Today, bucket loads of colour for your home.
Its hard to pick a favourite, isn't it? Although, that red Smythson handbag in the first picture kind of sells it for me.
These gorgeous images come from the Easy Living website and gloriously, they list every item in the picture so you can track them down without any fuss. Follow this link for the product details.
Have a great weekend!
How cute cute cute are these little kid things from Anthropologie!
Clockwise from Top Left: Trompe L'Oeil Dress, Paper Fan Booties, This is San Francisco by M. Sasek, Pikos the Hedgehog, Tea Party Cardi, Upsy-Daisy Neck Wrap, Toile Kid's Half Apron, This is New York by M. Sasek, Little Lady Sweater Dress, Petite Souris Beret, This is Paris by M. Sasek, Baker's Delight Kid's Apron, Wide-Eyed Beanie.
I've had some frustrating technical difficulties with this blog today - hence the late post. If you have tried to leave a comment today, please try again now. Cheers!
On the weekend, I had the great delight to discover these beautiful watercolour paintings by Carol Gillott. Under the moniker Paris Breakfast, Carol shares her love of French patisseries and Parisian tea times by serving up original watercolour paintings in her Etsy shop.
Make no mistake, this lady knows her macaroons (or macarons, if you'd like to be authentic) from her gateaux, as she splits her time between New York and Paris. Oh la la, what a life! You can read about her delicious adventures on the Paris Breakfast blog.
Please note that the above images are Copyright Protected to Paris Breakfast and may not be used for any reason without express written permission from Paris Breakfast.
I'm awestruck by the amazing talents of Amy Atlas. The New York based event planner creates dessert tables that (literally) make your mouth water. Check out the Amy Atlas website for more drool-worthy pictures.
My children's kindy Christmas Party was on the weekend. So I made these little Christmas pudding cupcakes. They are just little chocolate cupcakes with white vanilla icing and glacé cherries arranged to look like holly. So easy... and yummy. I think I'll just make these for every party I'm going to. If anyone would like my recipe for these let me know and I'll post it up.
If you're starting to think about Christmas gift options, be sure to check out the beautiful Summer 08 collection from Brisbane based, Blossom Creations. Erin at Blossom Creations creates super-environmental goodies including 100% post consumer recycled notebooks and cards and 100% hemp tea towels, napkins, placemats and cushions. Everything is printed with soy based or water based, solvent-free inks.
Visit the Blossom Creations website here.
Since the weekend, Brisbane has been buffeted with bad weather. We've had a mini-cyclone, flashflooding and even some landslides. I'm thinking that some essential apparel for this weather might be a pair of wellies (wellingtons / gumboots) and maybe even a construction worker's hardhat.
Here's my quick round up of wonderful wellies (clockwise from Top Left): Hunter boots (wellie of choice for Kate Moss) in Fusia and Iris, Rosie Roo Ellie boots, Tamara Henriques Regatta Stripe boots, Tamara Henriques Pink Tweed boots, Tamara Henriques Amy Ruppel Pink Owl boots, Hunter boots in Original Green, Tamara Henriques Blackbird boots, Tamara Henriques Antique Floral boots, and the 2008 collection of Whateley Wellingtons.
Hopefully my next post won't be about this season's most fashionable boats and canoes. :)
UK readers rejoice! Leona Edmiston just opened her new London boutique which is filled with her entire range from dresses, lingerie, handbags, sunglasses, fragrance and pins (stockings) to the cutest collection of them all, Little Leona.
The Little Leona collection is comprised of beautiful cotton print dresses with prices starting at about AUD$80. View the full range or shop online at the Leona Edmiston website.
I'm quite partial to things that feature bold, colourful, retro geometric patterns. I've sold many accessories that feature that type of design so I'm pretty sure there are a lot of other people who like it too. Today I'm happy to introduce to you the work of Jill Browning. Jill produces high quality, photographic-style prints of her digital art. All of her pieces are bold and bright, definitely the thing to give a drab room a sudden lift. At just US$15 how could you say no?
You can find out more about Jill Browning on her website and prints are now available in her brand new Etsy shop.
Even though its starting to get really hot these days, I still want to snuggle up to these super soft cushions and blankets from Olofs Daughter. Olofs Daughter creators, Misa and Julie, hand felt these beautiful baby rugs, cushions, scarflets and notebook covers from 100% Australian Merino wool. Some pieces even include a bit of silk. With great colours and unique designs, these textiles are pure luxury at an affordable price. And what an adorable baby!
