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Polka Dots
The internet does not have a definitive answer if you type in the string 'history of the polka dot' and in fact it is one of the worst written wiki entries I have ever seen. Some say it is derived from Czech, a word pulka, which means half, said to refer to the style of steps in the dance which became known as the polka. It swept through Europe in the 1850's. Others say it means little Polish girl. There is some suggestion that the dancers who were part of this craze wore spotted garments to get attention, hence the pattern became associated with the dance. Whatever is the true lineage and evolution of the polka dot, one thing is certain to me, they are effervescent, playful and cheerful. Not to mention elegant. A new batch of polka dots is now live on the website www.lenoeudpapillon.com
I Will Write More In The Coming Days But There Is Nothing Quite Like Our Kosciuszko National Park
There is nothing quite like our Kosciuszko National Park and recently I returned from hiking both Blue Lake and Mount Jagungal. I won't be forgetting the experience anytime soon and if I did achieve what I set out to achieve, you people won't be either as there was a lot of content I found out there that will filter into silk designs over the coming period. But one such bit of nature that caught my eye had reference to a passage of text that was once written as prelude to telling the tale of Hadji Murat.
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Final Orders For Custom Made Sheets Delivered This Side Of Xmas
We are now in the final weeks of lead up to Christmas 2020 and what a year it has been and don't we all need a good rest. I am extra McLovin the sheets we have been developing with custom logo details embroidered into the sheets as per your designs. We are now closing orders for delivery in Xmas 2020 but if you are happy to wait, it's going to be more enjoyable for you to have the artwork you desire done with delivery in early 2021. You will adore having your own set, I can guarantee you they are so comfortable and my fear that the embroidery might make them scratch or itchy has been allayed by having slept on them for weeks now and having no issue with it at all. Custom orders +61413140994 by Whatsapp where you can submit your artwork quite easily and show us what you are looking for in terms of designs and colourways. Pictured are sheets in our King Plus size with Le Noeud Papillon logo and etched tiger embroidery.
Off The Cuff – An Outsider’s Observations
I am not politically left or right but I don’t like what Donald Trump is and what he stands for. For me, the United States after the second World War...
Gave Proof Through The Night That Our Flag Was Still There ...
There have been great US presidents on either side of the political spectrum and I am wishing our American customers the best in resolving the increasing divide and increasing amount of pressure that this particular year has had on the US. This morning at my Bondi Beach swim group a fellow member tried to hand out Trump/Pence hats and it immediately divided the entire group and practically had a group of Australians at each other's throats over what? Not even our country. That's testimony to how we view the USA even here Down Under. Your political system, your culture, has great sway on how we perceive the world. Sometimes I would like the US to have far less impact on the rest of us. All we seem to do these days is discuss China and the US, it's not fair on the rest of the family of countries that occupy the world. What to do with China? What's happening in the US this week? It reminded me of a great quote from the American historian Shelby Foote in the great documentary by Ken Burns on the American Civil War which was:
Before the war it was always the United States *are*, after the war it was the United States is... it made us an IS.
I think there is something in that. That conflict, when resolved, sadly in this instance it was a civil war, but when resolved, it brings people together. I wish our American friends health and safety in the face of many challenges and I look forward to seeing you on our website when and if the opportunity presents itself.
Before the war it was always the United States *are*, after the war it was the United States is... it made us an IS.
I think there is something in that. That conflict, when resolved, sadly in this instance it was a civil war, but when resolved, it brings people together. I wish our American friends health and safety in the face of many challenges and I look forward to seeing you on our website when and if the opportunity presents itself.
Swatch Irony - The Best Bang For Buck In Watches - In My Opinion
I love Swatches. I love Swatch as a company. But for a while there I lost touch with the brand until I discovered Swatch Irony. They are so slim and easy to wear and for the money, the best bang for buck watch I know of. As we head towards Christmas and many of us are tightening our belts and at the same time, for myself anyway, not wanting to look too showy in that department, I have been wearing them in favour of my other watches - you know which kind I am referring to. But what is more, at around $240.00 AUD they are at a price point that I no longer worry about where I left it or if it is insured. I will still run around like crazy looking for it if I lose it, but it won't take up as much of my mental space. If you are looking for a watch you can knock around with which is exceptionally elegant and practical, consider a Swatch for Christmas either for yourself or for you loved on. You can buy them here.
CUSTOM MADE FRENCH LINEN SHEETS
The new French linen sheet service has just been uploaded too. We are working with Ginger Dream to offer our customers custom made sheets embroidered with your own details - we just need to know what you want on your sheets when you check out. The maxium size of embroidery is approximately 20 x 15cm.
Crazy Rich Australians
Yesterday I was moving stuff around my studio when I saw an old copy of GQ magazine and I only keep the copies where we are mentioned. I opened it up and I found this article which was on the two friends from school who started a computer software company that's been so successful that nobody can make a decision in our fair country now without asking them their opinion. Energy, finance, technology, science, government debt, covid - they seem to be the go to guys with all the answers. In fact, I feel sorry for them. I could not think of anything worse than having to shoulder all that responsibility and field calls from every journalist looking for a quip. I just hope they have built themselves some zen room in their houses that shuts out absolutely every sound and visual with a sentinel on the outside just so that nobody can get to them for meditation time.
Could The Kevin Durant Shoe KD13 Be The Next Air Jordan?
All this leads me to telling you about the Kevin Durant KD13 shoe I was shown the other day by a friend. They seemed to be a wonderful segue from the Jordan range, a really charming shoe that I hope has a strong life. And I hope that Nike pushes other lines of their shoes, especially in basketball, to experiment with new distinctive materials that have no reference to the Jordan. There is something about buying into a new story that is always exciting. The good thing about Nike is that they are probably already ten steps ahead and have thought this out themselves. I was so impressed with the company after watching the Tinker Hatfield episode on the exceptional series ABSTRACT on Netflix.
First Off The Bench
This wonderful cushion came to life this morning after the first cut yesterday afternoon. Featuring a cheetah in the jungle, it is an excellent piece of work and we will only be able to complete two cushions in this fabric. It has been reversed with Scottish cashmere in a complimentary spliced panel of grey and yellow. I would say there is nothing quite like it in the world, and I am going to spend the afternoon searching the web to see if I am wrong. Don't miss the new printed velvets.