my creative space

 I've spent some time printing today, which has been lovely.  It's been ages since I've done any printing.  This print first appeared on skirts some time ago, but last time it was all in shades of grey, charcoal and black.  Red on denim really pops, making the print look so much different.  When (if?) we get some better weather, I'll take some better pictures of these outside.  (I've printed a whole size range that will make it down to Olive Grove in Brunswick on Saturday.)  More creative spaces here.

:: wrapt ::

I've just arrived home from running around delivering the newest round of wrapt tunics to some lovely independent boutiques in Melbourne.  You'll find these at the Olive Grove Studios, I Dream A Highway, The Cat's Meow and Inspirasia.  These have been selling really fast - if you love layering, pick one up soon, as I don't think I'll be doing any more in these fabrics.

my creative space

I really love clothing with interesting built up necklines.  I love wearing something that I can play with and vary each time, keeping it fresh.  I've been trying to come up with some ideas for a new top today that encapsulates all of that.  As part of the process, I've been draping and pinning fabrics on my sewing lady to get an idea of what may work and what probably won't.  It's all a bit hit and miss and this point, but hopefully I'll come up with something I love soon!

More creative spaces over at a new home... Our Creative Spaces.  Thanks for hosting for so long, Kirsty!

peace

A woke this morning to three excited little faces bringing in a cup of tea, brekky in bed, handmade cards and lots of cuddles.  I love that they love to make Mothers Day special.  Now, I'm here alone.  I've had a few hours alone to just potter and do my own thing.  I've even had a chance to read my book, uninterrupted!  Pure bliss.  They'll all be home soon.  We'll head down to Olive Grove for the finale of the artisan skirt silent auction.  Then maybe out for dinner?  Wishing all mothers out there a lovely day! x

time

Time is an amazing thing, isn't it.  I find it amazing how days, weeks and months can slip by, almost unnoticed.  It seems not so long ago that my garden was even vaguely tended, and bearing all sorts of goodness.  Now, it's been neglected so long that even the pitchfork is being strangled by a vine, and the garden itself is being swallowed by giant amaranth that have made the jump from next door.

Today was one of my first forays back into the garden for a very long time.  I mowed, weeded, and snipped.  We had a fire going, the boys happily burning their marsh mallows to next to nothing.  I think more landed in the fire drum than in their mouths.  Not that they minded.  It's a happy kind of a day.  Working outside, fingers in the earth, the smell of a wood fire and happy kids.  Yes.  It's definitely time to get the garden back into shape.

this moment

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Inspired by Soulemama.

my creative space

In my creative space today, cards... lots of cards.  These amongst others are soon to be trucking off to a lovely little bookshop in Bright.  More creative spaces over at Kootoyoo.