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Sydney may seem expensive, but it is possible to do Sydney on a budget! Here's how.
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Australia’s Blue Mountains, a World Heritage Site, is best known for it’s incredible sandstone plateau, deep gorges, and rolling foothills. The mountains are densely populated by Eucalyptus trees, which fill the atmosphere with finely dispersed droplets of oil that catch the…
As one of the most popular states in Australia, travel to Victoria is highly coveted among tourists who visit the continent Down Under.
BEWARE!! THERE’S MULTIPLE SHOPS USING MY PICTURES OF THIS CUP AND CLAIMING THEM AS THEIR OWN. IF YOU SEE LISTINGS USING MY PICTURES, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM BUYING FROM THEM! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 💜 Sunflower Starbucks cup with Personalization! PLEASE READ WHOLE DESCRIPTION! You will receive: 24 oz Starbucks cold cup, plastic reusable straw, plastic lid, and a Cup Care card. Please note the added designs are made out of permanent vinyl decals. The designs are NOT printed on the cup itself. The cups are NOT sealed! With gentle hand washing and gentle care the decals should be fine! :) How to Order: In the “Personalization” box, please enter: - The name you want on the cup - The name of the font (see pictures) YELLOW STRAWS ARE USUALLY OUT OF STOCK. THEY SELL FAST. If you choose a yellow straw (7) and it clearly says it’s out of stock, I will message you and ask you for a new selection. If no selection is given by the time I ship your item, I will send a Regular green straw. This goes for any straw color that is out of stock. Please specify if you want no name in the personalization box :) Message me for color options if you would not like black (as pictured) for the name :) Positioning of the flowers will vary. If you need your order by a certain date, I highly recommend choosing Priority shipping as I cannot guarantee you will receive your item on time otherwise. The post office is closed on the weekends and holidays, so keep that in mind as this will delay when I can ship items. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR DELIVERY ADDRESS BEFORE PLACING ORDER. I am not responsible for undelivered packages if you entered the wrong address at checkout. You will need to purchase the item again if you still want it and please enter the correct delivery address if you choose to buy it again. Thank you so much! Follow my Instagram and Tik Tok for more! @KarinaMadeIt
About 4 years ago I bought several packs of old Australian stamps from an op-shop. I didn't know what to do with them, but I do love all th...
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These least-visited countries are desirable precisely because they're so untouched.
The world is full of mysteries, magic, and beautiful places that seem like they could only exist in our imagination or in books and movies. Believe it or not, some of these places are actually real!
Many visitors to Sydney, especially budget travellers, will visit Newtown to check out this super trendy neighborhood. I've put together this list of things to do in Newtown for any of you who want to explore this area.
Last week we looked at Reilly & Lee's 1920 promotional Oz map. Since I am trying to tackle the various Oz maps in chronological order, we've come to a very unusual map - perhaps not even a map at all in the big scheme of things. Yet it offers some points of interest - and it's very beautiful, too. The Wonderful Game of Oz Map (1921) - Click to Enlarge This is the board game for Parker Brothers' 1921 Wonderful Game of Oz. At first I didn't think I'd have much to say about this map, but there are a few things to point out. Most obviously this map presents Oz as a squarish country - much like the 1909 Fairylogue map - but I am fairly certain that Oz has gone square simply to accommodate the traditional shape of this sort of game-board. The shapes of the countries are clearly based on the shapes from the 1914 Oz maps (note the phallic pan handle of the Gillikin Country). But there is a huge adjustment to this map that I'd not really considered before. The Munchkin and Winkie countries have been flipped to reflect traditional east/west positions. Both the 1914 map and the 1920 map show the Munchkins on the left (though of course those two maps disagree about where east is located on the compass). The game designer clearly knew that the Munchkins should be in the east as Baum always stated, and the designer made it so. Perhaps a brave choice, since it flew in the face of the 1920 map issued by the Oz book publisher only the previous year. The map is also the first to show locations from almost all of Baum's Oz books. The only book not represented on the map is Glinda of Oz - there are no Skeezers or Flatheads, even though there is plenty