tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72777297465354905172024-03-18T20:47:52.106+11:00emerald and may.life and lovely things...Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-27956131930617521192016-04-05T22:55:00.000+10:002016-04-05T23:05:35.816+10:00Old London Town <div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It has been
a long while since I wrote on this blog. Life happened of course with the last
couple of years being a whirlwind of complete direction changes, lots of
learning and in the last week, me permanently relocating to London…
(wahhhhhhhtttt the HECK?).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Still
feeling a little in shock about that last point.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Print by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LoosePetals?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Loose Petals </a>on Etsy</span></td></tr>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yep, after
a couple of trips to the big… drizzle(?) and with some friends also having made
the move across, this was it. Now was as good a time as ever and maybe the last
chance I would have to convince myself that now was the last chance... because
there’s nothing like a bit of FOMO. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No
attachments, no commitments and with a little savings in my back pocket I’m now
sitting on a couch in a short let in Hackney tapping away on a laptop, writing
down how this happened (and putting off going out into the rain to buy an
umbrella - probably should have packed one of those). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I’m going
to attempt to keep writing on here, mainly as a way to keep track of all the
things that occur because lord knows my memory ain’t the best, and perhaps with
a few random posts thrown in, who knows what they might entail. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Until then,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />
Sarah x</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(and at
this rate ‘then’ could be another 3 years from now, so apologies if this is the
case)</span></div>
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Here I am again, after another month has absolutely rocketed past! It's been a busy one, with trips to Canberra and Melbourne, a hectic assignment schedule and of course, reading way too many articles and speculating on the, now past, federal election. </div>
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I do have a few photos from my two trips away though, so for now, I'll share those and cross my fingers that September will ease off a little and give me time to write some posts. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">We are eating burgers from </span><a href="http://www.brodburger.com.au/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Brodburger</a><span style="text-align: left;">, the best burger of my LIFE!</span></div>
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Whenever my sister is involved in anything, you can be sure that you will not have a second of boredom. She loves to plan as many things as possible in even the shortest of time frames. This meant that when my Mum and I travelled up for the weekend we were in for busy time. </div>
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It was a great girls weekend with trips to see Phantom of the Opera at Canberra Theatre Centre, a visit to the Turner Exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia and SO much food and wine, I pretty much just rolled all the way back home to Sydney. Oh, and my first trip to Costco... whoa!<br />
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Again, more beautiful grey skies at Luna Park in St Kilda. </div>
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The next weekend I headed down to Melbourne with my sister and her partner Mel. Again, I had chosen a freezing place to go in the depths of winter... silly! Although, one of the things I love most about Melbourne IS the gorgeous grey skies. We powered through the cold with trips to St Kilda markets, Brunswick, Richmond and Fitzroy. As always we drank and dined and walked A LOT!</div>
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Where are your favourite places in Canberra and Melbourne? Do you have a 'must visit' list for either? </div>
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<br />Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-23672964065556690792013-08-06T10:21:00.001+10:002013-08-06T10:24:25.282+10:00Lens Life - JulyIt has been a busy few weeks here in Sydney, which unfortunately has meant very little time to add to my blog!<br />
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There has been family visits in Sydney, Newcastle and the Southern Highlands, friends leaving for overseas, countless assignments and a persistent cold. Fortunately, the sunny Sydney weather combined with an endless supply of honey and lemon tea has kept me going.<br />
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Here are a few of my favourite snaps from July:<br />
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Strolls around Sydney - The MCA and Blackwattle Bay</div>
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Sarah xSarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-67282854794748836592013-06-29T08:48:00.000+10:002013-06-29T08:48:53.200+10:00DIY - How To Grow Herbs IndoorsAfter last weeks kitchen reveal on <a href="http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/theblock/" target="_blank">The Block</a>, I have been more than a little interested in developing my own indoor herb garden to use when making things like this <a href="http://emeraldandmay.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/12-hour-lamb-ragu.html" target="_blank">delicious 12hr Lamb Ragu</a>.<br />
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It's a bit of a hassle being in the midst of cooking and realising you need just a little more thyme or rosemary to really complete a dish, so this would be a fantastic addition to a cooks kitchen. Let's not forget though, they also look damn pretty and add life and colour into the heart of the home.<br />
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Because my kitchen has just the one window, I needed to look for a compact version to give my sumptuous smelling plants a better chance of survival in the light. So I settled on six inch diameter terracotta pots which can easily sit on my windowsill, although I spruced them up through this little <a href="http://emeraldandmay.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/diy-fresh-painted-terracotta-pots.html" target="_blank">DIY here</a>.<br />
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In my research I discovered that there are certain varieties of herbs which grow much better than others in an indoor environment. These (thankfully) were just the kind of herbs I always use:<br />
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<b>1.</b> <b>Rosemary -</b> For all of you that forget to water plants, then rosemary is your new best friend. It requires little water and is a hardy plant but try and get either Tuscan Blue or Blue Spire as they are smaller and easier to grow indoors. (Although as they grow, chances are they will have to be moved to a larger pot.)<br />
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<b>2. Chives - </b>The humble yet delicious chive is a great plant to grow indoors in areas where there is little light. They can survive away from a window and if you continue to chop off the top third, they will keep you in good supply.<br />
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<b>3. Thyme -</b> is a much loved plant at my house and I will usually try and add it to everything, or at least as a garnish, because it's just so pretty. However, it will also grow well indoors if you can find a spot for it near some light.<br />
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<b>4. Parsley -</b> Parsley is a herb which I'm sure most of us use a lot of, so it is thankful that this little beauty will grow well indoors as it is a pretty hardy plant.<br />
