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Samantha Battersby

I'm a drawing machine and history head!

Interests: the "photo" above is of me in a past life., interests include drawing and designing new prints and originals to put in my etsy shop of course! other interests include going for walks and talking

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The weather was perfect in Sydney over the weekend. I made the most of it by getting out and about in it as much as possible! This involved two long walks either side of the harbour. I took some snaps... Continue reading

Posted 8 hours ago at matouenpeluche

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The Great Gatsby

The first reviews are starting to trickle in from Cannes for Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby. They are a little luke warm so far. I've seen the trailer and it looks like it's a classic Luhrmann production: glamorous, over the... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at matouenpeluche

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Sydney is being very autumnal at the moment. We don't have as much of the spectacular red and gold leaf action you get in some parts of the world like Maine in the US or Japan, but it is still... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at matouenpeluche

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Jessie Willcox Smith

This illustration by the American artist Jessie Willcox Smith is called A Mother's Days which I thought was pretty appropriate considering it's Mother's Day today! Jessie Willcox Smith's illustrations are in the classic Arts and Crafts/ Art Nouveau style which... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Mad Men season 6

So, I have been watching Mad Men season 6 (bien sûr) and there's a lot to like so far. Sure there's been some patchiness. For example, I didn't care for episode 2. I thought it was boring and had a... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Legendary fashion icon Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel had some interesting things to say on just about everything. I have collected together my top 10 favourite quotes from her below. Happy weekend! 1. "Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury."... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Pierre Mourgue!

Pierre Mourgue's illustration work spanned quite a few decades and styles, but it's his work from the 40s and 50s that I love the best. Aren't they lovely? All images from here. Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Les chats encore!

Quelle suprise! Sweetheart sees a mouse. You are so very tall. Kitten. Click on the title/ image and it will take you through to the house of Matou! Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Some cat books I would really love to get my paws *ahem* sorry hands on... All images from here. Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Upside Down You Turn Me

This is Jon, and he's a mad keen Donna Summer fan. He's got all her records and knows all the words to her songs. His favourite songs are Upside Down and I Feel Love. His older half brother, Jean -... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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So lovely and you make it look so do-able Cate! Very tempted to give it a go myself!

Commented Apr 14, 2013 on {go make me} how to make a jewelry or cake stand / diy project at Go Make Me

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Jean - Paul has a nap

This is Jean - Paul and he is an expert on all things nap related. For example, he knows all the best spots to take a nap in his house. There's that place just behind the bookcase if you want... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Four things I've learnt so far this weekend...

1. Pantone have decided emerald green is 2013 personified. Yes, Pantone have an "it" colour for 2013 and it's green number 17-5641. Image from here. 2. When author Gabriel García Márquez was writing One Hundred Years of Solitude he listened... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Shrimpton & Bailey in New York

In 1962 legendary swinging 60s British photographer David Bailey went on his first foreign assignment to New York. He had been commissioned by British Vogue to photograph his model girlfriend Jean Shrimpton for an editorial fashion spread. This is what... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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New print: Pre - dinner drinks

This is Jean and his preferred pre - dinner drink is a milk on the rocks. He's also very partial to finger food such as volovants, canapés and pigs in a blanket. However, as he's watching his figure, he tries... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Animated Chicago ice floes

Sydney is definitely starting to chill down after a moderately hot summer. Hello autumn! However, even in our deepest darkest winter months, it doesn't get anywhere near cold enough for chunks of ice to form in Sydney harbour! How terrific... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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I've been meaning to do a blog post on Erté for a very long time. After all, he is possibly one of the most famous and well known of all the Art Deco artists. I used to be crazy about... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Happy Easter long weekend! How nice is that? So far I have only had one chocolate Easter egg whoopsie i.e. eaten far too many. Actually, it was a large chocolate Easter bunny. I started eating his ears out of curiosity... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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This is Henry and June. They are extraordinary friends who have had many adventures together. Just this morning for example, Henry was very helpful when a large huntsman spider appeared in the kitchen. Instead of creating a scene, he kept... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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I came across this gorgeous Kenzo dress at Meet me at Mikes blog. It started me off on a night of Kenzo image hunting. The man is the master of pattern, is he not? ...and cut!..and colour and texture! I... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Mad Men Season 6 approacheth

Pass the smelling salts! The creators of Mad Men have been releasing publicity stills for season 6! ...and Banana Republic has released a late 60s mod Mad Men inspired clothing range called Mad Men capsule collection. Nice! How am I... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Goodness me! That looks amazing - will have to give it a go!

Commented Mar 19, 2013 on {go make me} Bailey's Irish coffee frappe with butterscotch / recipe at Go Make Me

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National Geographic Found

One of my favourite pit stops on the internet, Miss Moss, has alerted me to a new site that has a stash of super excellent photos. To celebrate their 125th anniversary, National Geographic has set up a tumblr dedicated to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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The wonderful world of Phoebe Wahl

Illustrator and print maker Phoebe Wahl is a senior in Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. I really, really like the retro/ old school style she has going on. She also makes amazing felt and wire creatures and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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Beauty for sale X 5

Some pretty bits and pieces that have caught my eye... Cat print shirt! Be still my beating heart! I love the colour, I love the cut and of course I love the print! There are lots of other pretty wearables... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2013 at matouenpeluche

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