tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15935408987944230852024-03-11T15:19:21.412+08:00Olive FarmLovely Little Thingsolivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-30665825337794026612012-10-13T18:20:00.001+08:002012-10-13T18:20:40.008+08:00Perth Wedding Upmarket 2012<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A few months has passed <span style="font-size: small;">since Perth Wedding Upmarket & as always <span style="font-size: small;">I <span style="font-size: small;">ha<span style="font-size: small;">d every intention of blogging about it stra<span style="font-size: small;">ig<span style="font-size: small;">ht</span> away however I rec<span style="font-size: small;">e<span style="font-size: small;">i<span style="font-size: small;">ved such<span style="font-size: small;"> a great response from it<span style="font-size: small;">, that it's been go<span style="font-size: small;">, <span style="font-size: small;">go, G<span style="font-size: small;">o, GO<span style="font-size: small;">, G<span style="font-size: small;">O<span style="font-size: small;"> since then. I'll fill you in on<span style="font-size: small;"> what's happen <span style="font-size: small;">later on but here's just a recap <span style="font-size: small;">& some pics of my stall at Wedding Upmarket :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had such a great time at this market. I never realised how much I enjoyed talking to brides in real life, I'm so use to exchanging emails back & forth. Not to mention the amazing wedding vendors I got the privileged of meeting that day, especially my neighbour Nafessa from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CupcakeCravers" target="_blank">Cupcake Cravers</a>. Her cupcakes rock! I hope to participate in many more of these boutique Wedding themed markets, Perth needs more in my opinion & Wedding Upmarket definitely ranks up high on the list. </span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-17603210660608752062012-07-28T23:38:00.000+08:002012-07-28T23:38:30.962+08:00Wise words from Dory!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Saying I've been busy lately is definitely an understatement! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Not only did I do a big photo shoot a couple of weeks ago, I'm currently fulfilling a mountain of orders & preparing for <a href="http://www.perthupmarket.com.au/" target="_blank">Perth Wedding Upmarket</a> on the 25th Aug. Not to mention things have also been crazy in my personal life, with my oldest sis & family coming hm from the UAE for a long 4week holiday & my younger sis moving to Japan to teach. It's alarming how many things are happening at once but that's what's happening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Normally i would hide under my warm blanket & come out when things are more at a pace that I can handle but that is not even an option because firstly I have twins (yes, kids change EVERYTHING!!) & secondly these commitments are just to big to hide from. The only way out is to put my head down, work my butt off & go through the this thing called life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lately my mantra has been 'just keep swimming! just keep swimming!' which i sing out loud on the more difficult days & i'm surprised how something so simple can actually get me through my day. Hey whatever works, right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's a few sneak peeks of the shoot. I can't tell you how amazed I am of my sis who also happens to be the photographer. I hope you love them as much as I do! Visit my Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/olivefarmdesigns" target="_blank">page</a> for updates.</span><br />
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* Copyright <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rin.Nelson.Photography" target="_blank">Rin Nelson Photography</a> 2012. Please do not copy or use this image without permission. Thanks!</div>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-39398879731861778052012-07-05T14:36:00.002+08:002012-07-06T08:35:31.556+08:00Balance<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">This year for me has been about one thing - balance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Parenthood was a complete wake up call & although I've heard from MANY before me on just how life changing it really is, I (quietly) thought I could find a balance within it all as soon as I walked out of the hospital and boy-oh-boy was I wrong!! I know having twins was the game changer so I shouldn't be too hard on myself, yet I am shocked that even after all the advice thrown at me & the endless supply of online information, for the first year after becoming a mum i was really walking around in a haze. (new mums will know exactly what i mean!) I don't know what i would of done without the wonderful support from family & friends, & especially my superman of a husband. