hickory dickory dock clock thingy... was awesome.. Also, this year Mr Peck made me a little party for just us two with a pinata, pin the tail on the donkey, an ice cream cake and lots of little gifts! He's the best :)

2. My worst birthday was not really existent. I don't remember a bad one... there were ones where nothing special happened and no one really told me happy birthday but it's kinda sad on the day and then you get over it! My 21st was a bit of a let down. I had a party .. but when it came to my speech I got a little shy and never even said thanks to my parents or anything like that... I am not good at speeches!

3. My favorite birthday memory is not really a memory, just the fact that when I was little my birthdays always felt so special! Even if no one was coming over for a party I always wore a pretty dress and did my hair (including a special clip or bow) and we had the cake and party food and had pictures and a few presents... :) 

4. The best birthday present I've ever received was ... there are so many great ones from my parents (who are waaaay to generous) to even list! Things like a camera, GHD, clothes & bags.... I can't even remember what was a birthday present haha.. I remember that if I wanted something big mum would(sometimes) buy and say this is your birthday present for this year :) 

5. The best birthday present I've ever given was I surprised Mr Peck last year with a longboard (a skate board) that he had been wanting for ages! I got his friends to input money ... but I didn't know exactly which one he wanted to I had to tell him so he could pick it. And this year, I got all his friends to write some notes or buy little gifts and was going to put them in envelopes for him to open one a day the week leading up to his birthday, but people didn't get back to me quick enough... but it still kind of worked and he liked it :)

6. Birthdays are fun.... but not my favourite day of each year. As I get older, the less they mean. I think I will get more into birthdays when we have kids because I want to be able to make my kids feel as special as my mum did for us!

7. My favorite age so far has been 23 ... right now. I think I am finally mature enough to know what I want and confident enough to get it. I am still a little shy about some things but I am getting better and I love being young enough and old enough at the same time :)

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1. The last movie I saw was True Grit.  I enjoyed it all except for the end part, from where she gets bit by a snake (she doesn't really, in case you haven't seen it... *shifty eyes*)  It seemed like the ending was rushed, and the woman is no where near as amazing as the girl.. and he (if you haven't seen it close your eyes) shot the horse :(

2. I want to go to America already!

3. Surprises are super fun and enjoyable! Especially the ones you give others :)

4. The best accessory is a scarf or a belt

5. My favorite warm drink is  hot chocolate or chai tea.

6. My favorite cold drink is depends on what mood I'm in. I love juice. If I feel car sick or sick from not eating breakfast, orange juice for shizz, always makes me feel better (especially Daily Juice, that's pretty much the only good one apart from fresh of course), Fresh apple juice is mmmm, and Almdudler, I haven't had that for aaages :(

7. Currently loving stripes and thick socks.

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1. This weekend I'm catching up on sleep, going shopping with my bro, editing photos  and sleeping

2. My last vacation was ... this is hard because we often go on little trips all over the place. Our last official, overseas holiday was our honeymoon to NZ in 09. Since then we have been to QLD, TAS, VIC and multiple places around NSW.

3. My next vacation will be on the 22nd to the US of A! Excitement!!

4. My favorite way to relax is read a book, knit, watch a movie, do nothing! Like literally stare into space nothing hehe

5. When vacationing one should always take a book and have days where nothing is planned and have money to waste.

6. When vacationing one should never complain, take work, worry about money.

7. The best part about a vacation is escaping and not worrying about anything. Also, exploring and spending special time with Mr Peck and doing things we wouldn't normally.

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1. I love Mr Peck because he is the best husband in the world! I couldn't ask for anything more in a husband. He is kind, thoughtful, helpful, loving, funny, great company and encouraging.

2. A time that mama knew best was all the time. Everything my mum says is right (mostly). She's one amazing woman hehe.

3. My first kiss went a little like this... I am struggling to remember to be honest. It was with a person I don't care about and have no idea where they are and I didn't really like them that much at the time either. I'm sure it would have been awkward and whatever.. But honestly I don't remember! That's crazy seeing it wasn't that long ago! I was 18.

