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Authentic style

Authentic style

Y’know, I get a LOT of comments about my own personal style … and not always good ones, haha! Though as I am getting older, people are generally more supportive ;)Regardless of what you think of my personal style, I always dress authentically ME! I choose clothing and accessories that make me feel more myself, if that makes sense?Yes, I could choose clothes that are more ‘flattering’, but what’s the point of that if they don’t make me FEEL like me? I prefer to wear what I like so that I feel good!So I will be talking more about this...

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No, I am not patient!

No, I am not patient!

I made this work because many people assume I must be patient to be able to work in very slow mediums like tapestry and handweaving.No, I am not patient!I am actually a very highly-strung, ‘Energiser Bunny’ kind of person, some say ‘pocket rocket’, I don’t sit still, I don’t relax, and I never stop creating. I’m completely obsessed. And I realise that saying all of this out loud makes me sound kinda crazy. But that’s just the way I am.I find a way to work on my creativity every single day, even when working full time, because I feel super...

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What colour is next?

What colour is next?

Ssssoooo … what colour is next?What’s your favourite colour? Leave me a comment and let me know!

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Weaving Plum Dapper scarves

Weaving Plum Dapper scarves

I’m on a roll!I have 7 weeks until the Bowerbird Market!! So my priority is restocking all my sold-out colourways, starting with the Dappers :)I need to sew up the Olive Dappers, but today the Plum Dappers came off the loom - woohoooo!I’ll let you know when they are up on the website, but put 5 - 7 May in your calender if you’d rather buy them in person!You can find the entire range on my website :D

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Delicious Magenta!

Delicious Magenta!

Phew, I have been BUSY during the weekend!I ironed and sewed 4 scarves, and a ton of make-up removers/dishcloths … this is the first cab off the rank for photography to be added to the website :)I absolutely love this delicious magenta - it’s even more gorgeous in person than I can capture here - YUMMMMM!You can find it right here!

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