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Nowadays I wear motherhood quite easily & comfortably. Of course, some days are better than others & it all came down to that one thing - balance. Once Hubs & I figured out & followed through on a routine that suited all family members, life slowly but surely became easier & it feels like someone has released the valve on that pressure cooker. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">I love that I'm able to spend more time on Olive Farm & those creative juices have been a flowing! My latest obsession (aside from Pinterest) has been hand beading. I've been doing so much of it lately that I'm sure it's going to hinder my eyesight. Hubs has to constantly remind me to take breaks & stretch my fingers to avoid RSI haha </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">In a few weeks I'll be joining forces with a lovely bunch of people to do a much anticipated photo shoot. I'm very excited & if it wasn't for this healthy routine I'm instilling on my life i would be in absolute pieces! so yay for balance! </span><br />
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As you all know <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> is all the rage at the moment. A site that lets you collect gorgeous images & organises them in boards?! Seriously, how can you not get hooked? It's almost like being able to finally organise that messy pantry but instead that pantry is your head and the mess? well that's everything else.</div>
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Like others following the Pinterest craze, I can easily send 3-4 hours on the site... a day!! my husband has voiced his concerns & although his worries a dully noted, there's no waaayyyyy i'll give it up! Happy wife, happy life!</div>
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As a designer I think it's important to have that visual board in front of you to act as your go-to for inspiration. I'm a very visual person & I believe i've been blessed with great memory & attention to detail. So seeing everything in one place is almost therapeutic. Yeahhhhh therapeutic =) </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you wish to see what all this rambling is about check out <a href="http://pinterest.com/olivefarm/" target="_blank">MY PINTEREST</a> page. I hope you enjoy it as much as i do. Here's some images of my boards -</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">From my <a href="http://pinterest.com/olivefarm/embellish/" target="_blank">Embellish</a> board</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Oh people of blog world, it's been far too long! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Where have i been? i hear you ask. In a word - busy. I never thought motherhood would take as much time as it has & will probably continue to do so. It's been way over a year since my last post but only a few months since my last unpublished post. Secretly for a while now I've been writing unpublished posts, trying to find the words to come back into blog land however they never seemed good enough to published til now (well that's the plan).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I guess I realised and accepted there's really no right way to reenter so i figured why not just dive back in and see if anyone noticed you were missing in the first place haha </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Over the next few posts I'll be updating you on what's been happening but for now i want to leave you with some images of my latest 2012 collection. I hope the pieces inspire you to come back & visit me soon. I wanted to end the post by promising not to disappear again but with 1 year old twins now in my life I'm afraid no such promise can be made. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As if you didn't already know, motherhood is hard yo!</span><br />
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<tr style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="hasCaption">{<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150703739523499&set=a.10150703731408499.390443.122989003498&type=3&theater" target="_blank">Adora</a>} Beloved one</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="hasCaption"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="hasCaption"> </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just a few of my favs from the new collection. View entire range ---- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/olivefarmdesigns" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-25426190361116494262010-12-09T12:57:00.000+08:002010-12-09T12:57:48.019+08:00Nappies, shoots & getaways.<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With babies due date fast approaching I've been working overtime to get orders out and organising the house in anticipation of their arrival. Despite being kid people, Hubs and i are often still at a complete lost on what to get and how much of. I mean 5 boxes of newborn diapers is enough right? Considering each box contains 108 diapers... argh! We don't know! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We've packed and repacked the hospital bags over and over again as it seems first-time-parent nerves have definitely been lurking bout the house. Strangely enough the one thing i'm not nervous about is delivering the babies. Sure like most women i've heard the horror stories that come with the experience such as the mind blowing pain, the accidental pooping & heaven forbid, tearing (yikes!) but i figured the female body was designed for this and as painful as i'm sure it will be, at the end of the day - I'll be okay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On top of all this I still have bridal orders to fulfill & just last weekend i did my last Olive Farm shoot with my sis before she leaves for overseas. It was a fantastic day & I had an awesome team of people helping. Here are some sneak peaks of the shoot - </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hope you have a super fun filled weekend too =)</span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I promise to take lots of pics!</span></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-9908819131071473442010-11-24T21:29:00.000+08:002010-11-24T21:29:28.906+08:00{Maternity Shoot Sneak Peak}<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As mentioned in my previous post Hubs and I had a maternity shoot with my talented photographer sister Rin, from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Rin.Nelson.Photography">Rin Nelson Photography</a>. We decided on a beach shoot since it's summer in Perth & as gorgeous as the sky was we didn't count it would be sooooo windy. Still we battled through and managed to get some really great shots with minimum distractions due to the beach being pretty secluded. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's a sneak peak of the shoot =) I'll be doing another one in a few weeks when i go on a road trip to Margaret River with all 3 of my sisters. Did i mention how awesome it is to have a photographer as a sister? hehe</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. Hubs and I attended 4 weddings in a span of 6 weeks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. I played tour guide to many rellies from overseas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. I created some lovely pieces for a fashion show which was so. much. FUN! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4. Unfortunately our family lost a loved one =(</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. My older sis Rin (the photographer) announced that she & her family will be moving to Abu Dhabi in March next year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And the biggest reason for my disappearance.....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6. Hub & I are expecting twin girls early next year! Yes you read correctly =) I'm currently 25 weeks pregnant with twin girls! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I never thought being pregnant would consume so much of my time but it has, especially because I had AWFUL morning sickness for the first 5 months which left me exhausted and completely wiped out most days. Many times i wanted to blog about the pregnancy but some days it was a struggle just to get out of bed and have a shower, let alone turn on the computer. Thankfully the worst has passed and my energy levels are almost back to what they were before (in fact this arvo i'm doing my maternity shoot with my sis, yay!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'll endeavor to write more in detail about some of the things that happened in the last 134 days & include pics, but for now this is just me letting you know i'm still alive & i haven't forgotten about you =) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>chat soon xoxo</i></span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-32347012678781131812010-07-12T13:19:00.000+08:002010-07-12T13:19:43.454+08:00{Baby Love}<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm supposed to be finishing off pieces for this weekends <a href="http://madeontheleft.blogspot.com/">Made On The Left</a> market but i couldn't resist posting up these pics my sister just sent me of a shoot she did a few weeks ago. It was for a blue eyed, ginger haired 7 month baby girl who was sooo scrumptious and friendly which made her the perfect subject to shoot. I created a piece for her and she wore it proudly, just lovely! I can't wait for future shoots with my sis, a few big projects in the mix which we're still working out the kinks before we reveal them. I know i've said this before but it is soooo awesome having a photographer in the family hehe Check out more of my sis's work at her facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rin.nelson.photography">fanpage.