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Herbs need a bit of room as they tend to produce fungus so the best way to prevent this is to grow them in terracotta pots at least 6 inches in diameter and provide adequate ventilation at the bottom. I did this by placing decorative pebbles in the bottom of the pot to allow airflow. Also, as some tend to spread more than others, keeping them in different pots is the best way to give all of them a chance at survival.<br />
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To keep them at their best, clip them back a little every now and again and occasionally fertilise them by adding one teaspoon of fish emulsion to a small watering can. You should always water them at the base of the plant, not over the leaves and don't overwater, every two or three days should be adequate.<br />
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Do you have any tips for growing plants/herbs indoors? I'd love to hear of ways you incorporated live herbs in your kitchen!<br />
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Sarah xSarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-70543726210531495462013-06-28T12:11:00.000+10:002013-06-28T12:11:25.957+10:00Cushion Love: Kate Lauren DesignsI think I've fallen in love with a cushion! More precisely, the 'Zachary Hunter Yellow Accent Cushion' by <a href="http://www.katelauren.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Kate Lauren Designs</a>. So subtle, yet simply gorgeous. In fact, I've fallen in love with many of their whimsical bedroom collections, sweetly put together as children's spaces.<br />
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Aside from the dreamy bed linen and cushions, you can also find stunning fabric lampshades, lanterns and wall hangings. I suggest heading on over to check out all the loveliness at <a href="http://www.katelauren.com.au/store/pc/home.asp" target="_blank">Kate Lauren Designs</a> and be sure to read the beautiful little stories of who the bedroom was designed for, they're adorable!<br />
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The inspiration for cushion searching came from having just purchased my first linen bedspread by Home Republic, from <a href="http://www.adairs.com.au/" target="_blank">Adairs</a>. This pillow will make a joyous accent to my sleeping space. As we are in the depths of the Winter rains here in Sydney, I needed a little brightening to make the days a little less grey. Crisp whites with a touch of happy yellow shall be my sanctuary from the clouds outside. </div>
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I also purchased this sweet as pie owl, from <a href="http://www.adairs.com.au/" target="_blank">Adairs</a>, to sit by me at night. Maybe he will impart some of his wisdom my way... but even if he doesn't, he's still a joy to look at. </div>
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Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-21087547396446552522013-06-24T13:57:00.003+10:002013-07-09T00:18:03.395+10:00DIY - Fresh Painted Terracotta PotsWith a rainy old weekend in Sydney, I dropped in to my local Bunnings Hardware to get inspiration for a quick DIY that would keep me busy and out of the drenching weather. I have been very into indoor plants lately, so I was on the look out for some pots that could do with a bit of a makeover.<br />
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As I am on a budget, I settled on four 6" diameter terracotta pots, to use as a blank canvas, a can of Dulux Spraypak Quick Dry in Flat White, to quickly and easily do a base coat, and a small bag of white stones.<br />
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While there I decided I would use these for a little windowsill herb garden so ducked out into the rain to grab some rosemary, chives, parsley and thyme.<br />
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Back home I went, armed with my little bag of goodies. The next few hours were a process of trial and error as I had a serious problem making a decision on which pattern I wanted to use. I settled on a simple, geometric design with subtle greys and pops of colour in yellow and orange.<br />
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Here are the steps I used to create the pots:<br />
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<b>1.</b> To begin with, I sprayed the pots (making sure to use gloves and a plastic drop sheet, the spray can go everywhere when you're doing it on a windy balcony!) and left them to dry.<br />
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<b>2.</b> I then chose my design to paint over the white base, I did this with some small pots of enamel paint I had laying around. Head down to your local hardware store and they will have a large range to choose from.<br />
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<b>3.</b> The easiest and most striking way to create a modern design involving blocking colours, is with two diagonal pieces of sticky tape stuck on the pot and then paint between the bits of tape, being sure to paint the lip and the top of the inside of the pot too.<br />
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<b>4.</b> Pull the sticky tape off, leave to dry and voila! THAT'S IT!!<br />
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This whole process, including potting the herbs took less than a day and all together (plants as well) cost me under $30. This is great value considering I spent $15 last week on pre-packaged herbs from the store!<br />
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Which other patterns would you like to try on the pots? If you give it a go, I'd love to see the pictures, just tag me on Twitter @sarahmaymorris<br />
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Have fun DIY-ing and try to stay out of the rain,<br />
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P.S. Make sure you check out my <a href="http://emeraldandmay.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/diy-how-to-grow-herbs-indoors.html" target="_blank">DIY - The Best Way to Grow Herbs Indoors</a> if you want to grow some windowsill goodness!<br />
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Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-22715844712284886892013-06-22T10:03:00.001+10:002013-06-22T10:03:51.358+10:0012 Hour Lamb RaguThe idea of getting back to basics has been a corner stone of many for the last few years. People are looking toward entertaining, dining and just generally enjoying their homes rather than expensive nights out.<br />
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The slow cooking movement has been a HUGE aspect of this and as such I am constantly salivating over the wonderful recipes my fellow bloggers are posting. I was lucky enough to get a small slow cooker, that I had been lusting after, for my birthday this year and was eager to test it out on a lovely lamb recipe.<br />
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1.25 kg lamb shoulder (deboned)<br />
4 truss tomatoes<br />
1 can of diced tomatoes<br />
1 garlic clove<br />
1 1/2 celery stalks<br />
2 rosemary fronds<br />
4 thyme fronds<br />
2 dried bay leaves<br />
2 cups of red wine (I recommend shiraz for its wholesome flavour)<br />
1 cup of chicken or vegetable stock<br />
1 tablespoon of olive oil<br />
1 packet of parppadelle pasta<br />
2 tablespoons of butter<br />
basil and parmesan cheese to garnish<br />
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<b>1. </b>Preheat oven to 140 degrees celsius or if using a slow cooker, put on high to warm up.<br />
<b>2.</b> Dice lamb shoulder, being sure to remove most of the white, fatty bits.<br />
<b>3.</b> In a pan with olive oil, sear the lamb until a very light brown. Add to slow cooker or large crock pot.<br />
<b>4. </b>Finely chop rosemary, thyme, garlic and celery and then saute for a minute in the same pan.<br />
<b>5.</b> Add red wine to pan and reduce the mixture by about a third, then pour in stock and heat. Add this mixture to the slow cooker or crock pot.<br />
<b>6.</b> Dice up the truss tomatoes and add to pot with canned tomatoes and bay leaves.<br />
<b>7.</b> Give a quick stir and put in just one tablespoon of butter and a generous amount of pepper and salt then leave for one hour.<br />
<b>8. </b>Return to crock pot, give a stir and turn slow cooker to low or oven to 120 degrees celsius.<br />
