LETTER

Super cute leather envelope purse by Left Road
Just the right size to carry your cards and some notes. Available from Corky Saint Clair $24AUD

JAPAN

I never travelled as an adult until the end of 2009 and my very first destination was Tokyo. I absolutely loved it and despite having travelled much further since then Japan is still my number one travel destination. The clothing there is unbelievable.	Fashion in Melbourne seems pretentious yet pedestrian after spending time in Japan. In Tokyo everyone is so keenly groomed. I felt like the dirtiest person in the whole city.  Beyond fashion, all the Japanese people I met there were so lovely. It seems incredible that such a densely populated country can operate so harmoniously. I couldn't believe people didn't lock up there bikes in Tokyo. This story broke my heart a little.
I have donated a solid silver brain locket to the SOS Japan Charity Auction, that has been set up to assist with the recent earthquake and tsunami there. All money raised from the SOS Japan charity auction goes to the the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal.
You can bid on this locket and other choice items by designers such as Romance is Born, Joshua Hall, Gala Curios, Henry Roth, Elke Kramer, Does Not Equal, amongst others. There are some really inspiring pieces being offered at great prices and it is for a very worthy cause so please take the time to have a look. Thanks.

SKULL

I love wearing skulls - they have to be a bit spazzy and crafty looking-I don't like the boganesque, scary skulls favoured by the Harley Davidson set. This cute little handmade skull comes on an 80cm Italian sterling silver fine curb chain. Available from Corky Saint Clair. Top value at $30AUD
Q: What happens when you combine the deep healing powers of a quartz wand with a sterling silver skeleton with articulated limbs? A: You get a stylish necklace that is fun to wear. Available from Corky Saint Clair. $89AUD

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MELBOURNE

Finders Keepers Melbourne Autumn/Winter 2011was the cruisiest design market I've done so far. There was a cute origami theme going on.
Nick and I set the world record for bumping in. We arrived at 9.40am and had to be ready by 10am so I felt kinda shakey the first hour. Lots of other stall keepers were laughing at us, which was truly hilarious.
I had a great time at Finders Keepers. It's  nice getting a chance to chat to old customers and people I have known in the craft scene outside of the shop. Claudia got our stall looking really neat. That is the neatest set up I've ever had and it made the whole day just roll by.
Richard the Carrot caused a mini explosion with the gingers at the show. Everyone seemed to have a ginger friend who needed Richard or at least needed to comment upon him. Design market sales arm. Notice all the reasonable price points we offered our customers.

AMETHYST

Solid Amethyst candle holder.  Paleolithic chic at it's most extreme.
Available from Corky Saint Clair $100AUD. Sorry I keep posting about crystals - I have gone pretty much crystal crazy.

SELENITE

Selenite lamp. Available from Corky Saint Clair. Includes light fixture. $140AUD.

DRUZY

Q: What could be prettier than a little slab of druzy?

A: A purple druzy necklace on an 80cm Italian sterling silver fine curb chain

Purple druzy necklace on an 80cm Italian sterling silver fine curb chain available from Corky Saint Clair $65AUD

MELBOURNE

I am doing Finders Keepers Melbourne. It's my first design market this year and I'm pretty psyched.

It's on the 26th + 27th of March.

With my new collapsible jewellery display stands it'll be easy bumping in.

I'm working with Akiko to design some super cute zaishu style display stands that we can cut out of cardboard - that'll make future shows even easier. 

Less stress, less mess.

OWL

Hootie sterling silver owl pendant by Corky version 3.0. We achieved a new finish on this Corky Classic which is shiny but not too shiny.

This pendant comes on a custom made 42cm Italian sterling silver chain.

Available from Corky Saint Clair, Kids in Berlin, Ikeguchi and Lenko. RRP $65AUD

DREAMER

Little Dreamer by Future Islands. The reprise near the end is amazing.

MONKEY

Let the French Monkey take care of all of your lower level decision making! 

The French Monkey says "OUI"
The French Monkey says "NON"

Material: Sterling silver

Designer: Christopher-Hussein Bril

Dimensions: 1 inch wide x 1 inch high

Chain: 80cm (32 inches) fine Italian sterling silver curb chain

Two French Sisters by Pants Yell

NAUTICAL

Current season nautical knit sweater from Jaspal.