Ceramic Chicken

I couldn't resist this funny chicken that I bought last Sunday at the Peregian Beach Markets.

It really does remind me of European folk art and is hand-made by Sunshine Coast ceramicist Toni Moriarty.  She makes them in different colours and sizes and only started making them last year and yes, she does keep real chickens!



Toni trades under the "Cheeky Chicks" name.  Find out more by emailing Toni:  toni.moriarty[at]hotmail.com.au.  

Please support hand-made at your local craft markets.

Decorations forever

Hand-made Christmas decorations to keep and treasure are what I love.  I was pleasantly surprised to receive these two ceramic birds in the mail last week from my dear friend Jay Dee.  They are beautifully crafted by Brisbane-based ceramicist and artist Kylie Johnson of Paper Boat Press.

This talented lady is also an accomplished poet.

Little Miss Handbags

I love the new Thea & Sami website and on-line store and I know that some of you do too as I have received some lovely emails telling me so.  I have to thank the multi-talented Alyssa Milton who is the designer and creator of Lyssy May Handbags for the new look website.

Not only does this girl know how to design and sew but she knows how to build a great website from scratch - no templates here!  If you are looking for expertise with creating your own, please contact Alyssa through her website.

Look out for some new fabric designs that we are printing exclusively for Alyssa's upcoming bag designs as part of our wonderful collaboration. She does what she knows best (website design) and I do what I know best (fabric printing).

This wonderful denim hand-made bag is part of Lyssy May's "Little Miss" range. I have just ordered one in the green trim (seen here) and one in the pink trim for my two young nieces for Christmas. Not only are they super original but I won't have to fight the Christmas mall crowds.

See this "Bird at My Window" design and other great hand-bags at Lyssy May's on-line market place.

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