Printed fauna feature cushions...

Now landing in my Etsy store

Some cushions to cozy-up

Race day: fashions on the field

Here's a little frock I made a little while ago to wear to Canberra's Thoroughbred Park, to be a judge of the fashions on the field! Naturally off-the-rack wouldn't do and something unique was called-for. I used this adorable exclamation fabric from Tessuti Fabrics (love!) and without using any pattern whatsoever...

I managed to pull it off! A gathered neck with stand-up collar fitted shift. Worn with black leather triple buckle belt, vintage black gloves, satin peep toe heels with cutie ruffles, Chanel bag and fascinator by friend, Deanna Mann. Fun!

Before and After:

Tuesday night: Won 2 delapidated chairs (in fetching government 'greige') on online auction.
Wednesday afternoon: Collected chairs (from Allbids) and bought fabric (from Addicted to Fabric)

Thursday afternoon: Chair re-upholstery complete.

Time waits for no chair!
These pretties will be joining me at the Handmade UPmarket on Saturday, hope to see you there too!
Love Nina x

Tango & James nest: Lamp love

Here are a few more Tango & James goodies you can expect to see at Canberra's Handmade UPmarket on February 7th, some (hopefully) irrisistable lamps to add colour and zest to you glamorous boudoir or fabulous nest...

Don't miss it, full details here.
Love Nina x

A quilt for Skyla...

Another crafty number I've been working on for the last few months is a quilt for a girlfriend's little girl, and because (with 2 boys already) I'll never have my own, I couldn't wait to get right into a pretty girly project...

Skyla Belle turns 2 at the end of the month and this lucky girl is getting a whole new bedroom. I helped her mum pick out a white scroll bed, a red dressing table and a huge circular mirror, now here are the parts I have made - styled in my little boy's room!

The quilt is an easy patchwork of too cute fabrics in white, reds and pinks, all sourced online. A matching pillowcase, cushion and upholstered stool (not shown) complete the look. The lamp shade is from Ikea and I spray painted a base from Bunnings Warehouse to match.

So pretty, I'll update with new pics when her room is completed after her birthday.

Introducing: Tango & James Nest

Here's what has been keeping me quiet for a couple of weeks, my preparations for the next Handmade Market (on Feb 7th) and a new incarnation for Tango & James. Just to keep things interesting, I have decided to go with a homewares collection, still with the sassy Tango & James look, and completely unique - of course! Here's a sneak peak...

Cushions, lamps and my "Flock" and "Flutter" mobiles


Loads of colour, unusual combinations, it's all me.

Squeal if you love it!