Another Kyrie K original!

It's been a sewing frenzy in my house. This is my second attempt at sewing a dress using an old 1960s McCalls sewing pattern (see first attempt here). I am so happy we are having some hotter days this week because my new dress is so cool and comfy. I even included a pocket on the front for my iPhone! I bought the fabric at an op shop and absolutely loving it with my yellow vintage wallpaper brooch from Delilah devine.

Go Girl!

My mate Mardi (from LittleLuv) was featured in the Eastern Courier yesterday, a brief story about her Charity trek in May.

We are very excited to support Mardi by hosting a fund raising / exhibition this March 16th. Proceeds from ticket and print sales will be dontated directly to Plan’s GirlsFund.

Plan’s GirlsFund was established to directly help identify and respond to the barriers girls face in communities. They recognise that discrimination against girls and women is one of the main underlying causes of child poverty. Plan’s projects in health, education and microfinance ensure that girls aren’t left behind.

The exhibition LIGHT OF HOPE features the unique photographic light painting by my favourite photographer Denis Smith!  And the event is taking place at the Messagemark Design Studio, so this is also your chance to see where all the Messagemark magic happens!

DATE:  Wednesday 16 March 2011 TIME:  6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
VENUE: Messagemark Studio, 11 Jetty Road, Largs Bay
TICKETS:  $15.00 includes a glass of Bundaleer Wine

PLEASE ORDER AND PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE. TICKET NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED. AGE 15+ THANK YOU.

PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW >

Aussie Icon Feature

 

My Kangaroo from the new Dinky-Dye range is featured in the March edition of Adelaide Matters. He is very happy to be in glossy print. Well done Kanga!

My Tech Savvy Cat!

Hestor asked me if he could have a Facebook page too, so I helped him set one up. Hestor certainly is a tech savvy cat! He can even use the mouse with his left or right paw! You can see Hestor's furry little corner of Facebook here. He hopes to meet many new friends both of the four and two legged kind! It would make Hestor very happy if you stopped by his page!

Dinky-Dye Window Display

My friend Georgia (a visual merchandiser) and I caught up last week at the Messagemark Studio to create a display featuring my new range "Dinky-Dye Designs".

It's so fantastic to be using my old bits and bobs from my Grandma, Parents and random hard rubbish adventures! I am now seeing everything with fresh eyes - Georgia did such a FAB job of combining my more modern designs with the old vintage and retro pieces. An eclectic mix, and the colours really work well together. I LOVE it!! So so cute. Wish my Grandma could see it!

For more photos visit Flickr here...

Loverly Offer...

The lovely Cat from Be Loverly has kindly offered to give up some space for Messagemark on her stall at the Lollipop markets this Sunday 20th Feb. I will be setting up for the Twilight Market for most of the day, so unfortunately I can't get there. I'm chuffed to have my products displayed alongside these gorgeous hand stitched lovelies! The market looks to be crazy big with approximately 90 stalls! Huge effort by the Lollipop ladies! ...and loverly offer from Cat - Thank you! xx

An Inspiration

My friend Georgia from One Small Room was interviewed for the 'Black Book' section in the Sunday Mail's Home lift-out [13th Feb, 2011]. Georgia mentioned that she gains inspiration from me!
Thank you Sweetie!

light of hope exhibition

You are invited to LIGHT OF HOPE, a photographic exhibition and fundraising event designed to assist Mardi Zeunert's quest to raise awareness and financial support for Plan’s GirlsFund.

In May, my friend Mardi will embark on a trip of a lifetime with a group of 18 Australians, to trek through the Himalayas in Nepal and see first hand Plan’s work in the region.

Plan’s GirlsFund was established to directly help identify and respond to the barriers girls face in communities. They recognise that discrimination against girls and women is one of the main underlying causes of child poverty. Plan’s projects in health, education and microfinance ensure that girls aren’t left behind.

The exhibition LIGHT OF HOPE features the unique photographic light painting by my favourite photographer Denis Smith!  Based in Adelaide, Denis has taken traditional photography and added a new dimension with his light creations – a photographic experiment aptly named Ball of Light.

The event is taking place at the Messagemark Design Studio, so this is also your chance to see where all the Messagemark magic happens!

100% OF TICKET SALES WILL BE DONATED TO PLAN'S GIRLSFUND. DENIS WILL ALSO DONATE 100% OF MONEY RAISED FROM THE SALE OF OPEN EDITION PRINTS, AND 10% FROM THE SALE OF LIMITED EDITION PRINTS.

DATE:  Wednesday 16 March 2011 TIME:  6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
VENUE: Messagemark Studio, 11 Jetty Road, Largs Bay
TICKETS:  $15.00 includes a glass of Bundaleer Wine

PLEASE ORDER  AND PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE.
TICKET NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED. AGE 15+ THANK YOU.

PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW >

If you are based in SA, I hope you can join us on the 16th March.

Exclusive Twilight Market Offer

To celebrate summer, and to take part in the excitement at the Grange Twilight Market, we are offering exclusive market pricing on our range of Wall Art. So come along and visit us at the gorgeous Grange foreshore on the 13th and 20th February, 2011.

Medium Wall Art EXCLUSIVE MARKET PRICE
2 for $25 -or- 3 for $35

Large Wall Art EXCLUSIVE MARKET PRICE
2 for $35 -or- 3 for $50

Mix and match any of your favourite designs together from our range of prints.

Grange Twilight Markets

My friend Simorne and I want to make the most of the balmy summer evenings so thought what better way than to have an evening market down at the beach.

The Grange Twilight Market is designed to showcase locally made products, food, art and craft, cultural groups and live music, with the beautifully upgraded Grange foreshore acting as the perfect backdrop.

This time I will be wearing two hats at the market - a stall holder and market organiser!

Hope to see you there, and please help spread the word!

WHEN: Sunday evenings 6th, 13th & 20th February.
TIME: 5pm - 9pm
WHERE: Grange Waterfront Precinct, Adelaide
ONLINE: www.twilightmarket.com.au

School Holiday Shenanigans

 

I had my niece and nephew stay last week so I planned some activities to keep them entertained. First we made miniature cupcakes, very tasty and sweet. They probably look normal size in the photo, but they were quite small and you could easily fit the whole thing in your mouth at once.

Then we ventured down to the beach to build a lounge room setting out of sand. We had big plans, a 3 seater couch, two single armchairs, coffee table and tv all facing the water. 3 hours later we only had the 3 seater couch and coffee table. Man did I sleep well that night after shoveling all that sand!!