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The last few weeks have been a complete whirlwind for me. Soooo many projects in the works and of course hardly enough time for anything else, especially blogging. Aside from Upmarket (which i promise to write about soon & post pics), I have orders to fulfill, the Made On The Left market which is happening this weekend and not only am I helping out with the production of a fashion show but I'm also creating some pieces for part of the collection. Pheeewww! I've promised to give myself a nice healthy break at the end of all this but til then it's all go, go, go! I hardly see my hubby nowadays =(</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I will be back with pics and will go into more details about the exciting things happening at Olive Farm but for now i have to get back to sewing hehe</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">See you soon *muoah* </span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-88562815084618815712010-06-21T12:13:00.000+08:002010-06-21T12:13:20.147+08:00Meet the artist - Bec from B.H.O<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Fortunately for me Perth has a group of talented crafty women who catch up once in a while to share stories, advice and fill our tummies with yummy food hehe We support each other at markets, help one another whenever we can, it's fantastic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope to feature some of these ladies whom have shown much support and encouragement to other fellow designers, starting with Bec from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beczbags">B.H.O</a>. I sent Bec a few questions to give you an insight on her life as a designer. </span><br />
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<div style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. What inspired you to create your own business?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> This never started out as a business for me. My eldest started kindy and for 6 months I wasn't sure what to do with myself and then I started sewing again after having a long time off. I did my first market in July of 2009 and it was a hit! Out of 20 bags and 10 wallets I created, I came home with 4 bags and 3 wallets, a pocket full of cash and with demands for more. I could not believe it!</span><br />
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<div style="background-color: white; color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Describe a typical working day for you?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Get up and have the desperate cup of tea, get my 5 year old off to school, check the mail box and head home to clean and hopefully find some time to either get inspired or create. Pick up Sydney and cook dinner, put the kids to bed around 7.30 and well that's when the madness starts. Sometimes I'll sew til 1am, other times I will give up by 9pm. I keep my lil one, who is about to turn 3, into daycare 2 days a week which are also my sewing/organising days.</span><br />
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<div style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. Where does you inspiration come from?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have always loved a wide range of fabric, from retro linens to Amy Butlers Designer cottons. I am attracted by the fabrics, clashing colours and functionality. Most of my inspiration comes from "I want something that does this!!", then I make it and hopefully someone else will love it too. </span><br />
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<div style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4. What advice can you offer others starting off?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As an avid market seller (I'm not a fan of online selling) I have discovered the hard way that there are good and bad markets. Don't be discouraged if things don't go well. It could be nothing to do with you, the market may not suit you. One of the biggest mistakes I made starting out was I made my prices too cheap!! Do not underestimate yourself and the quality of your products. Handmade items are not longer what your Mother makes, it is unique and uber cool!!</span><br />
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<div style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. Where to you hope to be in 5 years?</span></b></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I would love to see B.H.O as a business. When both of my children are at school I would certainly love to pursue this as more than a hobby. I would like to see myself in more stores. I am in one over east in Wollongong and I'm certainly aiming for more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Check out Bec's gorgeous handmade bags this weekend at <a href="http://www.perthupmarket.com.au/">Perth Upmarket</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.facebook.com/olivefarmdesigns?ref=ts#%21/pages/Joondalup-Western-Australia/BHO/119452074740979?v=wall&ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=33">Face Book</a> and her Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beczbags">store</a>. </span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-60590756073266923062010-06-20T23:59:00.000+08:002010-06-20T23:59:45.860+08:00{Heaven}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvL3dGG9DWiUqdMwLsn9SRoGwIObSQvUlXrSVWNu3Fex0h7eHU4Ue3a9puUkmtlU5SsGj3I8is5TKpqu4N3UD43G0782TTKmUmnAa95-gAyhTfRB6YC0K68y0c_ROfiKqyaT4C9pF0hTsg/s1600/pretty+dresses.