JUST A SHAPE

Umbrellas are one of those objects, one of those shapes that is so recognisable. They have their own character, every one. Some are wide and strong, some tall and curved and some flat and lifeless. What I love is how strong the character is even in silhouette.

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Michael Reichmann via luminous-landscape.com

Dance In The Rain by *Marinshe

Gentleman silhouette from the early 1800's

RAIN ON FILM

I've always been fascinated with rain machines and have always wondered what a film set actually looks like when one is in action. Then one day, as i was wandering the streets of Paris, I turned a corner and right in front of me was a crane with an arm almost the size of a street block, pouring rain down on a group of actors. It sparked many wine fueled conversations with a very good photographer friend of mine and we have been dreaming of rain machine shoot ideas ever since.

There are so many film scenes with pelting rain and drenched actors, these however are top of my list.

BLADERUNNER

THE ROAD TO PERDITION

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS

MATCHPOINT

POINT BREAK

THE TRUMAN SHOW

 Wet & Wendy loves rain machines.

YOU LIGHT UP MY SKY

With these recent photos of the most incredible lightning action within the dust cloud of the erupting Chilean Puyehue-Cordon Caulle Volcano, I thought it wise to give you a bit of a 'lightning heads up' for your post work beers converstions this friday.

1. Lightning bolts travel at speeds of up to 60,000 miles per second.

2. A flash of lightning can pulse as much power as there is in all the power plants in the United States in that split second.

3. About 71% of all people struck by lightning still survive. Ouch.

4. Lightning is not confined to thunderstorms. It's been seen in volcanic eruptions (like the chilean volcano), extremely intense forest fires, heavy snowstorms, and in large hurricanes. ...You know I thought it was so strange when I saw lightning across the sky in London the day the blizzard hit last December, I thought I was seeing things.

5. The irrational fear of lightning (and thunder) is astraphobia.

6. The earth is hit by lightning about 100 times per second.

7. Scientists are still to this day debating how lightning is initially formed, it's agreed that besides atmospheric pressure,  ice inside a cloud may be a key element in lightning development and may cause a forcible separation of positive and negative charges within the cloud, thus assisting in the formation of lightning. Ice, Ice Lightnin...

 8. Lightning CAN strike the same place twice, it would just be very unlikely...& unlucky.

9. Roy Sullivan currently holds the world record for lightning strikes.  Between 1942 and 1977, the U.S park ranger was struck by lightning on seven different occasions.

10. Hands down, best sweaters to be wearing in the unfortunate event of being struck by lightning are these. Make one yourself by reading here

WILD WET & WENDY WEATHER

TODAY'S FORECAST
MELBOURNE
AUSTRALIA

Max 13
Scattered showers, 
mostly this afternoon with local hail and thunder. 
Winds westerly averaging up to 40 km/h.

LOCAL RAIN AND HAIL ALRIGHT!

A perfect afternoon for product testing, and guess who's doing it?!

WASHED OUT COLOURS TO LOVE

LOVE THE RAIN

Put your head on your desk and close your eyes...

If you have trouble viewing then CLICK HERE.

WELCOME TO WET & WENDY

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ONE DAY TO GO

LOVE FROM ABOVE

Wet & Wendy AW11 Folding Umbrella in Silver Grey/ Pale Blue.

With only one day to go before the launch of the WET & WENDY Website & Flagship E-Store I thought I would treat you to a few minutes of inspiration behind the brand and the season's collection.

The debut range for Wet & Wendy is titled; LOVE THE RAIN and in watching the opening credits of this undeniably beautiful film Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) you will understand why the love of umbrellas floods my heart.

You will be able to purchase umbrellas from tomorrow with raincoats following in two weeks time.

Remember, LOVE THE RAIN.
(if you have trouble viewing the video, watch it HERE)

DID YOU KNOW YOU NEEDED ANY OF THESE?

1. THE GREAT SLEEPING BEAR

Doh! you can't buy it but i couldnt resist putting this on the list, could a sleeping bag manufacturer please make these? 

By Artist Eiko Ishizawa, see the works HERE

 

2. TENT WEAR

I'm not sure if you knew that you needed one of these or not, but i'm thinking you probably do.
SEE IF THESE GUYS WILL SELL YOU ONE.


3. SANYO ENELOOP RECHARGEABLE NECK WARMER 
Yep, does what is says on the tin.  If you dont want the medical neck brace look, get it in black.  

BUY IT HERE

 

4. THUNDERBOLT PRO  

Number 1 Item on the Wet & Wendy hot list right now is the Thunderbolt Pro.

This storm and lightning detection system uses several warning and message screens. The display continually provides updated information about detected storm and lightning activity in the area.

It even tells you how long you have to clear the area before the storm hits. Sweeet! 

BUY ONE HERE.

5. I-FAN
Cooling down on the go has never been so achievable.
It's not suprising that this beauty comes to you from Japan.
BUY ONE HERE.


6. WATERMELON COOLER/
Who wants to eat hot fruit? Not the Japanese that's for sure. I originally thought OMG, but on closer inspection and establishing that this little wonder also has a heating function for the winter warming treats like hot donuts & mulled wine, i'm now thinking BINGO!
BUY ONE HERE


7. THE ULTIMATE STORM SURVIVAL HANDBOOK

This book covers surviving  all forms of severe weather, including snowstorms, tornados, ice storms, hurricanes, and more. In addition to practical advice on preparing your home, avoiding dangers, and creating action plans, it also features special chapters on pet care, post-storm dangers, children, and phobias. I guess you should consider getting this for the phobias section if you think you're considering buying the Thunderbolt Pro? they go hand in hand.

BUY IT HERE