Low-tide journey to Hardys Bay

Happy New Year to you all, I hope it's off to a great start!
Nearly two weeks into the new year... can you believe it!? I think I'm officially back from my holiday hiatus and ready to begin Elkhorn 2012! Definitely all relaxed-out if that's possible. 
I've missed the Elkhorn blog, Elkhorn and the Central Coast! It's so great to be back, especially with these few days of proper Summer.
I thought I'd begin the year in sharing this mornings instagram journey to one of my favourite local walks that always sets me up for a great start to the day. Timing's important for this walk unless you would prefer to swim... You can only access the track at low-tide which makes it extra adventurous...

 The Rip Bridge to Hardys Bay(via sludgy water tracks)

The beginning - View from The Rip Bridge to Fishermans Bay

Looking down from Fishermans Parade

muddy flats of Rileys Bay

my dream home

These mud flats are home to millions of little crabs that hide away within seconds

Glimpses through the bay

Lots of tranquil untouched greenery

 

coffee and recovery time at The Fat Goose

now ready to start the day!

Hardys Bay!

These are just half the photos I took! It was hard to stop where I did... so many beautiful spots. If I didn't lose you half way and you'd like to see more then head over to our new Elkhorn Instagram page. Where you can choose to follow Elkhorn Instagram if your heart desires! Can wait to get into the New Year and see you all at the Markets soon!! xx

barnicale blues

Love the washed an worn colours & textures of this old boat.

Textural study on ropes

 I love the simplicity & textural beauty of such an ordinary everyday object as 'la corde'... sounds better in french don't you think?  Although I have no idea how to knot one!

Elkhorn obsessions & holidays!

It's official I'm addicted! If you haven't worked it out already I have a obsession with boats, birds, water and wharves! I can't get enough of them. I dream of one day owning my very own boat shed/studio with private wharf & Halvorson boat ready for weekend escapes. But for now I am happy to dream away on one of the local wharves & take in the sweet bird life...

 

 

 

That being said you won't hear from me for a while... I am heading off on a much needed holiday today. As I can't get enough of wharves & water I am off to explore the coast of WA with a great buddy! Can't wait to see the longest jetty in Busselton! I'll be sure to take plenty of photos and report back to you in a couple of weeks.
Exciting things to come for Elkhorn when I'm back. With new designs in everything from table runners to summer tank tops & bags! Take care everyone xx

Totes & Boats!

Over the last couple of days i've been working on a design for our new Elkhorn Totes! My good friend Zoe's been saying for a while now that our prints would look great on a bag... so here they are my friend! Just in time for The Olive Tree Markets tomorrow. They are an ideal size to pack up with your days goodies or fill them up at your local produce markets. I like taking mine down to the local wharf and watch the sweet boats swanning around! Elkhorn Mother will be very happy i've attached her 'Whimsy things' brooches as a finishing touch. What do you think?!
 

 

 

curiously charming

Isn't there just something so curious and charming about the simple things in life?