Milk Thieves

It really must be Christmas, because I can now announce another new stockist! Milk Thieves is Wollongong's newest hidden treasure (upstairs at 157 Crown St in Wollongong - blink and you'll miss the entry). The concept of graphic designer and artist Emma-Lee, the store is a mix of artworks, handmade jewellery, cards, bags accessories, soaps and more, as well as serving as a base for Emma-Lee's graphic design business. More a gallery/shop, the space serves as a venue for independent creative work to be showcased. Thanks Emma-Lee for inviting me to submit some work for this exciting new venture!

Milhouse Designs

The wait is over! I am so very pleased to announce that the Birdhouse boutique range is now available at Milhouse Designs in Mangerton! If you're like me and haven't even started your Christmas shopping yet, drop in and view the range of divine children's wear, toys, gifts, jewellery, accessories and the yummy Perfume and Skincare Company range of lotions and potions - especially the fig and olive fragrance mmmmm... My only regret is forgetting to take the camera when I dropped off the order today, but I will attempt to rectify this in a couple of days. For now here's a snap of the lovely Afri Beads I picked up there for a friend's christmas present. These fairtrade beads are made by the Kind Mothers Program in Uganda, and are handmade from recycled paper - gorgeous!

New stockists

I'm very excited to announce new stockists of the birdhouse range! Next time you're in Manly, you can check out some limited edition pieces in the children's section of the beautiful fashion and homewares boutique Mr and Mrs Smith - that is, if you can get past all the things you'll want to buy for yourself!

As well as a select range of children's clothes, toys and accessories, you'll be sure to find some treasures amongst the designer clothes, handbags, shoes, and exclusive homewares. It's a privilege to be invited to contribute some pieces!

As for the other new stockist... well you're just going to have to wait until the end of the week when the singlets hit the rack to find out!

Congratulations Rene!

A little while ago, I was lucky enough to meet the lovely Rene on holidays in Gerringong. And it gives me great pleasure to be able to congratulate her on her new website and range of activewear for mummies to be. You can find Rene's new range on www.fitformum.com.au. A must for all yummy mummies!

Some new designs

Well this one's not completely new, but I wanted to post it nonetheless. My first experiment with a lino print, and a bit of a challenge to print on to fabric - particularly as I haven' t attached the lino to a block yet, so it's messy work! I've been making these in the larger sizes, (2-6) and they've been best sellers - everyone likes a bicycle maybe? It's been an inspiration to start work on some other lino prints anyway.

Anybody for a jaunt around the harbour or a spot of fishing? I was originally uninterested in developing images that had a "mechanical" rather than natural feel to them, but I have so many requests for boats and cars that I thought I'd give them a shot. That, and the fact that my two year old is now obsessed with anything that moves and makes noise I think provides ample justification...