Whoa!

This swing tag, by 'Do It Baby', was spotted on the Living Creatively website (story about Design-A-Space in Melbourne). It had me in stitches... mainly cos it's what a lot of us indie designers THINK but may not SAY. You go, guys!

K

Analogue Piracy

This week I made a flag for painter Phil Williams. He's designed a skull and crossbones out of a cassette tape... not the most obvious pairing...

It will be on display in the window at his exhibition 'For the hate of paint', 13 June 2007 - 7 July 2007 at Peloton gallery, Chippendale.

Textile exhibition in Adelaide

Freedom is on holidays but I spied this exhibition she is in down at Adelaide (I got this from Anna Laura's website). I'm sure she will fill in more on the details but tomorrow night, Friday 4th is opening night. So if you are down that way, check it out.

Nest studio in Adelaide presents Modern Australian Textiles featuring work by Laughing Bird, Anna Laura, Umbrella Prints, Helena Gieger, Nicola Cerini, Publisher Textiles and Pip Willy.

16-18 Elizabeth Street, Croydon, Adelaide

K

This week

Custom orders everywhere! I guess its good but there is a lot of tooing and froing to get each customer something totally unique that they love. This is what I am doing all week. Doesn't help when the car is dead (new clutch needs to be fitted)... arghhh!

Above is some beautiful recycled woven silks, ready to create an exclusive tote for a customer.

Kara

Clothing Exchange comes to Sydney

'My Sister's Wardrobe' is a regular event in Melbourne, a way to reinvigorate one's wardrobe through swapping clothes with others. The idea is everyone brings along a few of their garments they no longer wear, but think that other people may value. Then, using buttons as currency, it's possible to 'purchase' a few delights that were hiding in other people's wardrobes.

To me this clothes swap idea has it all - a way to share your once-treasured garments with others, tell the story behind the garment, find a vintage treasure perhaps... and 'shop' in a sustainable way.

Now it is arriving in Sydney: 7pm Tuesday July 8th, 10a Fitzroy Pl, Surry Hills (upstairs, off Crown St).

www.clothingexchange.com.au

Carrington movie nights

On Tuesday night I saw 'An Affair To Remember' at the Carrington Hotel. It's only $10 for a classic movie and you get a plate of popcorn and get to snuggle down into the big sofas near the fire in the lounge.

Or you can get a cheese or dessert platter with coffee or tea plus the movie for $25 which is delicious and way too much! Yum!

Upcoming movies are:

Tues 29 July - To Catch a Thief - 8pm

Tues 26 Aug - The Old Man and The Sea - 8pm

Tues 30 Sept - How To Marry A Millionaire - 8pm

Tues 28 Oct - Singing In The Rain - 8pm

Tues 25 Nov - West Side Story - 8pm

Tues 16 Dec - Miracle on 34th Street - 8pm

We have booked into most of them and noticed on Tuesday that some are now booked out. It's a great night out and hope to see you there!

Kara

Winter Magic Festival

Thank you to everyone who came and visited the Gussy up Gals stall at our Eco themed Winter Magic festival.

It was a very exciting day, and my  adrenaline was  on full speed. It was very satisfying to see all the vibrant Katoomba made products side by side, so beautifully highlighted in the winter sunlight, and to hear such lovely and encouraging comments from the crowd. The Lil Bean kiddies T-shirts, Alice Payne recycled T-shirt hoddies with mouse ears, Kara Smith vintage bags and Screen printed tea towels together made for an original and  fun display. 

The Gussy up tent was the perfect place to watch the parade and congrats to the belly dancers who braved the cold bare bellied. Thanks Maryanne for your support of local arts.

 Only 363 days untill the next one!