LOVING :: maze & vale
One of the reasons I'm loving being on Instagram is that I've been able to discover, connect with, and see the creative process of many designers and makers. I'm not sure exactly now how I came across Leslie Keating of maze & vale on Instagram, but I'm happy and inspired to have found her and the lovely textiles she screen prints. Lesley works with a colour pallet of mainly beautiful muted tones with a few flashes of bright colours thrown in.
All of these wonderful images are from Leslie's blog - do click through because she's created a lovely space there. Maze & vale textiles, drop cloth art, totes and clutches are available at Leslie's Etsy shop. And you can see them in person at Leslie's stall at Finders Keepers in Melbourne and, fingers crossed, Sydney.
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Singular Style and some changes
17 September 2012
Hello! How was your weekend? Ours was great, Roxy's school had a fair on Saturday and on Sunday we went on a big bike ride and had a picnic, then we caught a bus into the city and had a wander around Chinatown.
There's been a lot going on here - mostly in my head(!) and in my blog journal and notebook. Next month I am switching over to Wordpress and will be launching a new design and some changes here on my blog. One of the changes will be a new series of posts with the tentative title of "Singular Style". I will post these up to 3 times a week (I'm still working out my editorial plan) and the posts will include just one image and a link... a quick grab of something lovely. So here's the first:
I bought this necklace at the school fair. One of the mums made it and she was selling them for $2! Major score.
So, the changes. Earlier this year my blog turned three and it passed one million page views. Two big milestones. I've been thinking a lot about the direction of the blog, what sets it apart, why I do it and why you read it. I'm going to get back to doing more of what I love and that's craft tutorials and DIY. Of course I'll still share lovely finds that I love in the sphere of art, craft and interiors.
I'm going to do a survey to find out more from you, but in the meantime if you have any comments or feedback about my little space in the blogosphere please comment below. On that note, you're all very quiet lately. No comments. Sad face for me. But I do know you're out there and reading because I can see my stats!
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Lisa
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LOVING :: Spun Light by The Evie Group
14 September 2012
Could I love this light any more? Nope. Oh my, I'm seriously coveting it. The Spun light is the creation of Sydney industrial designers Alex Gilmore and Dominic Chong who work under the name Evie Group.
The wonderful sculptural form of the Spun light is quite obviously inspired by the classic wooden spinning top, but the polished mirror surface takes it to a whole new realm. There are no screws or fasteners, so the integrity of the curvaceous smooth shape is maintained. I adore the floor light - it would be a fab and quirky addition to a room - and Spun is also available as a pendent light.
Until the end of November you can see Spun in person at the Evie Group pop up shop in The Rocks, Sydney. I'm not sure if I should go... if I do I'll have to leave my credit card at home.
Images: Evie Group.
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UDESSI :: Australian Art Online
Kim Wallace of Udessi is passionate about Australian art and all things handmade. She has recently relaunched the Udessi online gallery and store, showcasing a carefully curated selection of work from Australian makers and artists. Kim is thrilled to have made a great start with Udessi's relaunch and she tells me that she's super excited to have more wonderful artists coming on board in the next few months.
As a special offer to readers of the red thread Kim is offering a 10% discount on all sales this weekend. The offer ends at midnight on Sunday 16th September. Just enter the code "theredthread10" at checkout.
From top to bottom:
Gorgeous porcelain cups from Kathryn Mitchell Ceramics. So tempted!
Incredibly detailed limited edition prints by Renée Treml.
The sweetest bud vases by Kim Wallace.
Little bird pots by Sharon Muir.
Bird prints by Beth Emily. Beautiful.
Bright graphic prints from Sweet William.
All images: Udessi.
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