Life Magazine Photos of the past

 Lovely shots I come across from Life Magazine from the 40's and 50's.

Button Accessories

I have whipped up some new button accessories, hair ties, brooches and hair pins. Now listed on my Etsy Store - Oddsandendshandmade, more goodies coming soon. A X

Vintage Childrens Chairs

Chairs are one of those objects, like vases, black dresses and cocktail rings you can never have enough of them! On a recent garage sale walk I purchased the cutest 1960's rattan rocking chair for Charley's room. It is in need of a little TLC, but I will have it looking wonderful in no time. I have come across a lovely site Molly Meg, who has the most adorable children's vintage furniture including these great chairs, one can dream.

Flowers from the home

 

I picked up some flowers yesterday to brighten the house for the weekend, so pretty.

Show Pony Design Market - The Carlton, Melbourne

 
Hi all, yes it's another design market, the premier market to be held at The Carlton Hotel in Melbourne. Spanning over three levels, there will be a bevy of local talent exhibiting their handmade creations. You will find my Odds&Ends on the third floor (roof top city views, can't beat that on a Sunday afternoon). Hope to see you there!

Sunday February 21st 12-6pm 193 Bourke Street.

The Red Lady

My big sis Renee's beautiful painting of The Red Lady, 2009.

I want a square house, please.

I fell in love with square houses a long time ago, I fell in love with a square house in our very street. If I was to win the big one tomorrow, I would buy one of these square house and have faboulous parties in it every night. I would really like a square house, pretty please universe, just one.

Jan Family - Plans for Other Days

I came across this book whilst at uni back in 2007, I would dearly love to buy it. The imagery is just,....how can I say 'lovely'. Jan Family is a group of English artists who beautifully document new ways to engage with our surroundings. Plans for Other Days is not only a humorous way of looking at the world im which we live, but a testament to my manta that inspiration can come from the smallest of events, if you remember to notice. Enjoy.

Market to Market

Thanks to all the lovely people who stopped by the Craft Hatch Artisans market on Saturday at the City Library, I hope you all enjoy your new goodies.....I'm off to work on the next installment of Odds&Ends.....better get knitting as the cacti were a hit ! AX

The Age, Sunday M Magazine

The one weekend, we don't go out for a breakfast coffee and a read of the Sunday paper!.....I totally missed out on seeing this picture of my cactus as featured in the Sunday Age Newspapers M Magazie, but luckily I found it on Craft Victoria's blog. Very happy! The cactus look a treat! Thanks Guys!

I'm on the hunt for a copy, if you have one I would love to know. A X

Then & Now - Dress

A very cute 1960's dress pattern, I have made this style up in 3 options so far, the bambi fabric design pictured is my #1 choice. As with all my creations the materials used are vintage or recycled, here I have refashioned a Princess Tina (by Beci Orpin)  print t-shirt into the bodice. Check out this item and other in my Etsy store.....more goodies being added shortly.

Sail away

For some time, Sailor style has inspired me. From the origins of knitting to the music of Sea Sick Steve and  recently the Mighy Boosh's awesome Future Sailors (hehe). I stumbled upon this amazing turn of the century knotted anchor for sale at Three Potato Four, divine!  I am working on an anchor cushion which I will share with you soon.

Dinosaur Designs

 

  

  

After posting about Dinosaur Designs being among my favorite jewelery designers, I went to see their recent collection. How I love their use of color, so inspiring.

A few of my favourite things

1. Peacock Pig: Hand made in Guatemala, Oxfam.
2. Jewelery: Lots and lots of it, Dinosaur Designs among the favorites.
3. Butterfly Diorama: Dunk Island Butterfly (Papilio Ulysses) Made in Australia (market find!)
4. Vintage Ceramics: Wall tile, Circa 1960 artist unknown (op shop gem), reminds me of Ackerman.
5. Ollie: The sweet and savage Maine Koon.

Craft Victoria Almanac

Craft Victoria is liking Odds&Ends vintage stationary envelopes.....check out the newsletter banner! Very Cool.

Today's Cactus

My Agave has inspired this creation. I've just repositioned them on the balcony and they are growing like there is no tomorrow.

Cactus and birds continues....

I went down to my local Chapel St yesterday and picked up this cute vase, see a cactus and a bird....perfect! Too Cute! Check out Dorothy & Evelyn next time your in Windsor, they have a lovely array of  handmade, vintage and unique product, hopefully some of mine soon. Stay tuned.

Cactus and Birds....how lovely!

I am on a real Cactus and Bird theme at the moment, they seem to be finding me where ever I go. 

My sister recently loaned me a beautiful set of vintage trading cards from Tuckfields Tea from Circa 1950. 
I think these ones are extra special.

Please send me a letter.

I've just finished putting together the packs of vintage envelopes....I think this lot is my favorite. Please someone send me a letter, they are so, so much more exciting than the plain white ones I receive !  How wonderful it would be to see something so sunny in your letterbox :)

Old photos of mum, 1977, 1973