the things i like/love/lust: nz and australian

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Trinity

**Sigh** I wish that these scarves hadn't sold out!

in the neighbourhood!

This new project 'Neighbourhood' is the brain child of Studio Home Creatives Julia.

If you're a New Zealand or Australian artist, writer, photographer, song writer etc etc I suggest you get involved. Im definitely going to have a go.

"This is an open call to any photographers, writers, artists, song writers etc who are from/living in New Zealand or Australia to submit work for a new quarterly creative publication.
Neighbourhood is going to be a visually rich, provocative & inspiring magazine concentrating on one "theme" per issue & the multiple interpretations from the Australasian creative community. It is for readers to treasure, collect & gain inspiration & a vehicle for contributors to collaborate, gain exposure & create.

We are in the total beginnings of this project but have the focus & passion to get it off the ground.
Please feel free to submit: neighbourhoodmag@gmail.com"

The theme for issue one is LOVE. Read more here.

oh, and spread the word!!!!!!

What...

What im buying...

Say it loud print by Australia's littlest flower.

What I need to see...

Old School miniatures exhibition by Stafford Allpress.

What Im inspired by...

Print by Sandra Juto.

Possibly the answer to my creative (as opposed to writers) block...fingers crossed

What I wish I had...

Eames plywood elephant

semi-permanent 08

Right - Semi-Permanent. Where do I start? It was two full on days of listening to amazingly talented people talk about their work & what drives them. Some were brillaint to listen to, while others (dare I say it!) were a bore - I guess we cant all be animated, talented speakers. I know I definitely couldnt have done what they had to do! But all in all, everyone had work that blew me away.

My absolute favourite speakers were the following:

1. Marian Bantjes.

"everything I do, I do for love"

Marian was my absolute favourite speaker. Her work is just brilliant. Mainly text based her work is amazingly detailed, intricate & precise. The hours she spends completing a piece often far exceeds what she gets paid, yet the phrase above "everything I do, I do for love' drives her to finish a piece until its perfect.

Valentines day is a favourite yearly event for Marian, & every year she sends out a specially designed valentines for her clients & friends. All I can say is 'can I be your valentines too Marian?... please?"

hats off to those of you who can decipher this...

...and this - though i know what this one says :)

2. dumbo feather, pass it on

Aussie based kiwi Kate Bezar is the inspiring talent behind 'dumbo feather, pass it on' an award winning publication best described as a 'mook' - a cross between a magazine & a book.

Before Semi-Permanent I had never heard of dumbo feather, but am now hooked & desperate to get my hands on a copy to see what its all about. Im one of those people that needs to touch the things that capture my attention which is why im itching to flick through a copy of dumbo feather.

Dumbo feather is, well, its beautiful. I dont have any more photos to share with you, so you'll just have to trust me on that!

3. design master Stefan Sagmeister

Stefan is considered one of the most important graphic designers in the world today, so its pretty special to say that I have had the opportunity to hear him speak.

He has, at times, a side splitting sense of humour & works in a way which has resulted in his talents being sort after worldwide.

semi permanent

Ive been talking about going to semi permanent all year & cant believe that its almost upon us. I didn't realise it was so soon, don't have tickets, & don't know whether I can go - gutted!! Im going to try my hardest & wait till the last minute to see if I can make it or not...if tickets are still available so late in the game...fingers crossed...

beautiful & fun

lola & bailey

allira tee

I discovered the modamuse site the other day - without realising that Julia, from studio home, had written a post featuring jewellery from the same site...great minds aye?!!!

The above pieces are by Lola & Bailey (aka Cheri Uppal & Theresa Nguyen) and Allira Tee. The laser cut wooden brooches have a fun, yet elegant appeal to them, while the black & white pieces are beautiful & intriguing.

Its great to see the growing number of sites showcasing the wonderful work of the many talented NZ & Australian designers out there.

etsy love...

Ive been on a real esty buzz lately. Ive been searching for & finding almost endlessly. Esty is such a large library of interesting bits, & the more you explore, the more you find. Below are a few NZ & Australian favourites:

my folk lover ~