I've got a crate of books sitting on my front fence in inner-north Melbourne, free for anybody who walks past to have a rifle through and take what they'd like! There's kids books, history/classics texts, novels, political memoirs and a pocket-sized Italian/English dictionary. And lots more!
I'm moving in a week's time, and am trying to downsize.. any books that are left over will be going straight to an op shop!
If you're interested, email me on elizabethlclark(at)hotmail(dot)com!
Liz xx
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
My place and yours: bedside.
I don't have a bedside table, but since I have a big bed and sleep alone, I usually have a pile of things on the unoccupied side. My latest reading material (my grandfather gave me The Doorbells of Florence for my birthday, and it's the cutest book ever), some magazines, a bottle of water, and a stripey friend. Oh, and a fox scarf hanging over my bedstead.
(This is my submission to this week's My place and yours project.)
Monday, October 5, 2009
What I've read today.
http://whativereadtoday.blogspot.com
I've created a new blog in which I will post every day, on every single book I read.
(even the embarrassing ones)
Are you a reader? What's your favourite book?
I really couldn't choose a favourite, so please don't make me. As you'll discover, I'm indiscriminate when it comes to reading material - from Degrassi, to Paul Gallico fairytales, to Booker Prize winners, to ridiculous airport thrillers, I'll read it all.
Anyway, I hope you'll join me on my literary adventures!
That address again.. http://whativereadtoday.blogspot.com
E xox
I've created a new blog in which I will post every day, on every single book I read.
(even the embarrassing ones)
Are you a reader? What's your favourite book?
I really couldn't choose a favourite, so please don't make me. As you'll discover, I'm indiscriminate when it comes to reading material - from Degrassi, to Paul Gallico fairytales, to Booker Prize winners, to ridiculous airport thrillers, I'll read it all.
Anyway, I hope you'll join me on my literary adventures!
That address again.. http://whativereadtoday.blogspot.com
E xox
Monday, March 23, 2009
All about Eve (OK, all about Elizabeth).
Stolen from Jesska - a quiz!
The rules are:
1. Respond and rework. Answer the questions on your blog, replace one question you dislike with a question of your own invention; add a question of your own.
2. Tag eight other un-tagged people.
What is your current obsession?
Neko Case's new album Middle Cyclone, particularly This Tornado Loves You. Sigh. Australia loves you, Neko - come visit us soon!
What are you wearing right now?
A black dress with a deep v-neck (saucy!) a yellow short-sleeved cardigan and flat silver shoes.
Do you nap a lot?
Yes. I got into this habit when I lived in Italy, and now it's quite common for me to get home from work and nap for a couple of hours before dinner.
Who was the last person you hugged?
I can't remember! Either Holly or Elissa - possibly both ladies at once in a big group hug.
If you were a tree, what tree would you be?
I've always loved Norfolk pines - and I'm lucky, because I have one of my very own in my backyard!
What’s for dinner?
I don't know - you'll have to ask my housemate.
What was the last thing you bought?
A pair of earrings from Global Limits in Elgin St, and some mini pastries from Brunetti's.
What are you listening to right now?
See my answer to the first question..
What is your favourite weather?
I'm stealing Jesska's answer: "Summer for the beach, Autumn for the leaves, Winter for the knitting and Spring for the flowers. Yep, pretty much all of it."
What’s on your beside table?
I have no bedside table, but on the floor next to my bed are books, a pair of undies, my diary, a pen and a dirty cup.
Say something to the person/s who tagged you.
Hi Jess! I hope you're enjoying this lovely sunny afternoon.
If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be?
A House In Virginia (Brendan Benson reference!!). Seriously, that's my dream house. Listen to the song and you'll understand.
Where are you typing from right now?
An internet cafe in Nicholson St. Thankfully the noisy network gamers have left..
A book you're currently reading?
I Peed On Fellini, by David Stratton. I really enjoy watching him on TV, so I'm disappointed that his autobiography is not very interesting or well-written.
What would you like to have in your hands right now?
Hmmm. A new iPod Touch? Can I be so materialistic? I could be soppy and say the hand of a handsome man..
What is your favourite tea flavour?
Spicy chai, the kind with white pepper.
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
I'd really like to go to LA and spend some time hanging out with my sister-in-law (am I allowed to call her that? I think I am!). Even just for an hour, that would be fantastic.
What did you want to become as a child?
Hello, I've spent the last six years at university with no end in sight yet. I STILL don't know.
If you could have any kind of bed, what would it look like?
I'd like a huge bed with a white-painted wrought iron frame. It'd have a huge squashy doona, and lots of pillows, and sheets that stay laundry-fresh ALL the time and which NEVER need washing. I hate having to cart my sheets to the laundromat and then back again.