4. My celebrity crush is Mark Wahlberg. And Mr Peck doesn't let me forget...

5. My splurge of choice is stationary/office things or house things. Clothes most of the time but I don't usually splurge, always go for sales...

6. My biggest accomplishment is finishing my degree, getting married and having a business.

7. My dance jam of choice is Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo... But I don't dance or club or anything like that. . just at home hehe

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Ok, so yesterday my laptop died... so I don't have any of my old fonts of  blog design files :( So that kind of sucks! And today was my grandpa's funeral.. so it was a sad day...

Fill in the Blanks from the little things we do ... this week Mr Peck is playing along too! Go check his answers out at Elements of Life.

1. If I could get away somewhere for the weekend I would go to the tropics or something and I would bring my husband, of course! Duh! And swimmers and camera and a book and lots of sunscreen!

2. Something I often rant about is how the youth of today's church don't really have strong values and how much it bugs me... that and how long it takes for the washing to dry in cold weather. Aand how I hate having a damp house haha... not much really.

3. One item I need to have in my fridge at all time is milk and usually eggs and cheese. Lucky I'm only vegetarian  not vegan! I don't know how people do that! Mind you, I drink soy milk (Mr Peck drinks leche de vaca - aka cows milk)

4. My "life-saving" product is lip cream and my volumising heat-activated spray for my hair. Love that stuff!

5. A friend is someone who never judges you and always has a positive word to say. Also, someone who shares the little moments and can cheer you up when you are sad. 

6. If I could write my own blank it would be If I found a dragon, what would I feed it? 

7. My favorite kind of art is paintings like Kathryn del Barton's. Love her stuff and on Monday I got to see some of it close up.. Amazing!! She has a painting in the Archibald...

I saw this one and another... the details are so amazing. So many dots and lines and the colour is spectacular. Photos really do it no justice.

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Fill in the Blanks via ... all I'm gunna say is you are so lucky I am awake to do this! Right now I feel like someone is standing on my eyeballs and rolling them in dirt haha... loooooong day! But a nice wedding :)

1. What I love most about my home is the lake across the road and the guy I share it with.
2. I'm excited because it's Sabbath! I can chillax and not worry about all the assignments and general stuff of everyday life. Plus I got to see my best friend today :)
3. My preferred method for blowing off steam when I'm frustrated is yelling. and punching things ... I'm not sure.. I don't really think that I get frustrated that often...
4. Currently I am craving sleeeeeep and laying down, my shoulders, legs, back and eyes are killing me
5. The thing I love most about my mum is that there is no other like her. I can have the best chats with her and the best shopping trips (you know it's true mum ;) and often it feels like we're the same age, she's just smarter and knows more about life. It's awesome! I love youuuu mum!!
6. If I was going to write a book about my life, the title would be "Spazzmania" - i dunno why, it just would be.
7. If I were to eat one thing for the rest of eternity it would be food? duh!

And here is the photo I promised....

 

Now I am going to collapse into bed! Goodnight :)

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1. I am looking forward to going home after 2 weeks away... Not that these weeks have been bad, but home is great too :)

2. Something kind of embarassing that I still love anyway is miley cyrus haha I can't help it :)

3. My favorite car is Aston Martin Vanquish S... or Minis, Smarts, VW Golf GTIs and definately the new Subaru Impreza!.. that about covers it!

4. If I could pick one type of weather to live with for the rest of my life it would be warm! Like 23-25°C with no humidity... and a gentle breeze... mmm perfection!

