Colourful Tuesday: Aprons

I designed these aprons and matching accessories for Ladelle last year, so they should be available in good Ausralian homeware shops now.

Oops, just realised that Tuesday was yesterday. I think I've been working too hard lately...

Friday Etsy finds : Pretty Random Objects

Cute porcelain vases and other pottery thingies from Pretty Random Objects.

Colourful tuesday: Samantha Robinson

Gorgeous porcelain pieces by Sydney artist Samantha Robinson. Find it at Paddington market or Bondi market.

Colourful Tuesday: Every Eskimo

Colourful letter blocks from Every Eskimo. Check out the Etsy shop as well as the Blog for some sweet crafts and vintage items.

Friday Etsy finds : Xmas ornaments

Knitted ornaments from Amy Gaines & Owl from April Foss

Upcycled kimono trees from Sewn Natural

Linen trees from All Things White

Friday Etsy finds : Soft Creatures

These gorgeous little creatures by Viola Studio are a great gift for young and old. I really like the pudgy goat (2nd from top).

Colourful Tuesday: Ruffle Aprons

Last night I realised that I haven't posted any of my own work yet. Well, there you are. These vintage-inspired aprons were a lot of fun to design and still put a smile on my face. I think they are currently only available in Australia.

Colourful Tuesday: Bonbon Kakku

Kipikipi by Saara

Meli Melo by E.M.

Nuage de beau temps by EnPetitComite

Bonbon Kakku is concept similar to Threadless but in fabric form. You can buy fabrics by the meter or submit a design and if it is popular it will be sold on the site. There's a Christmas Competition running until the end of Nov and I think I might just have to submit some designs.

Colourful Tuesday: Tulu Textiles

Yep, I'm officially back from my holiday to Canada and the USA. I had a great time and wish I could have stayed longer. Much much longer.

Highlights: Portland was the loveliest place with the nicest people on earth. The Canadian Rockies were too beautiful to describe in words (pics coming). Montreal has a great vibe and really reminded me of Melbourne.

I'm still going through my 1,398 pics and will post some shortly.

These pics are from the colourful and vintage inspired bed linen range by designer Elizabeth Hewitt of Istanbul-based label Tulu.

Colourful Tuesday: RE-found objects

Cheerful French stripe fabrics available by the metre from British retailer RE-found objects.

Etsy find: Pigeon Toe Ceramics

I felt the urge to look for porcelain today and found these lovely handmade vessels from Portland based seller Pigeon Toe Ceramics. Buy from Etsy shop here or website here. I'll be in Portland for a couple of days in Oct so might try to visit the actual studio.

Colourful Tuesday : Supermarket Sarah

Despite it being Colourful Tuesday I'm feeling quite flat today since someone I like is leaving the country today, possibly for good. I'm sure I'll get over it in the next few days but until then I'll just have to visit the gorgeous Supermarket Sarah online shop for some pick-me-up buys.

Colourful Tuesday : Kate Bingaman-Burt Sneak Peek

A sneak peek from Design Sponge into Kate Bungaman-Burt's colourful home. Kate is rather famous for her graphic work and illustrations which you can check out on her Obsessive Consumption site. See the whole sneak peek here.

Urban Outfitters finds

Truly Madly Deeply Winged Doe V-Neck Tee

Dressage Riding Boot

Nike Blazer low

Our Love By Enormous Champion

Life can be so hard in Australia. There is no Zara, no H&M, no A&F, no Gap and no Urban Outfitters. How are we Australians meant to update our wardrobes and homes with trendy yet affordable picks? 

Can OU at least start shipping to Aus? Please...

Knitty Gritty

I know I'm a bit late for easter but bunnies never go out fashion. Just discovered these adorable knitted creations from Catherine Tough.

Unfortunately the sample patterns section is empty so if you're good with needles and want to make your own you might need to look elsewhere. My dear friend and knitting guru Pia told me about Ravelry which is kinda like Facebook for knitters. So join for free and get your needles clacking.