all australian

Captain Buttercup a... myfolklover $25.00	12 x Vintage Cigar... PaperAeroplane... $2.50	nature sticks tsktsk $38.00	Cockatoo Papageno D... benconservato $8.00
white bird - mid ce... poolponydesign $35.00	Boy Soft Toy - No.1... handmaderomanc... $65.00	Vintage Ornamin War... thefoxandthesp... $25.00	Love sick cockatoo,... bellablackbird $20.00
Drawing -Urban Mod ... Outlook8studio $153.00	Cockatoo Painting ... Splodgepodge $20.00	Harlequin 2 5x7 belafontesbuns... $25.00	Child Wall Art Deco... honeycup $16.00
Wooden Chevron Zig ... EachToOwn $17.00	Baby Wombat Hand Pu... printsbyamanda... $35.00	woo hoo monster pri... wendyjune $60.00	Australia 1889 Anti... carambas $22.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Since Etsy Success Sydney is on tomorrow I thought this gorgeous, "Hello Yellow", all Australian, Etsy Treasury was appropriate to share. Thanks to Grace from Trees 4 The Wood.

Are you going to be there? I am. If you see me, say, 'Hi!'. I'll keep my eye out for you.

For those in Melbourne who can not make it to Sydney, Etsy's CEO will also be speaking on Tuesday 5th June for Dumbo Feather Conversations in St Kilda.

stitch samples

Sample stitching fun from last week. Rough. But good to get onto fabric instead of floating in my head. I enjoy the reverse side too. Like seemingly ordered chaos of dancing footprints in the snow!

Edit: Thank you for your kind words on the bearded guy below! So happy to hear your positive feedback.

craft vic + hmr tea towel

Late last year I drew a utensil wrangling, bearded bloke image for Craft Victoria. This image has since been screen printed onto cotton and linen blend tea towels as a limited edition range of only 200. Available at Craft Victoria on Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

I was so excited to hear they'd been printed and I'm equally as excited to now be able to share him with you... in all his ginger beard glory!

Thanks to my wonderful husband who did his best secret shopper impersonation last week, sneaking in to pick one up. 

etsy seven

I don't think its a secret around here how much I like characters and faces. I've been drawn to them somewhat subconsciously for a while and not until recently did I start to realise just how much. Thanks to the likes of Pintrest and Etsy favourites. I wouldn't be surprised if you picked up on this common thread long before I did. Anywho, to celebrate my "bing" of consciousness above are seven recent Etsy gems.

1. I Still Carry You With Me Card, Laura Gee  //  2. Crochet Rabbit, Kimuka  //  3. Little Boy Teapot & Cup, Treehouse Club  //  4. Ooak Art Dolls, Cupboard of Delights  //  5. Alien Superhero, Cookie Cutter Etsy  //  6. Happy Face Necklace, Lanapelana  //  7. Wooden Soldier Toy, I Live Vintage

new stockist

I'm very excited to let you know that some of my brooches have recently become stocked in the colourful, treasure filled Hut 13 —  13 Morey Street Armadale, Victoria, Australia.

Such a cheery store. You must stop by if you haven't already.

upcoming group show

Needle Work / Needle Play is a group show on contemporary embroidery mastermind by the wonderful Carly Altree-Williams. Featuring work from Carly, myself and; Cat-Rabbit, Emma Greenwood, MaricorMaricar, Al Munro, Gemma Pobjoy, Demelza Sherwood and Haeli Van Veen.

It is still a couple of months away, however I wanted to share it with you now as there are going to be interviews with each artist posted over on the Needle Work / Needle Play blog in the lead up.

First artist off the mark is the talented shoemaker Emma Greenwood. Followed by me!

And the incredible, embroidered show title you see above is by MaricorMaricar.

Show details are; 

Brunswick Street Gallery

322 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Opening 10th August at 6pm

Running from 10th — 23rd August 2012

Hours: Tuesday — Sunday 10am to 10pm

You're all invited!

x

ahoy me hearties!

