Take a Moment Back in Time

Affair in Trinidad Long 1930's inspired Slip

I had the chance to shoot with the talented photographer Jessie Prince and model Brooke Chamberlain this season and got these beautiful vintage inspired images. The setting is jewellery designer Victoria Spring divine abode, she kindly let us capture these shots at her gorgeous house in a little town of Mullumbimby. The stunning jewellery is featured in the mages also. Her house is full of deco treasures, vintage crystal.. eclectic furniture and old finds. I just love the shots in her bathroom with the mural on the walls. The colours of the room look great with the colours of my collection. 

Madonna Bain eco intimates

eco lingerie and sleepwear

100% organic cotton 

Silk Georgette

Jewellery by Victoria Spring

Photography by Jessie Prince

Tigani Lux

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Gorgeous Soft Leather.. unique, original design... and beautifully hand crafted by Balinese craftsmen.. This is my must have accessory for summer 2011/12

The Making of a Prom Queen...

Here is a dress I made up for my niece last month. I love it when I am asked to make a dress for a special occasion in someones life, especially someone who is close to me. I feel like I am part of something very special in their life. My gorgeous niece, Pia, had found a image of a dress she loved in a magazine and wanted me to make it for her formal this year. The patterns and sewing took me 2 days to put together, yes... 2 long days.. but it was so worth it to see Pia so happy.

 

  I started with the concept Pia sent me. It was similar to a ballerina style dress- Satin boned bodice and a full tutu tulle skirt. My niece lives in Brisbane (2 hours away from me) so I needed to make most of the dress without her to fit until the end (a lot of trust there!!) Once I had her measurements, I drafted up a pattern and sewed the bodice which was cobalt blue satin with a satin lining in black.

After the bodice I whipped up the skirt. It was made from fine tulle with the black satin lining. It had over 5 meters of tulle for this little skirt! I tested it on the dummy for fit and length before I put the zipper in. Lastly it was fitted on Pia.. and WaaaLaaaa....

Designer Markets- The Finders Keepers

images copy right of www.thefinderskeepers.com 

The gorgeous Finders Keepers Markets are happening again, Melbourne on 9th and 10th October, Brisbane the 6th and 7th of November and 3rd and 4th of December in Sydney. This is the cream of the crop of Australian Young Artists and Designers. From print makers, to jewelery, clothing, ceramics... a human creates in by hand... it's there! Eco Intimates will hopefully have a stall at the Brisbane dates. I will let you know how to find me there closer to the date. There is cafe/bar, live music and a festival atmosphere. Yay! Celebration of Talent!

Free desktop wallpapers from Lily and Cino

If you are like me and love looking at beautiful things, then you probably love a free gorgeous desktop wallpaper to add a little decoration to your screen .. As well as being visually pleasing and inspiring they are designed by my talented sister for her Lily&Cino boutique stationery range.

Designer Personalised Stationery Goes Eco

Lily and Cino is a gorgeous website for all your personalised stationery needs. You can have your order printed on premium recycled paper- a high quality 100% recycled certified, certified processed chlorine free (PCF), made with 100% renewable energy, acid free and archival.

They have designs for wedding stationery, personalised stationery, new baby stationery, social and event stationery as well as greeting cards, Christmas cards and personalised Christmas cards. All the wedding stationery designs come in a whole suite of matching products so you can create a total package to set off the mood of the big day.
Now I just have to find a husband...

My New Clutch

I had a birthday last week and I was spoilt by my beautiful friends and family. One of my favorite pressies was the Jamie Beattie clutch my sister gave me. Jamie Beattie sure knows what a gal loves, and my sis sure knows how to please me! I saw Jamie's collection at the Brisbane Young Designers Market last June and my sister must have caught me drooling over the maxi clutches. I took it out for birthday drinks on the weekend and I must say it looked fab. Jamie makes custom designs so you can have a one that match your favorite outfit. Since I have so many favs I am sure this is just the first of many :0)

Byron Bay Designers Part 3- Paperwings

My next instalment of 7 posts on 7 designers in Byron Bay (WT?) How divine are these children's designs by Mullumbimy design house Paperwings. Paperwings is a "fusion of past, present and future design ideas in children’s product design."

http://www.paperwings.com.au/

About the Designers
"Jason Gibaud and Michelle Fallon are the architects of this highly individual company. Their unique expertise in design and construction is a direct result of their many collaborations in theatre design, feature film production and projects in architecture and interior design. The experience of raising their own young children, Vevette and Esther, is key to the practicality, comfort and fun inherent in the products they create."

Patterns, prints and princesses

Looking for some printed textiles that are earth friendly and beautiful? Here are some of my favourites

Thea and Sami Rose print on mulin.

ModGreenPod's Clara in basil (Left) and wee Jubilee in rasberry (right)
Hand silk-screened using water-based, non-toxic inks on 100% organic cotton fabric. They create products that won’t harm the planet, its manufacturers, or users, all without sacrificing style.

Marina Cavalieri solar power design printed on organic cotton/linen

This inspiring design house is home to hand printed certified organic and natural textiles.

Sweet Jane by Harmony Art organic design
printed on 100% organic cotton sateen

Harmony Art combines art and sustainability in a harmonious arrangement of design and business inspired by nature