Archive for January, 2013

One Mentor, two mentors, three mentors, four…
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One Mentor, two mentors, three mentors, four…

Extract from an excellent article posted on Right Management’s Career + Blog. For more see link below When One Mentor is no Longer Enough: Creating Your Personal Board of Directors Every professional who expects to successfully navigate corporate structures needs someone in his/her corner to bounce ideas off, get a perspective on an issue, provide guidance on his/her career path [...]


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And a little cutie…
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And a little cutie…

My gorgeous niece Lilly… You might also likeOh for the love of Hermes… PostSecret…from walls to bridges List upon list…upon list… Balmy beaches… Fabulous fashion illustration


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Something inspirational…
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Something inspirational…

You might also likeSomeone who always makes me smile… Richard reinforces a passion… I WILL make you smile! Another inspirational collaboration And a few sage words…


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The brilliant Alexander McQueen…
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The brilliant Alexander McQueen…

“I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.” Alexander McQueen It was a sad day when Alexander McQueen departed this world, a unique designer…passionate, visionary, a master of exquisite detail, disciplined…and troubled. I am struck by the simple elegance of this particular body of work, [...]


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And a good laugh or two…
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And a good laugh or two…

You might also likeA beautiful bunch of brollies… A crisp colour story… An inspiring Armada of sailboats… A little inspiration… Another brilliant artist…


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Inspired by Illustration
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Inspired by Illustration

As a child I filled endless sketch pads with sketches of fashion, the human form and still life compositions before finding fresh inspiration in photography. Visual concepts excite, enthrall and continue to inspire, hence this Blog. Absolutely loving these illustrations, simple and elegant yet beautifully conveying their desired message …enjoy. (Miyuki Ohashy for Dolce & Gabbana, Ruby Aldridge, Myrtle Quillamor, [...]


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A curious take on life…
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A curious take on life…

Alex Noriega, a young artist said…”At some point in 2010 I was going through a crisis due to some issues at work, so I decided to start this blog as a way of trying to find what I was doing wrong. I wanted to put on paper all that I had learned in life You might also likeAbout that park [...]


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Bali High…lights
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Bali High…lights

As the last of the gang make it home tonight, a few highlights for those considering a visit to Bali (or not) and for those who have already been, a chance to reflect on their own special memories… Speedy Visa Man – who for a small fee, whisked us through the arrival mayhem and into the warm night air and [...]


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Girl’s gotta eat!
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Girl’s gotta eat!

Seminyak plays host to some amazing nosheries and the gang, keen to let their taste buds do the talking, went exploring and here are our highlights… Sarong. A blend of complex yet pure Asian fusion flavours served in ambient Balinese luxe. Chilli, lime and honey Margherita, tender oysters bathed in a coriander and chilli lime dressing, a soft shell crab [...]


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A few zen moments…
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A few zen moments…

Amazing what a rainy day can do for your spirit, your soul. New Years day in Bali…a day of enforced relaxation, a chance to read, create with fun iPad apps, watch old movies, reflect on the year that was and plan for the year ahead. Been reading ‘The Happiness Project’ by Gretchin Rubin, inspiration at its best and quite possibly [...]


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