of room for them. This makes me question when the game was being designed. Perhaps the project was begun before the publication of Glinda in the fall of 1920? I don't really know how long games were in the publication pipeline back then. Of course the Skeezers were on the 1914 map - one of the locations Baum had added to the map that he had not yet written about. So this is in fact an omission. So whether the game designer had never seen a copy of Glinda or the game was designed before Glinda's publication, we will likely never know. Several of the locales on the map are of interest because they show us things seldom pictured in the actual Oz books - such as this full color view of the Tin Woodman's all-tin castle. This is an adaptation of Neill's drawing of the castle from The Road to Oz (1909), but I think it's neat to see it in color The Tin Woodman's Tin Castle. Below is a rare view of Professor Woggle-Bug's Royal Athletic College. Note the imposing statue of the esteemed insect on the point of the roof! And I love the giant mortar-board on the large dome, too. The Royal College of Athletic Arts and Sciences. The game-board also offered the best view we ever had of Glinda's Castle until Eric Shanower's Blue Witch of Oz. The Castle of Glinda the Good. There are many neat spots to explore on this game-board map. It shows so much care and love for the Oz books that I find it impossible that the designer was not a HUGE Oz fan. I wish we knew who he or she was. Another interesting point is that this map unifies the Oz series. It features the locales from The Wizard of Oz which my readers know was published by a different publisher than the rest of the Oz books. Note the Denslow-like Hammerhead to the left of Glinda's castle. Here's one more curious spot. On the edge of the lake there is an imposing pink structure not referenced in the Oz books. I wonder what it was supposed to be? The pointy end of the lake and the anthropomorphized big tower almost look like a face and word-balloon. That's about it for this week's map blog. But if you find this game-board intriguing and would like a chance to play The Wonderful Game of Oz, why not join us at the 2012 Winkie Convention, July 27-29 in Pacific Grove, California? Because we have a gigantic version of the game set up for your playing pleasure! You can read all about our giant version of the game at the Winkie Convention on this previous blog post. It's a lot of fun! OK, that's it for this week. Next week we'll be looking at the 1927 Coloring Contest map. (Click here for the next Oz Map blog post.)
Opaque ballet pale peachy pink Glass + silicone water bottle Your water bottle soulmate.™bkr is like the perfect t-shirt of water bottles. It’s soft and pretty, it feels right and fits right, you want it in every color, and it becomes an extension of you. Once you have a bkr bottle it’s hard to imagine life without it. This size is called the Big. The mother of all reusable glass water bottles, this oversized beauty is the most serious hydration of your life and will help get that hydrated glow back into your cheeks. Not little, not light, but with a pretty and protective smooth silicone sleeve. This 1L (32 oz) water bottle is exactly right for yoga, working out, on your bedside table and at your desk. Tutu Color. Inspired by warrior women crisscrossing the globe in the name of fashion, slinking around London in trusty pink ballet flats, wearing them until they look like dirty Band-Aids, a Rossini-centric soundtrack in a store where everyone speaks with French accents, hair pulled back fresh and clean off the face, a sheer blouse with elbow-length sleeves and rose gold buttons. And it was just really an attempt to see herself with new eyes and extra colors, with no plans and no intention of arriving- just the knowledge that she would come back different from how she left. bkr is better. - A thoughtful accumulation of details that together feel like luxury- Silicone is protective, soft and grippy- Never looks scratched or dented and sets down silently- Never imparts weird, metallic taste or last-drink’s flavor- 100% dishwasher safe (caps only on the top rack)- Glass is the cleanest, greenest material- Non-toxic, no leaching (BPA-free, phthalate-free)- Doesn’t tip over easily- Small mouth for easy, no spill sipping- Leak-proof ergonomic cap- TSA-friendly (take it through security empty)- Forever reusable and 100% recyclable
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This itinerary for Australia is the bomb. It heads through every capital city (even Canberra!) and will take you by all the things Australia is famous for.
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This museum-quality fine-art print uses the world's best printing process to produce the most vibrant, long-lasting colors. Printed on thick, archival, acid-free, durable, matte paper. A colorful statement in any room.
