Japanese blossom brooch

This new brooch was inspired by my research into antique asian textiles and ceramics. Made from certified Australian plantation timber, it has been screenprinted by hand and then wrapped in delicate silk cord. It will be in my online store soon and is available now from selected retailers including Craft Victoria.

Oh oregano...

It is so great to be back home and I have been very inspired by all the tropical gardens I saw while away. Summer is a great time for herbs of every variety, and  I have been cooking up a storm with chili, mint and lemongrass (inspired by all the amazing meals I had and trying to recreate them). So this weekend I have spruced up my potted herbs with gorgeous ceramic garden markers from Little Jane Street. 

Cambodia and Vietnam

Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Temples of Angkor

Lotus pond

Pomelos for sale

Gratuitous hotel shot

Heading to the floating market

Here I am back again from my trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. I had a wonderful time with my darling friend Naomi who loved it all just as much as I did and has the excess baggage charges to prove it. We visited the trade fair and met with manufacturers of organic fabrics, ate and drank to our hearts content, and even managed to lay around beside a magnificent pool sipping freshly squeezed tropical juice cocktails. There were so many amazing craftspeople I met, and I was lucky enough to visit a collective of silk and cotton weavers too.  I have added some photo sets to my flickr page and there's a little slideshow below.