june 2011 calendar

so it is the 1st of june on wednesday, so here's the latest desktop calendar.....

and the days are correct this time!

(i've only just realised i left a date out on my may calendar...oops)

so simple instructions for use:

save as a picture.

open into a photo editing program and type in your activities or birthdays for the month.

save again. (i save mine as 2 versions: a blank and working version)

open the file and right click.

save as desktop background.

and tada.

you're all done.

easy peasy.

i have a few more posts to pop up, but will do them over the next couple of days.

tara louise.

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may calendar

these months are just flying by. meant to post this last night. better late than never though right?

to get this onto your desktop, simply right click. save as. open it in an any photo editing software and type in the months going-ons. save it again. open to view it and right click. set as background.

done.

have a great weekend.

it's a long weekend in queensland again.

yay! more time to makeover some furniture.

tara louise.

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march calendar

it snuck up on me this month.
all of a sudden i realised tomorrow is march! far out. how'd that happen?

here's a lovely calendar for you to pop up onto your desktop and write your daily doings on.
it's as simple as right clicking the picture, saving it and adding text in a photo editing program. then just right click, press save as background and done! ta da.....

i've got to say, i'm pretty bloody happy with this one. i like it. a lot.
i think it's becasue i love the fabric....a table cloth from my fave op shop.
love it to bits.

 go ahead, make your desktop PRETTY.

tara louise.

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february calendar

this year i decided i'd make my own desktop calendars.

this month is much simpler than last months.....

(and i promise it shows up better on the desktop!!)

this was last months...

all the instructions on how to use it are in this post.

just add the information/birthdays you want to be reminded of everyday and off you go!

easy peasy!

hope you enjoy this simple version this month.

tara louise.

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jan 2011 calendar

back in this post the other day i said i was making a desktop wallpaper for each month to use as my calendar. i've been trying to work out the easiest way for you to use it too....i think the best idea is for me to upload a high res image and you can just save it to your computer. so thats what i've done.

once you've uploaded it, simply open it in a photo editing program and using a text tool, start entering what you need to do. I find it easier to do a new text box for each item. I use a free program off the internet called photoscape. it's great. easy to use and well, free! once you've put in everything you need to, save it to your computer again. then open it up, right click and press "set as desktop background" . all should be dandy!

when you want to add something else to your calendar, simply open the saved image in your photo program again, type what you want, save it again. and repeat the steps as above. if you want clearer steps, comment on this post and i'll do a better job at explaining it : )

hope it comes in handy to you.

tara louise.

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gift guide 2010 - double whammy

here are the final two installments of this years gift guide....first off we have for the family for those times when you get a family gift, not just an individual gift.

first up....bake some cookies/mince pies/christmas cake......whatever takes your fancy. people love home-baked goodies. or if you're time poor, how about a table tennis set from ridleys (i've seen these in general pants co and david jones). a m.i.l.k book....beautiful coffee table book, beautiful photography from all around the world...available from good book stores (price unknown). i love these stripey beach paddles and this bananagrams game....scrabble on the go!

and now don't lie when i ask the next question.....do you seriously not buy anything for yourself while you're out christmas shopping? i bet thats a no!

here are some things to treat yourself with for all the hard work and the effort you're putting into everyone else's christmas presents.

what about some lovely looking body lotion from aesop? or the frankie mag's sweet treats book (this could also go in the family gifts guide) available from borders....for all your old-school fete type treats.  i'm loving the 20 x 200 project making original artwork affordable for the rest of us and i'd adore a diana camera with the polaroid back!


and that's it for the gift guide of 2010....i hope it has inspired some of your christmas ideas. i'm off to do a bit more christmas shopping today and finish off a lot of orders. how are you going with your christmas shopping??

tara louise.