<b>9.</b> Leave for a further 11 hours checking intermittently.<br />
<b>10.</b> Either at the end or around the 8 hour mark, whisk around the whole mixture to break apart the meat, this gives it that pulled thick meat look.<br />
<b>11. </b>Boil up some parppadelle pasta then mix the ragu sauce and remaining butter in with the pasta.<br />
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<i>Serve hot, topped with basil leaves and a generous amount of parmesan. Enjoy with a good red wine and some dark chocolate for desert. This recipe can also be frozen in batches to enjoy later. </i><br />
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If your sauce is at any point looking a bit too watery you can add in one tablespoon of flour to thicken the sauce. It works a treat!<br />
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While this dish does take a long time (hello, twelve hours) it actually doesn't take much effort. You can be doing anything, including leaving the house in the time that it is cooking. Checking it often isn't required unless you're like me and love to just stir it and get a whiff of the delicious aroma!<br />
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I hope you enjoy the dish! Do you have any tasty, wholesome meals I should be trying in my slow cooker? I'd love to know!<br />
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<br />Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-63654163762175681502013-06-19T13:29:00.000+10:002013-06-19T13:29:15.531+10:00Easy Chicken and Vegetable SoupWith Winter seriously making its mark down here in Sydney, it's about that time where soup becomes a powerful elixir to warm the shivering shackles of our bones. One of my favourites, that I whip up and freeze in batches, is my Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup.<br />
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It's so simple to make and is perfect to reheat with some crusty bread on a night when you can't be bothered to cook. It's also a great way to get your vegetable fix in; fantastic for the immune system! There are a few cheats in the preparation stages to make it really easy, so all of you cooking purists, look away now!<br />
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<b>Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup </b><br />
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3 carrots<br />
2 large zucchinis<br />
2 small potatoes<br />
1 large handful of green beans<br />
1 small capsicum<br />
1 small (or 1/2 large) onion<br />
1 clove of garlic<br />
2 litres of water<br />
1 tablespoon of olive oil<br />
1 whole roast chicken, shredded (this the cheating bit)<br />
1 1/2 packets of Continental Chicken Noodle Simmer Soup (this is the REALLY cheating bit)<br />
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<b>2.</b> Finely chop garlic and onion and saute until soft in a tablespoon of olive oil.<br />
<b>3.</b> Add all of the diced vegetables and stir together to sweat for about 2 minutes.<br />
<b>4.</b> Add one litre of water and Chicken Noodle Simmer Soup. Bring to boil.<br />
<b>5.</b> Turn down to simmer and add torn chicken and another litre of water.<br />
<b>6.</b> Add second packet of Chicken Noodle Soup, turn to simmer.<br />
<b>7. </b>Simmer for about 1-2 hours, adding hot water to create desired amount of broth.<br />
<b>8. </b>Serve hot with crusty buttered bread, or ladle into portions and cool to freeze.<br />
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And that's it, tastes absolutely delicious and very convenient for those of you who lead busy lives! Do you have any delicious meals I should try? What's your go-to winter warmer dish?<br />
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Enjoy, Sarah xSarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-81670986898628378302013-06-16T12:28:00.001+10:002013-06-16T12:28:19.547+10:00Angus & Celeste: Hanging GardensJust recently <a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/" target="_blank">The Finders Keepers</a> threw their Autumn-Winter Indie Art and Design Market in Sydney, and oh boy were there some treats to be found! It was a packed out day showcasing some of Australia's best up-and-coming brands and designers; I found myself a bit in awe of the creative little people we've got on our fair shores.<br />
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Afterwards, (not having been able to spend as much time there as I would have liked) I jumped on <a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/" target="_blank">The Finders Keepers website</a> to check out some of the things I may have missed. It was there I came across these little hanging planter gems from Melbourne design duo <a href="http://www.angusandceleste.com.au/welcome-to-angus-celeste" target="_blank">Angus & Celeste</a>!<br />
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Will you have a look at these fine things, I am particularly coveting the 'Billy Buttons' design for a hint of happy yellow! -<br />
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Aren't they fantastic?! The talented pair also create the whimsical little vases and clocks seen in the photos. All images were sourced from their website, which I would encourage you to check out and swoon over - <a href="http://www.angusandceleste.com.au/welcome-to-angus-celeste" target="_blank">Angus & Celeste</a>. </div>
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<br />Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-27019736053388830182013-06-14T17:46:00.001+10:002013-06-14T17:55:14.234+10:00Vietnam and ThailandAfter months of being back home, I have finally downloaded the photos of my trip to Vietnam and Thailand! It has only taken me about five months. Below are are some of my favourites from the trip:<br />
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Despite having been to Thailand before, I am always flawed by the simple beauty of places throughout Asia. The way the people in markets and the men fishing create images worthy of hung photographs just by... being. </div>
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I was lucky enough to travel through Vietnam alone and found such joy every morning just sitting with an iced tea near the water, on chairs that threatened to fold over with one wrong move. The boats would pull in with hundreds of passegers and their bikes. The day would begin with organised commotion and colour. It was bliss being a witness to it all. </div>
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Very soon I will be doing a post about the art and items I picked up from Vietnam, and how I used them to jazz up my apartment, so stay tuned. </div>
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Is there anywhere or any moment in Vietnam that reminds you of these simple little pleasures? I'd love to hear your stories! </div>
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P.S. Sorry about the image quality on some of the photos, I found myself hastily using the camera on my phone in moments I wanted to capture.<br />
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Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-86746424332472460322013-06-11T22:20:00.000+10:002013-06-30T21:45:39.577+10:00Emerald and MayA name change.<br />
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I want this blog to mean something to me, I also want to mean something to it. And so the name Emerald and May was the beginning of... something.<br />
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May - The Story:<br />
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My middle name is May, but that is not the beginning. My Nana was called May by everyone who knew her. Her real name was Mary but she didn't much care for that and so until the day she passed away, even in hospitals and nursing homes, the first order of business was ensuring all things name-like were changed to May.<br />
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Nothing else was acceptable, so May it was.<br />
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Then one day, on the 2nd of May, a little girl was born. Her parents called her Sarah May, after her strong willed Nana. And she was a May, through and through. Insistent, uncompromising and stubbornly Scottish. Yet she was born in a little town, on a farm, in New South Wales, Australia.<br />
