Unhappy Hipsters

Discovered a funny website via Twitter, that has a little joke on all those perfect looking rooms and homes and the Shelter Mags that feature them.
The captions are obviously the work of the funny guy behind the site - Unhappy Hipster.

Little Snoring nominated for The Poppies - best handmade jewellery award

Little Snoring has been nominated for The Poppies run by the very cool website Poppytalk in the Handmade Jewellery Section.

If you feel like it, I would love you to vote 1 for Little Snoring... click here to vote.


(ps. Thanks Jacqui from Under the Shade of a Bonsai Tree for letting me know.)

It's Showtime! The Little Snoring clan joins the Circus

When the Circus comes to town, erects its tent on the Cenotaph (which we drive past most days) then it is only a matter of time before we give in to the nags from the back seat. I was not that enthusiastic about the whole thing, which only served to make it more of a thrilling surprise. It was a bit baudy, a bit loud and completely lovely. Those guys know their stuff and know how to put on a show, and wow, how can you not be completely captivated by folks flying through the air in every direction.

Little Snoring will be at Handmade Hobart Market this weekend

This weekend is market time! Handmade Hobart will be on for the second time and I am excited to be having a stall. The first market was great, lots of lovely goodies, lovely people, great venue and nice vibe - it was good fun.

It is on Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 3 at St Peters Hall, Harrington St. Love you to say hello if you drop by.

Beautiful Temporary Tattoos from Chanel

It might have something to do with the beautiful model, but I love these temporary tattoos from Chanel. Probably the only thing I could afford at Chanel.com at a wee $75, but cheaper than a diamond necklace, no?

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Little Snoring: Happy 2010 with some fun Summer fashion for kids

I have been thinking a lot about all the things I could do with this blog o' mine, lots of ideas, lots of inspiration. I dream of posting every day, of having categories and daily themes. All seems like a good idea, its just the washing keeps piling up, the basil and coriander seeds remain unplanted and the kids are still watching tv. So I switch off the computer and get on with the day... maybe my NY resolution of getting more organised might rub off on this little patch of pixels in 2010. Stay tuned, but don't hold your breath!

Still as a way of celebrating Summer, I want to share with you my Summer Mood Board I created for Kidstylefile... click over there to grab the image links.

Merry Christmas from mine to yours

Next time I post I imagine I will be quite a few (kilo)grams heavier because the next few days are all about feasting. This afternoon we are off to friends for a Christmas Eve feast of duck (cooked french-style), then tomorrow my mum does a mean turkey accompanied by anything and everything doused in brandy. Then boxing day is all about seafood with salmon, abalone, crayfish and mussels (caught locally off Bruny Island yesterday) all on the menu all washed down with lashings of champagne. My goodness I feel slightly ill already...

Still a lovely sight is the Merry Berry Fruit Box supplied by Hillbarn this year... if only I lived near Launceston!

Anyway, hope you have a lovely holiday surrounded by things you love. I have had such a wonderful year this year and hoping next year will bring lots of joy, love and storage!

Here are some lovely Christmas pix discovered whilst trawling the net...









Merry Christmas!

Summer Reading List - Food

I am having a couple of weeks off work over Christmas which I am soooooooooooo looking forward to. I know it will go by in a flash, so I am already thinking about some of the things I want to get done that are also relaxing and fun.

One job I have been meaning to do for ages that I think will make my life a whole lot easier is sorting out a recipe file. A go-to list of healthy and homely meals that will solve the what's for dinner tonight age old dilemma. I have collected a few cookbooks to go through that will hopefully sort me out!

1. We have been very inspired by the River Cottage series and feel like Hugh is a good friend. I bought the The River Cottage Family Cookbook a few weeks ago to put under the tree for moi, so can't wait to unwrap it and dive in. I am also hoping to use this as a guide for the garden as well.

2. A Cook's Guide to Grains: Delicious Recipes, Culinary Advice and Nutritional Facts was a birthday present that got put aside but has some really interesting thoughts on the history of grains as well as some intriguing grain based recipes, including homemade cheese crackers and Herring in Oatmeal.

3. "Marie Claire" Seasonal Kitchen: Inspired Recipes and Food Ideas. I have had this book a while and looking forward to giving it the time it deserves. It is divided by seasons and uses seasonal fruits and vegetables. It also has some great sections including my favourite called Deli Desserts, which is about quick-fix dessert ideas from the Deli or Supermarket shelves. For example, cut Turkish Delight into tiny cubes and layer in tall glasses with strawberry coulis and vanilla ice cream, or smash toffee brittle into small pieces and sprinkle over rich chocolate ice cream. Genius advice for the uninspired!

4. Babycakes: Vegan, (Mostly) Gluten-Free, and (Mostly) Sugar-Free Recipes from New York's Most Talked-about Bakery. Michelle over at Hugo and Elsa put me on to this one. I haven't received my copy yet, but given that we have a lot of food intolerances it sounds like childhood will not be denied cupcakes. And frankly we could all feel better about eating delicious cakes sans wheat, sugar and dairy.

5. Also waiting to be read is Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain, I know there was quite a lot of buzz when this was released - which was ages ago, but intriguingly A A Gill describes it as 'Elizabeth David written by Quentin Tarantino'.

