I've recently developed a slight obsession with textiles especially handwoven and embroidered. I've been drooling over Kanthas and Suzanis and spent hours trawling the internet and bemoaning the fact that I don't live in the USA. uzbek-craft.com - look but don't attempt to buy if you're in Australia. Those few US stores that do ship … Continue reading Handmade
Asia
Villa Raja
It's been almost a month since we got back from Bali and the wonderful Villa Raja, a 4 bedroom house we rented in Canggu. via villaraja.com It was a wonderful oasis of calm and relaxation in an otherwise hectic place. The traffic in the southern tourist part of Bali is absolutely horrible which did … Continue reading Villa Raja
Ubud
Bedside flower arrangement Flowers, monkeys, broken pavements, hot days and cool nights. And so many shops.... Ubud isn't a "village", it's definitely a town. Or maybe more accurately a series of villages that have spread out, joined up and become a town. At Ubud palace I'd done a lot of reading (maybe too much) … Continue reading Ubud
Bali Blues
I suppose you've all heard about Air Australia. Well, we were some of the unlucky customers. We'd booked flights for a family holiday with friends to Bali in September to celebrate my birthday. I've been talking to the credit card company and hopefully we'll get some of our money back either through them or our … Continue reading Bali Blues
