leaf study.

dried leaves 1 © 2013 . All rights reserved.

The leaves in these photo’s escaped the green bin this week and are now laying prettily till next collection. They will most likely be mulched by the council but at least I have some photos and can share their beautiful … Continue reading

geranium.

pressed geranium © 2013 . All rights reserved.

This week I finished reading “The Paper Garden” by Molly Peacock.  It became a little morning ritual, moving a chair into a sunny spot by our bedroom window, making a cup of tea and reading a chapter of Mary Granville … Continue reading

pips and blossoms crownlet.

Tina's wedding © 2012 . All rights reserved.

One of my favourite pieces for the year was made for beautiful bride Tina. Made with hundreds of hand wrapped vintage pips and petite handmade blossoms in a natural linen. Her wedding looked so faultless from her beautiful smile, stunning … Continue reading

leafy green.

dried fig leaves © 2012 . All rights reserved.

  I have spent the last few weeks sorting, packing, painting and cleaning and tidying and cleaning and tidying again as we prepare to move. Although it’s not as big a move as our last  (London to Melbourne), it’s a … Continue reading

pop!

melon roses button © 2012 . All rights reserved.

It’s that time of year again when I get in the mood to make colourful pieces.  I have been following Melbourne designers/artists Miranda Skoczek, Harvest Textiles and peaches + keen on instagram to get my daily fix of popping neons.  Their incredibly … Continue reading

raspberry and coconut.

raspberry coconut ice-cream © 2012 . All rights reserved.

I had such a nice start to spring this weekend, baking bread (burning bread!), making a batch of raspberry and coconut ice-cream, having a nice long Sunday lunch with family and catching up with more family via skype.  I thought … Continue reading

two hundred petals.

Linen floral crown © 2012 . All rights reserved.

Eleven hand shaped linen flowers and approximately 200 petals make up this floral crown… An order I made for a bride a little while ago that I have been meaning to share.  Still one of my favourite pieces… and favourite … Continue reading

bird scraps.

birds edited square © 2012 . All rights reserved.

The last few days have been so lovely in Melbourne, with lots of sunshine spiked with spring warmth. Thank-you mother nature for giving us a little mid-winter break, definitely made my sniffles feel not so bad : )     … Continue reading

silvery leaves.

silver branch © 2012 . All rights reserved.

Just finished watching the “how to grow a planet” series.  Leaves really are amazing… It’s a shame that flowers get all the attention although I suppose they did evolve to do just that.  I have been working with the often … Continue reading

winter white.

wild buds cluster © 2012 . All rights reserved.

Flowers + white  = happy.  I haven’t worked in white for aaaages, so it was quite nice to making lots of white flowers for my new bridal pieces…definitely still one of my favourite colours to work with.  On the other … Continue reading

portabella mushrooms.

portabello small © 2012 . All rights reserved.

Sean received a box of dirt for his birthday which has been living on our dining table for the last 2 months. I think this is the third and last crop of tasty portabello mushrooms that will pop up.  They … Continue reading

linen leaves wreath.

wreath © 2012 . All rights reserved.

A piece I finished last week as a special request. This piece is made with hand tinted and scored linen leaves wrapped around a formed vine alice band, which ties at the back with a floppy silk pale gold bow. … Continue reading