Most of these books are not new releases, but I am hoping to stockpile a list of classic and inspiring recipes for family meals in 2010. Wish me luck!

Hello, my new favourite blog

Look at these lovely images... all collected by my new favourite blog. Yarning. Gorgeous Christmas inspiration and more.

Lovely Sesame Street Clip

Have a look at this... lovely little operatic orange.

Found via lingofranko

The Market -

I haven't given you the wrap up from the last ever Mother's Market, which was a lot of fun. Despite a resulting insurance claim, due to some monumental destruction wrecked by my good self in the car park.. Ho Hum...

Anyway I am looking forward to my last Market of the year. The always glam Market at the Masonic Temple.... 2 levels of potential for any last minute Christmas present buying. It is also a lovely place to meet your peeps and hang out with some coffee and cake.

Hope to see you there.... more information at The Market

Terrapin Puppets look very much like Muppets

Hobart Folks - Terrapin Puppet Theatre is having a sale of some of their retired puppets. I picked up this lovely King from a 1983 show called Thunder and Lightening. He was designed by Jenny Davidson who started Terrapin way back when.

Head to their office on the 3rd floor of the Salamanca Arts Centre to check out what is still available. I think I might give this one to the Big One for his Christmas Present...

Snaps from the Market

Last weekend was a lot of fun, met loads of lovelies (hello Nicky) and got to hang out with some handmade homies (shout out to Rosie, Grace, Luisa, Marita and Jane - loved the Biscotti), and, managed to buy some very cute Christmas presents and stocking stuffers, sorry no photos - don't want to spoil the surprise.

I will be playing shop at the Mother's Market on Friday night (4-8) and Saturday (9-4) at St Georges Hall, Cromwell St, Battery Point. It is the Last Mothers Market Ever so it should be a lot of fun and loads of beautiful wares.

Handmade Hobart - perfect for picking up locally made gifts for Santa or his personal shopper

Are you helping Santa with his shopping list this year? Then don't miss this weekends inaugural Handmade Hobart Design Market. It is on Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm at St Peters Hall, cnr of Harrington and Brisbane Street. There will be lots of great stuff and it is always fun to see what everyone has been working on. I will be trying to set up early so I can do a quick shop before it gets busy.

Also thanks for doing a sneak peak on Little Snoring.

They are currently looking for stall holders for the next market scheduled for Jan 23rd and 24th so head to their website for details.

See you on the weekend!

Real Living Magazine

They seem to be getting around, these poodles of mine. Perhaps it is because they are French, no?

Maybe, maybe not. But it is very exciting to be included even in only a small part in two of my favourite Australian 'shelter' mags. First on the Inside Out blog and now in the December 09 issue of Real Living Magazine (check out page 75).

I have to send out a bit thanks to Monique from Public Office and Angela from KidStyleFile for giving me the opportunity to be involved in their wonderful creations that have lead to le French Poodles great adventures.

I will be at the Handmade Hobart market this weekend so if you stop by be sure to say bonjour.

Our rainy day Sunday...

Yesterday the rain was falling and the boys stayed in their pyjamas all day. They played monopoly, practiced kung-fu moves, played golf inside (don't ask) and made this maze with their pencils. I did some cooking, watched a little River Cottage and generally had a relaxing day. Noice.

One pooch, two pooch, three pooch, more pooch

Three little piggies, three blind mice, three French Poodles... good things come in threes and these little pooches are now in store - littlesnoring.bigcartel.com

I will also be taking some French Poodles, along with some Christmas Pandas and some new necklaces along to the Handmade Hobart Market next weekend. November 28 and 29th (11am - 4pm) at St Peter's Hall in Harrington St, Hobart.

Rosie from Notions, Luisa from Dance in my Garden, Marita's amazing pencil rolls will be there, plus lots of other lovely local goodies.

The money from the stall fees goes straight to the Mutaho Children's Foundation - that seeks teach sustainability skills to AIDs orphans in Kenya.

If you go along, be sure to stop by and say hello...!

Little Snoring featured on KidStyleFile!

It has been a busy and exciting week at Chez Snore.

First up, we discovered the broad beans in the overgrown garden bed had in fact been busily growing beans all by themselves! So yay beans, we loved you, we picked you, we ate you.


Secondly I have been having a lot of fun in the studio making new things for the upcoming Markets we will be attending. More soon.

And last but not least, the always lovely Angela did a post on Little Snoring on KidStyleFile. It is such a thrill to be part of that wonderful creation that is her blog/website, and to celebrate there is 10% discount on all items in store. Thanks Angela, love ya work!

Enter the code KSFSNOOZE at the checkout until December 4 to receive the discount.

Panda's '4' Christmas!

Nothing says Christmas like Panda's, right?? Well at least at Chez Snore I *heart* Panda's, Christmas and Christmas Decorations. So why not combine all our loves...

I have added a few to the shop and because its nearly Christmas... FREE shipping to Australian Addresses.

Also, big thanks to Jacqui from Under the Shade of the Bonsai Tree for her great Tasmanian Etsy Treasury.

The Rolling Stone gathers Liberty

It seems like an unlikely collaboration but Liberty has produced a range of clothing and accessories in fabric painted by Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones. The result is Ronnie Wood for Liberty, which I kinda like, actually. It has a bit of an 80's feel, which means it might actually be true - the 80's are back!