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She loved that her middle name was May and that she was born in May.<br />
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Emerald - The Story:<br />
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This little girl, Sarah May, had green eyes, with yellow in them, but she liked to think they looked the colour of Emerald, especially when it rained.<br />
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Now Emerald was the colour of her birthstone and her favourite colour to boot. She would drape herself in Emerald velvet (much like George off Seinfeld) if she wouldn't be looked at quizzically everywhere she went.<br />
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Emerald is also 2013's colour (<a href="http://emeraldandmay.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/2013-colour-of-year.html" target="_blank">or so says Pantone</a>) and that's the year this little blog came about.<br />
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So there is my Emerald and May, all wrapped up. I hope you'll join me on my adventures. Sarah x<br />
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<br />Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-14338412604832376742013-05-26T12:45:00.000+10:002013-06-16T12:29:27.521+10:00Autumn's Blown InAfter a seemingly never ending summer here in Sydney, Autumn has finally sprung its beautiful coloured head. I barely even noticed it arriving until I was walking on a blustery morning and all around me was orange, maroon and every shade of yellow this side of the (disappearing) sun.<br />
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I always find Autumn is the perfect time to 'nest' your home. It creates comfort, warmth and a respite from the increasing chill in the air and the winds that threaten to blow your hair into directions and styles only super glue could usually achieve.<br />
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At times like this I search for soft and abundant textures in rugs, pillows and throws; they add a cosiness to the everyday. It certainly helps that this is also preparation for the winter sneaking up just around the corner.<br />
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While traditionally the notion of these lovely, warm additions to the home are token creams, beiges and greys, this need not be the case. Geometric and jacquard designs using fluoros and bold hues still remain very much in vogue. As such there are numerous options when it comes to choosing soft furnishings that modernise and update the look of your home without making it seem... snow lodge (not that I have anything against a good snow lodge).<br />
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Check out some of these stunning throws and cushions that you can snuggle with in style:<br />
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When it comes to gorgeous cushions who can really go past <a href="http://bonnieandneil.com.au/" target="_blank">Bonnie and Neil </a>for a splash of colour, a textured print or just for a love of our national flora and fauna. The new range features vibrant designs in all shades. I'm lusting after these red and orange pillows above, for their hint of changing-leaf colour and their delightful fringing on the edges. But there are so many more, head over to Bonnie and Neil <a href="http://bonnieandneil.com.au/" target="_blank">here</a> to see for yourself.</div>
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Who can go past Pendleton for a classic throw rug... but wait a sec, they've seriously updated their look with the new range that's out now. I particularly love the Diamond Medallion Throw above which seems to bring together all of the colours of Autumn in one geometric beauty. To check out their full range head over at their website <a href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/home.jsp" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you're much like me and you also have a slight love affair with the fashion label <a href="http://www.gormanshop.com.au/" target="_blank">Gorman</a>, from Melbourne, then you will be thanking your lucky stars that this winter they have some of the MOST adorably colourful mohair throws just for you (and me and all other lovers of a great thing). You know I could just cut eye holes in the thing and wear them like that. New winter trend, ghost chic' - hello! Check them out online <a href="http://www.gormanshop.com.au/accessories/homeware.html" target="_blank">here</a> or instore.</div>
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Now if you're more of a DIY type and want to feel the accomplishment of curling up with a pillow you created all by yourself, then look at this little gem! Bang on trend with pattern and colour, this baby is the perfect Autumn project for those nights when you can't be bothered to rug up and go out. Another bonus is the tiny price tag, from just $7 you can by the pattern off creator <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/bysol?ref=ls_profile" target="_blank">Sol Maldonado on Etsy</a>, have a look at this and her other sweet as pie designs <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/bysol?ref=ls_profile" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-61918529756220726112013-04-19T11:56:00.000+10:002013-06-19T14:15:11.016+10:00Six Tips for Studio Spaces<br />
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Stephen Nicholls, property editor at <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border: 0px; color: #3e8fa0; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">smh.com.au</a>, has noted the exponential growth and popularity of apartments, especially studios, as both investments and rentals. In his recent article <a href="http://smh.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/apartment-rents-edge-closer-to-houses-in-sydney-20130411-2hml8.html" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border: 0px; color: #3e8fa0; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">here</a>, he even acknowledges the reversing roles of apartments over houses.</div>
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">With this in mind, there is a need for intuitive thinking and classic design tricks to turn your little spot of heaven into something that resembles… well, a much larger spot of heaven. Below are six tricks to turn your crowded abode into a calming respite. </span></div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Let in the light! </strong><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The curse of a studio can often be the limit of natural light. To step out of the darkness, apply blinds or curtains that have minimal blockage when they are open.</span><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Do you have any small studio tips for decorating? What is the best storage system you have managed to find? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">Lately I have been a little umm…
obsessed. Obsessed with concrete. A very weird obsession. But if you want to
get a little more specific, concrete interiors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">There is something about interior
concrete walls and floors that is so appealing to me. Maybe it’s in the ways
that such a simple palate and neutrality can create such daring lines, angles
and space. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">Image Source:</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #3e8fa0; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small; padding: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://design-milk.com/interior-design-12-concrete-interiors/" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">design-milk.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">Industrial design has been going strong
for a few years now, with harsh minimalist features it focuses on what’s not
there rather than what is. However, lately I’ve seen a surge in creating
welcoming, rather than cold, minimalist design. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">What can I say, I like it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">Vibrant colours, foliage
