Blog roll loves

Gosh I love the internet, last night I got on the best blog roll....and found some exciting new favourites. Take a look at these wonderful sites by fellow design lovers and young mothers. Go team!!

Mel Bombardeire, Sydney blogger and mother, nice collection of inspirational interiors, and snippets of her family life.

Black, White and Yellow, New Orleans Texan, Jessica loves these three colours (as do I), she posts almost daily with her interior based findings and visual treats.

The Seventy Tree, London Blogger Kerry has a lovely all round nice site.

My Funny Eye, Another English site, with wonderful photography and fun content. This recent feature of work by Robert Ryan was a real treat!

A Merry Mishap, So many talented new mum's creating delightful blogs, here is another.

Black and White is Alright!

If I could remodel our house, I would consider a black and white canvas, just as Suki of Varpunen has done here in her Helsinki apartment. Of cause, I would have to leak in a little bit of orange and brown....maybe some red and yellow too :) just a little!

via Remodelista.

Vivian Maier - A Mystery

There is so much appeal in the Mystery that is Vivian Maier, an unknown French born New York photographer her life work was purchased from an antique auction by John Maloof. For 40 years (1950-90's) Vivian documented the city, and it's people.  Her journalistic style of imagery is fascinating, almost as intriguing as the mysterious woman her self. There is little know about Vivian, however in the some 600 undeveloped rolls of film left in the collection, Hopefully John Maloof will be able to share a lot more with us.  

Triian - blinging!

Oh boy, how cool are these pieces by Triian. I love that they look like bejeweled wooden treasures! But they are in face resin cast, and hand painted.

Eley Kishimoto

I fell in love with Eley Kishimoto in one of those rare fashion moments, finding a silk printed Kishimoto top for $1 at a thrift store! Her use of color and print is enchanting, just like her AW '10/11 collection.

What A 'Fine Little Day' it is.

Fine Little Day, I am so exciting to see the new site by Elisabeth from Sweden featuring more of her fun products. Check out her blog for its beautiful photography here. Images are: vintage book covers featured on her site, cute cutting boards and wall papers she sells.

Patterns that make my heart flutter

Lovely patterns don't you agree? Thank you, Dear Ada, for your inspirational blog, sure to be a weekly site to visit! Images from Elanor McCain, Peter Green, Qiang Huang,  Betty Parson, Alyoisus

Original icon

A belated mothers day tribute, I come across this cool page by Urban Outfitters....I must agree, I consider my mum to be an original icon, an amazing woman, with timeless beauty! Have a look at these great blogs, My Mom, The Style icon and My Parents Were Awesome.  Love you mum!

Winter Woollies

Brrrrr, it's getting cold here, time to dig out the winter woollies! I have been making some beanies, so Charley doesn't get cold. They are super soft, Mohair, Cashmere and Angora, recycled from jumpers. I hope to list them on Etsy soon!

Lucky Boy Sunday

I am smitten by these cute dolls by Lucky Boy Sunday, available at Kido Store. via LMNOP

Cat Rabbit

I came by Cat Rabbit at the recent craft hatch markets, her work is a lot cute and a little sinister (check our the zombie softies). Her range is very sweet with nice wooden jewellery, knitted mittens and her signature Cat Rabbit softies. Hobart grown, she's here in Melbourne for a few months....I look forward to seeing more!

Word on the street!

Keep your eyes peeled for the next frankie mag, word is, there are some kitch cacti up for grabs.... :)

New Brooches

My sister Ren has been a busy lady, here are a few of her newest brooches! soon to be added to Etsy. How delightful are the yellow beehive knitting gauge brooches, her collection of rare and vintage buttons have been put to good use!  Sorry for the not so beautiful photos.

Muma Maria

I wish I could remember where I found these images...Maria, Maria, Maria something! Anyone help?
Aren't they wonderful. From memory, Maria is a Spanish photographer/stylist. I think!

Working hard

I've been away from blogging for a bit as I returned to work for a few days. I am feeling full to the rim with fashion inspiration and ready to get sewing.

Back to scouring the internets (as my lovely beau calls it), Tonight, I am so happy to have found Tim Walker....where has he been all my life. Over my 15+ years of magazine tear out collecting I have collated many of his images without recognizing his work. I am totally in awe!

Handmade Vintage Button Rings

I have finally finished making the first collection of vintage button rings for Odds&Ends. I am really happy with the results, after a few mishaps with the polymer clay (burning one batch to a molten mess) I think I got there in the end. There a too many favourites for me to choose one to keep. Which one do you like? Have a look at the entire collection here.

Style Collective - Odds&Ends feature

Check out our little Odds&Ends snippet at the Style Collective....a nice place to get up to the minute info on all things stylish from fashion through to homewares.