Moonscape Wedding...

Nicole Moon from Moonscape Garden Designs recently purchased some of our bird garlands. I was delighted to open an email from her yesterday evening with these images of how she used the garlands in her Wedding.

above as details on her wedding shoes -  and look at all that pretty confetti!

I adore this photograph x

wrapped around Nicole's beautiful bouquet

detail of bouquet - pretty!

 

The photos were taken by Nicole's friend Brett Squires.

The top photo was taken with a Lomo camera hence the saturated colours. I love it!

Nicole is in the process of having her website built for her Garden Design business so once it's live I will share the link here on my blog.

Do you have any photos of our garlands in use? If so I would love to share them here xo

Simply email me here with the details.

little...

I have been cleaning out my studio and have come across loads of little containers and boxes containing beads, cords and some older stock which includes samples as well as items I don't make any more in that particular style, colour, size or shape.  Over the next few weeks I will be photographing these and adding them to my etsy store in the SALE section. Some of the beads and cords I have discovered are lovely and have been waiting quietly to be made into some simple pendants so I will let you know when I do so.

To receive a further 15% off your total order (excluding shipping) simply enter 'helloblog1' in the coupon code section at checkout. Valid Sunday 20 May 2012.

little update

I have been updating my etsy shop which has been neglected for far too long. To celebrate I am offering my lovely readers a little discount. To receive 15% off your total order (excluding shipping) simply enter 'helloblog1' in the coupon code section at checkout. Valid Sunday 20 May 2012.

colour droplets

These pretty droplets of colour will be made into cluster necklaces today. They will be heading to Melbourne for Markit on May 27th! I love the pink and sage next to each other, they look so pretty.



mood and light

Cumulus cloud painting by Lucky Hemlock available here.

I am really loving combinations of navy, blue, grey with pale pinks and apricots at the moment so thought I would try my hand at making a treasury on etsy - oh it is time consuming but so much fun. Here is the link to mood and light.

hello

Hello, it has been a long time between visits here. I have been a little lost in making, studying and trying to get the balance of everything working is tricky. I have just starting listing on etsy again and am enjoying that. I started a facebook page late last year but I haven't been visiting there much either. I plan on making more of an effort to schedule time for more regular visits here, sharing little snippets of my space and inspirations. If you'd like to join me over on facebook you can do so by following this link. Also, I need a little help - I am wondering if there is anything in particular you would like to read or see on my facebook page and here too? If you have time I'd love for you to let me know by leaving a comment x 



Counting Sheep Corner

My sister and I visited her favourite cafe while I was in Sydney so I purchased some coffee beans to bring home and enjoy with Ryo. Somehow it makes me feel like I'm sharing the trip with him and enjoying a coffee with my sister at the same time. Happy times!

Sydney Life Instyle set up...

I found this branch in the park and it was perfect for displaying the new colour cluster pendants. I love the massive windows in the Royal Hall of Industries...all that natural light pouring in is lovely.

That is my suitcase peeping out from behind the table. This is still during set up so there were some small changes made before the show began. The washi tape used to measure where to place hot toffee was removed and a couple of other things switched around.

A hint of Julie Fleming's stand is seen in the left of this image.

To see more of images of Sydney Life Instyle visit the blog or facebook page here.

love the small things...

I'm busily preparing for Life Instyle which has crept up quite quickly again. While there is still so much to do I can't help but feel excited. You see I love leaving this little studio to attend Life Instyle. Even though I will be working most of the time I'm in Sydney it feels like a mini holiday. I don't have a lap top or a phone that I can check my email on which also means there will be no access to lovely blogs. The things (on the long, long 'to do' list) that call my name here in the studio will stay here in the studio leaving my evenings free to spend relaxing (guilt free) with my sister.

If you are visiting Life Instyle (trade only event) please pop by and say hello. I will be on stand 1540 in the Royal Hall of Industries next to the fabulous Julie Fleming.

starting again tomorrow...

These are some photos of a pattern project in process last year. Lots of saffron ink and collages of tiny organic shapes to create patterns. I was studying graphic design full time at TAFE. It's something I've always wanted to do. Working for myself, by myself and from home I also think it's so important that I continue to search out ways I can push myself and add to my skill sets. Professional development! I love that we were encouraged to work on paper first and not to just jump straight onto the computers (this suited me perfectly as my computer skills especially concerning photoshop, indesign and illustrator were non existent).

This year I'm being a little more sensible and only studying part time as I felt hot toffee suffered from my neglect last year along with my life balance. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute though! I am hoping that by studying part time that I will be able to put into practice some of the things I learnt last year and things I will learn last year - after all it's not the qualification that I am seeking, it's the skills and the confidence using those skills! I am in no hurry to graduate.

So hopefully once I get into a routine with work and study I will be visiting this little blog of mine more regularly.