Friday, 3 July 2009

One Lovely Blog Award for me!! :D


awww...I received this lovely blog from Ming of "Small Dynasty" whom I've been so lucky to have meet through the world of bears :D

This blog entails the following Q and A which I think this is great and allows us to get to know the blogger just a little bit better.

Here are the questions and my answers:

What is your current obsession?
I was thinking hard about this and when I said it out loud, DH answered "Bejeweled Blitz"! LOL He knows me better than my self sometimes.

What is your horoscope and do you relate to it? Capricorn...
According to www.astrology.com.au this is me ~
Few people are as practical and ambitious as Capricorn. Yours is the tenth sign, an earthy element, which makes you down to earth and matter-of-fact. Caution is your second name and this is due to Saturn, your ruling planet. You are sometimes shy and lack self confidence and self-esteem. I agree with the shy part but if you saw my shoe blog just a few days a go, I wouldn't say I was lacking in self confidence or self-esteem! ehhe

I've never met a Capricorn who was afraid of hard work in order which to achieve what they want in life. You are ambitious and go for your dreams and usually end up successful. You like money but not if it involves risk. You prefer to know exactly where your dollars and cents are going. You prefer traditional types of savings. True true true...I do feel that I'm a hard worker, whether I work for a company or myself, I try hard to do a good job and this always always means working long hours.

Others do not generally see you as too enthusiastic but when people get to know you, you do have a side to your nature which is humorous and affectionate. You like to work quietly and effectively without creating too much bother or attention to yourself. Scored again!!

You are emotionally cool so you don't warm to people that easily until you get to know them. Once you get closer you start to feel comfortable with them. Suspicion is one of the chief traits of Capricorn and when you meet people for the first time it is your way of displaying maturity by not jumping the gun. You like to understand what another person is really about. wow! this sight is good! hehe

You are a big thinker even though you work methodically and practically by taking your time to achieve what you set out to do. You never like airy, fairy concepts and only work on ideas which will vouch safe your financial and material security in the future. You are not a clock watcher when you work because you believe in doing a job right the first time round. You also hate wasting time. You are frugal, resourceful and hard working. Commitment is natural to you which is why, as I said earlier, you are likely to be successful in anything you attempt. hey, I just said that above didn't I? Well I guess it's all true then! LOL

What are you wearing today?
black leggings, singlet, layered with a plain long sleeve top, layered with a hooded tracksuit top and long thick knee high socks! hmmm...sounds sexy I know! NOT! haha

What was the last thing you bought?
shoes, shoes and shoes...yap 3 pairs! they were on sale! :D

What do you think about the person who tagged you?
Ming is wonderful!! A truly lovely person whom I had the pleasure of meeting when I visited the Taiwan Teddy Fair in November. Ming is warm, sincere, funny and full of energy. She has a bubbly character and I'm honored to have her as my friend.

A guilty pleasure?
Sleeping in and getting up just before midday...I love my sleep! :D

What is your must have item for Summer?
Lychee ice-cream from trampoline..yum yums

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would it be?
Soaking in the hot pool of the Blue Lagoon (Iceland)

What is your favourite piece of clothing from your closet?
My wedding dress.

What is your dream job?
Being the designer and creator of jennylovesbenny :D

What do you consider a Fashion faux pas?
Skinny jeans with low/baggy crotch makes me cringe EVERY TIME!

Describe your personal style?
Simple, elegant, classic but also fun, cute, happy and colourful.

What are you going to do after this?
Play Bejeweled Blitz! lol

What are your favorite past-times and hobbies?
Eating, sleeping, reading, watching movies, play my piano...and make my bears.

What are you proud of?
My husband for having courage to give up what is easy and pursue his dream despite the many challenges along the way...and for giving me the courage and inspiration to do the same.

Have you got pets at home?
Walter, our recently turned 4 y.o King Charles Cavalier x pug who is just the best, keep us in great company and brings so much joy to our lives.

Now it's my turn to pass the blog on to and I'm delighted to pass this to:

Aran of Cannelle et Vanille
Nicky of The Vintage Magpie
Sherry of Y0omii
Isabel of Rosa e Chocolate
Magda of CraftPudding

Have a great weekend :D

it's raining again


It's been raining all week and I've been staying indoors to keep warm and dry....so I sit by my window and make my little bear...
I've just finished this little girl and took a picture of her looking out the window like I do..waiting for the rain to subside so that I can go to the post office to make my last postal run before the weekend.
This picture really depicts my mood the rain and cold has brought...it was enjoyable for the first few days but this weather is starting to get me down...it wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't soooooo cold!!! brrrrrrrr

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

Look who's excited!


I always get so excited when I receive my supply of mohair and so does Walter. He'll climb all over me while I try to open the box and sort them. He also wants a sniff and a feel of the lovely fabric! hehe
The new mohair have been added to my shop and some favourites have been restocked!
Also Peanut's complete kit is now available ~ Happy sewing :-)

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Dorothy grew up!