and Scandinavian warmth in furniture and accessories are allowing concrete
and neutral backdrops to do their thing, without the feeling of living in a
factory. </span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://design-milk.com/interior-design-12-concrete-interiors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3e8fa0; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Design Milk</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>showcased some of these beautiful
interiors just the other day also with an emphasis on the warmer side of
concrete. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">I’ve also noticed the growth of using comforting textures in rugs and soft furnishings to minimise the hard
edges of rooms that use heavy materials. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">However of my biggest loves of the
moment and a way to mix in these different textures is mixing neon and
concrete, yep… neon! It adds a really playful vibe to mixtures of grey and also
allows a fun warmth into any industrial design. To slowly move into neon, try
adding one of these two sided screen printed cushions from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://theprintsociety.com.au/"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #3e8fa0; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">The Print Society<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></a>.<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">Image Source:</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #3e8fa0; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small; padding: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://theprintsociety.bigcartel.com/product/pom-pom-cushion-colour-way-3" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">ThePrintSociety.com.au</a></span></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">Some of you may be letting out some
heavy sigh’s right about now. Yes, you love concrete, yes, you even love neon,
and yes, you want to hug them when they’re together but this concrete caper
comes with a huge price tag!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">Never fear! <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">The look of minimalist design and materials can be achieved on a
small scale and a small budget! </span>Hallelujah!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; font-family: Arial; padding: 0cm;">In a non-cluttered and neutral room,
preferably of grey’s and white’s, simply accessorise with bold pieces in
concrete and add splashes of neon. The key here is to not over clutter and let
the pieces speak for themselves. </span><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; font-family: Arial; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; font-family: Arial; padding: 0cm;">Something as simple as a few of these nifty
little planter’s from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dachshundinthedesert?ref=seller_info"><span style="color: #3e8fa0; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Dachshund in the
Desert</span></a> on Etsy can create the look you’re after. </span><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small; padding: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;">Image Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103947549/custom-modern-concrete-planter-medium?ref=shop_home_active" style="color: #3e8fa0; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;">Dachshund in the Desert on Etsy.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; font-family: Arial; padding: 0cm;">What's your interiors obsession of the moment? Do you have any tricks or products for decorating with concrete? </span><br />
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; font-family: Arial; padding: 0cm;">Sarah x</span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s with great excitement that I found out about Pantone’s 2013 Colour of the Year being (drum roll please…) EMERALD! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">Pantone, an authority on colour in all things
design and interior, polls numerous designers and brands on strong trends for
the coming year. This year, the people have spoken and Emerald will be
everywhere.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">Well, this just happens to be my favourite
colour AND my birthstone. I’m not usually a believer of signs, however,
I’ve decided that this means 2013 is my year!</span><span style="color: #373737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">I’m also pretty excited that I will be able to
feature numerous emerald accented interiors on this here blog. You lucky
readers, you! </span><span style="color: #373737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">Also it may just be a coincidence but I found
it funny that Emerald is the colour of the year when ‘Oz the Great and
Powerful’ is being released… maybe that’s just
my tangential thought patterns though?! </span><span style="color: #373737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Head on through to Pantone to see more about
the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055"><span style="color: #3e8fa0; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">2013 Colour of the Year</span></a>! </span></span><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many people think that interior design is
a topic that only a select group of people can afford or relate to. This may
have something to do with the idea of it being a luxury, especially when you
see many of the publicized aspects of the industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We all know the way interior design is
portrayed in the media. Three hundred dollar cushions, one of a kind pieces
flown in from far away places and costly hiring of polished and uppity
designers who have endless budgets.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Source: <a href="http://naturalmoderninteriors.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/interior-design-workshops-brisbane.html" target="_blank">Natural Modern Interiors</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">While these aspects are of course alive and
well, there are many more interesting and important factors in interior design
affecting a large proportion of the world. Maybe without them even knowing.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">From basic utensils or furniture we use in
our house, to the ways in which our surroundings affect our moods and
productivity. Interiors are an important part of life for people on all areas
of the economic spectrum.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The growth in recent years of DIY and a
resurgence of socializing in the home has brought interior design into a wide
and varied audience as an industry that is available to everyone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yet there are aspects of interior design
that are more than aesthetics and creating social spaces. The field also plays
a role in moods and actions of people. Everyone from sociologists to
psychologists’ to childcare workers use tools of interior and design to affect
the way people act, interact and feel. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Most well known for its ability to alter
people’s mood is colour therapy in interiors. Studies have tied strong links to
colour particularly in ways to relax or energise individuals through use of
bright or even subtle room dressings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The use of space and furnishings in public
and commercial interiors and designs can also be a powerful way to impact
peoples movement and interactions with others. Creating spaces that control the
flow of crowds in particular are put to use in areas like galleries and
shopping centers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">With all of these aspects, it is easy to
see why interior design has such an impact on our day to day lives. But we
can’t also discount the fact that it’s a nice way to make things pretty! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out this infographic on the use of
colours and the ways in which they can affect our moods and habits - </span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">This work caught my eye on my trip home
on the bus. I was so intrigued I jumped off at the next stop to take
