My Second Blogiversary

I can't believe it - two years. Two years of somewhat kind of sort of semi-frequently blogging. I feel like I go on "blog binges" sometimes and then have really dry spells. Does it feel that way for you too? Oh well, I guess that's life for you!

Anyway, I thought I'd do the same thing as last year and put together an overview of my "evolution of style" over the past 12 months.

 Picnic Patchwork

 Technicolour Flowers

 Black & Cream

 Minnie Mouse

 Saturday Disney

 Sedate Sixties

 Floating Flowers

 The Interview Blouse

 Tropical Sunrise

 Country Garden

 Oliver Twist

 Victor/Victoria

 The Birthday Dress

 The Cape

 Japanese Style

 She Means Business

 Foxy Goes to Work

Hope you enjoyed that! And let me know if you have a favourite. ;)

Until next time

The Review - The Way Way Back

So about a month ago, Luke and I went to the cinema on our weekly date night and saw the movie called The Way Way Back. Despite the lame title, the movie was a pretty entertaining coming-of-age feel-good comedy flick. If you want a laugh with a touch of drama, it's definitely worth a look. The acting was really good, although I have to stay Sam Rockwell steals the show as the Water Wizz Park manager.

The title of the film refers to those 1970s cars that had a seat in the boot/trunk often facing the opposite direction. In other words, you're not in the back, you're on the way back. The story is about Duncan, a shy 14-year-old who goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I never found a slow moment and I like films that don't try to be bigger then they are.

Midly interesting fact #1:　In an interview, writer/director Jim Rash said the script's main inspiration was the opening scene, inspired by a similar conversation he had with his own stepfather when he was 14. 

Midly interesting fact #2: In order to save money, the filmmakers decided not to get caravan trailers for the actors, and instead rented a house for the duration of filming (approx. 6 weeks) where the actors could go between takes. The house turned into a popular hangout spot for the cast and crew, and they would often go to the house even during weekends or days off. 

Caitlyn:   I need you to reorder more mats.
Owen:   Did it.
Caitlyn:   Finish the work schedule for next week.
Owen:   Did it.
Caitlyn:   So you know I’m going to check all that stuff right?
Owen:   Oh well in that case I didn’t do any of that.

 

As always, the trailer is below.

Enjoy!

The Dress - Foxy Goes to Work

So I took foxy to work the other day. Not a literal fox, you ninny! The fox on my foxy jumper. I think he had a great day in the office. And it certainly made my world a bit brighter!

 Sweater: dandyrions

Love this sweater. It is without a doubt my favourite.

 Skirt: Review

This is a fact. Review makes the sweetest clothing. Love love love it! Plus it's a pencil skirt that actually fits. To be sure, I can't power walk in it, but it fits and it's lovely and it has buttons (which you can probably just make out).

 Stockings: Don't know

But they are polka dot and brilliant.

Shoes: Aldo
These shoes were actually purchased in Taiwan during a sale at Aldo, and from memory cost only about $30. Cheap + Pretty shoes = Happy Hannah

Until next time :)

The Trip to Europe - Paris Part 2

More photos from my trip to Paris! Enjoy! Or should I say... amuse-toi! (Yes, I totally Google translated that, because my French is practically non-existent.)

But let's make this a bit more exciting than just random holiday snaps. For every photo with the Eiffel Tower in it, I will write an interesting piece of trivia about the said tower (yes, that means: prepare for a whole lot of Eiffel Tower coming your way!)

1) It was almost moved to Canada - In the early 1960s an agreement was made with the mayor of Montreal to temporarily move the Eiffel Tower to Canada. The company who owns the tower would not agree to the relocation. They feared the tower would not be returned to France. 

2) It was a military base - The Eiffel Tower was used by the military in the First World War. During the war, the French used the tower to guide their troops to the battlefield. Currently, the tower is used for television and radio broadcasting.

 3) It was a billboard - From 1925 to 1934, a French company named CITRON used the tower as a billboard. The sign was eventually removed when the company went bankrupt due to expensive electricity bills.

4) Printing press - There is a printing press located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. It is still publishing a newspaper, and visitors can get their name printed in it.

 5) It was almost dismantled - The Eiffel Tower was almost dismantled and used for scrap metal 20 years after its construction. The French government decided to keep the building when they realised it could be used for radio broadcasting and necessary communication during times of war.

6) It leans in the wind - One of the most important things you should learn about the Eiffel Tower before you go up is that it moves in windy weather. In fact, the tower moved 13 cm during a severe storm in 1999!

 Hope you enjoyed that!

The Verse: Psalm 130

Sorry for the delay in this post. I'm quite tired so just a quick post tonight. Just wanted to share this awesome song which is based on Psalm 130.

Enjoy!

The Outing - Trip to Hawkes Bay

Once upon a time (seriously, this took place so long ago that it may now only be remembered by the people who attended as a legend or fable) Luke and I went to Hawkes Bay with my brother-in-law and his wife to visit Luke's grandparents.

It was really a lovely weekend, so good in fact that I felt the need to share these photos with you. We pretty much spent the entire time around Havelock North, which is a very pretty town and well worth a look. Here are some things you can do while in Havelock North (over the Easter weekend, when most things are shut...)

 1. Go for a stroll in the sunshine

 2. Say hi to the huge 100-year-old tree

 3. Tell your husband and brother-in-law they need to do the obstacle course / playground race

 4. Laugh at the hilarity that ensues

 5. Look at the fountain

 6. Eat an icecream (this can also be done while looking at the fountain)

7. But of course, the really neat thing about Havelock North (or so model railway enthusiasts will tell you) is... Keirunga Park Railway.

 Here you can see and ride on model railways, lovingly run by the local model railway experts.

 Here we all are.

On the way back we stopped by Luke's parents' place and borrowed their bikes for a quick ride.

 I think fluoro is really my colour...

Until next time :)