Once upon a time, as a young girl I used to wear very 'colourful' shoes...shoes that made gave me such a wonderful feeling of happiness but made DH (bf at the time) and friends cringe with embarrassment for me and themselves each time we step out into the public together! hehe..
The most embarrassing pair and my absolute favourite at the time was what I called my "peacock" sequins flats from Japan (below).
One either really dislike them or love them. While my friends (especially the guys) dread the attention we get from passers-by, very often I do get girls and occasionally guys stopping me to ask where I got my shoes from. Often than not, they get very disappointed to find the shoes are not from the country and hence not attainable by which then some try to bribe me to take them off my feet literally!

This is my Peacock shoes mentioned, they have traveled the world with me...here taken by DH on our 14 day "midnight sun" cruise where the sun do not set 24 hours a day from UK to Norway...DH find them weird by he can't but help be amused by them!

This pair is a marc jacobs and another favourite...okay, they're ALL my favourites!LOL
Also have traveled the globe with me...taken by DH without me knowing in Barcelona while resting in front of the Sacra Familia. DH doesn't know it, but I think he has a fetish for my shoes...why all the photos right!!!? LOL
Sadly, I still have this pair but the tie have snapped off and cannot be worn any more :(

...why did I create this post? oh..yes, it was once upon a time ago since I've worn those wonderful shoes which made me feel good about myself...since I moved back to Melbourne and am now living in the city, I walk everywhere and have opted for practicality and comfort but also, I'm not a young girl anymore and thinks I ought to dress my age! Well with my wacky taste in shoes and dressing my age made shoe shopping rather difficult and unconsciously I think I gave up somewhere along the way a few years back. This is why I was so ecstatic to come across this pair of glittery platforms yesterday during my postal run...I knew when I slipped it on and fitted like a glove it was made for me! :D

I'm a rather shy person and despite DH and friends joke about clicking my heals together (all said with love of course), the Dorothy in me never gave out and now she's grown up! ^^



Even Walter think its good enough to eat!! haha
Ps. I can't wait to see my friend's reactions this weekend when we meet for a house warming...I'm baaacck! lol

Stinky's pattern and kits


I've done it! Stinky le Skunk's pattern and kit are now available from my shop! Hope you enjoy this new pattern as much as I've had creating this little stinker! hehe

Monday, 29 June 2009

Stinky le Skunk!


"Stinky" is my latest design and my first ever skunk. He's full name is "Stinky le Skunk"! LOL
He has a new home now but tomorrow, I'll be busy creating his pattern and kit so that you can also create your own Stinky! This is just a sneak peak for you! :D

Sunday, 28 June 2009

Treasury :: Gabriel


Gabriel is so happy to be chosen to take part in this delightful Etsy Treasury created by ShinyGoLucky from 'somewhere special'. This treasury is called Accomplices For Your Inner Child and it certainly does that!! I just love the matryoshka nesting dolls (4 seasons) by peachpit and am not sure if you saw the amazing reclining lion by PocosPlayhouse. Do also drop in to visit 'somewhere special', there's a Vintage Pearl Collar that I have my eyes on for my bears!! :D
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

Saturday, 27 June 2009

WALLPAPER:: JULY


Little Michiko-chan here is Miss July 2009. I know July is one of the coldest months down under but I'm hoping Michiko will bring some summer breeze to the mind to warm our souls. For everyone who's experiencing a hot Summer, I hope Michiko will make you feel nice and cool wearing her pretty summer dress! :D
Michiko's July wallpaper is now ready for download, just click here! :D

Friday, 26 June 2009

Walter turns 4!




I can't believe how fast time has flown...our baby turned 4 this week and of course he got his big fat bone for his birthday (not that it makes much difference to him, he gets a bone every week). A trip to the snow is planned since he's never seen or played in the snow before in all his 4 y.o life! hehe
DH and I take lots of photos but the past 4 years we've been taking photos mainly of Walter and here are just some out of the hundreds...hope you enjoy them :D It's been such a journey for us, we brought him home at 6 weeks old and from toilet training to puppy pre-school and many long walks, he's just such a delightful little dog...HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BABY BOY! :D

Thursday, 25 June 2009

WORKSHOPS



Often I receive emails asking if I hold workshops for my bears. Unfortunately being the artist , the pattern maker, the photographer, the photo editor, the web designer, the customer support officer, the buyer, the post office girl, the coffee girl and EVERYTHING else relating to JLB as well as a home maker and mummy to a beautiful puppy (he's 4 years old last week), I often struggle to find the balance between JLB and life outside of JLB although I do try very hard to create that balance!
I also have
many many designs to bring to life and many many grand ideas which I have in stored for JLB which I'm really excited about and hope you will be too! :D

Hence, although I may not be able to personally hold the workshops, I'm really pleased to let you know that workshops for my bears are being held by talented bear artists...

Josey Freni from Bear Essence
211 Scoresby Road BORONIA VIC 3155
(corner Scoresby & Boronia Roads)
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
(03) 9761 3333
www.bearessence.com.au

Diane and Maria from the Craft Haven of Berwick
16 Adams Lane, Berwick, 3806
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
(03) 97073431
www.crafthaven.com.au


Please feel free to give Josey, Diane and Maria a call if you are interested in bear classes. I'm sure they'll love to hear from you and they not only hold classes for my bears but other artist bears also! :D