Smiles

People, places and objects that bring a smile to my weekend.

New things!

Gearing up for Christmas I have a mountain of orders to fill...here are some of my recent makings, Vintage Potted cacti going to Modern Times POP UP SHOP (more on that later, will be very exciting! I can't wait to share the details with you).
 

Vintage Arizona Cacti $139, Awesome German Planter with striped cacti $225, Fabulous Red/Black Lava West German Pot $159 ALL available at the soon to be launched Modern Times POP UP SHOP...more on that later :)

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Amazing 1970's Orange band planter with embroidered leaf plant $195

Dear Photograph

Dear Photograph,
40 years ago my grandpa and his brothers stormed the beach at the Cape. I wish the tide would carry me back and let me hop on board to listen in and laugh for just a little while.
Alice

 

Dear Photograph,
I found you in the attic when we moved in. I wonder if you lived happily ever after here…
Alex

 

Dear Photograph,
No matter how messy life gets I will always be a 4 year old boy at heart. 

Braeden

 

Dear Photograph,

At the time it was not common for a man to walk behind a pram.
I’m still proud of my father.
Eva Willemier Westra


.....A beautiful way to look at photographs. It reminds me that time passes but we still have the memories...and in this case many of the places. Via Dear Photograph

Pretty Plants

With my knack for killing indoor plants..I sigh at the sight of these lovely settings...so pretty!

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