I've so got to learn how to crochet! This blanket by Swedish illustrator and artists Sandra is just beautiful.
"Half Moon River"
By far my favourite work was 'Motherland' by Joshua Yeldham. It reminded me in some ways of a combination of Japanese silk painting and an Aboriginal artwork. Lines and marks were carved into it, and in places it has little piece of wood poking out which in certain light cast shadows that look like trees seen from the air.
The Archibald is on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 24 May.
Something that I really wasn't expecting to find in the Australian desert was dragonflies. There were masses of them. Wherever there was a patch of water, there were loads dragonflies fluttering about in all sorts of beautiful bright colours.
- How to look cool while wondering the desert? These canvas field bags from Rainbow Swirlz are a steal at US$20 and come in plenty of fab colours.
- Celebrate Spring! With this lovely handmade dragonfly pendant. Only US$18 from creative monsoons etsy store.
- These easy to apply vinyl stickers add a unique touch to any room. 15 dragonflies for US$15 from Size Under a Tree.
- This beautiful three piece set by D Gordon would make the perfect gift. I love the rough unfinished edges, and the bottom is even decorated! US$31
- Or try this cobalt blue dish at only US$14
Being away for so long there was a lot out there to catch up on this week. I was totally inspired by these amazing journal pages from Patty Van Dorin. Hope you are too!