Spring GIVEAWAY

I've been searching for a cushion like this for ages and finally found one on Etsy. Inspired by a vintage sea salt sack, I love the vintage look and French seaside style.  

In a world ruled by large corporations, it's reassuring to know there are places like Etsy. A site where individual artists and crafters are able to sell their creations directly to the buyer in a supportive community.

Kim of Reclaim Prints makes these gorgeous cushion covers in Melbourne Australia. I'll hand you over to her to tell you about the inspiration behind her Etsy shop.

l've been screen printing for two years, after I completed a 2 day course, and just fell in love with it.

I love vintage illustrations and wanted to give them new life and an opportunity to share with others. l decided on a shop, because there was only so many screen printed presents l could make for myself and give away as presents.

l've been inspired by lots of blogs, so many talented people out there, and l love the idea of printing on canvas drop cloth, it gives a real rustic texture and look to all the items l've made, and they're so easy to care for, just throw them in the wash, no need to be precious, you don't even have to iron, it just gives them more character.

Kim has very kindly offered this aqua printed Sel de Mer cushion cover for a GIVEAWAY on my blog. Now I can't decide which one I love more.


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The winner will be drawn by Random Org on 18th September.


GOOD LUCK!

ReclaimPrints

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kitchen by mike

While I'm on the topic of recycling this week, I thought you'd like a look around Koskela and Kitchen by Mike. They occupy an old industrial warehouse in Sydney's inner city. It's full of inspiring Australian made homewares and furniture using recycled and natural materials.  
I've been here a few times for lunch and a wander around Koskela design centre. This is where Kara Rosenlund's Frankie was parked on her visit to Sydney.

A canteen style eatery with fantastic food and an everchanging menu based on seasonal produce. 'Mike' McEnearney was formerly executive chef at Sydney's Rockpool.

This is a brilliant idea, but not easy to get a good photo of. A window / wall of chalkboard painted herb pots, each labelled with chalk writing. The pots sit in 2 layers of steel mesh. It has it's own irrigation system and trough at the bottom to catch and recycle the water.

 sail bags and bean bags

I love this wine barrel table and rusty recycled gate.  

Great use of recycled pallets 

Styling workshops and kids classes at stylist Megan Morton's The School.

Paper chandelier art

1/85 Dunning St
Rosebery

Happy weekending!

ahoy trader

I was looking forward to visiting this amazing shop which is conveniently located only a minute away from Atlantic. 

It has the feel of a painter's studio with rustic walls filled with vibrant tiles. The artist Jai Vasicek's source of inspiration - the ocean, a childhood spent sailing the world on his family boat and later time spent in Brazil. You can see the different cultural influences in his work from his travels. 

I love the unique style Jai has created in artworks including large tiled murals, paintings and textiles. Ahoy Trader also stocks items made by local and Australian artists. 

Ahoy Trader

3 Marvel St

Byron Bay

paper 2

A change of scenery.. When I'm not relaxing in a deckchair on the beach I like to visit some of the shops in the inner city suburbs, not far from here. 
I always love a shop filled with craft supplies, paper, cards, creative ideas, stamps, string and this vintage style paperie never disappoints. 
I feel like a kid in a candy store! 

I could spend hours in here. 

How about you?

 Paper2

477 Crown St

Surry Hills

french seaside style

The Bronte Tram is a shop I regularly drive past and sometimes stop to admire when there's a parking spot at the front. 
Full of interesting and beautiful arrangements, it's a great place to take photos and be inspired. An ever changing collection of antique furniture and treasures, with a French seaside flavour.

Hope you enjoyed the tour!

See more of The Bronte Tram here.

Bronte Rd

Waverley

joining

romantic home
savvy southern style
coastal charm