L is for

Okay, time to start selling some lampshades. I've opened a new shop in Big Cartel where you can knock yourselves out throwing those strong Aussie dollars at me. For the time being I can only offer these shades within Australia. And here's the deal, the FIRST FIVE pendant rose lampshades - you can choose between 3 different colourways - will come with a FREE 3m flex (normally $20), black or white, you just need to let me know which you prefer.

The skyline lampshade (base not included) features some familiar screen prints appliqued onto gorgeously textured indian linen.

Sadly, I've sold out of the treescape shade - which included a line of hand stitching that I found very pleasing .. but I'm contemplating doing more.

I will be making more of these linen lampshades, the same but different. I'm not genetically programmed to keep making the same thing over and over. And there are other shade designs and colours and fabrics in the planning stages.

I only have 5 of the skyline lampshades left so if you're even half interested please have a look in the shop where you can see more photos. These shades have a split personality - they look quite different when ON or OFF.

if it fits

dress by Thea and Sami

Mooching around BrisV a couple of days ago, along those winding terraces up on the hills of Paddington, attempting to catch the breeze and poke around shops. Spotted this dress on a rack on the footpath. Fell in love. Tried it on. Fitted perfectly. Organic linen. Reduced by more than a third of it's orignal heart-stopping price. Fell more in love. And I even have somewhere to swan around in it this week.

Love the bus transport system in Bristown .. hello sydney! that's how you do it.

Is it worrying or hilarious that I saw so many people walking around in woollen jumpers, boots, black stockings on a humid, 27 degree, sunny day?

made by others

Friends Ursula and Anna have opened a gorgeous new art/design shop in the Southern Highlands. Called Made By Others - cute. And just look at that stunning space! They've been handpicking items from all around Australia and other parts of the world for what seems to be an eternity.

And is that a coffee machine I see? You can get mini cakes too. And I really like this statement from their blog:

By shopping with us you will not only be supporting Australian artists and designers, but we will be sharing a portion of our profits with people growing small businesses in other developing countries through Kiva microcredit loans.

So what are you waiting for? If you live in the area or just passing through make sure you stop off in MossVale and check out the great range of local and international design talent. And if you're looking to get up close and personal with my cushions they have plenty to choose from - more than you could poke at with a big stick.

Haven't been down for a real visit myself - but it's high on my list of MUST DOs.

Soon.

let loose

Up at my sister's for a few days
tramping around with puppy at heels
while she (sis, not dog) and her boys are off camping
overnight with apes and rhinos at the Dubbo Zoo.

Armed with camera and some new products of the puffy kind

and the luminous kind.


Beautiful weather. Took hundreds of photos without stepping
outside the front gate. Bit like a resort up here.

Has been a very peaceful, productive few
days. This new Blogger draft mode is
stressing me out though .. haven't got a
handle on it yet.

And that puffy product above isn't at all new.
Old as. New photo though.

Hoping that cute, sad-eyed furry thing will sell
it.


Still very much in holiday mode, though back
going through the paces in my "other" work
personna.


Just loving this endless indian summer.

air

I feel like the air in an empty room.
Weightless, without colour, floating free.

Adelaide was a m a z i n g.
Big thankyous to all who dropped by.

Will post soon.
Happy Easter to all. x