Creative Monsoon

Sewings in fashion

On - Monday 30 March 2009

Sewing is back in fashion. Sewing machine sales are up as more people turn to making or customising their own clothes. So here are a few fabric finds:

1 and 5 from Of Paper and Thread, in Western Australia

2, 4 and 6 from Fresh Fabrics in NSW

3, 7, 8 and 9 from Spice Berry Cottage in California

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australian art

I caught the end of this piece on a program called Collectors this evening and was immediately struck by the beauty of these artworks. Lucia Usmiani uses recycled drink cans and bottles collected from household bins and transforms them into amazing works of art. Above the work is created by cutting up small pieces of aluminium drink cans, while below titled 'Wallflowers' is made from the bottom of PET plastic bottles pinned to the wall.

Images from the Despard Galery, Hobart.

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interior design

Find of the week: Day bed

On - Sunday 29 March 2009

I've be rediscovering the joys of Ikea this weekend. Our place in London was full of it so I've been a bit turned off for a while. But our friends have this lovely white day bed in their place and it would be just perfect for our new sunroom. This pic is from Harmonie Interieure.

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Earth Hour and Month

On - Friday 27 March 2009

Celebrate Earth Hour AND Earth Month. Switch off the light Saturday night from 8.30pm for Earth Hour to join 80 countries around the world in highlighting the importance of taking action on climate change. And next weekend you can do it again, but this time light your Aveda Lavender Candle. Each candle sold in April raises funds for Avedas Earth Month projects.

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art and design

Looking good

On - Thursday 26 March 2009

Here are some good looking gift ideas that score 20/20 for originality and fun:

This pendant light was made by covering an old shade with an eyechart, add a little trim and you're done, instant Drs office chic. Pic from Real Simple.
Never forget where you left your glasses again. When glasses are in the tray the eye chart is in focus, when they aren't the text appears blurred. Unfortunatly only a concept at the moment from Fiona Carswell. Keep your eye out for it though.
Test your friends vision on their birthday with the happy birthday eyechart card from creative monsoon. $40 for a mixed pack of six - so you can insult people all year round :)
Multifunctional cushions. Add comfort to your home and keep a check on who might need glasses. $35 from Melbourne designer Aunty Cookie.
Heather Lins Home even throws in a pair of 3D glasses with their pillows!
Not quite an eye chart, but eye catching all the same. This cute $15 poster is from Melbourne based The Love Shop.

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Fashion

Babushka bling

On - Monday 23 March 2009

Last week I mentioned the popularity of Babushka dolls at the moment. Well this just tops it all. If you have a spare $8000 plus dollars lying around you could pick yourself up this new Chanel Matrioshka handbag made from black resin and gold. You'll have to wait until mid May though - damn, would have gone so well with the outfit I was planning on wearing down the pub this evening. Read more on handbag.com