Hmong Market

On the weekend, I took a little stroll through Hmong Market here in Chiang Mai which sells textiles. There were some really beautiful fabrics; a lot of it was old and some was new. I would love to create something special with these but nobody can tell me for sure where exactly they're from or how old they are. Most of the fabric comes from China and Mongolia and Tibet but I have no idea which. You can see more photos by joining my Facebook Fan Page.

Fabrics Galore

One can never have too many pom poms!

Exquisite Embroidery

Stalls and Stalls of Hmong Textiles

Artist Christian Faur

I discovered the work of Christian Faur  from Blurb when I was looking at some of the books that people have self published. Check out some of Christian's works - so amazing and highly original. These pictures are created from crayons!!

True Color Series Boy 1, 2008
Hand cast encaustic crayons
21x 21 inches

Detail

I love all these crayons!

Inversion I, 2007
Hand cast encaustic crayons
2 panels at 12 x 12 inches each.

Fancy a cuppa?

Sometimes, I like to google myself to see if my work has been featured anywhere and to check that it has not been used illegally by disreputable companies. I found this fun post from Shelly Davies where she has collected an assortment of artwork from artists around the world who have painted about tea (including yours truly).

Mariko Jesse

Heather Moore aka Skinny La Minx

Anne Smith

Anne Wilson

Jenny Kostecki Shaw

An oldie but a goodie!

Mixed Media on Canvas 25cm X 25cm

Sneak Peek

This is one of our new products we're introducing into our online boutique which will now launch on September 1st. Hand made silver candle votives from Vietnam which look stunning during the day and simply magical at night with a tea light inside.

I love the shadows and patterns of light

Nicola Cerini Rugs

My friend Nicola Cerini has recently launched her new collection of gorgeous rugs made from 100% NZ wool.

Table Settings

I am loving some of these table settings from BHLDN.

I think this is my favourite. I love the colours and patterns.

Perfect for champagne and celebration.

I love the outdoor feel of this - homemade lemonade is the best!

You Are Enough Already!

Check out this fabulous and thoughtful post from my friend Wini at ArtLoveJoy. I'm sure we can all relate to this.

Image from Artist Nic Hohn

Stormy Monday

How amazing are these clouds hovering overhead? It looks like we're about to be enveloped in big grey cotton wool!

Our view from the balcony

LOVE Skype

I really can't imagine life without Skype. It's been great keeping in touch with family & friends back home and makes the world that much smaller....

Priceless!