Recent Blog Posts
Stationery and paper goods from Finders Keepers – Part 2
More stationery! Today’s post showcases some more designers from Finders Keepers that specialise in stationery and paper goods. I won’t write too much here as the images speak for themselves, but what I found interesting was learning from the designers what it has taken for them to get to where they are today, and how ...
Stationery and paper goods at Finders Keepers Market – Melbourne
Do you love independent, handmade stationery and paper goods as much as I do? I’m so inspired, what an awesome Finders Keepers Market it was in Melbourne this past weekend. If you didn’t get a chance to get yourself there, bookmark it for later in the year, it is definitely worth the visit. I spent 4 hrs gazing, ...
Textile design by Giardino
Handprinted textile design I came across Giardino’s etsy shop earlier in the year and had it bookmarked to showcase their textile design at a later date. I guess today is that day! You know what I love about this shop? Its all handmade. The deeper I get into this industry the more I appreciate and ...
Surface pattern design and wallpaper by Erica Wakerly
The beauty of line art in surface pattern design. Though surface pattern design is always on my mind, I’ve been a little slack lately with my blogging, sorry. I’ve been busy redeveloping my website, my logo, and my portfolio.. a big job! And I promise I’m picking up the ball again as of today. So ...
Watercolour art and pattern design by Chris Ballasiotes
Honouring the uncomplicated in art and pattern design In my own pattern design development, recently I have been exploring my own love for watercolour, and of course with that exploration comes alot of research and cyber surfing to see what else is out there, and find artists that inspire me. Yesterday I came across Chris ...
Surface pattern design with watercolour by Eskayel.. wow!
I’ve been exploring my own surface pattern design style alot lately. A given of course as I’m preparing for a show in July. I’ve been playing with a variety of mixed media, pen and ink, watercolour, gouache, and of course bringing it al together on my wonderful, beautiful, delicious mac. I am completely in love ...
Textile design by Joel Dewberry
Whilst on this little thread of textile design for crafting and quilting, I thought I’d showcase some of the gorgeous patterns by Joel Dewberry. I know I said crafting and quilting, but I think his fabrics are also suited to homewares, accessories and some fashion items too, they are just beautiful, gorgeous colour palettes, simple ...
New textile design collection by Lizzy House
Do any of you follow the textile design blog trueup? Its a fantastic blog with some really beautiful references for those interested in beautiful textiles. Recently I saw this post on Lizzy House‘s new collection there and thought I’d share some snapshots of her latest collection with you. Lizzy has been in the textile industry ...
And the winner is….. Heather Jessup!
Hello lovely people, our lucky winner is Heather Jessup, congratulations Heather! Sage tote coming your way. Thanks for being a part of our comp Heather, I hope you love your new accessory, I’ll contact you personally to arrange delivery. Oh, and lets say a huge thanks to Fiona from 4 Leaf Clover for her generosity, head ...
