My first upholstery project

Mum saved this old stool/basket from a family friend years ago, & passed it down to me when I moved out of home. The calico cover desperately needed to be replaced.

I enrolled myself into an upholstery course & decided to make this my first project - nice & simple, perfect for learning the basics.

You can see my process above - from start to finish (minus a few steps in-between). I completed it last night & am happy with the final result - bright, cheery & new!

I made my first ever furniture purchase in the weekend. This restored retro sofa. I am in loooove :)

all that glitters

The amazing gold glitter & chocolate ganache cake from my engagement party.

Delicious!

The materials I bought for a DIY project, for my engagement party (taking place this weekend). Ill post pics if the finished result looks any good :)

x

5 minute weekend project

My D.I.Y glitter magnets, thanks for the idea & how to pugly pixel - so, so easy and so glam!

Im going to keep up with the D.I.Y-ing this year & will post the results :)

barcelona snapshot

A few pics from my recent trip to Barcelona.

What a great city!! There was too much to see and too

little time (as is usually the case), plus a surprise

engagement - mine!! xx

new season launch!

Citta Designs brand new collection 'New York Stories' has just gone live.

Keep an eye out for the moving birds and cats - so cute!!

here I come!

Did I tell you I am off to Tokyo?!
I leave on Monday for a week & have been noting down all the wonderful suggestions on what to do & where to go from Daydream Lily - who is also heading to Tokyo.
I am most excited about the Harajuku girls!
Ill see you when I get back.
x


Harajuku Girl photo found here.

origami special

My friend is getting married in two weeks, & I was given the task of designing her hens night invitation. It was a fun little project, & I really love the end result...

I thought I would share some images with you.

p.s: this is one of the duds - the font on the front printed too high. But you probably didnt notice...!

uh oh...

I just spent a whole lot of money on some alexander girard dolls from Cite.
My poor savings account!

Have a happy weekend. I think we are in for a wet one.
x

new blog alert!

citta design blog coming soon!! and there are whispers of an online store... hip hip horray!
p.s thanks for the lovely post julia!

Next!

Are we really top NZ designers? Im not sure, but we'll take it!
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keep an eye out

I

I have set up house with the BF, and am on the look out for a letter/bill holder. Preferably wooden.
If you see one on your travels, let me know!


Image found via design is mine.

a design ive been working on

DOGS

and! I have been meaning to post day two highlights of semi permanent, just running behind...

hey thats me!

mag

Thanks Homestyle magazine!

tv star

tv

A bit of media coverage is always good...

Except when they get your brand name wrong AND don't know what they're talking about (i didn't realise my cushion was a leaf & french inspired!)!!!

Oh well, still nice to see our designs getting out there :)

View the video here.

p.s - Im not sure how long it'll be up for.

say hello...

olive

...to Olive. My brand new doorstop. Purchased this morning at the ever popular Kraftbomb, & put straight to work!

Morepork butlers also available here.

an indian soirée

I promised you some images a few weeks ago & have finally got my A into G & put them up for you... proudly introducing the Citta Design Winter 2010 range - an Indian Soirée.

Visit our website to see the full range & an overview on our inspiration & theme.

introducing little lexie

lexie

Its been a whole 11 days since I last posted - sorry about my useless-ness!! I have a wee project I am working on...

Im breaking news I am a brand new aunty to little Lexie born February 2nd, & our Winter 2010 range - An Indian Soiree - is about to be released... our new catalogue is hot off the press. Stay posted for some pics in the coming week :)

x

carina does melbourne & beyond

melbourne

Brighton Beach huts - I dig those clashing colours!

sorry Australia, it just had to be done. We thought it might be illegal to paint over the star,

so this was the next best thing.

this was the hut most worthy of my 'model' pose

a glimpse of the twelve apostles along the great ocean rd. beautiful

:)

scenery gazing

I thought I would share a few pics from my weekend in Melbourne. Had a amazing time filling my belly with gorgeous food & friends & taking in the sights along the Great Ocean Road.