Creative Monsoon

Art Express: James Daly

On - Tuesday, 24 February 2009

James Daly's work is a depiction of the mind just waking up from a dream - an amazing mix of colours, symbols, images and patterns. Just love it! See more from Art Express at www.insideartexpress.com.au

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Fashion

Fashion: Hitchcock Heroines

On - Thursday, 19 February 2009

Now I'm usually the first person the complain when stores start promoting autumn/winter stock when its still the middle of summer. But I have to admit this past weeks constant rain made me realise summer is slowly on its way out. So whats happening with autumn/winter fashion? Well there seem to be two distinct styles, the first, think retro galmour. Black, dark blue or purple and cherry red. Tailored suites and pencil skirts. The femme fatale:

Add a little knitted French luxury to your wardrobe this winter with a beautiful buttoned scarflette from friedinbutter. Available in a variety of colours including black and red.
Necklush is made from cut cotton loops by a New York based business. Very unique they make a great change from usual scarfs and can be worn in lots of different ways.
Try a bit of original vintage glamour, like this stunning dress from my favorite vintage.
One of my favourites, Gazzu has some beautiful head bands. Try this black and red one, a steal at only US$7.75.
Pencil skirts are a great look this autumn. New York based designer Soho Mode have a great selection in traditional or more daring fabrics, teamed with fabulous contrasting belts.
Bonniesknitting uses vintage patterns and fabric to create these gorgeous 1920s style hats. Perfect for topping off that winter retro look.

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Decisions, decisions

On - Thursday, 19 February 2009

We got our house! Yeay! And I promised myself if we did I would buy one of Geninne's prints. But I just cant decide which one. Let me know which one you like best. And check out more of Geninne's prints on her etsy site.

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Art Express: Elsie Brown

On - Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Elsie Brown's beautiful combinations of illustration and collage explore the concept of memory and confabulation - the formation of false memories or the confusion of imagination with memory.

You can read more on the Art Express website.

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Art Express: Prudence Bell

On - Monday, 16 February 2009

I'm so pleased that being back in Aussie means I'm around for the Art Express exhibition.

Art Express features the work of HSC art students from around NSW. There is always so much variety and so many ideas, its well worth a visit. Currently its showing at the Art Gallery if NSW until 9th April. I was so impressed with this years exhibit I thought I'd take some time and go through looking at each artists I particularly liked. Starting with Prudence Bell:

Her work is based around fractals and she has created some really beautiful images. Some of the work seems to have a resin or a thick orange/brown varnish underneath that has then been painted over. Other than that I dont know how she did it, but they are lovely to look at.

You can see more on art express here.

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Summer Nights Sydney

On - Sunday, 15 February 2009

Aaron's finally been out and about in Sydney taking a few photos around Luna Park. Some of them we'll be adding to the creative monsoon site like the 'Summer Nights' ferris wheel, but here are a few others.

His new website for weddings, events and family portraits will hopefully be up and running soon (my job, better get onto it.) But in the meantime you can check out his photography blog here.

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Beach hut chic

On - Friday, 13 February 2009

It's been a very busy and strange week here. We've spent most of our time house hunting and even though I'm trying not to get attached to the cute little place we've put an offer on, of course I cant help but start designing rooms in my head. The place we're after has a lovely beach hut feel to it, so with this in mind I've been scouring the internet in search of little beach themed goodies. Not your cliche overdone sea shells and starfish, but something softer with a dream-like quality. Perfect for relaxing weekends in the sun.

Always a fan of Geninne's work. She has three gorgeous nautical prints available. I think when we finally get a place of our own I'm going to treat myself to one of her prints.
I just love these little stones covered in crochet work. They become a mix of sea urchins, shells and smoothed pebbles -all the things I love to go hunting for on the beach. My only problem with these little guys from knitalatte is that you buy a photo of them, not the actual pebbles. But I guess postage would be a bit on the high side for a bunch of the real thing.
This beautiful bowl edged in gold leaf reads: 'The deepest waters flow with the least sound'. From paloma's nest.
Another lovely handmade dish this time by raedunn.
Original 10x8 fishing boat print from creative monsoon. We came across these boats while on a walk in the English countryside last year. Great texture.