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Tornadoes and Tigers
www.tornadoesandtigers.com
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My name is Dane. I'm a designer, daddy, husband and teacher from New Zealand. Here I talk about this, that & all of the above from handmade to fashion and photography to my home life and art.
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Weekend thinking

1. 2. 3. 4. 5."Id rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are;because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star.Id rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far;for a might have-been ...

5 days ago

Coming together

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Again recently Ive been busily working on new projects. I cant wait to share a bit more about what Ill be getting up to over the next few months. Until then I think I need to sit down ...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

Saturday Instax

Trips up to Auckland are now becoming more frequent, and I imagine this will only increase with good friends of mine Amanda and Jeremy making the move next month. Yesterday I caught up with Jessica f...

20 may 12 1 person likes this

The lost boys club prints

Another addition to my project, The Lost Boys Club. Prints are available via Etsy, along with some pretty sweet bowties. Check out Here Comes the Sun for your chance to win one of four. www.etsy.com/...

08 may 12

Grand Scheme Spring/Summer 11/12

Ive chimed in a little late for the Spring/Summer 11/12 collection by independent Australian lable Grand Scheme. However you can still nab whats left via their shop. Otherwise Im looking forward to t...

21 apr 12

Art by Kirbee Lawler

Enjoying these illustrations by Sydney based designer and illustrator Kirbee Lawler.www.kirbee.netEtsy

12 apr 12 1 person likes this

Game Birds

Game Birds shirt by I Love Ugly, Cap by Forty Thieves, Shorts by Volcom, Thrifted sandals.Life offline has really gotten away on me. Its been a month since my last post. So lets start fresh with a ne...

08 apr 12 1 person likes this

We love 5 panels

Mambo cap #05, Short sleeve floral shirt & Plain Jane black singlet all from I Love Ugly.The month of February brought about the released of 21 new caps by one of my favourite labels here in New Zeal...

06 mar 12

Give a little love

Cliché or not, this time of the year is for giving, sharing, dreaming, wishing or even sending secret letters addressed to your crushGive is little love today

13 feb 12 1 person likes this

Handsom autumn/winter collection

Im a sucker for knit jumpers. Unfortunately it seems to soon to start thinking about autumn and winter as summer seems to have skipped us all together this year. However I do find comfort in rugging ...

05 feb 12

So little time Co.

Melbourne based husband and wife team, Kirsty and Josh bring us So Little Time co. as a means to channel their creativity. I cant say Im a little envious. Plus I have a soft spot for wooden jewellery...

03 feb 12

Weekend at Parachute 2012

This weekend just been Ive spent an amazing time working security for mainstage at Parachute Music festival. During my free time it was a mix of good music, awesome atmosphere, friends, food and runn...

31 jan 12 1 person likes this

Kodak EK4 instant camera

With Kodak recently filing for bankruptcy I feel a sense of urgency to selvage Kodak cameras and film before theyre retired and discarded.Fortunately I managed to acquire a Kodak EK4 Instant Camera t...

20 jan 12

Das monk spring/summer collection

I dont know what it is about collaborations. There is something brilliant that happens when artists come together with clothing labels. This has always been a dream of mine that I could one day colla...

09 jan 12

New year of inspiration

Left to right - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.Its a new year with new beginnings. It can make you realise how things can change so quickly and take a new direction, regardless of whether we want to o...

04 jan 12

With much love...

With much love, I share with you all today that I will be taking an indefinite hiatus effective immediately.Thank you so much to all those whom have inspired me.BlessingsDane

19 oct 11

I Love Ugly, Loves Spring

I Love Ugly is a New Zealand mensware brand, using online to offer exclusive products and ranges. Not to long ago I Love Ugly released their Spring Collection. The perfect attire for those cool morni...

11 oct 11

Cameo Lover

Theres something about Kimbra and her funky self that keeps me interested. I recently got her new Album Vows and was lucky enough to see her live not to long ago. This is an older video of hers from ...

09 oct 11

Thank you for being you.

Photos by Margret Durow.Today is my beautiful wifes birthday. Today is all about her. We both have the day off work, lets see where our adventures lead us.Love you Rachel

07 oct 11 4 people like this

That Vintage Cufflinks

There are a lot of talented designers and crafty people who offer amazing jewelery and accessory ranges. Unfortunately this doesnt always directly target male audiences or the other half of their tar...

05 oct 11

Bell & Belle bow ties

Ive seen Bell & Belle bow ties floating around a few blogs and thought Id also share these creations by Bev and Adam of Hello in there.Each tie is hand made with only a small number of each pattern a...

03 oct 11

Honey Cup

When deer, bears, bunny rabbit, foxes and little girl character come together they create cute and whimsical illustrations by Honey Cup. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Honey cup produces a range of p...

30 sep 11 1 person likes this

A Penny a Day

Ive found myself rather busy of late. I think I need to cool down a little : )Here is a new Action that Ive added to the Freebies page. A Penny a Day is dreamy, whimsical and cooling. Imagine having ...

28 sep 11 1 person likes this

What Im wearing this Summer

Open vintage shirts with rolled up sleeves to feel the dry summer air. Bright tees and above the knee shorts, perfect for warm sunset nights barbequing with friends with a cold beer. Rolling up your ...

27 sep 11

Weekend away at the batch

Fridays weather was very promising for a sunny weekend getaway. Unfortunately it was the opposite, grey skies, cool winds and before we left today it even started raining.Instead we spent quality tim...

25 sep 11

Collection No.10

How neat is Bird in Bunny Suits new series titled Collection No.10.Only being recently released, Ive anticipated this series for awhile now. You can can view Bayleys other collections here, as well a...

23 sep 11 1 person likes this

Norway Action

I never thought Id be sharing another Photoshop action this quickly, however Im quite inspired at the moment. Here is Norway, cool notes with bright contrasts. You may have seen this photo set before...

19 sep 11 2 people like this

Introducing Freebies

I may be a teacher now, but Im also a design major, so I thought it was time for Tornadoes and Tigers to start offering a few freebies to download now and then.I thought Id start by sharing a Photosh...

18 sep 11 1 person likes this

The Grizzly Peasants

Jumbled bits and bobs, festive treats and pretty fandangles is how mother and daughter team Jasmine and Heather Dodson of Auckland describe their Etsy store.Handcraft for the everyday ruffian, The Gr...

13 sep 11

Happy 25 years today

1, 2, 3, 4.Happy birthday to me : ) 25 years today. Ill be celebrating with the children at work throughout the day followed by plenty of goodies in the evening (more posts on this to come) with my w...

11 sep 11 2 people like this

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