A few re-upholsteries

These 2 chairs are the first of 4 ex-government uglies to get the T&J treatment... I think they look so sweet now!

The pink chair is upholstered in Berry Chevron fabric, designed by Thebline, available here, and the teal is upholstered in a gorgeous vintage damask from a Sydney Antique store. These ones involved a few tricky techniques new to me, I just love exploring new challenges!

Oh, I can't stop!

More fabric designs...

The last one above just might be my statement curtains for the lounge room. I'll wait for my first samples to arrive before I order any more though!

I've been: designing fabrics!

Something new... I've been designing my own fabrics for some special upcoming DIY projects this summer. The collection is full of bold graphic statement fabrics...

I'm very inspired by Johnathan Adler's Happy Chic concept, David Hicks (amazing 60's designer) and Kate Spade (fashion designer)...

So far I have 16 designs, you can see them here on Spoonflower... I simply can NOT wait to see how they look printed on the fabric!!! Samples are on the way... squee!

From the garden, thrown into a vase...

A wedding Purse

A gorgeous client came my way recently (a referral via Shop Handmade) who wanted to create something very special for her sister-in-law to have on her wedding day. She brought me the mother of the bride's original bridal headpiece with the idea that, though her mother had passed, she could carry a special piece of hers on her own special day.

The piece has been transformed into a little clutch purse for the bride, with an olive green satin lining (to match her bridal party), this is something special she can remember her mum by, and I send her my very best wishes.

A beautiful result and one extremely happy client!

ReLOVED: ReVAMPED Tango & James collection

Images just in, of my debut Tango & James fashion collection... and a twist... every piece is conceived from re-claimed materials and are one-of-a-kind items...

Pieces are available for sale, email me for details if you are interested!

Frocktober for a good cause

To challenge myself this month I'm eschewing the usual wardrobe of jeans in favour of a frock every day in October. The reason for such madness... to raise much needed funds and awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Too many women die from this disease because it remains undetected, only becoming diagnosed when it is too late to be treatable.

Please consider supporting my challenge and giving generously, as the funds raised will go toward developing an early detection test which will save the lives of mothers, sisters, daughters.

Check out my other blog for my daily Froctober frock shots and join in the fun... enjoy a poke around my wardrobe and donate! Pretty please?

xxx