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This week Shelley is stepping in to give Liesl a well-deserved break from her usual Friday post duties. Let’s pass it over to her now.
Hello everyone,
I feel like a teenager who just got handed the keys to the family car! Taking over the Oliver + S blog, especially for the Weekend Links post, is always such an exciting experience.
As the weather here in Melbourne continues to cool down, I’m embracing the joy of layering. Tights, boots, jackets—there’s something so satisfying about bundling up in multiple layers. And let’s be honest, it makes participating in Me Made May a lot easier since there’s bound to be at least one handmade piece among all those garments!
**Instagram Picks**
I’ve been busy sewing clothes for my rapidly growing kids, but I’m about to embark on a rather unique sewing project. A New Yorker living in Melbourne needs a tuxedo, and I’ve volunteered my services. His measurements are unlike anything I’ve encountered before...
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I’ve spent hours researching tuxedo styles, trying to figure out what would suit him best. He reminds me a bit of Woody Allen—classic yet quirky.
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Of course, every search for “tuxedo†inevitably leads me to adorable black-and-white shorthair cats, which are, without a doubt, my favorite kind of feline.
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**Pinterest Picks**
With autumn leaves falling in our neighborhood, I’m reminded of the incredible artwork of Andy Goldsworthy.
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Speaking of autumnal hues, these orange satin shorts caught my eye. They transform a simple pair of shorts into something truly elegant. While I might skip the large bow, pairing a Lisette Butterick B6183 cream top with orange shorts feels timeless.
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Rhubarb is one of my favorite vegetables, perhaps because we treat it as a fruit and use it to create delicious desserts. This rhubarb and custard pie is absolutely stunning.
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Looking at color palettes inspired by food always brings to mind French artist Sophie Calle, who once performed by eating only foods of specific colors on certain days of the week. Here’s her orange day.
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Back to sewing, I adore this outfit Nicole created for her daughter: puppet shorts, a vintage puff-sleeve shirt, and a knitted vest. It’s effortlessly stylish and so cute. It reminded me of our national broadcaster, Lee Lin Chin, whose fashion sense is as sharp as her wit.
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Wouldn’t it be fun to revamp the interior of a vintage camper van? Just don’t ask me to handle the mechanics!
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Macramé seems to be making a comeback. Bold macramé jewelry is fantastic, but micro macramé using fine threads and jewels can be surprisingly delicate and beautiful too.
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If I had the wall space and time, I’d love to try creating a larger hanging piece. And how wonderful that owls still hold a special place in decor!
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**Weekend Reading**
- A conversation with Sarvi about Paul Auster reminded me of Sophie Calle’s food color palette experiments. When reality blurs into fiction and back again—it’s a Double Game.
- Recently, I attended a workshop where we made beeswax food wraps. If you want to cut down on single-use plastics, check out this excellent online tutorial.
- Did you know making bricks on Mars could be surprisingly straightforward? According to UC researchers, it’s definitely possible.
- Have you ever read a book about weird parents? I stumbled upon this gem while visiting my mother-in-law. It’s hilarious!
- Before becoming famous, Leigh Bowery lived just a few suburbs away. He was outrageous and original, and now there’s a theater named after him.
- My sewing machine repair guy used to be a weightlifting champ. To me, he’s worth his weight in gold.
- There’s a beautiful series of photos showcasing artisans at work: Made, Not Manufactured.
- Finally, do you understand the difference between correlation and causation? Here’s a quick lesson, along with some funny Spurious Correlations.
Wishing you all a delightful weekend ahead!
Shelley