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvL3dGG9DWiUqdMwLsn9SRoGwIObSQvUlXrSVWNu3Fex0h7eHU4Ue3a9puUkmtlU5SsGj3I8is5TKpqu4N3UD43G0782TTKmUmnAa95-gAyhTfRB6YC0K68y0c_ROfiKqyaT4C9pF0hTsg/s640/pretty+dresses.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">** Image via <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/">Style Me Pretty</a></span></span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-78575231710608456502010-06-12T15:44:00.001+08:002010-06-12T15:44:52.023+08:00Recovering from Bali bliss<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's been about a week since Hubs, friends and I came home from 8 lovely days in Bali (yes, Bali again! It's starting to feel like a 2nd home hehe) and body is still on holiday mode. For some reason time completely slowed down when we were over there and now that we're back i know i need to get focused for the busy months ahead but i'm recovering from being toooo relaxed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This time around we hired a private villa with our own swimming pool, kitchen and living/dining room. I couldn't believe how massive the place was, there was sooo much space and privacy. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone going over there. Plus the food! arghhh my tummy still grumbles over the delicious food we had. Okies enough talk, here's some photos - </span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We stayed at <a href="http://www.bali-seminyak.com/villa_arjuna.html">Villa Arjuna</a> in Seminyak right on famous Jalan Laksmana with all the popular restaurants. </div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I mentioned we had a lot of delicious meals right? hehe The variety of food in Bali is fantastic. One night we had seafood, then Japanese, then Italian, then local Indonesian, and it kept changing every night! </div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This might be hard to believe but on one of the nights we went to see Boy George on Kuta beach. Some of us were a bit hesitant about going but the tickets were only $20aud and we knew there were other acts on the night including a fashion show, cabaret, dj's and bands. It was sooo awesome coz he wasn't actually singing but dj'ing! Dancing to cool tunes, barefooted on the beach with friends was one of the highlights of the trip, especially when it lightly started to drizzle rain on us =)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had such an awesome time and loved i could share my experience with good friends. Hubby and i are eager to go back tho we probably should explore other parts of the world hehe We'll see, so much going on with Olive Farm and life in general but i'll save that for another post *wink*</span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-1584308990858348602010-05-28T17:14:00.000+08:002010-05-28T17:14:11.835+08:00Olive Farm at June Upmarket!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdJBRyMbbFs777eUafNjcXAIPIR2OdUbWhMkWOmPt6WsLo-hPUw1rpsK3oC-vsd3mTJQKi1jbACHKKdSGK2qnPaMsWFFlCtioAmd8UUzpnVs_NFtrMmO-eDAf6OLEJW2Ap2fCUkGAnhB6/s1600/June+market+2010.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdJBRyMbbFs777eUafNjcXAIPIR2OdUbWhMkWOmPt6WsLo-hPUw1rpsK3oC-vsd3mTJQKi1jbACHKKdSGK2qnPaMsWFFlCtioAmd8UUzpnVs_NFtrMmO-eDAf6OLEJW2Ap2fCUkGAnhB6/s400/June+market+2010.bmp" width="381" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Come say hello to me and hubby at the June <a href="http://www.perthupmarket.com.au/">Upmarket</a> at UWA! This time Upmarket is combining with Junior Upmarket making it the biggest event thus so far. There will be so many new retailers and i can't wait! I've been busy keeping up with orders and creating new designs to showcase this June, as well as recreating Olive Farm bestsellers. I've had the idea of making these gorgeous bows for a while now and i just love the end result. I can't wait to see the response! More new designs to come - stay tuned =)</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Awesome invitations created from etsy store VO Handmade. I think they will do nicely for the Maiko/Steller wedding =)</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Etsy store - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vohandmade">VO Handmade</a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Quantity - 50 invites for couples and single guests</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Price - $2.90 per invite including envelope</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Total cost - $145 USD</div>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-34269188789355306702010-05-23T02:46:00.000+08:002010-05-23T02:46:57.275+08:00Amore No. 20 - Stamp Sets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4f18KWi0y_UK6ZtAE_hRGx8ddon-R9Z89imh9wKsmWZJKPfnZecVoFF57fh-aEbYQNMdNRYg10YMpBiGWWriito7BgwRaXN-2f76JidZlsTjueVL9c4QCCtAzYwcQhG29hRwIjSjyyrq/s1600/stamp+set1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4f18KWi0y_UK6ZtAE_hRGx8ddon-R9Z89imh9wKsmWZJKPfnZecVoFF57fh-aEbYQNMdNRYg10YMpBiGWWriito7BgwRaXN-2f76JidZlsTjueVL9c4QCCtAzYwcQhG29hRwIjSjyyrq/s320/stamp+set1.