Stella Kids.

There are so many babies around us at the moment, it is such an exciting time for our friends. How cute are these pieces by Stella McCartney Kids! 

Stairways to my heart

Is it just me or are these stairs not the greatest things ever!

picked from Poppy Talks Pinterest Page - a world of pretty.

Finders Keepers - Winter Picks

I was chuffed to be part of this months Finders Keepers blog's review for all things warm and wintery! There were some really nice picks from other crafty folk such as Beattie Lancer, &Company and Jinny&June. Rug up and enjoy! A xx

My TOP 6 picks...

1. Wrist Worms by Sandra Juto
2. Knitted vase cozy by Bayleafstudio
3. Knits yellow accent chair by Knitsforlife
4. Patchwork sweater violet by Primoeza
5. Knitted beanies by All for everyone
6. Vintage potted knitted cacti by Odds&endS

NEW Stockists!

I have added some lovely new reatailers to the stockists of Odds&endS recently, I am thrilled to part of these awesome shops.......

HUT13

13 Moray Street, Armadale, Melbourne, VIC

HELLO POLLY

Online emporium of cool! Some really lovely gift ideas, or why not spoil your self!!

www.hellopolly.com.au

WHITE NEST

 2843 Point Nepean Rd Blairgowrie, VIC

Very beautiful homewares and gifts

Wishful Living

As we near the prospect of  moving into a pad of our very own...I am wishing for dreamy interiours like these.

To the most beautiful lady I know, Happy Birthday Mum for tomorrow! Gosh how I love you!. A xx

Its time to put on some lippie and let my hair down! bring on the weekend. A x

Happier Days

 Hi all, It's been an upside down kind of few months for me...life's been giving me lemons...so It's time to make one hell of a jug of lemonade to bring back some sunshine. These images make me smile, I hope they do for you too. A xx

LMFF - Paris Runway #3 Featuring Odds&endS Cacti

Hi All, yes it's been a while again between posts.....I hope you will forgive me. It's been busy times here, lots of things all happening at once. When it doesn't rain it pours!!

But I hope this is well worth the wait......

I am so proud to share with you a few quick snaps of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Paris Runway #3.....notice anything special? I was over the moon with joy when the very talented stylist Emily Ward invited me to join her 'Grey Gardens' vision for the festival. Presented by Frankie Mag, labels Friend of Mine, Gorman, Kuwaii, Leonard Street, Limedrop and Nevenka, all showed beautiful and whimsical Winter collections. 

The setting was perfectly matched with cute Tee Pee's and wooden furniture by Greg Hatton, and amazing sculptural weavings.

Limedrops collection was a highlight, love the digi prints and a new must have hat for winter!

Gormans, cuter than cute sequined number.

More pattern play by Gorman

It was a truly fun show, with great tunes and a more than friendly crowd. Our seats ended up by my old uni friend Danni, who crafted a beautiful collection of jewellery for Nvenka.

It was a great show, and a lovely chance to see my knitted work in a new light.
More details and images from the show here on broadsheet.

Mini Martha

O.k, I am no Mini Martha, but how awesome are these Banana + Nutella + Caramel Wontons! 

Oh my I have to give them a try...yummo!

You can get the full recipe here.

Juju Made

Hi all, sorry it's been a little while between posts. I've been nursing a terribly sore neck....must be getting old! Enough of my complaining, here are some beautiful ceramic pieces to brighten up your day. Juju Made, one very talented gal, lovely jewelery and leather goods available here.

Loving the polka dot pieces!

Where do all the cacti go?

I am so thankful when people who have received my cacti send me images of them sitting happily in their new homes. It's amazing but I really can recall almost each and every cacti I've made, whether it be the vintage pot and where I found it, or making the knitted plant. Thank you to all those beautiful customers who have shared their happiness of their Odds&endS Cacti with me and many others.

Do you have a knitted cacti friend...? I would love to see where it has ended up...you can always email me at hello@oddsandends.net.au or share it on the Odds&endS Handmade fan page.

Pottery About.

Over Christmas I made a big, big bunch of vintage cacti, many of which have now gone on to find new homes. I managed to snap this picture of the beautiful ceramics all laid out on my work table. I absolutely love the colours and textures, don't you!

Ouch Flower + Arabia + cacti = Super Cute.

A lady with a list of passions close to my own, 1.Cacti 2.Succulents and 3. Macramé, our crafts were destined to come together. Pippa, runs the clever label Ouch Flower, the phrase coined by her son when describing the not so touch friendly cacti in and around her home. She makes the most beautiful Macrame plant hangers and other knotted and embroidered delights.

Succulents and Air Plants in their Ouch Flower Handmade Macramé hangers.

Pippa asked me to make her an Arizona cacti for a very sweet Arabia Finland ceramic sugar bowl that she thrifted. Can you believe someone gave such a cute little piece of retro treasure away. I think it's worked out to be a happy ending for this little bowl, I hope Pippa and her son enjoy his soft woolen goodness.  A xx

House Hunting

I've decided to get a pad, I've been dreaming of the day when i can wake up one morning and say, I think today I will paint the bathroom in Chevrons" It's significantly harder than i thought with a competitive housing market here in Melbourne. Fingers crossed the perfect little house will find it's way to my decorator hands and I can create spaces like these (well, in my dreams along with Chevron bathrooms).

Image via Desire to Inspire