Orange Grove Cushions - Unpatched

After making the rectangle version of Orange Grove Patch Cushions I had a few requests for the same design minus the patches... one always wants what one doesn't have! After taking the idea on board I decided to give them a whirl! So you now have options... to patch or not to patch! They have a very fresh contemporary feel... what do you think?
You can find these for sale on our Etsy Store and our brand new BlueCaravan Store!
P.S I am loving BlueCaravan ethical online design market and so pleased to be selling Elkhorn via it's online market! Anything that supports fairtrade and eco friendly designs gets my vote!

Time out on Plover watch

My to-do list is crazy insane! Just one look at the calender has me feeling very overwhelmed. So it's not suprising I came down with a pesky cold last week putting me out of action for a few days, forcing me to take it a little easier. In that time I noticed a Plover had made a nest in the middle of the lawn. It seemed like such a exposed random place to nest, that I made myself "Unofficial Plover Watcher' (as you do) in hope that I could help field away prowling ferals...

Sunday Mooching

OH it's Monday again... how did that happen? Hope you had a relaxing weekend!
Sunday was a true spring day. We spoilt Dad with a long lunch at YumYum Eatery and then strolled up the hill for a Moochinside fix, while Dad patiently amused himself on their outside balcony.  I still get a kick out of seeing Elkhorn displayed so beautifully amongst the eclectic mix of designers. Here are a few of my current favourites... with a quintessentially Australia flavour don't you think? I am loving the sweet Sean the Prawn cushions?

Clockwise from top left; Elkhorn Orange Grove Table Runner, Samantha Robinson bowls, Lee Matthews dress,
Sean the Prawn cushions & Elkhorn Feather table runner.

Clockwise from top left; Wonderfully weathered picture frames, Cross Necklaces, Samantha Robinson bowls, Elkhorn Feather Table Runners and Feather Cushion.

Driftwood Whale, beach letter blocks, gorgeous seaweed & Sean the Prawn Cushion

Clockwise from top left; Elkhorn Orange Grove Table Runner with collection of Moochinside kitchen essentials, Multi-coloured beaded necklaces,
Elkhorn Dahlia Tea Towel with natural driftwood necklace & Father Elkhorn kicking back.

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?!
 

 

 

Inspiring friends, chairs & markets!

Hello friends.  How are you? Can you believe it's the last day of Winter! Hooray!!
Beautiful day to finish it.
I was graced with the presence of my ole 'Visual Arts' buddy Nina this past weekend. Some time can pass between seeing each other but we're lucky to have one of those friendships that feels like we saw each other only yesterday. When we get together there is always endless chats about arts & crafts and exchanging of ideas from blogs, music & and sillyness. What was meant to be a relaxing crafty weekend for Nina & I, turned into more Elkhorn-esk market, design critic, chair restoration weekend! Nina gave me a fresh perspective on some new designs I've been working on and renewed inspiration for the week. Here's a few snippets from our weekend...

Do you remember the chairs I found on the curb side a few months ago? I have used them a few times now at the Elkhorn stall to display our cushions. I repainted them a off-white/taupey colour when I first found them and then sanded them back slightly. I have revisited them again over the last couple of weeks and decided to sand them again... never sure how far I should go. I started to discover a beautiful under coats of sea green & blue peeking through. Nina reminded me of the quirky chairs I blogged about by Leslie Oschmann and suggested we take it a bit further and the she got to the task of sanding. Turns out each chair has completely different undertones. Sanding is actually very addictive and it's really hard to know when to stop! I took to the sander again today on the bottom left chair. I thought I could possibly sand the seat right back to original wood, leaving only scratches of paint as I don't love the indian red undertones as much as the other chairs... What do you think? Nina I need you back!

Have you seen the beautifully artistic Video clip to Gotye's new song. Nina shared this with me.
Totally addicted and have been listening to the album all week!

Nina did great bringing customers into our Elkhorn Stall at Avoca Beachside Markets on Sunday while entertaining me! It was a relief to have her there as it wasn't the busiest day which can be hard work when you flying solo. I was really happy with how the stall looked, Nino helped me make it look very pretty with sweet touches of hanging flowers and her wonderful presence!

Thanks to my wonderful friend Nina x

Minuscule musings at Putty Beach

Take a rest at Broke's Bare Natures'kin

Previously at Broke...
I can't let the other weekend in the Hunter pass before taking you to Shelby's store Bare Natures'kin. Shelby(Michelle) brings a natural touch to everything she produces and it shows. Her store is brimming with her handmade natural skincare range. All made on the premises with a selection of olive oil straight from their River Flats Estate farm & goats milk from her gorgeous goats (and piggies) who you can meet, greet & thank while your there. I hope she didn't think I was too crazy with all the photos I took but I couldn't help myself. Every corner of this beautiful old shack was a delight to explore!

 

Bare Natures'kin - 67 Wollombi St Broke, NSW 2330

Ph 02 6579 1368

I can't quite get the beauty of Broke out of my system. So I am hoping to squeeze in a another visit for the Broke Village Fair, Sunday 11th September! Who coming with me?!