bricks for thought

We'd like to introduce you to our lovely friend Yeong and her awesome blog called down the rabbit hole. Yeong is a writer and she has written a great piece about us here at bricks + cartwheels. 

It's called bricks for thought, and we're actually overwhelmed by her words. We're sure Yeong is going to make a huge name for herself in the world of journalism. She really does have a way with words, and we're so excited she has written something about us! Make sure you check out the blog here and the bricks for thought story here!

a little herb garden

When we were last in Kenya, I planted a herb garden with Basil (my favourite), Parsley, Chives, Coriander and Mint. It made our not so great food that little bit better! Nothing like some Basil to add some fresh zing to a pasta sauce. I've just planted a herb garden on my balcony in Sydney, but wishing that I had these so I could have them all organised on the kitchen window sill.Available from one of our favourite shops, top3 by design, the Eva Solo pots are self watering. The vase in the base of the pot holds the water for the wick to bring up to the soil as the plant requires it. How cool is that?

designer drinks september 08

Another successful designer drinks was held this month at the Faculty of Architecture, Design + Planning - University of Sydney.

Thank you must go to Alister, a long time and particularly valuable b+c team member! He is always ready and willing to spread the word about the project and rallied everyone together to part with their gold coins for the night. Thanks also to all the thirsty students who together raised $234.80 for the secondary school for Girls in Katolo!!

Until next time, here's cheers!

Quentin Bryce

There was a great interview on the 7:30 report ABC with our new Governor General Quentin Bryce. Quentin is Australia's first female head of state and after a life time of feminist activisim Quentin told Kerry O'Brien how it feels and how she still wants to make a difference. 

Quentin has made alot of firsts in her amazing career, she was one of Australia's first female barristers and the first woman appointed to the University of Queensland's Law School. She has broken the mould again by giving a lengthy and informal interview as Govenor General, and what she hopes to achieve in the job.  

Quentin Bryce is an amazing person and has really made her mark on the women's movement in Australia. This interview is definitely one to watch! You can find it here. 

the last king of scotland

Last week I watched The Last King of Scotland. In alot of ways it was a hard movie to watch. The movie is a fictional story but is based on the factual events of the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's rule. Which in itself is horrific. 

What I found very impressive and brave about this movie is that Amin is portrayed not only as a crazed dictator but as a real human. This is a great movie and really is worth the watch, it is so interesting to see the Ugandan  people go from chanting supporters to horrified victims of the dictatorship. It's no wonder Forrest Whitaker won the Oscar for this.

soundscapes

Has anyone else been following Pia's soundscapes? They are amazing and can transport you all around the world..... from Paris to Amsterdam and even Sydney's Northern beaches. This soundscape is especially special and really is worth the click, it transports you to a beautiful place and a very intimate little concert. 

We've mentioned Pia before here and here , she is amazing. 

twelve canoes

A friend who lives in the NT has recently alerted us to the digital media project twelve canoes. It is a website presenting, in an artistic, cultural and educational context, the stories, art and environment of the Yolngu people who live around the Arafura swamp in north-eastern Arnhem Land.

The collective, presents aspects of their present and everyday lives in their hometown of Ramingining.

The website has been created and developed by Ten Canoes filmmaker Rolf de Heer and Molly Reynolds in conjunction with a consultative committee from the Ramingining Community who are all community elders and artists in their own right.

It truly is a beautiful website - very well laid out with an abundance of artworks and informative short fims! The other 13-18 canoe projects, all works in progress, can be found here...