Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
Dovetail Hoodie
I created this top with the idea of a funky, warm and comfortable coat with a hoodie, as a top layer over my other clothes. At first it was so long that it touched the ground. After one day of wearing it, I realised that I had to change the style. Even though I did not mind the 'Muslim' inspired look, as that was where I got the idea to begin with, this one was not warm enough and I kept stepping on the seam.
Labels:
clothing,
comfort,
creativity,
fashion,
fun,
home made,
women's fashion
Monday, 11 August 2014
Exercising your body, mind and soul!
'I realised once again,
that you can train your brain.
Think it, and you'll be it!
Do what you can to keep your mind fit.
Forget the fear it isn't even legit.'
by J. Gunter
'Exercise daily in God -
no spiritual flabbiness, please!
Workouts in the gymnasium are useful,
but a disciplined life in God
is far more so, making you fit
both today and forever.' 1 Timorthy 4:7-8
Labels:
Australia,
exercise,
fun,
Inspirational
Friday, 6 June 2014
The power of influence
While I was babysitting a little girl, I realised once again what influence we as adults have on children. While we were playing, she wanted to do some colouring in. First she showed me a picture that her other babysitter coloured in for her; then she wanted me to colour in a picture for her. I do not mind colouring in at all, but something got me thinking. Why is she asking everyone else to colour in her pictures, and why does she not try it for herself? Fair enough she is only 3 years old, and can probably not colour in like I can, but I thought she should give it a go.
Only then did I realise why she did not want to do it. She was scared of going over the lines. As a 3 year old that would be inevitable.
Turns out her teacher is somewhat strict
Labels:
art,
arts and crafts,
children,
creativity,
fun,
influence,
photography
Thursday, 8 May 2014
Winter Fun - Homemade paint brushes
I love creating things.
Whether it is a piece of clothing, or maybe even something fun like these paintbrushes. They teach children about different textures and it is fun to see the effect they have when dipped in paint and used for painting.
Labels:
arts and crafts,
crazy,
diy,
fun,
La femme Joline,
paintbrush,
photography,
re-cycle,
re-purpose
Friday, 22 November 2013
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Nothing can seperate us from God's love
"What can we say about such wonderful things as these?
If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
Since God did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all,
wont God, who gave us Christ, also give us everything else?"
Romans 9:31-32, NLT
Labels:
Campsbay,
crazy,
fun,
Inspirational,
photography,
Signal Hill
Friday, 30 August 2013
Friday, 8 March 2013
Capturing a personality
Timing is everything. Always have your camera with you to catch those moments... Keep in mind the two in the tree were aiming those signs at me, and not at grandma there... Ha ha.
See more La Femme Joline pics on the photography page link.
Labels:
crazy,
fun,
people,
photography
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Do what is in your hands...
Tonight I was touched by what someone said, and I thought that I would write something encouraging.
‘Be kinder than necessary for everyone you meet is
fighting some kind of battle.' J.M. Barrie (Creator of Peter Pan)
'Live simply, love generously, care deeply and
speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.' Ronald Reagan
'Life is not about waiting for the storm to
pass. It is learning to dance in the rain.’
Author unknown
Labels:
crazy,
fun,
Inspirational,
photography
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel
For more information on Coco, please see link below
Coco Chanel Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com
For more information on Coco, please see link below
Coco Chanel Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com
Saturday, 2 February 2013
For all cat lovers
I spent my holidays with my German family in South Africa. It was the first time that I met my niece and nephews. After several Uno games I can now honestly say that I cannot believe what I lost out on over the last 11 years…
The children saw this beautiful cat just outside our
accommodation, but they did not think she was very friendly. They would run up to her to play or
cuddle and then she would ‘attack’ them…
We only saw the little kittens a few days later, and realized that she
was being protective over her kittens.
Then we approached them a little slower and with food, and she would
allow us a little closer, but
not too close!
Labels:
Cats,
crazy,
fun,
Inspirational,
photography
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Worcester, South Africa
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Christmas message
Today's message is short and sweet!
Happy Birthday to my everything!
May you not be forgotten on this crazy day, filled with last minute shopping for that perfect gift,
eating, drinking and everyone enjoying their day off.
Let us all remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas...
Jesus Christ!!!
Labels:
Christmas,
fun,
hearts,
Inspirational,
party,
photography
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Being like children
‘Let the children come to
me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to such
as these.’ Matthew 18 v 2-5
The other day, on our way
home from school we played a little game.
Spot Auntie Joline’s favorite car…
‘Audi!’ (‘TT’ specifically
but the others will do just fine...)
So Darth Vader (a fictional name
for the little boy I look after) was telling me that he would be an engineer
when he grows up, and then he would design and build me my very own Audi and I would only have to pay half price
because I am his Au pair.