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gift guide 2010

yesterday was something, today's gift guide is for the people who you don't really want to get a gift for but feel like you should...
(i've kept all the prices under $20...who wants to spend a heap on a pressie they don't want to buy???)

serviettes from ikea....you could even splash out and give them the matching zip lock bags! but serviettes can be pretty when presented well. green and blacks chocolate. fancier than cadbury's (making it look like you made an effort...nudge nudge) but so much better for the world - fairtrade, organic, deelish! available from coles...also available in mini packs. tea infuser and loose leaf tea....simple yet lovely. the jamie oliver magazine for the lovers of food, available from borders and the most expensive thing here.

so not totally mean and thoughtless...like candles or roses/favourites.

you've made an effort and you haven't spent a fortune!

bonus.

tara louise.

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gift guide 2010

so if yesterday was for the big girls, then today must be just for the big boys. i think this type are some of the hardest to buy for. i've had a crack...see what you think.

a graphic t-shirt is usually a winner (unless you have my husband and you have to make sure the sleeves aren't too short or tight!)...mooks can be found at universal store. a nice "weekend hat"as my husband calls them, fancy pair of sunnies and something non-technological to make lazy summer afternoons pass.

hope this gives you some ideas....if these fail, i say a magazine and a block of choccy....or wait for the next installment of gift guides, they may help you out a wee bit more.

tara louise.

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gift guide 2010

doing it for the bigger girls today......we are all big girls aren't we really??

tha kaftan can be bought in david jones...love that colour blue!! can you ever have enough canvas bags?? mt tape can be bought online at notemaker, but i recently found it in my local borders (was so effing excited!!!). i adore this deer ring by pigeonhole and the best body lotion in town......all 100% natural and environmentally friendly....my fave is the sweetcakes one!

i'm so tempted to not wait for someone to buy me some of these things. i want them ALL!!

tara louise.

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gift guide 2010

for the little boys....

here are some sweet treats for your little boys......love these dr seuss cons! tops by tara louise designs that can be custom made to any size..., the nose book is amazing....(not sure where you can get it from in english, but had to include it. it's awesome. goes on about how your nose is not a pocket for your fingers, or peas or lego etc. ), the cute tiger is from oxfam and the shorts are by krumpet.


tara louise.

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gift guide 2010

double whammy (the rest will come later on):
 for the little girls in your life



every day this week (seeing as tomorrow is the first week of december) i'll be posting a mini gift guide that might give you a few extra ideas for christmas pressies or might inspire another idea.

Links to above items (clockwise):

bunny top      camera       swimmies       skipping rope       tape       nail polish        bags


next installment is.......for the litle boys.

tara louise.

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and the winner is.....

so, i've drawn the winner of the giveaway......

( i was closing my eyes i promise!!

 multi tasking at its best....picking a name, taking a photo and keeping my eyes closed all at the same time)

and the WINNER is.....

cathy, i will message you on facebook for more details about how you'd like your necklace to be.

i'll be trying to done one of these giveaways every 2 months, so keep an eye out and get your friends involved.

tara louise.

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26 hrs left

there are 26 hrs left until the facebook fan giveaway.

get yourself onto the page and like me to go into the running to have a one of a kind necklace custom made for you.

all the details are on this post here, go check it out if you haven't already. can someone just remind me that i have to draw it then!! hope i don't forget. have popped a reminder on my phone so i dont. so fingers crossed!

(found here)

just do it.

tara louise.

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GIVEAWAY FOR FACEBOOK FRIENDS

so i know i only have like 45 fans on my facebook page but i figure you've got to start somewhere and that i should reward the the lovely ladies who have "liked" me already.

so on saturday 20th nov 2010 at 7pm (est), i will be drawing a winner from my the fans of my page tara louise designs . (you can also get there by clicking the facebook link at the right)

the winner will get a one of a kind, custom made necklace (made by me of course!!) .

so if you're not already a fan or liker of my page, may i suggest you click this link and like me quick smart. the winner will be announced here on saturday evening.

i am going to try and do these giveaways every couple of months for facebook likers and for my blog followers.

(found here) *writing by me

* i am doing this giveaway on the blog as it is illegal to do giveaways on facebook now and i'm also unable to promote it on my wall.

tara louise.

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