So if you have been lusting after my Moroccan Star design or want something a little bit edgier with my Cameo Skull design now is the time to go shopping.  At this price they won’t last long!

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Toby had mentioned that the shoot was going to be featured in the magazine but I wasn’t expecting it in this issue so I had sat down with the magazine for a read and was completely surprised when I turned the paged and there it was.  But a wonderful surprise of course!

And if you want this towel in your kitchen you better hurry up, I only have a couple left!  So click on the image above and it will take your right to my store where I am having an end of season sale.

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The relatively new EST Magazine has used my Moroccan Star Tea Towel in Teal in their Real or Replica Feature.  I think it looks lovely with the Petrol Blue Hans J Wegner Wishbone Chair.  Check out pages 52 and 53

Sorry but I haven’t had a chance to get myself organised with the other magazine yet. Just writing this has taken it out of me    But I will try and get myself organised (and energised) so you can have a look in the next few days.  I will say that it is in one of my favourite in print Australian Magazines.

A huge thank you to the wonderful Toby Scott who took the scrumptious photographs that you see in these shoots.  Please check out his work.s

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I’m normally a huge fan of strong colours but I tend to stick to a very controlled colour palette.  Think Black, Grey, Red and Aubergine with a little bit of Silver thrown in for good measure.  I have been known to stray from these colour combinations at times and as a designer I truly do love colour in all forms (I promise!). Except yellow but that is a complete other story  and its something I have also inherited (if thats possible)  Thanks Mum.

But there are a couple of beautiful Blogs in my Reader that have caught my breath lately with their ability to use and capture colour at its stunning best.  Absolutely Beautiful Things by Brisbane based Interior Designer Anna Spiro is a visual delight with pattern and colour weaving their magic in many ways.   Plus Anna’s  retail haven Black and Spiro have just opened an online store. Pattern Observer is a feast for the eyes, featuring some of the best pattern from around the world.  I pretty sure both have been mentioned here before but who cares as both should be visited frequently!

The gorgeous colour combinations at the top of the post come via playing around at Kuler.

I have been on such a creating spree that I am going to have to cull some of the designs and take a selection to be released at a second stage for the next range.  So there should be new designs being added all the time – very exciting.

So here goes lovelies!

Plus I have been so inspired by colour – but more on that later (just a reason to come back and visit)  Waves.

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So today was the next step in my new studio adventure.

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Even though I have worked in retail home-wares and behind the scenes in that field before, it has always been for someone else; their time, their money and their dreams.  That scenario definitely has its limitations and frustrations but it is safe. And that what makes it so easy for many people to keep their dreams just dreams and nothing else.  You can walk away at the end of the day and breath easy.

I started this business with very little money but with big dreams.  A stupid combination looking at it now because  it made the start of this journey hard and slow. Very slow.  I wanted to do lots of things but the bank balance just didn’t allow it. But I persevered (because thats what I do!) and kept sight of what I wanted at the start of all this and did what I could.

Thankfully planning and designing has only required my time, computer skills and imagination and lots of inspiration and I have worked on both of these things as much as I can.  I have had lots of fun learning how to use Illustrator by trial and error and it has been so rewarding to see designs come to life on the screen. I have also had lots of time to think about where I wanted my business to go and how I wanted to achieve this.

I am a planner; I love making lists and being prepared.  This can sometimes be more of a hindrance than a help because there are times you just have to go for it and not let a great opportunity pass you by.

So my two feet are finally in the water and I have started on the next step in the journey for me and Brilliant Trees Collective!  So here are my new beginnings:

• Today I placed an order for new equipment for my very own studio where I can print whenever the spark hits me.  So excited.  Previously I was printing at another studio but with limited time and access it just didn’t allow for inspiration or for great business.

• I will be ordering brand new base cloth in the next few days.  Gorgeous new colours, a different fabric and a wonderful new handle.  So many possibilities.

• New designs – so far I have 20 new designs for the coming range – definitely something for every mood and every kitchen.  Plus there are plenty more floating around in my head and my notebook.

• New products – along with my tea towels I will be releasing other home-ware products over the coming months.

• Updated packaging – I will let you know more about this is an upcoming post once the details are finalised.

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And if you would like some color inspiration take a peek at my Pinterest “Combo” board for some great color finds!

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Enter BRILLIANT as the coupon code on checkout to receive this great discount.  This offer will last as long as the stock does so if you have been wanting to get your hands on some of my Edgy Chic Kitchen Towels now is the time.

And yes I am making way for the new range which should be just around the corner!! (big sigh of relief)

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So here are a few of my Yoga Must Haves that I am lusting after.  Click on the image to find your way. Enjoy

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