Just popping in to share my excitement over my recent eBay win. Id been cruising the bay looking for some nice mid century furniture and when I saw this one it was love at first sight. I managed to s...
Proteaflora print series (looking curiously small here, though theyre actually quite big!) So you might have picked up on the fact that Ive been feeling a wee bit creatively flat over the past little...
A little bit excited this week to spend some time in the windows of my favourite stores Wilkins & Kent. Those guys are just so talented, and their stores are just so gorgeous thanks to their grea...
Bicycle related oddities - knitted bike hoops and a bicycle tree Currently my bike route to work has lots of detours in place whilst council works to reconstruct sections of the path. Strangely this ...
Lasercut lamp holder Sometimes you need to make something different just for the sake of it. I feel like Ive been boxing myself in, telling myself that I should be designing textiles and textiles onl...
Birdwood Sandal by Wootten I should really make more of an effort on this here blog to write about awesome creative things made by people I know. Like these gorgeous sandals. The nicest bit of footwe...
Ginkgo. Sunlight. Living in the moment is something most of us find nigh impossible. We know its good for us to do so, but generally we suck at it. Its like were programmed (or society h...
Its kind of crazy to think that in one week (on March 20th to be precise) it will be the 5 year anniversary of my very first print run of fabric. 5 years! I still remember that feeling of terror I ha...
Its Autumn! How did that happen? Hmm its been almost a month since Ive posted here! Its been a weird and exhausting kind of month, theres been good stuff and not so good stuff. I have moments where I...
Jewellery hanger by StämpelLooking at my wall the other day, I realised that my jewellery hanger is an homage to an assortment of melbourne jewellery designers and makers. Which is really nice. I fee...
Summer in Melbourne is great for enjoying a blissful, car-free existence. Im sure when the next bitter, erratic and squally winter comes around Ill be singing a different tune, but right now Im lovin...
In what turned out to be a bit of an unlikely incidental "collaboration" of sorts, my mums Christmas present this year consisted of my Leuca print made into a shade by a lovely Melbourne comp...
I am not very good at sitting still. Holidays intimidate me - that long stretch of nothing planned, commitment free time. This is some peoples dream, but for me and where I am in my life at the momen...
So, 2011 was a pretty good year, but not without its ups and downs. I havent been writing much as Ive been busy settling into my new home and routine and headspace. But... Im very much looking forwar...
Its our last Open Studio for the year! That totally spins me out. Please come and say hi and help us bid adieu to 2011!xx
MARKit is on again this Sunday at Fed Square! Teegs and I will be there as usual, spruiking our wares and taking turns to sneak away from the stall so we can catch up with fellow stallholders and fri...
the ceiling of manysquaremetres, our studio neighboursSo things are looking up, since my post about a month ago. Im still in the midst of a big transition phase in my life but Im feeling positive abo...
New things that are keeping me smiling...Leuca on screen and ready to printGorgeous custom colourway (Large Birch in Olive on Hemp/Yak)for a local customers curtainsxx
A sneak peek at a couple of new kits were launching in the next few weeks. Out of my head and into reality, finally. Loving the abundance of colour.Thanks to Manysquaremetres for the location!P.S. - ...
Its strange how sometimes when one part of your life starts to crumble you finally find the time and motivation to fix other things that arent right. Or maybe it just requires the luxury of a long we...
Sitting at my laptop. Doing a little freelance work. Watching this very inspiring video. Thinking about creativity, life, meaningfulness, inspiration, the importance of following your gut. Right now ...
Hey remember aaaages ago I did that limited edition collab with the lovely ladies from The Wall Sticker Company? And how I used to have that Birch wall sticker in my bedroom in my flat before I had t...
On Saturday 1st of October I turned 30.Turning 30 is a bit like the first time youre riding on a tram that you hear a mother tell her child to "mind the lady" and you realize shes talking abo...
This morning on the train I decided it was time to write that post Ive been meaning to write for a long time. Spurred by a increasing frustration with peoples general lack of understanding of cost an...
I seem to be getting very good at bringing home bits of blue vinyl furniture from trash and treasure markets. Here is this mornings haul from the Camby market:Camby market haulThat chair has so much ...
Spring time for me so far has been about...- Contemplating turning 30 at the end of this month and all the typical, difficult thoughts that go with that- Enjoying the sun on my face & time with g...
I know its a little bit lame and all been done before, but you know what? Its nice doing something a little bit crafty with help from the man-friend. You know, doing a project *together*. It was fun!...
Hello! Im back to prattle on more about NZ. First stop, Wellington! Wellington is a gorgeous city, and is indeed just like a smaller version of Melbourne in many ways. I definitely felt at home there...
The classic Wellington shot If you happened to catch Teegs lamenting my absence all over Facebook last week, you might already know that the man-friend and I recently skipped town and went to NZ! Let...
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