A sad Farewell to Summer..

So today we bid a sad farewell to the Summer that wasn't and usher in the new season of changing colours and falling leaves, it's time to take stock once again as we ready ourselves for another long cold winter ahead.


So the news man tells us that this was the coldest and wettest summer in 17 years. But despite the all rain which washed out many events and markets and the need for the heater to be turned back on, in fact it was never put away in the first place, for me this really was one of the best summer i've had.

I spent most of January road tripping up the east coat of Australia, staying in my tiny tent, spending my days opp shopping, bush walking, kyaking and even learnt how to scuba dive too. After almost 3 weeks and my my car all loaded up with vintage dress, fabrics and nic-nacs it was time to head home. My head full of inpirations and ideas i was ready to start another busy year.

This summer also brought in some changes to the business, our brand new homewares collection is taking shape with new buntings and funky cushion covers made from vintage fabrics being added to the website. There are new stockists and we are commiting to a full year of market this year.


There were parties and dinners, days out and even managed a trip or too to the beach to boot. I have also very been blessed this summer to have met some wonderful people and made many new friends, whilst reconnecting with old ones. I'm very much looking forward to the seasons ahead.

It's Summer...umm sort of!

It’s the 1^st of December and time again to welcome in another season - summer; oh how i love you summer. My readers and all those that know me already know of my love of the summer season (and just as correct, my hatred of colder months). So i thought i would write a little of why this season fills me with so much joy.

The beach – the sand, the ocean sounds, the smell, days out on my dad’s boat and being able to participate in some of my favourite sports like swimming and snorkelling.

Balmy Nights – being able to take a walk late at night and feel the warn wind kiss your skin, it’s so worth the extremely hot days just to have night like that.

The heat – i don’t like being cold, and i suffer arthritis which acts up badly in winter.

BBQ’s – my family is prone to holding random BBQ’s, usually my parents would hold them on birthdays (there’s 4 in our family over the summer months) but more often they would bring out the barbie spontaneously on evenings when we’re all together.

Holiday Road Trips–It’s really the only time of the year now when i can take some time away from the studio.

Christmas (no need to extended explanations it speaks for itself).

The New Year – not so much for the party but for the chance to make everything new again.

Watermelon (which i also love) seems to taste so much better in the warmer weather

My birthday falls in the last month of summer, but i must say although i love birthday parties i don’t very much like getting older (eek!!)

Summer sports – Cricket and the Australian Open tennis i find are just wonderful days out with friends which i look forward too every year.

Music festivals – there are so many these days you’re sure to find one that suits your tastes

Lazy afternoons spent reading in the park

Water fights, hose wars and other childish nonsense which you can get away with on hot days

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Another Magazine Feature

This time it was for the October issue of STYLE BRISBANE magazine. On page 19 is featured my "Pocket Full of Posies" Statement Necklace...i'm so happy as i loved this piece!!

Hello Autumn (Goodbye Summer)

Ah Autumn the prettiest and most colourful season, for me i kind of find it the saddest aswell. I just love summer so much that when i see the leaves begin to charge colour i feel a little blue, knowing it will such a long long time before summer and thoes lovely warm days return.
Inspired by the season here is my brand new "Tree of Life - Autumn" necklace featuring a lovely bronze tone twisted tree pendant which i have embellished with with hand coloured vintage brass floral filigrees. Now in stock on my online store, Esty and Made It. xoxo

Run Wild Horses Turns 2!

This week marks the 2nd Birthday of Run Wild Horses....WOW, i can believe it. The time has just flown by. We've been having the most wonderful summer. I spent the New Years in Perth. It was my first trip to WA and i just loved every second of it. Here are some of my favorite sights.

Summer Collection Almost Sold Out

Just a quick up date - our summer collection "Blooms" is almost sold out. We have a few necklaces left and Love birdie Earrings (these came be view and purchased from either www.2threads.com/runwildhorses/shop or www.runwildhorses.etsy.com).
We are now sold out of the Blooming Rose Bud rings and the Pin/Earring Gift Sets, we also sold out of the Rose Bud Earrings sets. We wish to thank all our wonderful stockists and customer that have helped to make this collection such a huge success.

New Goodies Instock at Incube8r

I have just completed some restocking and rearranging of my Incube8r cube with new goodies including sample designs and a small selection from my BLOOMS summer collection