a picture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Arial;">The sculptures which were in a fenced
in front yard in Lilyfield, Sydney created the most colourful garden. I am yet
to discover who the artist is, though I will keep looking.<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">So why do I like interiors and design SO
much that I am starting a whole damn blog about it? </span><span style="color: #373737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">Well, I’m a homebody for starters. Some
would even describe me as an extroverted introvert and because of that I NEED a
place that is my own. In other words, I draw energy and comfort and relaxation
from being in my home.</span><span style="color: #373737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">I also find it as a place of function,
memories, shelter, socialisation and personality. Put simply I love to create
spaces which feel good and make you feel great. </span><span style="color: #373737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">The conundrum is that I also love to
travel and as such, I draw much of my inspiration from worldly design and far
away places. This means that my homebody status when in Sydney is very
much aided by the memories of my travels and the sights, colours and textures
of other worlds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #373737; padding: 0cm;">Looking even further back however, my
unrequited love of furniture, interiors and design probably stems from my Dad,
a devoted antiques dealer. From the age of 5, I could spout off names of all
kinds of furniture, from Chippendales chairs to a Chesterfield chaise. So this
interiors caper has been a natural progression.</span><span style="color: #373737;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Mum’s insistence that we experience different cultures and wammo, you have this
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and of itself, design fits snugly in there as well. In the last few years I
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however, alternating between awe and then jealous due to the fact that I cannot
think of something as cool as A Very Slim Table by Nilly Landao… seriously! I’d
even be pretty happy if I was the person who thought to use a pasta strainer as
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After getting home from work, glass of wine poured, I started on what will now be known as 'The Soup to End All Problems', a hearty mixture of vegetables, lentils and chicken. Then with a knock on the door my sister was here.<br />
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Due to us living in different cities, we only get to see each other about once every three months. Also, due to my terribly hopeless phone communication we don't get to talk as much as we should. When we do it's usually the result of one of us having a neurotic breakdown about something or alternatively, the innocent, "So, I kind of need you to transfer me some money...?" conversation. <br />
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Despite Kathleen being three years older than me, we share the advice and leadership sibling role equally. Both of us are good at being there if the other one needs a sounding board or a truthful and harsh reality check.<br />
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However, the one thing we are superb at is falling into lengthy conversations about absolutely nothing. With each of us being the person who has seen and heard more about the others life than everyone else combined, the result is an honest, embarrassing and in depth voicing of concerns or thoughts that we would NEVER say to another person.<br />
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And so it was with ease last night that we fell into a comfortable, no holds barred discussion about family, work, love lives, study, mortifying moments, genetic traits and those funny little things you think but should usually stay in your head.<br />
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We sat on the couch scoffing down our wine and soup, bursting into hysterical laughter and every now and again putting on the, 'ok, I'm going to give you some real life advice right now' tone.<br />
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What a warm and fuzzy feeling. <br />
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This morning I realised how incredibly lucky it is that I have someone who has seen the worst of me, the best of me and everything in between. Lucky, that despite it is sometimes tough, this person loves me unconditionally, without judgement or expectation.<br />
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So, to my sister Kathleen who shares my crazy neurotic mindset, my inappropriate humour and my genetic disadvantages - I think you're absolutely hilarious, absolutely insane and absolutely have a knack for driving me to a point of exasperation, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-79916676061496608762012-05-14T02:35:00.000+10:002013-09-08T15:50:01.651+10:00Moments Not MilestonesLast week was my birthday.<br />
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Another year past, but it's still just the beginning. Sometimes it's hard to remember that and the pressure of time frames and schedules can be overwhelming. <br />
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Like Christmas, like New Years, like all the milestones we place in our lives as gauges of how and where and why we are in certain situations, a birthday is up there with the mother of all milestones.<br />
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On a birthday we tend to lose sight of the big picture and it becomes all about us. We put a magnifying glass on our highs, lows and our 'did I actually fucking do that's'. This usually (with a few drinks involved) results in the conclusion that things just aren't going the way we had anticipated they would when we did this exact same exercise 12 months ago. It is because of this we can all relate to the lyrics "It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to..." sad, but as a witness to myself and friends, true.<br />
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This year was different though.<br />
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Sure I cried about things, sure I was completely inappropriately drunk on a Wednesday, sure I woke up with mild regret (may or may not have been to do with attempting the Dirty Dancing lift in a short dress in a small bar, ahem) but I also woke up happy... at 4pm the next day. <br />
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On my birthday I was surrounded by my friends, I spoke to everyone I truly loved and I was in a <i>better</i> place than I had anticipated I would be 12 months ago.<br />
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Each year we lay claim that this will be our best for any number of reasons. Everything will be just hunky dory and nothing will get in our way. The last year has shown me that downfalls, loss and troubles are all a part of the intricate web that's weaved in our life.. and here's the kicker, these shit things do somehow make things better in the long run... who woulda' thought? <br />
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I'm making no grand statements about this being the best year, the chips can fall where they may. They will regardless of what I declare. I'm realising that's how life has to be, how it should be.<br />
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So, I will see where the wind and the world take me this year, to ensure that life isn't a matter of milestones but moments instead. I'm done with the pressure of expectations, from others, but mostly from myself. So it's time to enjoy and do the little things that make me happy, if that means doing revealing dance lifts in a bar, so be it, I was beyond joy. <br />
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This week I took an afternoon to lay in the sun by the water in my favourite place I have ever been. I took pictures because I like taking pictures, I patted all the dogs that were running past because they were god damn cute and I chatted and laughed with the people who would walk to the end of the jetty to see if the girl laying motionless there was alive or not. The happiness was like nothing I had felt for a while.<br />
