Oh my what a garden!

My heart hopped, skiped and jumped a beat when I found this home.
So sorry but the origin is not known...please let me know if you do....

Yellow Inspiration.

I have been hiding some images away when ever something special catches my eye. My housekeeping is quite lame, so I can't credit all the sources. But I hope they still bring you some sunny yellow joy. A X

Holiday Camper van

I am dreaming of a holiday, it's been a busy few months...sorry for the lack of inspirational posts. I can't stop thinking about this adorable German Hotel concept Huetten palast...camping indoors, without the bugs and scary trips to the bathroom - I'm there.

Workings of things.

As a little girl my mum said I was fascinated to know 'how things worked' ...even to this day I am still interested in the working of things. I don't think I would take my need to know quite this far...but isn't this such a beautiful way of finding out! Via Todd Mclennan.

We Make Carpets

I am totally gob smacked at how awesomely cool these carpet creations are......speechless.! More designs here at We Make Carpets.

State of Design - Design Made Trade Event. Melbourne

I am very excited to say that I will be taking part in this years State of Design Festival as part of the Design Made Trade Event, Craft Victoria has organized a wonderful display where myself and 11 other makers will take their studios on the road, sharing an insight into our work practices and techniques as part of the 4 day trade event. I am very excited to be involved with all the talented makers, for a full list check it out here.

I will be sharing a space with Stephanie and Kyle of Fine Design, you might be familiar with their cute shop and studio Five Boroughs in Brunswick. It looks to be a match made in heaven, I can't wait to get a sneaky peak into their lovely designs and have a good chat about their retro treasures.

Handpainted shop signs - love it!

Wall of key rings...I think I may have another one for them!

Mr Kitly

Very Sweet Shop MRKITLY, will have to check it out one day soon.

Beauty is a touch of red.

It's here - The Odds&endS Website

I am so happy to say, the Odds&endS website is here!

 It's been a little while in the making, but with some hard work (thank you to my beautiful husband for working his computer genius) it is finally up!I am so happy with the end result. We will be adding new images of our newest Cacti soon, plus lots of softie goodness and in the near future fun new accessories. 

I hope you like it too !

Big is beautiful!

Ive been holding onto these beautiful shots for a while... some images where large scale objects just seem to work. I am wishing I had the space to feature such an object in every room. 

Sorry, but i don't have credits, but please post if you know the source. A X

New Soft Toys

These little balls of fun are on their way to Kido Store in Sydney, I had a ball (hehe no pun intended) making them. Hope you like them too! A X

blur....where does time go!

My goodness what a blur this last month has been....I have been snowed under with the cacti craze, it's so exciting how things have been moving along. The website is nearing completion, the window at Craft Vic was a huge success and I have meet some lovely new retailers who will be stocking my Odds&ends soon.

I was so excited to see my knitted cacti in the Real Living magazine May issue.....right on the "Contents" page and also in a beautiful interiors shoot. I have to say a big thank you to the magazine and to Kido for sharing the product with everyone.

  

Studio Visit and Interview - CLOG, Craft Victoria

My little interview with the lovely Kim from Craft Vic went live today....I wish the studio looked this tidy all the time :)  It was really nice to document the making of the 'Yarnscape' exhibition. 

You can read the full article here.

I hope you enjoy this little insight into my working space.

The signature 'Arizona' Knitted Cacti

I found these awesome 'make it your self' collection of craft books for $5 at an op shop.

Just a small portion of my vintage sewing patterns

New Site coming soon....cross my heart!

I have been promising a new Odds&endS website of many months...and slowly the content has been coming together, It is a much bigger project than I initially thought, but I know by taking our time there will be less to changes to be made in the future. Recently we had a great photo shoot at the beautiful home of my best friend Mel. As an interior stylist, she has the most amazing decorative objects. I love her style and elegance, plus shes the best friend ever! Thanks Mel, you and your home rocks :)