Summer means

I really love summer in Australia! That means it's beach time. It's about going out. Having heaps of mangos an watermelon! And of course packing my Christmas orders! Love printing calendars for rerun customers! They make me feel special.

Change my race - SBS documentary

We watched the SBS documentary Change My Race last night. I was shocked by some of the Asian how they see themselves and some of the outrages comments from the parents. It's sad that we don't even like our own race. We feel shameful how we look like. I felt the same when I first came to Australia but honestly I've never gone to that extreme.

It's a face that will never been change. I am an Asian. No matter how well my English is and how much I know about Australia. I will always be called an Asian. However after the 12 years that I spent in Australia, I feel like most of the Australian don't care what race you are as long as you can blend in with the Australian culture. I am always welcomed by my friends and colleagues. I have never feel like I am an outsider. There are so many things that I have to learn about Australia but most of the Australian are very accepting and willing to learn our culture as well.

Looking at all the young women gone through the plastic surgeries, do they look THAT Aussie after the plastic surgeries? Iain didn't even noticed what the difference was. He was like "What is a double eye lids?"

I think it's more important that people can fit in the society. Don't listen to their parents or peers about the stupid surgeries. Just be yourself and love the way you are.

Boxing day

Have you opened all your presents yet? Hope you have nice and dry Christmas! I have to say I am a bit disappointed this year for the boxing day sale! Have you noticed all the Westfield are closed today except the one in the city? As if the yucky weather isn't sad enough! All supermarkets and shops are closed around our area so we can't even get some potatos to make potaots bake for our friends party! 
Anyway, have you done the Myer online boxing day sale? I did it last night and all the women clothes that I liked are out of stock... since I have spent two hours online looking for bargain for myself and couldn't get any, so I bought some undies for Iain instead... oh well, at least I bought something...

*Illustratio from poppy & red 

Creative Lane Zine is ready!!

Open publication - Free publishing - More art


 The magazine is finally done! The amount of time that I spent to organize the files are actually more than I spent to make the magazines. Anyway, now I know my MAC can organize PDF into one file easily and it can also reduce the size of the PDF file from 300MB to 5MB ! How can it do that? I have no idea but a bit of google tutorial did save my life!

tax time

Do you know our tax rate has changed?

Most of us will have to pay 32.5% of tax from next year! Even though the taxable income has lift from $6000 to $18200 but you will be paying 19% instead of 15% every $1 after $18,200 and if you earn between $37k to $80k you'll be paying 32.5% If you're good enough to earn more than $80k a year than the tax rate hasn't changed.


The following rates for 2012-13 apply from 1 July 2012.

Taxable income	Tax on this income
0 - $18,200	Nil
$18,201 - $37,000	19c for each $1 over $18,200
$37,001 - $80,000	$3,572 plus 32.5c for each $1 over $37,000
$80,001 - $180,000	$17,547 plus 37c for each $1 over $80,000
$180,001 and over	$54,547 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000

The above rates do not include the Medicare levy of 1.5% (see Guide to Medicare levy for more information).

Creative Lane Online Magazine

Creative Lane would like to  invited all the creative people in Australia to participate in our online magazine. You are welcome to share their DIY tips, illustration, local cafe, cooking, shops,  photography, home decoration, etc, anything that makes it resourceful and interesting to read. But the whole idea of this magazine is to share the fun of being creative and local designs.

You're welcome to contribute as many pages as you wish, I will let you know if I am going to use them all in one issue or put them in different issues. Your submission should be A4 page in PDF/ jpg/ Word/ Photoshop format. 

Unfortunately, it's an unpaid contribution at the moment as I don't earn money from Creative Lane but I am trying to get some sponsor for Creative Lane so hopefully it's gonna be a paid job in the near future.

Please email me your page(s) no later than the 7 July and we will keep in touch! I am very excited about this project!!

https://www.facebook.com/creativelane
suki@yessweetheart.com.au

Creative Lane artist: Plushka

 

 

 Oh look at all these cute little felt foxes! They are all handmade by one of our Creative Lane artist Plushka ! When I saw them on Plushka's madeit shop I just want to buy them all and cuddle them when I am watching Master Chef... 

Well of course, Iain (my boyfriend) won't be very happy about that....

Anyway, come to say hello to Katia, the creative mind behind Plushka on the 2 June at TAP Gallery at Darlinghurst. And don't forget to visit Plushka's inspirational blog! You'll find lots of beautiful photos and cool ideas on her blog too!

Mimi Leung - an artist that I am proud of

Mimi Leung, Hong Kong based UK artist is having her solo show in Australia! As a Hong Kong born Sydney based artists. I am so proud to see her beautiful illustrations showcase in Australia. Her illustrations are fully of colour and happiness. Watching her video will put a smile on your face.

Fashion Weekend Sydney Lucky Draw

Are you a fashion guru ? Here's a good news for you!
Any purchase from our website yessweetheart.com.au from today to Sunday midnight will get you a chance to win you and your friend a ticket to Fashion Weekend Sydney. You and your friend will brace yourselves for the most exciting fashion event of the year! Get ready for incredible discounts from your  favorite designers. Sydney's Ultimate Catwalk Show, the Beauty Hub, Celebrity Style Advice, Tempus Two Wine Bar, DJs, it's pure fashion heaven.

All you have to do is to buy something from our website and the winner will be announce on our facebook page on Monday. You can pick up the ticket from me at QVB during the week or we will mail them to your postal address. Good luck and have fun!

Bluebird Market @ Blue Mountain

Do you have anything planned this Easter Saturday? Why not come to visit us at the Bluebird Market at Blue Mountain? The Bluebird Market is at 62 Great Western Highway, Leura, NSW 2780 from 10am to 3pm!

See you soon!!