Check out Olof Daughter's range in their Etsy shop or on Australian online indie store, Georgie Love.
Edit: I just noticed that they are having a HUGE sale on baby blankets in their Etsy shop!
I know I've mentioned Softies for Mirabel before but after reading Pip's post on Meet Me at Mikes I feel compelled to mention it again. I am thankful that my children live in a home completely devoid of drugs and alcohol. Sadly, there are children for whom the exposure to illicit drugs is a daily experience. Mirabel reaches out to these children. We can help Mirabel.
Go here to find out what you can do, its not difficult - there are even non-crafty options. If Melbourne is a long way from where you are, perhaps find a local charity working towards this cause and support it.
Have a lovely weekend.
These collage prints by Etsy seller, Dollface Design, have just the right mix of vintage goodness and contemporary styling. Sweet.
This evening, Brisbane's Artisan gallery launches its annual Christmas retail showcase, Cherish. The Cherish selection is made up of pieces from over 70 Australian artists and designers all chosen through an application and invitation process. I'm very excited to have some of my latest collection included in the showcase.
The gallery bills Cherish as "a must-see collection of unusual and fascinating creations crafted by local and national artists, experience the latest in textiles, ceramics, contemporary glass, lighting and extraordinary jewellery. Be inspired by colour, form and texture, and be seduced by a selection ranging from the curious to the exquisite." So if you're in Brisbane and on the lookout for Christmas gift ideas this would be a great place to start.
Also opening at the gallery are two exhibitions, Northern Stars - a showcase exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from the Djumbunji Press KickArts Fine Art Printmaking Studio and Indigenous Castings - a selection of uniquely cast sculptures by Indigenous artists from the foundry at Urban Art Projects.
Check out Artisan's website for more details.
I've just found a new (to me) handbag label to love. Its New Zealand based, Saben. These beautiful pieces are from their Summer 2008/9 collection, To Have & To Hold. Unique designs, quality leather and plenty of colour - ticks all the boxes for me. I love, love, love them.
Saben bags are available across New Zealand, in selected stockists in Australia or you can buy online directly from their website.
Delightful bunny table mats and birdie coasters by Nicholas Rea. Available at UK based, Mr and Mrs House.
Earlier this year I made this softie lion for the Softies for Mirabel charity auction. At the time I promised my son that I would make one for him too. He has been nagging me ever since. So yesterday I finally got around to making a lion for him. Of course, to prevent any further fights I had to make one for my daughter as well.
H chose the fabric for his lion (black is his favourite colour at the moment) and C's lion is made from fabric we bought in Japan last year. As you can see, they love them.
For lots of softie inspiration, ideas, tips and tutorials check out the great blog, Softie Making.
Our new Cream Puff headbands have just been added to the Jaime Beattie website. These headbands have a black cotton band and a lovely soft felt 'cream puff'. They kind of remind me of a chrysanthemum flowers. There are currently 7 colours available and we will add more in the future. If you would love in a particular colour please just let me know.
Have a great weekend!
How much do I love this design concept - Tio. New Zealand based designers, Conscious Design have collaborated with a few of their country's fashion designers to create a beautiful chair which is made even more versatile by the ability to easily transform its look by changing the covers. Fabric for the covers have been created or handpicked by the designers of Zambesi, World and Andrea Moore.
The Tio chair is made from sustainable NZ pine and uses organic glue. Two or more chairs can also be placed together to create a settee.
In an age when even furniture has a limited lifespan, is disposable almost, its great to see that designers are creating ways we can invest in a quality piece of furniture and still be able to update its look or change with the seasons. Great for us and the environment.
Unfortunately, the Tio chairs are only stocked in New Zeland but you can find out more on the beautifully designed Tio website.
Obama Hope poster by Shepard Fairey.
Check out these adorable Harajuku Lovers fragrances. There are 5 cuties to choose from, including Gwen herself. Visit the super kawaii HL Fragrance website for details of each scent. While you are there you can even upload your own karaoke clip. But be warned, other players will critique your performance - quite harshly by the look of things. Fragrances available at your favourite big department store or online at Fred Flare.
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