loving yellow.
realising that summer is going end soon.
enjoying beautiful handmade delights.
happy sunday.
top right: from very purple person
top centre: from monki vintage
bottom centre: from amber alexander
27/02/2011
13/10/2010
23/08/2010
Le Vestiaire de Jeanne
just one look at these clothes from Le Vestiaire de Jeanne, and I feel like sewing.
One small problem is that I just don't have the patience to sew clothes.
If only the exchange rates were the other way around.
Found via papier-mache.
26/07/2010
Melbourne by day
Yesterday I woke super early and flew down to Melbourne with a friend of mine. The main reason for my indulgence was to view the latest works of a much loved artist, Rosetta Santucci at the Green-wood Gallery in South Melbourne. The moment I walked into the gallery I was blown away by the beauty of her work. Infact I was a little over excited and the lady at the gallery probably thought I was a complete nutter.
Apart from this, we discovered South Melbourne (not Brisbane as previously written) and Albert Park shops before a late lunch, then a quick flyby Fitzroy. Our day ended far too quickly with a celebratory drink at Cutler and Co.
Loved Avenue Bookstore, and Empire Vintage.
Simply had the best Sunday in quite some time. Lucky to have good friends and supportive family.
06/07/2010
I've taken over the house
I dashed up to the coast for a couple of days to drop off the kids at my parents' house. Spent a few hours relaxing and having fun with the kids. They'll be back here later this week, so I am thankful for a few more hours of free me time.
Whilst there I visited artist, Amy Clarke who lives not far from where I was staying. {top two images via Amy's website}
Amy is an Australian artist who kindly opens her studio to the public (via appointment). It was such an inspirational trip. Not only to see all her lovely work in her home, but to chat to her about common interests. I was so impressed how she manages her time. We have children of a very similar age, so I admired how Amy could juggle the life/work routines so well. thank you Amy.
I returned early this morning, eager to have the house to myself. I've been happily spreading myself throughout too many rooms as I work between the sewing machine and easel.
29/06/2010
tangible treasures
Nature has to be the one major inspirations for my art. In particular the finer elements of nature. The details of microscopic life that map out the complexities of tangible treasures that I find all around me.
Just walking the dog up the street can often be rewarding as I approach the surrounding areas near me that have been left for wilderness. Today an eagle from high above, dropped a stick just near me. And as I stopped to ponder what it was doing with its day I noticed this plant below. As a whole it is a shabby, unruly Australian native of sorts. With a shape and fullness like my daughter's hair. But on closer inspection the stems are covered in the smallest yellow pom pom like buds. Tiny, yellow fingers saying hello to me. Each bud repeats itself to create a pattern.
Patterns that I see in other inspirational aspects of life.
New works are appearing to emerge and this is a new limited edition print called 'spinning mustard'. Printed onto the smoothest plaster surface and framed using recycled timbers. I've decided to only make 10 of these.
12/06/2010
lost and found
i'm cleaning out my bookmarks. You see I've never subscribed to blogs or been a follower, i don't even know if that is the correct term. Instead I have bookmarked the blogs into various sections in my computer. But four and a half years on and my folders are looking a little messy. Not to mention that some of the links are outdated and some of the blogs are no longer there.
As I've been sorting I have rediscovered some forgotten beauties and thought I would share a few, just in case you'd forgotten them too.
i never seem to tire at these beautiful softies.
Always a surprise to revisit this space, there is such an eclectic mix of imagery and design.
{Jenny Kostecki-Shaw is an artist and illustrator whose work has always made me so happy. It just has that lift you up and make you smile style about it.}
Recently I have been a little lost in ravelry. It's the colder weather making me think more about yarn....but that's another story. this honey cowl is divine!
and orangette
{i think my all time favourite food blog because it's not just about the food}
28/05/2010
harnessing creativity
If you have an answer as to how to harness creative ideas then please tell me. I'd love to know.
a month of inspiring images. All photo credits can be seen over here.
lace weaving
grey xylem
fibre shape
shadow light
branches nature
crochet quilting
japan wood
letterpress thread
i'm having morning tea with a friend shortly. Hoping that she will help me harness my ideas.
12/05/2010
From Sanskrit (tri-), “‘three’”).
My obsession of the week....there's something about triangles I can't seem to get out of my head.
list of all these photos can be seen here
