Loot...

Anyone else score big on the handmade front this past gift giving season?

Here's a wrap up of some of my delightful scores:

From my newest "Go To" online store Oliver Bonas, I was gifted a gorgeous Chrissie Tree Decoration crafted with the Scandi sentiment that I love coupled with a second love - fluro!!
On sale now for a little as one pound. Run don't walk!

While on the fluro theme (gee my friends know me well!), a gorgeous hand printed looped scarf / snood with a bright tassel was gifted to me. And for a week there earlier this month, I was actually wearing it! Made in Tasmania by Henley & Co. Also on sale now...from AUD$29.
(photo by funky homes )

This tray below was made upcycling old magazines! Using collected materials from around their village in Sumatra, Naveh Milo recycles them into practical products. I know a couple of children who would love the Mentos Pencil Case. The bangles below are made using old soda cans! You can image the waste that would otherwise end up in landfill (or not, as is the case in many third world countries), so hats off to Naveh's team.

Our pooch didn't miss out this Christmas either! Billie is now sporting a rather fancy collar and has a matching leash. Trish from Woh'n'Wally makes all sorts of fashion accessories for your fur child. Bow-ties, Bandanas, Jackets and even sun-hats (I know!!), and of course leads and collars.

Prices start at AUD$12 for a bandana up to AUD$50 for a pure wool jacket.

Great for the four legged wedding guest:

and let me know if this doesn't bring a smile to your face.....

Did you shop independent this Christmas?

Sx

IT'S SALE TIME @ find...found...forage

Nothing beats a good sale. Not the waste of time 10% off type sale, but one where you are truly nabbing yourself a real, deal.

Enter the find...found...forage online shop SALE!

To clear out stock and make way for some new finds arriving very soon, I am offering a whopping great 20% off everything.

Let me do the sums for you:

Ballet Flats @ $80 = now $64

Baskets @ $20 = now $16

Macrame Hangers @ $48 = now $37

Necklaces @ $15 = $12

Just enter "Year End" at the checkout to receive your 20% discount!

Shop 'til you Drop.
Sx

From little things, big things grow

"If you can dream it, you can do it"  - Walt Disney.

I watched this clip thanks to the recommendation of Pip at Meet me at Mikes,  of small people letting their imaginations run wild designing themselves an "Imagination Castle" for Disneyland Paris and wanted to share. Do yourself a favour and:

Click here to be reminded that Dreams can come true!

Other child related & hand-made craft goodness was on show at our local school this week. The senior children held their very own Rhino Trail to raise money and awareness for the conservation of our endangered Rhinos.

Each child painted their own Rhino in a theme that meant something to them, then the school community viewed and voted on their favourite. The colours, dedication, talent and enthusiasm were a sight to behold. Look.

And the winner was:

Onto other news - The Boathouse team are full steam ahead fitting out their new venture at Shelly Beach in Sydney's North. It hasn't even opened, but it's got my vote as their best venue yet. Can't wait to enjoy my bucket of prawns looking back towards Manly.

In the meantime, they are doing takeaway coffees in a set up that can only be described as beach chic. Unparalleled.

Speaking of Manly, how cute, effective and colourful is this bunting adorning the front of Manly Wine? Bunting -  transformative triangles. Love it.

And finally, it's that time of the year again. At the End Of the Financial Year everything, everywhere seems to be on sale.

Far be it from me not to jump on board and embrace the sales season.

So watch this space. Everything in my online shop will be on sale for one week only - starting tomorrow!!

Offering a whopping 20% off EVERY item.

Never fear. I'll remind you again tmrw!

Until then.
Sx