Labels:
children,
crazy,
fun,
Inspirational,
photography
Monday, 10 December 2012
Little Green Dress
About a year ago a friend
asked me whether I had a dress for her to wear to a function.
I pulled out this one, which I actually
made for myself for an upcoming trip to Mauritius.
She fell in love with it…
It was as if it was made
specifically for her. So then what
was supposed to be my dress became hers instead. That solved our problem, as
she needed a dress quite urgently due to unforeseen circumstances.
The following picture is
from a shoot, by Collective Dream Studios.
“Behind the scenes” of Vaughan Gardiner’s new music video, taken at Welbedacht, Schalk Burger and sons.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that she wore the dress to the music video, and I can't wait to see the video.
Labels:
clothing,
crazy,
fun,
Haute Couture,
women's fashion
Sunday, 2 December 2012
Catching the essence of someone
A couple of months ago I made a few items for a client. As I
was browsing Facebook a couple of days ago, I saw her new photo album.
The photographer caught the essence of my friend on these photographs, and I also recognized the striped dress.
Here they are for your enjoyment.
Please visit this website to see more of her photography
www.fernevans.com
fernevans@telkomsa.net
Cell number: +27 (0) 83289 2971
The photographer caught the essence of my friend on these photographs, and I also recognized the striped dress.
Here they are for your enjoyment.
Please visit this website to see more of her photography
www.fernevans.com
fernevans@telkomsa.net
Cell number: +27 (0) 83289 2971
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Animals, prints and golden oldies
The last couple of weeks have been hectic.
Between sewing and taking photos, I do some Au Pairing as well. This week I looked after a dear friend's dog, and house sat for them. Wow, and I almost forgot about the blogging. It is a full life indeed.
I sometimes buy a couple of meters fabric and think 'I could use it later...'
There are a few crates full already.
So I got to use some of them at last.
This animal print I made for a friend in Australia, and was sent it last week. Hope it got there safely. I won't tell who its for and spoil the Christmas surprise.
The red printed top I made as a sample to show some shops, turns out I needed a red top for a Latino night. Bonus. Now I get to wear it.
The upside down cows and horses on this top was bought specially for my niece. It took me a few months before I got to making it, but voila, its done at last.
Funny thing is that even though I make all these interesting things, it is rarely for myself. I have inflammation in my ankle from all the sewing (which I honestly never thought could happen). How ridiculous is that. I will endeavor to make some for myself for Christmas and will blog about it. Ha, no pressure....
My comfy golden oldies (almost like a second skin), take note that the ripped effect is not bought like that (like the ones you get in the shops these days), but it is well worn in. Mail me some of your golden oldies, would love to see them.
Between sewing and taking photos, I do some Au Pairing as well. This week I looked after a dear friend's dog, and house sat for them. Wow, and I almost forgot about the blogging. It is a full life indeed.
I sometimes buy a couple of meters fabric and think 'I could use it later...'
There are a few crates full already.
So I got to use some of them at last.
This animal print I made for a friend in Australia, and was sent it last week. Hope it got there safely. I won't tell who its for and spoil the Christmas surprise.
The red printed top I made as a sample to show some shops, turns out I needed a red top for a Latino night. Bonus. Now I get to wear it.
The upside down cows and horses on this top was bought specially for my niece. It took me a few months before I got to making it, but voila, its done at last.
Funny thing is that even though I make all these interesting things, it is rarely for myself. I have inflammation in my ankle from all the sewing (which I honestly never thought could happen). How ridiculous is that. I will endeavor to make some for myself for Christmas and will blog about it. Ha, no pressure....
My comfy golden oldies (almost like a second skin), take note that the ripped effect is not bought like that (like the ones you get in the shops these days), but it is well worn in. Mail me some of your golden oldies, would love to see them.
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Thursday, 1 November 2012
Twighlight shoot
How do you make a formal dress for a very unique redhead?
No, its not the one from Twilight, this one is naturally red.
She is a teenager, skateboarder chick, with a lot of spirit (spunk). See her creative skateboard below...
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Betty Boop or Bond Girl
Friday, 4 May 2012
Viennese ball gown
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Fabric cut and ready for action |
The masterpiece |
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The dress length being cut on the dummy. |
Labels:
ball gown,
clothing,
crazy,
fuchsia pink,
fun,
Haute Couture,
Viennese,
women's fashion
Friday, 30 December 2011
A dress fit for a wedding
This dress was one of my masterpieces. Just love creating something that makes the person it was created for look and feel amazing.
Labels:
clothing,
crazy,
fun,
Haute Couture,
women's fashion
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa
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