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Whilst in Paris recently, we took the opportunity to meet up with Sophie Digard, have a chat, be overawed by all the magnificent samples that surrounded us and of course, bring some of them back with us.  Both the Mosman Park and the Balmain store are now brimming with Sophie Digard pieces - you'd be lucky to find a better selection - many of which cannot be found elsewhere Australia.  Come and have a look for yourself.  If you can't make it to one of our stores, we have many of them in our online store. 

sophie digard in blue

Both Mosman Park & Balmain have lots of lovely new Sophie Digard pieces to choose from.  Here are some snaps from yesterday. In blue.

                                                Blue is a sapphire sky, 
                                                          On a hot summer's day, 
                                                          It stimulates the senses, 
                                                          And lets you melt away. 
                                                               
                                                               Blue is the ocean, 
                                                           Deep and crystal clear, 
                                                   It draws you in and reminds you, 
                                                         Of what you hold so dear.

                                                                   Blue is a bird, 
                                                              As wild and as free, 
                                                          It never fails to give you, 
                                                        The comfort that you need.

                                                             Blue is a forget me not, 
                                                               Blowing in the wind, 
                                                            It heals and protects you, 
                                                        Even when the lights are dim.



                                                             excerpt by Mary

inoui

here are some of the inoui scarves that we have in both stores.  french & totally gorgeous, of course. perfect for summer. give someone a hint you'd love one for Christmas.

inspiration....nathalie lete

This is the very talented artist Nathalie Lete.  So inspirational in so many ways.  Her works are becoming well known around the globe.  Known for her playful, whimsy, naive pieces in many different mediums, they are sure to have you smiling a smile that transports you right back to being a child.

These scarves we have in both stores - Perth & Balmain.  The top ones are cotton scarves perfect for our long hot summers.  Tie one around the neck or pop one into your handbag and elegantly mop your brow when necessary.  They make awesome presents, so stock up for Christmas (yes, scary, it's just around the corner!).  The silk scarfs are simply stunning. Be sure to check them out when in our stores.

Bric a Brac is one of Nathalie's hard to find books, that we have in our stores.  So delightful and inspirational.  Flicking through it, makes me just want to go and create.  Her great use of colour is a great resource too.  Plenty of beautiful colour combinations that are begging to be the inspiration of many quilts.  The little dresser above houses Nathalie's treasured "heroes" that she has often rescued (thrifted) and star in many of her creations.

So, what's inspiring you lately?

Sarah

The owl and the pussycat...

went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat. 

This has always been one of my favourite ditties as a child - all fantasy and romance with not much connection to the real world.
It feels to me like I departed on this journey and am still bobbing around on those magic seas.
I scheduled a little 'time out' to start and finish some projects and take a creative journey, and while I am still bobbing on these waters of creativity, reality has snuck its way back into the picture.
Both projects envisaged in my last posting are taking extraordinary turns, and excitingly nothing like the original imaginings any more.  Gotta love these twists and turns.  Next posting I will make you privy (the camera battery is charging).
Lynnie Jones has a new/old caravan  coming into her life and her excitement has been very infectious within the shop.
Sock knitting projects are gathering pace, crochet is exploding into multi-coloured blankets and floral embellishments, and the soft hum of Kaffe's name is resonating as we begin preparations for his March 2011 visit.  Hmmm... all sweet sounds are playing.

Anthea has added a selection of the most appealing tees and tanks for the little one's...

and a lovely selection of larger scale buttons suitable for bags and knits are now available...

Have a wonderful day... we here are well into Autumn and the trees are glowing with warm colour, ready to shed their leaves.