In order to find inspiration and the creative spark, I used to spend a lot of time exploring lane ways in the city, visiting funky handmade shops and checking out exhibitions at galleries. I still do those things but more and more I'm drawing my inspiration from the natural world.... Read more →

A miracle happened last Friday. A small miracle but a miracle nonetheless. At 8.50 in the morning we (husband, daughters and cat) left our house for our long weekend road trip. We have friends who leave at 5 in the morning. I know, five am!? I seriously doubt that will... Read more →

I was starting to feel hemmed in by my weekly routine. Every day except Sunday was accounted for with something that had to be done. Truth be told Sunday was accounted for too - clothes washing and house cleaning. No room left for spontaneity and adventure? Eek! I'd been mentally... Read more →

I headed for the hills at the end of last month for the Dandenong Ranges Open Studio weekend. Artists across the ranges opened their studios and homes to the public. It was so exiting to meet the different artists and get a tiny peek into their world. Jewellers, bookbinders, sculptors,... Read more →

I’m spending more and more time in nature. Connecting to the natural materials I use in my projects in the most beautiful way - lying under a tree, gazing up at the sun streaming through the leaves. My passion for spending time in nature all started a few years ago... Read more →

You are amazing. Yes you. Whoever you are. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing. You are amazing. There is only one of you. You are unique and we all need your gifts, wisdom and struggle to be the best you possible. Keep going and keep doing it. You... Read more →

Before Christmas I posted about some craft I was doing as presents for friends. At the time I hadn't actually started it but I was hopeful that in the middle of all the other end of year and Christmas craft happenings it would get done. Well it didn't get done.... Read more →

{Basket woven by my ten year old daughter, Airlie, at The Village Continuum festival. Photo styling: Airlie} We're wired to create. It's in our DNA. I just know it. It's why there are cities and spoons, buildings and blankets, stained glass window and shoes. We just can't help ourselves, we... Read more →

This post is a homage to the people I call my mentors. My mentors aren't people I personally know. I've never met them or spoken to them. And yet any time one of their emails hits my inbox, it's a red letter day cos I know that I'm going to... Read more →

It's really easy to get caught up in the importance and urgency of what you're doing. All those pressing deadlines need to be met and those three thousand emails in your inbox to be answered. The obvious solution is to work a little harder, so you can get it all... Read more →