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHf7Ks1zqgLkIytMcnvrgypUzlIBF-byWEdy6i82fa5FgPj4vdWfxeuWgGKkc_YEC0LkMb-aDpy-FxO4qMXflnpziBM4J8Eg6k2UXWNX-xnrRJ3-MvdUjAUnxNPGGytS311JKDAEHRftI/s1600/stamp+set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHf7Ks1zqgLkIytMcnvrgypUzlIBF-byWEdy6i82fa5FgPj4vdWfxeuWgGKkc_YEC0LkMb-aDpy-FxO4qMXflnpziBM4J8Eg6k2UXWNX-xnrRJ3-MvdUjAUnxNPGGytS311JKDAEHRftI/s320/stamp+set.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_kwcchmBVhBBbsfPNu2Ck2_d-ZdkcxZCsY3jxjSJVbYtX2esuFiwBwLAJhkKDOmoM2QeUWh-Rr4C5HP-sTOB00Y6cdmztAwH_zL4557NNcZXBAcxkie_SAcSMbwJFYMKcpVOSJYD9Ptr/s1600/stamp+set2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_kwcchmBVhBBbsfPNu2Ck2_d-ZdkcxZCsY3jxjSJVbYtX2esuFiwBwLAJhkKDOmoM2QeUWh-Rr4C5HP-sTOB00Y6cdmztAwH_zL4557NNcZXBAcxkie_SAcSMbwJFYMKcpVOSJYD9Ptr/s320/stamp+set2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-Xaeqv76L6TyM5o8kAnZnIqdagU-BFnDI6gA5BcXcFWB0lEmvB939Q43IwBWr0j_o1-wx1s1owmsH__VG7ydFAWI4ld5K9GNgz501YUpDrzBSoGqiQMmpFnwjwtQYgJcif0qIBc4vCY2/s1600/stamp+set3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-Xaeqv76L6TyM5o8kAnZnIqdagU-BFnDI6gA5BcXcFWB0lEmvB939Q43IwBWr0j_o1-wx1s1owmsH__VG7ydFAWI4ld5K9GNgz501YUpDrzBSoGqiQMmpFnwjwtQYgJcif0qIBc4vCY2/s320/stamp+set3.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Running your own business from home sometimes means you have to find innovative ways to help market your products and rubber stamps have been a God send in the packaging department. I stamp my cards, carry bags, tags.... you name it! It's more affordable than printing and with so many great designs to choose from why wouldn't you? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here are some of my favourite stores ~ (from top to bottom)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Kodomo Petite Musee Tin Stamp Set from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JFlairGoods">J Flair Goods</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Margaret Stamp Set and Japanese Sewing set from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyTape">Pretty Tape</a> *they also have awesome tapes as the names suggests hehe*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Angle Stamp Set from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/karaku">Karaku</a></span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-66063031362929539272010-05-18T22:19:00.002+08:002010-05-18T22:40:16.968+08:00{Feeling the love}<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The last few days I've been fortunate enough to appear on a couple of blogs and on the Made It newsletter. I've also been receiving the warmest words of encouragement from clients and fans. It's so lovely to feel supported in what you do and i just hope it keeps on coming =)</div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've also been working on some new additions to my store. I've been waiting for really good weather before taking pictures, fingers crossed for tomorrow. I'm trying to fill my store with new goodies before I go on my trip in a few weeks. Hubby is bringing his laptop tho so I'll still be able to stay in touch =)</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Images </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">- <a href="http://www.madeit.com.au/shopguide/17May10.html">Made It Newsletter</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">- <a href="http://grayboulevard.blogspot.com/2010/05/handmade-buy-of-day-head-over-heels.html">Gray Boulevard</a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- <a href="http://jennifergarry.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Garry</a></span></span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-25382940236457375642010-05-17T11:56:00.001+08:002010-05-17T11:57:27.448+08:00{Inspiration} Julie Stegner for Vogue Russia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gosh these photos just make me feel all kinds of wonderful. Great way to start the week =)</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Images from </span><a href="http://www.trendnista.com/fashion-women/julia-stegner-for-vogue-russia/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Trendnista</a>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-89243910948667584712010-05-13T15:46:00.001+08:002010-05-13T15:47:24.527+08:00{Etsy Wedding Challenge}<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was talking to one of my girlfriends yesterday about <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a> and all the amazing things you can find. Haven't really gone on the site before she was doubtful, yet i insisted and even went as far as saying 'you could even plan a whole wedding from etsy alone!' which she replied 'Yeah, whatever!'