The rules are:
1. Respond and rework. Answer the questions on your blog, replace one question you dislike with a question of your own invention; add a question of your own.
2. Tag eight other un-tagged people.
What is your current obsession?
Neko Case's new album Middle Cyclone, particularly This Tornado Loves You. Sigh. Australia loves you, Neko - come visit us soon!
What are you wearing right now?
A black dress with a deep v-neck (saucy!) a yellow short-sleeved cardigan and flat silver shoes.
Do you nap a lot?
Yes. I got into this habit when I lived in Italy, and now it's quite common for me to get home from work and nap for a couple of hours before dinner.
Who was the last person you hugged?
I can't remember! Either Holly or Elissa - possibly both ladies at once in a big group hug.
If you were a tree, what tree would you be?
I've always loved Norfolk pines - and I'm lucky, because I have one of my very own in my backyard!
What’s for dinner?
I don't know - you'll have to ask my housemate.
What was the last thing you bought?
A pair of earrings from Global Limits in Elgin St, and some mini pastries from Brunetti's.
What are you listening to right now?
See my answer to the first question..
What is your favourite weather?
I'm stealing Jesska's answer: "Summer for the beach, Autumn for the leaves, Winter for the knitting and Spring for the flowers. Yep, pretty much all of it."
What’s on your beside table?
I have no bedside table, but on the floor next to my bed are books, a pair of undies, my diary, a pen and a dirty cup.
Say something to the person/s who tagged you.
Hi Jess! I hope you're enjoying this lovely sunny afternoon.
If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be?
A House In Virginia (Brendan Benson reference!!). Seriously, that's my dream house. Listen to the song and you'll understand.
Where are you typing from right now?
An internet cafe in Nicholson St. Thankfully the noisy network gamers have left..
A book you're currently reading?
I Peed On Fellini, by David Stratton. I really enjoy watching him on TV, so I'm disappointed that his autobiography is not very interesting or well-written.
What would you like to have in your hands right now?
Hmmm. A new iPod Touch? Can I be so materialistic? I could be soppy and say the hand of a handsome man..
What is your favourite tea flavour?
Spicy chai, the kind with white pepper.
If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
I'd really like to go to LA and spend some time hanging out with my sister-in-law (am I allowed to call her that? I think I am!). Even just for an hour, that would be fantastic.
What did you want to become as a child?
Hello, I've spent the last six years at university with no end in sight yet. I STILL don't know.
If you could have any kind of bed, what would it look like?
I'd like a huge bed with a white-painted wrought iron frame. It'd have a huge squashy doona, and lots of pillows, and sheets that stay laundry-fresh ALL the time and which NEVER need washing. I hate having to cart my sheets to the laundromat and then back again.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Desperately seeking (AKA Jacketlust).
So, I'm a bit of a Neighbours junkie. Actually, I'm a TV-as-a-whole junkie, but let's not go into that right now... my parents are probably reading this.
(Mum, if you do read this, I just want you to know that I know you spent more time reading Georgette Heyer novels in your second year at uni than you did studying! You have nothing on me now!)
Anyway, I was watching a particularly exciting episode where Elle and Lucas are trapped in a shed and the bad guy's coming for them, and the sparks are flying, and then...
"Argh! Elle's jacket! I must have it!"
So, I spent a good half hour on the Neighbours website, screen-capturing, copying, pasting, and cropping, and now I'm applying to you, dear readers, for help in identifying and locating this jacket.
(How cute is the silver birdie brooch?!)
(Mum, if you do read this, I just want you to know that I know you spent more time reading Georgette Heyer novels in your second year at uni than you did studying! You have nothing on me now!)
Anyway, I was watching a particularly exciting episode where Elle and Lucas are trapped in a shed and the bad guy's coming for them, and the sparks are flying, and then...
"Argh! Elle's jacket! I must have it!"
So, I spent a good half hour on the Neighbours website, screen-capturing, copying, pasting, and cropping, and now I'm applying to you, dear readers, for help in identifying and locating this jacket.
(How cute is the silver birdie brooch?!)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Go panda go!
Not much interesting has been happening lately. Sorry for the lack of blogging! I really wanted to be able to post every day, but I didn't want this thing to become an "I did this and then I did this" type of blog - boring!
So instead, here is a roly-poly panda:
(isn't he cute! Apologies to Miss A. H. Cayley for stealing her idea..)
Ooh, so in attempt to spice up this post, I just went around the house and took some photos of things I like. Maybe you'll find something you like too!