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Also two things happened today that just made me want to smile and squeeze people's faces with joy:<br />
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Firstly, I watched a scary looking biker pull up at a red light beside a car that had a little kid marveling at him in the back. He high fived the little boy, chatted to him about his matchbox car, passed him a finger skateboard out of his pocket and then roared off while the boy was in hysterical laughter. Sweet. <br />
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Secondly, there was a man of about 70 years completely in his own world as he danced by himself to the sound of the buskers in Pitt St Mall. He just kept going and was still there when I left.<br />
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Yep, despite the downs, I think there's hope for us all yet... <br />
<br />Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-30926377510295350842012-04-24T02:42:00.000+10:002013-09-08T15:51:32.980+10:00Procrastination - The Trap of Social MediaWe've all been here.<br />
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It's 5pm the day before an essay/article/work report is due, with all the sincerity in the world you sit down at your computer ready to punch out a truly remarkable piece of work, one that Tolstoy would surely claim as his own.<br />
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Fast forward to three hours later...<br />
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You have managed to update your Twitter status seven times, do an in depth stalk of three old high school crushes, watch an episode of 30 rock, pin artsy pictures on Pinterest and update your profile on LinkedIn.<br />
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If you are a social media marketing manager, job well done.<br />
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If you are the rest of the world, chances are the work you have actually completed consists of a heading, a blank page and a blinking cursor anticipating something to be typed on a Word document.<br />
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I'm sure it took Tolstoy at least a few hours to come up with the title <i>War and Peace</i>, but if your headline consists of 'GOVT3236 - Analytical Essay' I don't think you can claim the time frame as deliberation on the English language. <br />
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It is times like this I manage to astound myself with the lengths I will go to NOT to do something. Usually this requires double the effort of the original task, but does my brain realise the absolute ridiculousness of the situation? Of course not, otherwise I would not be writing this blog post, (yes, I have an essay due tomorrow).<br />
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The most alarming of these moments was a week ago when I found myself in the unusual position of sitting in my completely spotless apartment, three loads of washing done, books rearranged, uni notes filed and despairingly, I was completely at a loss of distractions. <br />
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So what did I do? I Googled ways to not procrastinate. For two hours.<br />
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I had sunk to a new low and something needed to be done.<br />
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Luckily for me, I had searched ways to not procrastinate (great work, Sarah), so I had come across some cool applications that <strike>might</strike> would help me, now that I was to become an efficient and productive wiz-kid.<br />
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First thing was first, climbing out of the social media black hole just for a few hours. But how?<br />
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<i><a href="http://anti-social.cc/" target="_blank">Anti-Social</a> </i>- is a downloadable productivity app which allows you to type in the domain names of sites that stop you from doing what you need to do. You simply type in the domains and then select the time frame you want to be blocked from them. If, in the event of a social media emergency, you need to gain access to these sites before time is up you can reboot your computer. You get five free trials of this and then if it works for you, download it for $15.<br />
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<i><a href="http://macfreedom.com/" target="_blank">Freedom</a></i> - is Anti-Social's little sister and goes one step further. Under the same premise of time frames it instead blocks you from accessing anything on the internet and is available for download for $10.<br />
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For those wanting both of these apps, you can bundle and buy the two for a reduced price of $20. The downside is that <i>Anti-Social</i> is not available on PC's, only Mac's. I guess this is because all the hip "I'm a converse wearing, satchel carrying, Mac" types are more addicted to social media than PC users, maybe... <br />
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If you are really in a time crunch the next application lays it on the line right from the get go.<br />
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<a href="http://writeordie.com/" target="_blank"><i>Write or Die</i></a> - 'Putting the prod in productivity', because who doesn't like a bit of sadistic behaviour from a computer app? No one and that is what you'll get. The premise of this is that you have to keep typing or there will be consequences. Ranging from unpleasant sounds, to your work actually starting to delete itself, it's just best if you keep typing. You can download it from Itunes for $10.<br />
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I have yet employ these in my work because obviously I had to write this blog to help everyone out. I'm pretty selfless like that, it's nothing to do with me STILL avoiding work.<br />
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Anyway, time to get on with my version of <i>War and Peace</i>. If I copy and paste the essay question at the top of the page, that's at least four more lines... brilliant.Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-55586628674555849082012-03-15T22:00:00.000+11:002013-09-08T15:52:15.188+10:00People in Glass HousesThis year in my quest to do it all, I was on the hunt for volunteer or internship work at an NGO. Not only am I really quite obsessed with human rights and equality, but I also study International Relations and Social Policy, so this kind of work would certainly complement my studies.<br />
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In my search I came across a position to do communications on a locally run campaign by the international development organisation, Oxfam. The position was to work on <a href="http://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap/" target="_blank">'Close the Gap'</a>, an initiative which aims to close the life expectancy gap, of almost 20 years, between Indigenous Australians and the wider community in one generation. It also aims to close the gap in mortality rates of Indigenous children under five years old, who die at more than twice the rate of other Australian babies.<br />
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These are staggering figures when we consider that we live in a democratic, first world nation with health and welfare benefits. One would expect these figures in a developing country but in Australia... surely not?<br />
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I have always been a huge advocate of international aid and development and fully thrown my support behind refugee rights, women's empowerment and grassroots development of the earth's poorest nations. Admittedly, I never looked in my own backyard. If I had, I would have seen the violation of numerous human rights, from land ownership to health.<br />
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I had always naively assumed that in a country full of people so quick to judge and condemn other countries on questionable actions toward their citizens that we should be pretty free from human rights violations ourselves.<br />