. So that's the challenge. Can you plan a wedding from etsy? of course minus some details like venue, music, groom hehe </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">From now on I'm going to be planning an imaginary wedding as much to my ability, using only items i find on etsy. To make it a little more realistic i'll give myself a brief, budget and time line. From the many hours already spent browsing i'm confident i can plan one hell of a shindig and prove my friend wrong hehe</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Brief -</b> <b><i style="color: #351c75;">Operation project wedding</i></b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Couple - Lilly Maiko and Thomas Steller </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wedding date - Saturday 31st July 2010 (it's winter in Perth)</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Theme - Quirky, fun and intimate</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Colours - Blues/Greens</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wedding Party - 2 bridesmaids/ 2 groomsmen </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Guest - 80 people</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Budget - $15,000 AUD (remember etsy is in USD so this might be tricky)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'll also be including some handy DIY from my favourite sites to help others planning their big day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At the very least i hope to have fun with this project and get to know my fellow etsians.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">image By the super talented Elizabeth Messina from <a href="http://www.kissthegroom.com/">KISS THE GROOM</a></span></span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-47559275974247700892010-05-10T00:12:00.001+08:002010-05-10T00:13:10.088+08:00Amore No.19 - Holly Stalder<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Although I've been married for a few years now, being in the industry I'm in, I still spend a lot of my spare time researching weddings and anything to do with them. Following the work of other fellow designers, discovering new fabrics and techniques, finding out the latest themes, colours etc If I don't have any orders to fill and my supplies are up I could spend hours going through the collections of other designers 'oooohhhing' and 'aaahhhing' over their gorgeous works. I believe its an important part of running a business, knowing what others are doing and using it as motivation, inspiration and just appreciating the company of people your in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I especially have a soft spot for independent designers like <a href="http://www.hollystalder.com/">Holly Stalder</a>. With her love of vintage fabrics and her organic way of assembling stunning one of a kind pieces for brides my heart just gushes with delight. She is the kind of designer I would love to collaborate with and spend hours gabbing with over tea and scones. Check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hollystalder">etsy store</a> and I bet you'll fall in love just like I did =)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">{images from </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hollystalder.com/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Holly Stalder}</span></a></span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-43693968741511555832010-05-08T00:45:00.002+08:002010-05-08T00:48:33.555+08:00{New additons} Not just for the brides!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqo6EL7WQ_rYkhNAGhDYDvalXYLXv5EP3bNwcrb8xtBou9ZJvMwXHfMp7m_UTPzp3grjPB3lggOKmXcfhTumIU2zy7u1CSoUnwZ5AqWTBVnYiy0dheOg3Bj7Ct6n8oLL3TXADGY_hGFNf/s1600/French+Flowers+Grey+double.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqo6EL7WQ_rYkhNAGhDYDvalXYLXv5EP3bNwcrb8xtBou9ZJvMwXHfMp7m_UTPzp3grjPB3lggOKmXcfhTumIU2zy7u1CSoUnwZ5AqWTBVnYiy0dheOg3Bj7Ct6n8oLL3TXADGY_hGFNf/s320/French+Flowers+Grey+double.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46327389/ava-bride-bridesmaid-fascinator">{Ava}</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I recently added some new additions to my etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/olivefarm">store</a>. I've been experimenting with new techniques and working with different fabrics to give you these gorgeous blooms. I wanted to inject more colours in my collections giving customers more variety and to also include bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride's pieces. I've also been working on some pieces for grooms but I'm having so much fun at the moment I might put that on hold as i've also got a another big photo shoot coming up, not to mention I'll be going on a buying/mini holiday in a few weeks and a participating in another market in June. Argh so much to do! Can't help but thrive on the adrenalin tho haha</span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-58814078974933329102010-05-04T13:38:00.004+08:002010-05-04T13:46:56.198+08:00{Sneak Peak}<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOnxFJgStAds-l58PuwmE7cCnnsRTgUU99GKB7wYeXSHsvN4rDR3KVPLFgwH2qyJkyjoRp6NKD25iXMhfIYwD8BZ5L7AkuM4hEPwKF8QHWElQzYKqQn_3y4gWoA3H336vQPGJaeh0ThLn/s1600/silk+flowers+white+and+turquoise.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOnxFJgStAds-l58PuwmE7cCnnsRTgUU99GKB7wYeXSHsvN4rDR3KVPLFgwH2qyJkyjoRp6NKD25iXMhfIYwD8BZ5L7AkuM4hEPwKF8QHWElQzYKqQn_3y4gWoA3H336vQPGJaeh0ThLn/s400/silk+flowers+white+and+turquoise.