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Some super famous and super awesome blogger ladies had a Pinterest challenge last week. Admit it - we pin photos to our Pinterest boards all the time, but how often do we get around to making anything we pin? See what Sherry, Katie, Ana, and Erin came up with. Such talent. My entry: Cute, right? I'm always on the lookout for interesting Christmas ornaments. And every time we're on vacation I have to pick one up. So why not combine my two loves - ornaments and vacation? I decided to use maps of Hawaii as it is my absolute favourite place to be. I would go there every year if I could. Cutting out the leaves was the most time consuming. But actually putting it together took less than an hour. Only one episode of True Blood. (I'm only halfway through season 4 so don't tell me anything.) And I didn't have to go out and buy anything so it was essentially free. You start with a styrofoam ball - you can buy them in multipacks from the dollar store. I think an egg shape would be cute too. Using scissors, poke a hole in the top. Cut a length of ribbon, fold it into a loop, and tie the ends in a knot. Put a blob of glue into the hole and push the knot of ribbon in firmly. I found a leaf shape online to use as a template and cut out leaves from my "Oahu Revealed" guide book. I cut out dozens of leaves, just randomly choosing areas on the maps that gave a good mix of land and water. I also made sure to include some favourite spots we've visited. Don't worry, I'm not one to cut up important books, I have another copy. As an aside: if you're going to Hawaii for the first time, the "Revealed" series of books are excellent. Plenty of maps, detailed directions, and fun snippets of history. Glue the first leaf to the bottom of the ball to give complete coverage. Mine didn't lay as flat as in the tutorial but it wasn't that bad and wasn't really going to be seen anyway. Start gluing the top edge of each leaf onto the ball, starting at the bottom, and making sure that there aren't any gaps. Give each leaf a slight upward curl with the scissors before attaching. Work your way up the ball making sure that the leaves go right to the ribbon. I glued a row of tiny foam beads around the ribbon to finish it off. What do you think? I love it. And I love that every time I look at it I'm reminded of the most beautiful place on earth.
Globe TrOTTER - Globe Tr-OTTER! Artwork featuring a cute little travelling globe trotting Otter. He's got a they're ready to go on the most epic of adventures! Art by TechraNova If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Otherwise, PLEASE READ the description below before you place your order. ---- CUSTOM-PRINTED JUST FOR YOU --- Your T-shirt is custom-printed just for you! We use the latest in DTG (Direct-to-Garment) technology so the printed artwork will have super sharp details and vibrant colors. The printed shirt will feel like a soft screen print. Please note that all images are digital mock-ups. Because each monitor is different, the actual colors may vary. --- T-SHIRT SIZING INFO FOR UK, EU + INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (IMPORTANT!) --- SHIPPING (tees ship from the UK). I have two T-shirt options for you: Unisex T-Shirt and Ladies Fit. Both are Gildan RingSpun Softstyle cotton and are very comfortable to wear. Please refer to the size chart in the images above in the listings. Unisex T-Shirt is regular fit (not athletic/not tight-fit). It's a great T-shirt to wear every day! Ladies Fit is a tight-fitting/babydoll/slim-fit. This T-shirt is contoured for a feminine fit and runs *EXTREMELY SMALL*. If you prefer a looser fit, please order a size or two up ... or order the Unisex T-Shirt version. Important: Please review your fit and size before placing the order! --- SHIPPING INFO FOR UK + INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING --- We'll need some time to process your order and print your shirt. This usually takes only about 3 to 8 business days, though the printer can be a bit delayed when there's a rush in orders + time in ordering in garments to print. It's a good idea to place your order as early as possible! Processing times change often, please contact me if you want a more exact time frame! (always check the recent shipping times since I can't change the text here often!) UK Shipping 3- 5 business days ROYAL MAIL carrier. International Shipping, including EU, AUS, CAN, NZ: around 8-12 business days with ROYAL MAIL. Tracked packages can be done for an additional fee, contact me before your order and I can get an estimated shipping cost. If you need your shirt by a certain date, please contact me before ordering. --- CUSTOMS ---: ALL NON-UK/USA orders can be liable to IMPORT V.A.T. and or customs inspection charges. Any such fees incurred are the buyers responsibility and not mine as the artist. I'm sorry if any packages gets caught in customs! I know it really sucks! Etsy collects VAT on EU orders but these orders can still be caught in customs with extra "handling charges" and import VAT (a Separate VAT) charge. Contact me and I may partially refund the order. --- REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY PLEASE READ --- CUSTOM MADE TO PRINT. Your shirt is printed just for you, so unfortunately I'm unable to accept refund or exchange requests. If the printed artwork or the T-shirt itself is defective, I'll be happy to send you a replacement. Nevertheless, if there's any problem, I'll do my best to work it out with you! WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: Wash shirt using cold to lukewarm water, less than 40° / make sure the shirt is inside out. Use a very gentle detergent so it doesn't strip away the print. Do not iron on the print. Do Not Tumble Dry. Do not iron directly on the print.