And here she is — the lady pirate, completed.

Thanks so much Melissa for the opportunity to create this little lass for one of yours.

ahoy there!

 

This pirate lady had landed. More to come!

amongst the wild things

Amongst the wild things a Bow Tie Boy sits! I was so excited to see this adorable spread in the current winter edition of Shop 4 Kids. 

Many gorgeous things adorn this magazines pages in particular those mobiles! Recognise the sweet little boats and hot air balloon? I also couldn't go past this cutie rockin' patterned leggings and mighty dinosaurs!

❤

To all the mums out there, I hope you are having a wonderful day x

etsy seven

Etsy Seven is a collection of one of my favourite Etsy finds, for each day of the week! With Mother's Day just around the corner (this Sunday here in Australia) it seems fitting that this pretty selection be dedicated to all the mothers out there!

1. Champagne Diamond Ring, from Claire Kinder Studio  //  2. Leather Envelope Clutch, from Joyner Avenue  //  3. Messenger Bag, from Stella and Lori  //  4. Linen Napkin - Set of 6, from Muelu and Jones  //  5. Zig Zag Pattern Washi Tape, from Ghoghoo Tacky  //  6. Wild Woman Awakening - Linocut Print, from Emerald Snow  //  7. Vintage Atomic Planter from, Brown Eyed Rose Vintage

r.i.p. maurice

 

"In this Sept. 25, 1985 file photo, author Maurice Sendak poses with one of the characters from his book "Where the Wild Things Are," designed for the operatic adaptation of his book in St. Paul, Minn. Sendak died, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Conn. He was 83. (AP Photo, file)"

 Image via this article, including the wonderful quote below!

“Once a little boy sent me a charming card with a little drawing on it. I loved it. I answer all my children’s letters — sometimes very hastily — but this one I lingered over. I sent him a card and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. I wrote, “Dear Jim: I loved your card.” Then I got a letter back from his mother and she said, “Jim loved your card so much he ate it.” That to me was one of the highest compliments I’ve ever received. He didn’t care that it was an original Maurice Sendak drawing or anything. He saw it, he loved it, he ate it.”

new life

I love how portable crocheting is. How easily it is to pick up and start again after leaving it a while. 

This granny-square-style, crocheted baby's blanket is something I have been working on slowly. Bit by bit. You saw a peek last month.

This blanket was not entirely made by myself. An unlikely collaboration took place. A small beginning, in white, was made by an elderly lady who sadly passed away. That beginning along with a whole pile of wool and other unrealised projects was given to my nana. My nana, yet to get around to doing anything with it passed it on to me. 

And this is my result.

I love it! 

I love that a new life has been given to an unfinished, possibly even forgotten, project. Perhaps not finished as per it's originally intent but a second chance all the same.

P.S.

Have you seen Madeline's most magical Craft Victoria window display? A M A Z I N G!

hello!

Sorry for the white noise this week a very persistent cold/flu has zapped all my energy. I'm spending my weekend keeping cosy indoors, resting and recharging. I do hope you are feeling energized and are up to more exciting things. Do tell?

To kicking off again here is a collection of what's been getting me through.

• Colourful warm socks. Socks pictured by Ayame available at Dagmar Rousett. 
• Sighting happy dogs riding in cars. Check out this site for a quick fix.  
•  Fabulous friends! BFF necklace from here.  
•  Music — a must. Cat - Etta - S.L.K.  
•  The company of a furry friend. This Beneath The Sun pillow also caught my eye.  
•  Honey, lemon and ginger tea. In my favourite tea set of course!  
•  The Voice. Yes. I'm addicted.  
•  Eucalyptus, Aussie Drops. 
•  Soup. Soup and more soup!

x

wes anderson for hyundai

Did you see these adverts directed by Wes Anderson for Hyundai?! Fun right? And so very distinctly Wes Anderson.