Retro Stylin' with Jonathan Adler

I've just been online window shopping at Jonathan Adler and I'm loving the retro styling of these pieces.

While I do love original vintage pieces (and have a lot of them in my home) I have to say I'm partial to retro styled sofas and chairs for the combination of style and the comfort factor. You know how often a vintage sofa looks gorgeous but it's not so great to sit on? What do you think? Would you prefer all original or do you like new pieces which have a nod to vintage?

All images: Jonathan Adler

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Stitches & Craft Wrap Up

It seems like I'm the last person in blogland to do a wrap up of the show...


I had lovely neighbours in Jodie of Ric Rac, Claire of Craft Schmaft and Kristen Doran and I came home with some of Jodie's postcards to embroider, an owl kit from Claire and some of Kristen's fabric. Other purchases were a fabulous red tea towel from Nic of Yardage Design, which I'm going to frame and hang in the kitchen, some Ink & Spindle fabric, little brooches from Red Parka Designs, and the most divine wool felt from Winterwood. I've already made a scarf out of the felt and have plans for another one and a necklace... I bought a lot of it!


The images above also include gorgeous hand dyed wool from Kate of One Fat Slug, purses from Nikki, cushions from pippijoe, fabric covered badges from Crayon Chick

I really enjoyed the 5 days I had hanging out with all these lovely creative women, and meeting some of you who visit my blog and everyone else who stopped for a chat.

If you ordered an Ooshka pattern kit at the Show I'll be packing them and sending them out this week. And if you're waiting to order one they'll be available next week, together with the Hello Birdie Pillow pattern.
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A Daily exercise in Gratitude

Creative director and writer Leah Dieterich has started a blog called thx thx thx: a thank you note a day. There’s always something to be thankful for.

found via A Cup of Jo, via Maquette

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It's a Wonder

When bouncing from blog to blog to website to blog (you know how it goes) recently I came across Stuff You Can't Have. Artisit catherine McEver has started a project using Wonder Bread as her art medium.... emroidered bread, who would've thought?


And sweet bread flowers to feed to the fish.

images: Catherine McEver

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Inspiration :: Nikki Catalano

Lovely illustrations by Sydneysider Nikki Catalano.
Etsy. Website. Blog.

all images: Nikki Catalano

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