A few weeks ago I attended the exhibition Bleeding Hearts: Human Rights and Cognitive Dissonance in the Lucky Country by artist Eliza Phillips at the Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey. Eliza Phillips is a mixed media artist who uses vintage and found objects to create thought provoking pieces. Pieces that... Read more →

Wool blankets aren't the only thing I've been up cycling lately. My latest foray into reusing saw me turn a previous design into an updated business card. The original business card was created by my super talented friend Amy. She's the one responsible for the lovely banner you see at... Read more →

Happy winter solstice beautiful people! Last week I took my dye pots and bits of rusty metal along to the Darebin Parklands. My girls and I taught some friends how to eco dye. We then boiled our solstice paper bundles outdoors with water from the creek over an open fire.... Read more →

I thought I'd pop on the other side of the camera for a change and say "Hi! How are you doing?" I really hope you are well as we dive into the darkest, coldest part of the year. It's time for me to slow down and reflect on my journey... Read more →

When I make something, I like to imagine the finished product. Spend time thinking about how it will look and dream up creative solutions for making it. I imagine myself using it, I imagine how it will feel in my hands and what it will look like. I imagine myself,... Read more →

When the weather gets cold I go in search of warmth. Hot cups of tea, pots of stew and baked goodies. My oven which has been sad fully neglected over summer suddenly becomes my favourite kitchen gadget. Seriously, how amazing are ovens? Roasted chestnuts are a recent discovery of mine.... Read more →

The leaf prints turned out beautifully when I dyed the other half of the blanket from the op shop. I got brown, red, greeny-yellow and lots of beautiful details. As well as some lovely shapes from the fat acacia pods I collected at camp. Unfortunately, I had to wait three... Read more →

I can't believe how easy this recipe is. And I've been paying $15 a jar for sauerkraut to heal my gut! I can't eat dairy so I need to get my probiotics somehow. Luckily I love sauerkraut, must be my German heritage. I used these recipes for inspiration. And a... Read more →