lisboa, portugal:

I managed to get some free time to head out and about Lisbon and get some snaps. I've mentioned it before, but I LOVE Lisbon. It's jammed packed full of character, super friendly people, great food and sunshine. I'm aching to go back for a holiday one summer and explore more of Portugal with Andrew. I highly recommend visiting if you are heading over that way in the near future. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

birds eye:

So right now I'm in Europe for work (Lisbon, Portugal at this very moment) - having lots of fun, and working hard, of course.
Below are some photos I took on my plane trip of the view from above. I flew via China, so the below photos are somewhere above China, Mongolia and Russia whilst on my way to Germany.

china

china

china

mongolia

mongolia

mongolia

mongolia

russia

russia

russia

russia

russia

the desk:

Over this past weekend, I decided to give my desk area a bit of love and create a more inspiring place in which to work. My desk is located in our little sunroom, which faces north and gets a tremendous amount of light during the day. Using masking tape, I stuck up photocopied photos I had taken (I love the textures and contrast you get when photocopying images), little sketches and other bits and pieces, including some old photographs taken by my grandfather. I wouldn't say it's finished yet - or ever will be - as I'm sure I'll be adding and subtracting continuously.

Anyway, here's a sneak peek.

 

a retro clock i found in shanghai a few years ago

bentwood-esque chair bought from an op-shop, with a small suzani bought in uzbekistan

calendar by Leah Duncan

more philippines:

I was looking back at our travel photos from last year, and came across a whole heap that somehow flew under the radar. Thought I'd share them. First up, some more from our time in Palawan, the Philippines. I miss this magical place so much. Would go back in an instant.
Will post more unseen photos in the next few weeks amongst other bits and pieces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

happy new year:

from the weekend - me overlooking stanwell park, nsw (and using instagram)

Happy new year! 
Wow, it's 2012. Crazy, huh! Thought I'd take this opportunity to briefly let you know what I've got planned for line x shape x colour this year.
Travel-wise, unfortunately we don't have a 'big' trip planned, but we will definitely be going overseas for one or two short trips. So, there'll be plenty of photos posted up from those adventures (you'll have to check back to see where we end up going!). I'm also heading on a work trip to Europe (Germany, Portugal, UK + France), for two weeks, next week. I'll try my very best to get out and about to get some snaps for the blog.
While I'm not travelling, which will be for most of the year, I want to show you the world through my eyes (that sounded good in my head!). This means me taking my camera to more places whilst we're out and about, getting shots of my local area and city, plus other little adventures we have around the place.
I also want this blog to a source of inspiration, so I'm going to start posting lots of inspiring bits and pieces ranging from architecture, design, art, music to travel, food - you name it.


But, while I'm at it, is there anything that you would like to see in particular, or more of? I'd love to hear from you!


Here's to an amazing 2012!