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How wrong I had been. <br />
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I now look around the world at all the first world countries who pride themselves on having achieved a 'civilised' democratic state and see the ways in which they deny or ignore Articles in the <a href="http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml#a1" target="_blank">Universal Declaration of Human Rights</a> (1948). Also on how they condemn other nations on the very rights they also violate. <br />
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What is an example, you ask?<br />
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I will state the most hypocritical and most obvious due to the countries position in the international arena. In Article 3 of the Declaration it states "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person," I do believe this loosely translate as DON'T KILL PEOPLE! Now let's think who breaks this... oh yeah the United States. I should clarify here I'm talking about the death penalty still legal in many states, not the humanitarian/military intervention in the Middle East, although that arguably breaks a whole other set of international laws.<br />
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That is just one example, although there are hundreds, indeed reading through the first ten articles one can immediately jump to numerous examples of how many times the US has violated these rights since 9/11 in 2001 using 'freedom' as their motive.<br />
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However, that is a whole other blog post.<br />
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So I did get the gig at Oxfam and have now been working on the campaign for a few weeks. In these few weeks I have really understood the power of beginning any kind of aid work in our own backyard. It provides context and nuance in understanding that people of any minority, in any country are quite possibly struggling an uphill battle of equal rights to basic living provisions.<br />
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It is important to recognise that because we believe ourselves to be in a better situation than many other nations around the world, this may not be the case for all of our citizens. <br />
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Sign the pledge to show the Australian government that health equality still needs to be on the forefront of the national adgenda if we are to really call ourselves a civilised nation.Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277729746535490517.post-44993878645200273492012-03-15T21:00:00.000+11:002013-09-08T17:30:26.027+10:00While you were sleeping...<div style="text-align: center;">
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Quite literally hundreds of thousands of blog posts, news articles, radio and television shows, not to mention dinner conversations, have centred around Kony 2012, Uganda and the LRA. In multiple cases discussions were heated and intense. Innocent people unknowingly walked into a minefield by simply muttering the statement, "So what do you think about Kony2012?" <br />
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So here I will state the obvious - The campaign worked.<br />
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This campaign whether ill-informed, simplistic, or idealistic and with an apparently questionable fund dispersion system, reached tens of millions of people within days. Out of every campaign ever created this has without doubt been the most successful in the short term, particularly through the platform of social media.<br />
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Whether you agree or disagree on the issue at hand you cannot dispute the extreme reach of this remarkable social media marketing strategy. It will be interesting to see the effects this campaign has on marketing and social media campaigning from here on out. <br />
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So what's my opinion on Kony 2012? Well.... you walked right into that one didn't you!<br />
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While I do not necessarily condone the 'fundraising' aspect of the campaign as I don't much care for financial aid for military (especially of groups like the Ugandan Army who are constant violators of human rights) I do see a positive side to the campaign in its success of raising awareness. <br />
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I can see all of you nay-sayers raring up at that one with comments like "What, you mean people blindly following the new big fad?" and "They will forget about it in a week, how is that awareness!"<br />
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While I agree that both of these are valid arguments and have proven to be partly true over the last week, with people backtracking on opinions and already moving onto the next big thing, I still believe the awareness the campaign created will be beneficial.<br />
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In an online (of course) debate I had with a friend of mine, my reasoning for this was that for every 10 million people who blindly followed the campaign, there were perhaps 1000 who did further and extended research on Kony and the LRA. Maybe of these thousand, 100 people then researched the best method for getting involved in a grassroots movement to either minimise or prevent further events like this from happening. And maybe 20 of these people will continue in an effort to learn, raise awareness or help implement more appropriate prevention strategies in their lifetime.<br />
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As I write this there has been over 70 million hits on the video - if I work with my numbers above that is 140 people (I hope, I'm terrible at maths) who could possibly work towards beneficial solutions to prevent violations of human rights.<br />
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Isn't that an achievement? I think it is. It is also why I maintain my position that the Kony2012 campaign is a positive thing.<br />
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But here is the thing, don't just take my word for it. Be one of the 1000 who research further. Here are two great articles I have found, one from each side of the fence.<br />
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- <a href="http://innovateafrica.tumblr.com/post/18897981642/you-dont-have-my-vote" target="_blank">'Unmuted - You Don't Have My Vote'</a><br />
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- <a href="http://visiblechildren.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">'Visible Children - We Got Trouble' </a><br />
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Some articles agreeing that the campaign has positives can be seen at:<br />
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- '<a href="http://wherepoliticsstops.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/can-the-united-nations-harness-kony2012s-energy/" target="_blank">At Water's Edge - Can the United Nations Harness Kony2012's Energy?'</a><br />
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- <a href="http://congosiasa.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/guest-post-from-campaigning-to-action.html" target="_blank">'Congo Siasa - From Campaigning to Action on Joseph Kony and the LRA' </a><br />
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Also to watch continued debates from both sides Al Jazeera has a spotlight on Kony - <a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/spotlight/konydebate/" target="_blank">'Al Jazeera - Spotlight: Kony' </a><br />
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I willingly admit that my opinion, is just that. This issue is vastly more complex than watching a 30 minute video. It would take years to understand, to any extent, the gravity of Uganda's political and social history and why things are the way they are. Yet, as I referenced earlier, it could be a start for some people.Sarah Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575287042538842652noreply@blogger.com0