#1: yellow tights.
This is what I'm wearing today. The pink shirt is a Love Of Diagrams tee, and the shoes are Docs that I'm trying to break in. They're beating me so far, but I am determined!
#2: silk scarves.
One of the easiest ways to add a splash of colour to your Melbourne black is with one of these babies knotted casually around your neck. Mine are all from various op shops and vintage stores, except for the skinny arlecchino one, which is from Gorman.
#3: my window menagerie, plus teapot.
Some little things I've collected over the years. Here there are in more detail:
My friend Preethi gave me this cat money-box as a housewarming gift when I moved into my last house, in Thornbury. I've never put any money in it, though.
A pig from Vanuatu, and Three Wise Monkeys from Botswana, both gifts from my parents from various overseas trips. Take note, potential suitors - this pig is my dowry, as is traditional in Vanuatu. Form an orderly queue, now.
Half a tiki, from New Zealand. My dad brought this back years ago - it used to scare me a bit.
An elephant from South Africa, and a teapot from Savers in Greensborough. Isn't it funny how teapots and elephants are similarly-shaped?
#4: vanilla tea.
My very wonderful and talented friend Pip sent this to me from Tasmania. Aren't I lucky!
(also note my baby-blue kettle!)
(psst.. Pip! I've nearly run out!)
#5: dictionary.
This Chambers dictionary was a 21st birthday gift from my grandmother, who thinks every home should have one. It's definitely one of the most useful gifts I've ever received - it gets used on an almost-daily basis. Ask me a word - any word - and I bet you $10 it's in there.
#5: organised clutter.
This is a recurrent theme throughout my house. My mother will scoff when she reads this ("Ha! There's no such thing as 'organised clutter'!"), but I swear I know where everything is, except when someone else has moved it. In this example, you will see (from left to right):
A Vancouver moose, brought back from Canada by my mother, my film camera, Bear (who was a gift from my first love), my zoom lens, a mint-green clock from an antique store in Hamilton, a robot birthday card which I was supposed to send to my father for his birthday almost a month ago, a Butch Vig drumstick, a Glomesh purse that belonged to my grandmother, and a couple of candles brought back from Malaysia by my father.
Phew!
So instead, here is a roly-poly panda:
(isn't he cute! Apologies to Miss A. H. Cayley for stealing her idea..)
Ooh, so in attempt to spice up this post, I just went around the house and took some photos of things I like. Maybe you'll find something you like too!
#1: yellow tights.
This is what I'm wearing today. The pink shirt is a Love Of Diagrams tee, and the shoes are Docs that I'm trying to break in. They're beating me so far, but I am determined!
#2: silk scarves.
One of the easiest ways to add a splash of colour to your Melbourne black is with one of these babies knotted casually around your neck. Mine are all from various op shops and vintage stores, except for the skinny arlecchino one, which is from Gorman.
#3: my window menagerie, plus teapot.
Some little things I've collected over the years. Here there are in more detail:
My friend Preethi gave me this cat money-box as a housewarming gift when I moved into my last house, in Thornbury. I've never put any money in it, though.
A pig from Vanuatu, and Three Wise Monkeys from Botswana, both gifts from my parents from various overseas trips. Take note, potential suitors - this pig is my dowry, as is traditional in Vanuatu. Form an orderly queue, now.
Half a tiki, from New Zealand. My dad brought this back years ago - it used to scare me a bit.
An elephant from South Africa, and a teapot from Savers in Greensborough. Isn't it funny how teapots and elephants are similarly-shaped?
#4: vanilla tea.
My very wonderful and talented friend Pip sent this to me from Tasmania. Aren't I lucky!
(also note my baby-blue kettle!)
(psst.. Pip! I've nearly run out!)
#5: dictionary.
This Chambers dictionary was a 21st birthday gift from my grandmother, who thinks every home should have one. It's definitely one of the most useful gifts I've ever received - it gets used on an almost-daily basis. Ask me a word - any word - and I bet you $10 it's in there.
#5: organised clutter.
This is a recurrent theme throughout my house. My mother will scoff when she reads this ("Ha! There's no such thing as 'organised clutter'!"), but I swear I know where everything is, except when someone else has moved it. In this example, you will see (from left to right):
A Vancouver moose, brought back from Canada by my mother, my film camera, Bear (who was a gift from my first love), my zoom lens, a mint-green clock from an antique store in Hamilton, a robot birthday card which I was supposed to send to my father for his birthday almost a month ago, a Butch Vig drumstick, a Glomesh purse that belonged to my grandmother, and a couple of candles brought back from Malaysia by my father.
Phew!
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