April 2015 – Page 2 – Julie Frahm

Posted on April 8, 2015 by admin

The Colour Red: Analogous Colours

This is part of a series of posts about colour. This month I am focusing on the colour red.

If you look at red on the colour wheel, you will see on one side of it a red/purple colour and on the other side a red/orange colour. When you put those colours together, it gives you necklaces like the ones pictured below!

What I like about putting these colours together is that they will then work with lots of different outfits. Whether you want to add some more colour to a red top, or brighten up a more neutral grey top, the colour combinations work beautifully (see below).

Analogous colour schemes look great, and are easy to wear.

Next week I’ll look at some other colours that look great with red.

Posted on April 6, 2015 by admin

On my walk this morning…

Sigh, I didn’t go for a walk this morning! It was pouring with rain when my alarm went off. Not the best conditions for walking. I don’t mind a light drizzle when I’m out, or an unexpected downpour, but I tend to stay home when it’s raining already.

Still, I was up fairly early thanks to daylight savings ending and a toddler who think 6.05am is time to wake up!

I am still smiling about the Reart International Upcycle exhibition. I’ll be sending my entries this week. Disappointed I won’t be able to make it to the exhibition, but hopefully there will be photos.
I am getting ready for the Flinders Street Good Earth Market on April 18 and 19. The focus there will be on eco-friendly products, and it looks like the big blue shed will be filled with all sorts of amazing products. On from 10-3 each day.
I have drafted my newsletter, which I will be sending out on Thursday. I will have lots of new products for sale, a special offer for subscribers, and a chance for one subscriber to win a product! Subscribe for your chance to find out more and possibly win!
I am reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova. I’m not sure what to say about this book just yet, I am enjoying it, but finding the subject quite difficult/disturbing too. I am listening to Burial Rites by Hannah Kent on audible and really enjoying that, for different reasons it is a slightly disturbing tale, but beautifully done.
I am crocheting a blanket…it might be ready for the winter!
I am grateful for the family time we have had over Easter, and all the lovely things we have done together.

Posted on April 2, 2015 by admin

ReArt – International Upcycle Exhibition

I’m excited to announce that 2 of my recycled glass necklaces have been selected for the 2015 ReArt – International Upcycle Exhibition.

The top necklace was made from a Kronenbourg Beer Bottle, and the bottom necklace was made from a Moet Champagne Bottle!

From the Reart website:

Reart is an exhibition to inspire the world to reconsider the idea of waste. It focuses on innovation in upcycling from a selection of local and international artists.

In it’s first year running Reart will open it’s doors to the public on April 22nd to coincide with Earth Day. The exhibition will also highlight the launch of Retrash, a coffee table book showcasing the upcycled work of 82 designers and artists from 20 countries around the world. Author Nathan Devine will be signing copies of his book on Saturday 25 April where the winners of the exhibition will also be announced.

Posted on April 1, 2015 by admin

Stop! Red!

This is the first in a series of posts about colour. This month I am focusing on the colour red.

Red

I love the colour red. It is without a doubt my most favourite colour. I always wear a little splash of red somewhere: shoes, earrings, a top. I haven’t quite worked up the courage to wear red pants yet, but maybe one day. And I haven’t found the right red lipstick yet either. Any suggestions?

There’s something about red that says “I feel good”. You don’t need a lot of it. A red necklace when your outfit is black and white looks stunning.