on scrap

TITLE: Que Absurdo!

MEDIA: pencil + pen + white gouache + black ink

TITLE: Super

MEDIA: pencil + pen + gouache + black ink

TITLE: Brooklyn

MEDIA: pencil + pen + gouache + black ink

TITLE: Trotting

MEDIA: pencil + pen + gouache + black ink

TITLE: Theatre de la Porte

MEDIA: pencil + pen + gouache + black ink

some drawings done yesterday. i wanted to do something different this time, and draw directly onto different printed papers that i could find in my collections of scrap. it turned out to be a lot harder because of the (thin) texture of the paper and the text underneath, which made it hard to see initial pencil outlines. not v. happy with the outcome, but it's a start!

below is the process of Que Absurdo!:

pencil outline + black pen

apply white paint (then black ink, then touch up with black pen)

*p.s i'm having these weird spacing issues with blogger, so please ignore the huge gaps. title of the drawing is below the image

the society inc

i recently received a fantastic interiors book for my birthday called etcetera. it's written by Sibella Court, who runs The Society Inc - a shop that i will definitely visit one day. it's full of interior makeover ideas, tips and things that she has learnt over the years of being a stylist (Sibella is currently the interiors editor of harpers bazaar and grazia).

this pic is taken from the 'some things we love' section, and is just a taste of the intricate layers, different textures, shapes and vintage finds that define her unique aesthetic.

interior

one of my dreams is to start with an all white house (with different shades of white of course, i wouldn't want it to be clinical) - then slowly add bits and pieces of colour to it as i travel and find things from all over the world. 

this spread is from insideout - one of my favourite interior magazines, which also has a very good blog for design finds and happenings around Sydney. another link is Be @ Home, which offers hints and tips for the amateur interior designer and crafter.

yup... nice huh? i recently discovered these dreamy, soft photos from zuppaartista, who sells her photos on etsy. i mean, trees are pretty cool, but i never knew they could look this amazing! (and i thought the keys were kind of fitting. wish i had taken a photo like that!) click to head to her shop.

retailer number four

ahoy there adelaiders! littlemiso products are now stocked at concept japan / ikeguchi store in adelaide. they are located at 58 pulteney st, and have a fine range of peepos, umbrella brooches, tea pins and more :)

have a lookie.. and maybe send me a pic or two if you're down there..since i'm not able to go!

or is this...

better? what do you think?

just for a bit of fun,

i have ripped off american apparel layouts. well, who said helvetica was theirs anyway....

the reason for this is the initial photos were pretty terrible (poor lighting against a wall in my house, and the photos were taken separately - alistair took mine and i took his - so i dont even know is we are comparatively the right size!) so an AA layout seemed the simplest way to clear up the mess :)

so although this is a bit different, the image is just to show the key + locket necklace worn as a set.  it is worn on a 40cm antique brass chain, which you can of course specify if you prefer. listing on ze shop now.

*click on the image for a clearer view

it's a kid's fairytale

i've fallen in love with this photoshoot from papier mache magazine. the colours (the whites) the outfits the kids the pureness & honest expressions are so lovely i just had to share it! you should check out the rest of the magazine too - although it's a kid's magazine, the layout and imagery is really nice.

...and it shows you how to MAKE the EARS!!

keys

KEY (noun): a thing that provides a means of gaining access to or understanding something.

newly created, cherrywood lasercut keys, inspired by Zoe who came to me with a custom design request for a 'one heart, one key' locket set. 

the keys come in a set of two (key + heart locket or large key + small key) with different inscriptions on them.

what they say:

Take me Home (key + heart)

Take me Home (key + key)

Keep me safe, In your heart (key + heart)

One key, One heart (key + heart)

the specs:

-7mm lasercut cherrywood

-secured on an 80cm solid brass ball ring chain (long)

-$35 for the set

-or $45 for two necklaces (e.g 'Keep me safe' on one chain, and 'In you heart' on another chain)

currently listing on ze shop now!

giveaway love

congrats to eli who is the winner of the love giveaway! thank you for everyone's entries, it really made my day to read all the things that you love.

pictured is gorgeous maevana, showing off a bit of love and one of her own dress designs which you can buy at her etsy shop, Peppermint Milk. definitely check it out for a some fun, vintage-inspired, hand sewn pieces!

meet

...the peepo family! 

"hi, if i haven't met you before, my name is peepo and i like wearing different hats!"

peepo is back sporting 14 spectacular hats from hairdo inspired (afro kid, mo) to animal inspired (panda hat, shark boy) to season inspired (santa's little helper). 

if you would like to take him home, he is $5 a brooch,  lasercut from sustainable american cherrywood.

some are also available as rings ($10), please leave me a message on which peepo you'd like and i'll see if it's available! 

an alphabetical listing of peepos:

- afro kid

- black & white

- leaf boy

- lion

- love cap

- mo

- night cap

- panda hat

- sailor boy

- santa's little helper

- shark boy

- swimming cap

- thunder cap

- watermelon cap

* please click on the image for a closer look

yesterday's bazaar

...here are some photos of my stall setup at yesterday's bazaar at st hildas... eventually i'd like to collect a whole table full of white crockery, to display my products at a tea party :) all photos taken on the digi harinezumi.

p.s where is that limb coming out from the dog?!

market day

I'll be having a stall at the St Hilda's Autumn Bazaar tomorrow! The family of peepos are ready for their big outing, and so are a couple of new products I haven't shown yet!

So do come down for a bit of craft fix / cake fix for the weekend :)

The event is on: Saturday 8 May

10am - 2:30pm

St Hilda's Anglican School

The Cortile, Chidley Campus

McCabe Street Mosman Park

sneek peep!

new peepos.. are on their way!

coming very very soon :)

(panda hat, afro kid, rockstar and thunder cap shown)

animal talk

TITLE: animal talk

MEDIA: pencil + red on photoshop

do you every try and talk to animals, reveal all your secrets to them, and think that they can understand and sympathize with you? i do...