And so...

Eagle eyed followers of Canberra's Got Style will have noticed that my last post here was THE last, true. Far from signaling the end of style for Canberra - I'm please to be able to pass the baton to new media showcasing the best of our beautiful town.

If you've enjoyed my company here, I'd love you come join me in my creative journey at...

There's a new house tour page, with a few new looks I've been working on, fashion design, furniture, DIY and general being thrifty and fabulous...

I do hope you'll come and join me,
Love and best wishes,
Ninaribena xxx

Recycle in style: A re-vamped preview

So inspired was I after last years eco fashion show Re-loved, as promised, I have been quietly working away on a delicious collection of fashion looks to present in this years show to be held at the end of September. The challenge: using only the most heinous pre-loved clothing and re-claimed materials, create a collection of 5 gorgeous, wearable looks.

Works in progress are looking good, but if you want to see the whole collection you'll have to wait until September 30. Until then, check out the Re-Loved blog for the latest info and designers. It's going to be gorgeous so don't miss it!

Love Nina x

Home Beautiful: Colour Book

Freshly arrived on the news stands is the Home Beautiful "Colour Book", which, as well as featuring my own home (in the Whimsical colour trend chapter), is jam packed full of images which have me drooling for their colour inspiration to die for...

Many thanks to editor Rosanne Peach at HB for keeping me in the loop and for doing such a beautiful job!

If you are stuck for colour in your home, this book is a must to inspire something elegant, bold, fun... or even whimsical! It starts here... go for it!

I'm drinking in every page, Love Nina x

Tango & James: a black and white collection

New from Tango & James, a black and white collection of handbags, arriving at Shop Handmade tomorrow...

Happy weekend, love Nina x

Handmade arrives again

Here's where I'll be on Sunday with some of my new Tango & James pieces...

So hope to see you there,

Love Nina xx

Welcome back in 2010!

Welcome back stylistas - did you wonder where I'd gone? I've been busy...

Shopping and thrifting,

Eating and chilling...

Making, styling, sharing...

Enjoying my summer garden...

And enjoying the chance to check out some new blogs etc. Ahh summer, but could someone please turn down the heat?

Love Nina x

What fabulous fun have you been up to?

Guess who's in Cleo magazine???

Surprise... Look who's hanging out on page 180 of the latest issue (Jan 2010) of Cleo Magazine!!!

Since spotting my home featured on Made By Girl blog, Lifestyle features editor Joanna Barry has been busy putting together a page around the things I do and make! In an issue bursting with style - well it was curated by fashion designer Alice McCall - CLEO invites you to "have a perve through the window of the coolest pads from here and OS (minus the AVO)".

A big thank you to Joanna, who did a lovely job of it - and choosing some fabulous "Get the Look" items all of which I (ahem) have to get!!! (I really really want that cutlery now!!!). And my gratitude also goes to Jennifer Ramos (Made By Girl) for pointing the way! xxx

But wait, there's another fabulous reason to grab a copy... on page 32, our very own Lady Smaggle (part-time Canberra girl) shows us another fabulous fashion DIY!

And if you're visiting Canberra's Got Style for the first time, welcome! Put your feet up with a cuppa and check out the archives! If you are looking for more about my home, click on the "casa ribena" tag. If you are looking for my Tango & James shop, there's a link at the top of the side bar, and if you are looking for other brilliant Canberran designers check out the designers tag.

Love Nina {doing a little happy dance} xxx