Shake 641: Shake n’ bake
April 29, 2012
Bunny, Sydney (Australia), February 2012
The frequently asked question of late: where have I been? I’ve been sampling new food locations, toasting to birthdays and babies, spreading some good Easter chocolate cheer and just rugging up with hot chocolates on the couch. And snowdomes you ask? The investment of a whole Saturday arvo rearranging domes ensures my dome-home (shelves) will last at least another year! YAY! And I have a whole heap just waiting to be photographed. Too much to do, too little time.
Emma-D put me onto a fun discovery: a baking trend in the US yet to hit our shores – cake pops! Little decorative cakes on sticks – everything is better on a stick isn’t it? And while scrolling through a whole heap of creative baking from cake popstars on Bakerella, we discovered these awesome dome pops by Nadia.
Snow globe pop cakes by Nadia, courtesy of Bakerella
Have a shakin’ good week!
Shake 640: Shake-a-frame
February 19, 2012
Jess, Sydney (Australia), February 2012
There’s always an influx of Christmas domes in January and February. It makes Christmas seem to last just that little bit longer, love it! And for once, I took advantage of my extended festive break to finally tick off a couple of things on the to-do list. I FINALLY had my gorgeous Charlotte Farmer illustration framed! The added highlight was taking the artwork to the framers and watching their reaction as I shared my crazy 600+ obsession.
It’s finally up on the wall in all its glory!
Charlotte Farmer's 'Around the world in 20 snowglobes with Elvis in a gold suit'
Some of her artistry up close
Shake 639: It’s all about me
January 29, 2012
Emma D, Sydney (Australia), January 2012
Just a couple more of these and I’ll be able to personalise my entire Christmas tree this year! Have an awesome week folks.
Shake 638: All aboard
January 26, 2012
The Love train, Sydney (Australia), January 2012
Santa drives this one
The last of the carriages
Our plan to catch up before Christmas failed, so it wasn’t until last week that my curmudgeonly old friend Dr Love slurped down our coffee while delivering my Christmas present, which incidentally, was really from his lovely wife. Dr Love would think at least four times before spending a dime on me.
Do you recall the amazing train dome I spotted last month, the one that almost justified theft? My jaw dropped when I unwrapped the gift to reveal the very same train. It’s a four-in-one dome! Good things certainly do come to those who wait… or should I say, don’t steal.
Shake 635: The end of 2011
December 31, 2011
Scrabble Girl, Sydney (Australia), December 2011
What comes to mind when you look back on your year? It was a year of many unfortunate natural disasters and it seems like the only thing that put a smile on faces was the Royal Wedding and the death of some infamous dictators. Although it was a year of buckling down for me, there were lots of little gold moments and many fun Friday cocktails. Thanks for tuning in and I hope 2012 is your best one yet!
Shake 634: Festive footy
December 30, 2011
Cookie & Newfie, Sydney (Australia), December 2011
How about a festive Bulldog?
How much does this make you laugh out loud? Who would ever think of mixing rugby and snowdomes, let alone festive rugby? Perplexing, very perplexing… but a great Christmas gift. Thanks C & N!
Shake 629: Happy Christmas and Merry Birthday
December 25, 2011
Lea, Sydney (Australia), December 2011
Lea's handmade 'Kermia' figurine
When I was young, my friends nicknamed me Kermit. To be honest, I’m not really sure why; I’m not green or lanky and my rendition of Rainbow Connection isn’t too good. So I laughed heartily when Lea gave me this handmade dome – would you believe she actually had a pottery specialist make the little figurine she calls ‘Kermia’. It’s definitely a unique dome. Thanks Lea, I love it!
Merry Christmas all! And I hope you’ll shake a dome to celebrate my birthday!
Shake 628: The birthday celebrations begin
December 24, 2011
Emski, Sydney (Australia), December 2011
It's a Momiji Message Doll Dome!
This message doll celebrates pets apparently
You may think I’m talking about celebrating my own birthday, but no, that’s tomorrow. It’s my sister’s birthday today and I don’t joke when I say it’s my other sister’s birthday on the 26th. Three of us, three days in a row. What were my parents celebrating in March you ask? I have no idea. Christmas just ends up being one super celebration.
I recently learned that every Momiji Message Doll comes with a secret little message paper hidden within it. This one was so secretly hidden in the base that I think even Emski missed it! Well, my message for today is happy birthday Andie!
Shake 626: Three more sleeps
December 22, 2011
Glendalicious, Sydney (Australia), December 2011
Surprise! It's also a stamp
What an awesome time of year. While the festivities begin, all the birthday domes start rollin’ in! Check out this fun that also includes a reindeer stamp. Time to stamp our work exit passes – one day left. YAY!
Shake 612: DIY dome-kit – part 3
December 8, 2011
Bunny & Jess, Sydney (Australia), December 2010
The final instalment in the snowdome trilogy – it’s my little bit of artwork. Thanks ladies – as much fun as it was, even I’ll admit it I’m not sure I want to do it again!
The complete dome trilogy
A dome a day 