5. My favorite thing to do after a bad/stressful day is watch a good movie - like a romcom.. or read a book.. or just lay on my bed and talk it through with Mr Peck

6. This weekend I will be driving home...

7. If I were a color, I'd be green because it's the best! It's fresh, natural and vibrant.

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Today I don't really feel like doing these. .. But I'll do 'em anyway coz I didn't last week :)
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1. Something that makes me a great friend is I listen good! Apart from that I'm a pretty lazy friend :( I wish I wasn't but I am. I don't make enough of an effort to catch up with my friends but I find it real hard coz they all live far away :( My physically closest friend is almost 2 hours away... I think I'd be better if they lived closer - I go round randomly and do things...

2. I am a procrastinator. Even if I'm totally stressed and have heaps to do, I will waste time doing other stuff that's totally irrelevant .. It's annoying and I'm trying to get better. Like right now I should be editing photos.. But I'm here...! Hi...

3. I am not good at thinking logically. I have been reading about research methodologies for my Masters subject and one was on thinking logically.. and it's everything I am not. When I write things it comes out in a big jumble and I have to sift through it for about half an hour before I can get any semblance of structure out of it.... Great.

4. If I had to describe myself in 3 words, they would be creative, procrastinator, illogical - uh, pretty much what I just explained to you!

5. Something I'm really cheap about is paying for postage in online shops. I really hate spending money on postage. I will be like nah, I'll just wait and get it in the shops.

6. Something I'm willing to splurge on is art supplies and stationary, sometimes... or pieces of clothing that I know I will wear again and again.

7. I would trade all my clothes for more quirky, interesting, stylish ones in a heartbeat 

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Hello Friday! You are most welcome

To celebrate, here's this weeks Fill in the Blanks from the little things we do.

1. The best deal I've ever gotten is when I married a boy, he grew into a man that is more amazing that I could have ever imagined in less than 2 years. I can't wait to see how much better it gets!

2. If I were hosting a dinner party and could invite people from my fantasy guest list it would include first off - my dad's mum, she died before I was born and I always wanted to meet her... I would invite her to help me cook! That would be awesome. Then I would invite J* to talk about photography with, Amelie (if she were a real person) to speak French with (the imaginary French that I speak) and enjoy her quirkiness... Along those lines I'd invite Jean-Pierre Jeunet coz judging by the movies he comes up with, he'd have to be an interesting person! And all my real friends and family to make it fun and loud...

3. Something that inspires me is life, the world, everything around me. Also looking at books and any number of random websites and blogs. Particular favourites are Craftgawker and StumbleUpon.

4. If I could only choose to eat one flavor of food for the rest of eternity (sweet, salty, spicy, bitter....) Probably sweet, although I really do get sick of sweet after a while of eating it... Is fresh a choice? Like fresh fruit & vegetables... that would have to be my ultimate choice coz that has it all and is so delicious.

5. I dream about owning my own home where I can have a vegie garden out the back, a few dogs and other pets and a few little kiddies running around.. But literally I dream about odd things, usually relating to what I have done that day, or before bed, or what I am doing the next day if it is something different.

6. My weekend will be spent Doing work and college stuff... Totally fun!

7. If I could only watch one movie or TV show for the rest of my life, it would be Amelie (for a movie) and My Kitchen Rules or similar (for TV)

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1. My biggest accomplishment in life thus far is getting a degree I guess... I have a B of Visual Communication Design majoring in Graphic Design and Illustration. And now I am studying a B of Arts majoring in Visual Arts... which is pretty much just the same but with painting, ceramics and all the fun stuff... and on top of that I am doing a Master of Arts.. So, ask me again at the end of next year ;)

2. My favorite place to sit in my house is at my computer desk? But probably more so outside looking at the lake. I don't really have a favourite place in this house coz it's kinda dark as we live in a flat downstairs of a house and it doesn't get much light :(

3.My fashion philosophy is comfort and classics... If it's not comfortable there's no way I will wear it. And there's no point buying trends that go out of fashion quickly - I don't have the money for that. So it kinda means that my clothes are not the trendiest, or most glamorous.

4.Something every girl should have is a sewing machine and some knitting needles. Or at least something they can get crafty with!