Globe Amaranth flowers are believed to originate from Central America and the sphere-shaped blossoms symbolize immortality for their long lifespan. It was once given in the Victorian era as a way to express, "My love will never fade or die." They are commonly used in both foods and drink by chefs and foodies around the world. Enjoy Suncore Foods® Globe Amaranth Flowers in your favorite teas and baked goods and surround yourself with the eternal gifts this flower has to give. TO USE: Baked Goods, Infusers, and Tea INGREDIENTS: Dried Globe Amaranth Flowers CONTAINS: Pollen NET WEIGHT: 0.6 oz. and 16 oz. STORE IN A DRY AND COOL PLACE AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT For residents of the state of California, please see Prop 65 warning.
This friendly snowman mug is ready for all your favorite wintry beverages—plus, he'll never melt. Glazed in a bright white with exposed clay details, its stacked rounded shape brings the look to life. Pair it with a stackable snowman bowl set for a complete and cheerful place setting.Stoneware. Hand-glazed. 15-oz. capacity. Dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Freezer- and oven-safe up to 350°F. Imported.
Adelaide has tranformed itself from a 'City of churches' into a buzzing, cultural hub – and Australia's de facto wine capital. Mark Chipperfield offers a guide to the best things to do, and how to best enjoy it during the Test Cricket.
Nicola Walker and her extended family, including a reluctant nephew, find a week's holiday in Fiji is barely enough.
Opaque ballet pale peachy pink Glass + silicone water bottle Your water bottle soulmate.™bkr is like the perfect t-shirt of water bottles. It’s soft and pretty, it feels right and fits right, you want it in every color, and it becomes an extension of you. Once you have a bkr bottle it’s hard to imagine life without it. This size is called the Little. The bkr original gangster, this reusable glass water bottle is the first ever made. With its innovative, pretty, and protective smooth silicone sleeve, it holds up to 500ml (16 ounces) and fits in your tote bag, your car, your backpack, flights, cup holders, and your life for everyday drinking. Tutu Color. Inspired by warrior women crisscrossing the globe in the name of fashion, slinking around London in trusty pink ballet flats, wearing them until they look like dirty Band-Aids, a Rossini-centric soundtrack in a store where everyone speaks with French accents, hair pulled back fresh and clean off the face, a sheer blouse with elbow-length sleeves and rose gold buttons. And it was just really an attempt to see herself with new eyes and extra colors, with no plans and no intention of arriving- just the knowledge that she would come back different from how she left. bkr is better. - A thoughtful accumulation of details that together feel like luxury- Silicone is protective, soft and grippy- Never looks scratched or dented and sets down silently- Never imparts weird, metallic taste or last-drink’s flavor- 100% dishwasher safe (caps only on the top rack)- Glass is the cleanest, greenest material- Non-toxic, no leaching (BPA-free, phthalate-free)- Doesn’t tip over easily- Small mouth for easy, no spill sipping- Leak-proof ergonomic cap- TSA-friendly (take it through security empty)- Forever reusable and 100% recyclable
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