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467285218053338242" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Some lovely pieces I've been working on. At the moment my studio is filled with bits of silk, organza, tulle, cotton, chiffon and other lovely fabrics in so many different colours. I love it!</span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-90011502977949942482010-04-27T21:55:00.009+08:002010-04-27T22:43:16.959+08:00New pieces in store<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Just listed some new pieces in my etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/olivefarm">store</a> & I'm happy with the pics, despite being my own model hehe =) Although I have what you might call 'signature' techniques in my flowers I always try to research different ways to improve my craft. It's such a thrill to discover a new way of doing something and it motivates me to be innovative in my work. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Things are just getting bigger and better here at Olive Farm. Very exciting times!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5ROKSgEIzt4HHFthqjOuRzcsTii56jssoQwTVZUyWgFeLe-RdAFCgvjkFE_DKUvdFepyTaKe_vRdjJs8UKvQKUGV1Blz1j0nBW71VIzZeaVr6KyDIzicm0N5lWakUJB2m7BOSqUP43qx/s1600/Livvy+white2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5ROKSgEIzt4HHFthqjOuRzcsTii56jssoQwTVZUyWgFeLe-RdAFCgvjkFE_DKUvdFepyTaKe_vRdjJs8UKvQKUGV1Blz1j0nBW71VIzZeaVr6KyDIzicm0N5lWakUJB2m7BOSqUP43qx/s400/Livvy+white2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464818121697938514" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45660230/italiano-bridal-fascinator-ready-to-be"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Italiano - Bridal fascinator</span></span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwLKGuATJJPhCnRZ1c8uqhnSgXtMrF5TzsJcH-kyooaY_52N9Ix9K8bqKlIyKNO7cRduBfgC9_d3O5Hggx5V0zYxrUCfhj9O0yzka3-YwA6t2ximYzEJwG3VlrqQI5m80KSHTNTXJ6AYY/s1600/Livvy+turquoise4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwLKGuATJJPhCnRZ1c8uqhnSgXtMrF5TzsJcH-kyooaY_52N9Ix9K8bqKlIyKNO7cRduBfgC9_d3O5Hggx5V0zYxrUCfhj9O0yzka3-YwA6t2ximYzEJwG3VlrqQI5m80KSHTNTXJ6AYY/s400/Livvy+turquoise4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464822791613959266" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45660580/adele-turquoise-flower-piece-ready-to"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Adele</span></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStdef72jLXoCqK76TKiAkTYYpKfwXnSGTZgkwT1m7FpH4g7NrNpvzIoIWDPHtEzkg8xBHetLq-P9J7KBeic1g2a8gy_E82Tk9ic-7CyDNRRFgi1kfpaiqEJM_EaSF-2dtWZdrPeuLVdRS/s1600/Livvy+pink4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStdef72jLXoCqK76TKiAkTYYpKfwXnSGTZgkwT1m7FpH4g7NrNpvzIoIWDPHtEzkg8xBHetLq-P9J7KBeic1g2a8gy_E82Tk9ic-7CyDNRRFgi1kfpaiqEJM_EaSF-2dtWZdrPeuLVdRS/s400/Livvy+pink4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464822586387972626" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45660837/rosalyn-bridal-fascinator-ready-to-ship"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Rosalyn</span></span></a></div>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-86885292749167269792010-04-24T09:36:00.005+08:002010-04-24T09:44:44.986+08:00Olive Farm SALE!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0t1SdLm5MHcryvOJAvOtfboFE7G4i1CKKf3kGjzMclUrabyE32e2pUHW3erNVXqZnlkcYm8XMbpIzNyLDLt99NbihVGVFYWi_quJ01cPrCuNNwspJOiFjMgt1f9tYXCfbo36qIOdnmMe/s1600/Michelle+2b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0t1SdLm5MHcryvOJAvOtfboFE7G4i1CKKf3kGjzMclUrabyE32e2pUHW3erNVXqZnlkcYm8XMbpIzNyLDLt99NbihVGVFYWi_quJ01cPrCuNNwspJOiFjMgt1f9tYXCfbo36qIOdnmMe/s400/Michelle+2b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463512822428434146" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Between 24th April - 26th April 2010 i'm taking 20-30% off selected items on my Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/olivefarmdesigns">Fanpage</a>. If you ever wanted to own an original Olive Farm piece</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">this is the sale not to miss!</span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593540898794423085.post-52481270248922981772010-04-23T15:37:00.002+08:002010-04-23T15:41:49.461+08:00{Shop Update}<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVCkKTL1NrORPilXYwuuxuUuiLKh47sOANPPt8pJCOL0OLx3wEnBYXQYrcukWk4yqrm0JGKs2BLRRNSmzb0y1t0rvy_UCRlw6v5-Ml4fdmL2qMuDmLtsovfaKkfKQzLeXDmMja91dzRFo/s1600/Italiano+livvy3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVCkKTL1NrORPilXYwuuxuUuiLKh47sOANPPt8pJCOL0OLx3wEnBYXQYrcukWk4yqrm0JGKs2BLRRNSmzb0y1t0rvy_UCRlw6v5-Ml4fdmL2qMuDmLtsovfaKkfKQzLeXDmMja91dzRFo/s400/Italiano+livvy3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463234198109903154" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Over the next few days you'll see a few new pieces trickling into my etsy </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/olivefarm">shop</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. Hopefully the clouds will stay away so i can take more photos =) </span>olivefarmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07582486310391015342noreply@blogger.com0