Loving: Handmade Living

Too gorgeous... just revealed at the Handmade website, from the founders of Handmade Market and Shop Handmade, is this divine book written by Tania McCartney with illustrations by Tina Snerling...

This book is choc full of amazing inspiration and how-to info to help you on your own Handmade journey, featuring many of the talented designers stocked at Canberra's Shop Handmade, and many more! And great news, it's set to land in store in early December (how perfect for Christmas gifts!). You can pre-order your own copy at the Handmade website and have your copy signed by the author!

Delicious, I can't wait! xx

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

Loving...

From Canberra's own Claire Cimbora, designer of Schmooks, a collection of art necklaces.


"You Are my Sunshine" art necklace, $29us on Etsy.
As seen in LMNOP magazine... Gorgeous!!

Don't miss...

Find out more at the Fash n Treasure website here.

Happy Friday: Keep Warm in style

Handmade Market is on tomorrow...

Saturday 10-4 at Kamberra Winery off Northbourne ave.
Hope to see you there!
Love Nina xxx

Tango & James: This goes with that

As the next installment of Handmade Market edges closer, some new designs are being finalised ready to send home with you, you lucky thing! Here's a little look at just some of the goodies I've been working on...

Check out all of the hot hot hot designers and more info on the market website...I'll have jewellery, slouch bags and some lovely winter warming accessories, so come and find me indoors at the Handmade Market 10-4 on Saturday the 5th of June (and wish me a happy birthday!)... It all happens at the Kamberra Winery (extra parking at EPIC)... don't miss it!

A little exhibition...

A little exhibition I've been meaning to see, open until May 31st at the Jas Hugonnet gallery, is work by Natalie Mather - also known as Pony on her gorgeous blog Pony & Pink.

Natalie Mather
Knot
2010, Spray paint, synthetic polymer on plywood
60 x 60cm

Natalie Mather
Jurassic
2010, Spray paint, synthetic polymer and pencil on plywood
90 x 60cm

See more of her work here.

Interesting and colourful, like the girl.

The whimsy collection

More goodies I've been whipping up - delivered today to Shop Handmade...

A whimsical homewares collection with loads of fun colour! Cushions and wall art to ignite imagination...

Enjoy! 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