Recycled Timber Table - Melbourne

I adore anything recycled or upcycled that is well-designed and made. How lovely is this table now available at Sedonia? Other tables are also available in store.

Of course, I couldn't help but notice and smile at the beautiful hand-printed textiles on the table, designed and screen-printed by yours truly.

Melbournians do pop in, have a look and shop!

Image is courtesy of Sedonia blog.

Fabric Remnants For Sale

It's seems ages since I've spent a whole day at home. Believe it or not, I'm looking forward to doing just that today and catching up with housework and updating the website. I feel relaxed when things are done.

A new page has been added for Fabric Remnants that offers much larger pieces than what is sold in our usual fabric and scrap packs.

Do check it out - there are some beautiful fabrics for purchase. Be quick though as some discontinued fabrics have only one piece available. More fabrics have also been added to our Sale Page.

I hope you enjoy your Sunday.

Marguerite Tea Towels

Fabulous Marguerite tea towels are now available for purchase completing our set of coordinating placemats, napkins and table runners.

People have been asking me for Marguerite tea-towels for at least 2 years now. So why has it taken me so long to print them? Probably because the original was not digitally designed but hand-drawn so I did procrastinate over doing a hand-drawn, tea-towel positive. It took hours but it's done now and it does feel good to have crossed another big to-do off my list.

For the positive, I used a Zig Opaque Pen to trace over over some of my printed fabric. I work best to deadlines so when the ladies at Sedonia asked me for Marguerite tea-towels, I said "yes" and made it happen with screen printing only the night before flying to Melbourne last week.

I also sold some of the tea-towels in the Studio Shop yesterday to a lovely lady who wanted some quality Australian gifts to send overseas. My products get to travel to more exciting places than I do.

You can now purchase Marguerite tea-towels on-line or pop in and visit me today at Capalaba. See location Map.

Thea & Sami Press Page

Don't you hate really outdated web pages? I know that I do and I was ashamed of my website's Press Page that had been neglected for far longer than I would care to admit. Well little page, outdated you are no more.


I have also added an "In the Press" page to this blog. Now, I just have to get around to having this blog updated with pretty page tabs etc.

And yes, that is me wearing the Brisbane Skirt in front of the Story Bridge. The image and story is courtesy of the Courier Mail here. Don't I look bright against grey skies?

Unfortunately, the skirt is no longer available but you may purchase the screen-printed panel to frame.

Miraje Home - Bayside Living

Another beautiful store is now stocking Thea & Sami homewares!

Miraje Home is located at Cleveland, Redland City and has a great selection of home decor, gifts and offers interior design services.

So many tastes are catered for. Do you like the Modern French Provincial look?

Or perhaps the Beachy look is more your style?

Savvy owner and interior designer Janneale Bylett is not afraid of colours either.

The token guy corner; good for people like me who find shopping for men challenging.

I never tire of beautiful textures.

Say hello to Mandy who provides friendly service and can help you with your home styling.

Miraje can have anything made for you including curtains and lampshades and I am looking forward to Janneale making roman blinds for our living room using our fabrics, of course!

If you are out Cleveland way, do pop in for a visit. They are open 7 days a week. Tell the girls that Thea & Sami sent you. Find shop location and more info over at Miraje Home.

Not Taking Walking for Granted

I will no longer be blogging in the mornings as Zoe and I have started power-walking. With the weight gain slowly creeping up on both of us over the last couple of years, there are no more excuses. We need to trim down and get fit.

She's a willing exercise buddy which is good as Voyt (my husband) has not been able to walk for the last couple of months. For those who are interested and have been following my blog, it has turned out that his previous leg infection has caused the cartilage in his ankle to deteriorate. We are upset that the doctors did not pick up on this sooner when he complained of the clicking sound, which we now know were bones knocking together, and the ever-increasing pain.

Voyt has just flown to Europe for advanced treatment and to avoid waiting 3 months in chronic pain just to see a specialist here. Luckily, his son who is studying medicine, will be meeting him over there. I'm really hoping that it all goes well.

Zoe loves seeing other animals except for other dogs that is. Horses are a favourite and we live near the Gumdale Pony Club so often walk pass them. For those who follow my facebook page, you will know that my crazy dog has recently befriended a bush turkey. It's been walking around in our yard daily and Zoe has just been following it around. I think she's too pampered to have any killer instinct.

In the studio, I've been mixing up new colours and today was largely spent trying to achieve the perfect navy. New Spring colours are coming soon.

If you are looking for unprinted white linen, it is now available for purchase on our website. Don't forget that the Dusty Pink and Sage Green linens are on sale here and more discontinued products have been added to our Sales Page.