5. If you looked in my purse right now you'd find... 

Handbag - Fossil, gift from mum

Wallet - Fossil, gift from mum

Owl Notepad - gift from Mr Peck

Eclipse Mints

USB stick

Keys - car, house, car, secret key

Lip gloss & mascara in one - free with magazine

Pens - usually more!

Movie Ticket - I am Number 4

Ipod - Gift from Mr Peck

Phone - Sony Ericsson, hand me down from brother

6. My favorite music right now is any music from the 'Once' soundtrack and a bit of Leona Lewis

7. My favorite part of my body is my arms? I don't really have a favourite part but I'm definitely the most happy with my arms, everything else needs a bit of toning!

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The phrase or punctuation I overuse most is  tooollld ya! And definitely these little friends "..."

Today I am thankful for  my husband who came home and cleaned so that I didn't have to do as much.. and that I don't have class on Friday :)

My best friend is Stephanie...It always surprises me how similar we are. And how even if we don't talk in ages and ages, we just carry on like we were never apart. She always knows what I mean and makes me laugh. She's fun! And also, Mr Peck of course - the best friend that I know will always be there and always love me no matter what.

A quirky thing about me is  that I am scared of butterflies...

This weekend I  am going to celebrate my birthday with my family and then put together some cards for an order I just got :) Yippee!! What fun. I will hopefully work a little bit more on Flashbox Creative's new look too.

Something that worries me is  not that much these days. I know that God's got everything sorted and everything that happens is part of His plan. What's there to worry about when you know that?!

On my night stand you would find  my Ipod, my Bible, a book or two, hairbands, bobbypins and probably my phone.. This is if I had a night stand. I actually have a shelf above my bed.

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1.   I am currently obsessed with Fruit Ninja.. haha oh dear.

2.  Today I am tired because,  we went on a photoshoot to Manly today and I am sunburnt. And generally it was a long day. But fun. And got some nice shots.

3.  The age I am is  22  and the age I feel is about that... sometimes a little younger. sometimes a little older.

4.  My favorite place is home. Mr Peck & I's home or mum & dad's home. Either feel like home.. I just like the security and comfort of being somewhere familiar and knowing where stuff is and having stuff to do hehe

5.  Something I have been procrastinating is designing more girly cards... But I reallllly wanna do it and I have been going over lots of different ideas in my head.. So hopefully I will get them done on Sunday.. along with all the photo editing to be done.

6.  The last thing I purchased was Spinach & ricotta ravioli at a little cafe thingy-bob at Wahroonga. I have enjoyed eating out these last few days! Yesterday Mr Peck & I ate some pizza with spinach, garlic aoli & goats cheese which was delish.. I'm gunna do another post about that so stay tuned!

7.  The thing I love most about my home is that it's where all my things are and my most loved thing - my husband! Hehe.. And also it's where I feel most comfortable.

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1.   I am a slightly more boring version of myself a few years ago. Sad.

2.  The bravest thing I've ever done was jump from a really high rock {into water of course}.. It took me a little bit to psych myself up.. but so worth it.. I remember having time to think on the way down "why the heck did i jump?!" So it must have been pretty high.. haha

3.  I feel prettiest when  I actually make the effort to get ready. Usually this is for church.

4.  Something that keeps me awake at night is  Mr Peck playing his Xbox. hehe.. and thinking about ideas for my cards.

5.  My favorite meal in the entire world is probably have to say Mad Mex. hehe .. I love a good burrito. And digging anything mexican/spanish at the moment. I love the taste of beans and corn. good stuff.

6.  The way to my heart is being thoughtful and caring.. Like picking up the slack around the house when I'm feeling off, or buying cute little presents just coz.. or asking how I am and actually listening, caring and offering good advice :) 

7.  I would like to do a lot of travelling. At the moment my wish list includes Central/South America {here we come end of this year :D} Greece..., Italy {been there,but wanna see more}, Morocco, Mauritius, Japan and Mongolia.