Studio Events

With so many people asking when our next Open Studio will be, I have now set the date for Saturday, 20th August.

This your opportunity to visit our studio and see firsthand how we print our beautiful fabrics. We are the only place in Brisbane where you can see yardage printing.

As usual, lots of goodies will be available for purchase including fabric remnants and Oops! prints at a bargain. See more details and RSVP on our Facebook event page.

Have you been meaning to visit our Studio Shop but can't make it on a Saturday? Well, we are now open for trading on Fridays too. Our hours are from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm and until 3.00 pm on Saturdays.

Robyn Talbot - July Screen Printing Class.

And for those of you who want to learn how to screen-print, it is now easier to secure your place with a 50% deposit. Book directly through our website for our next class on Saturday, 3rd September.

I hope to see you in our studio soon! We are located at Unit 1, 6 Jones Road, Capalaba. See google map.

A Day at the Design Fair

How lovely it was returning to these sunny Queensland skies today. I'm not fond of cold weather but even so, I did enjoy my day at the Design:Made:Trade fair in Melbourne on Friday. Here's a quick run down of my visit.

I loved the walk leading to the beautiful Royal Melbourne Exhibition Building where the event was held.

I met some lovely people including talented jewellery designer Emily Green who was working and selling her creations in the makeshift studio environment.

I hung out with sweet Shelley Panton, potter extraordinaire and one of Thea & Sami's favourite homewares stockists.

For a more colourful range of ceramics, you couldn't go past Valissa Butterworth's POP (Pieces of Porcelain) collection.

It was nice to see Brisbane representative Jasmin Pearson there with her My Marching Ants collection of cute stationery and wall stickers.

My purchase of the day was an eco-friendly wooden watch by WeWood. I only wish they came in a smaller, ladies size though. Maybe soon? I did feel good knowing that my purchase meant the planting of another tree.

Have you liked our Facebook page yet? Starting tomorrow, we will be posting a deal of the week every Monday that will only be accessible from our facebook page. I have also scheduled our next Open Studio Day for August 20th. You can RSVP here if you wish to join us.

Melbourne: Just for Fun

Hello friends. I am so, so, so tired but in a good way. It's been a great week here in Melbourne for me with the inclusion of a fabulous dinner last night at Cafe Cavallino on Lygon Street with local bag designer Lyssy May. And today was just a fun day spent with my girl Elessa.

Our day started with a hearty breakfast at the Richmond Hill Cafe and Larder where you can also enrol in a cheese and wine matching class. Brekkie was followed by a visit to the Melbourne Aquarium. Elessa is fascinated by sharks but I just fell in love with the adorable penguins.

The afternoon was spent at the movies watching Bad Teacher which was no oscar winner but good for a laugh. Home for a nanna nap for both of us and then my girl made the most delicious quesadillas for dinner. I was quite impressed.

I'm back home tomorrow and will be sharing pics from my visit at Design:Made:Trade with you then. You have until 5.00 pm on Sunday to visit and I think it's definitely worthwhile. I'm quite inspired to do new things.

Found! The Elusive Mollie

Most of you have heard about Mollie Makes, just the cutest craft magazine by now but hasn't it be hard to source down under? My local newsagent at Capalaba was listed as one of the stockists on the website but I'm still waiting for it... a month later.

But... yesterday I popped into Mag Nation here in Melbourne and couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted a few copies of Issue 1 (yes, we're quite behind) on display.

The magazine does not disappoint with its sweet crafty goodness. So Melbournians, run on down to Mag Nation and grab a copy! I am going to apply to stock the magazine in our studio shop so fingers crossed.

This is the cute phone cover that you can make from the kit included in Issue 1. I think that I will do so for one of my young nieces. They're only 9 & 11 and both have i-phones. Yes, I know.

You can like Mollie Makes over at their facebook page and in case you haven't seen it, this is possibly the cutest craft video ever made!

Speaking of craft, I'm heading over to Design:Made:Trade today which I'm sure will be awesome. It looks like the sun is making an appearance so today may just be a little warmer...

Sedonia - Beautiful Shop

Oh Melbourne, you really do have the most beautiful shops!

Today I visited one of the best when I popped in to meet Inge and Nicola. Their shop, Sedonia, is where you will now find Thea & Sami wares among all the other eye candy. Read on to see why I'm excited.

Textures

Colours

and cute stuff for kids' rooms.

These vintage, industrial textile spools really appealed to me so that I bought one

and Inge wasted no time in getting our delicious natural soaps out among the others.

You will find Sedonia at 41 Gamon Street, Seddon. For more information and updates, visit the Sedonia blog.