An Ocean Voyage

So longing am i for the day when i can set sail across the seas, free from work and bills and taxes, with sun shining down and warm breezes gently blowing past, how divine. But sadly i find myself wrapped up in bed, chicken soup in hand, listing to the stormy weather outside whilst trying to get over the flu from hell.

Well until that day comes, here is a selection of ocean voyager jewels from my current collection to tempt and inspire you.

Nautical Vintage Fabric Rosette Statement Necklace $55

Hello Sailor Nautical necklace $18

Ahoy Statement Necklace $18

Seafarer Locket Necklace $22

In bed, no work today

So it would seem that the evil flu virus that has been plaguing me for over a week now has finally won the battle. I've been forced to take a short hiatus from work for a few days in the hope that i can recover quickly. Processing of orders will resume this Monday the 16th after a nice long weekend in bed. Due to this there may be some delays in answering emails and sending order when i'm back up and running.
Ahh, now where's that chicken soup.....

Jodies First Sale

I big congratulations to my little sister Jodie, just last week she made her very first sale through her brand new "Made It" store CRITTERS4OSCAR. Named for her 2 year old son, Jodie hand makes a range of bright and funky home furnishings, cot blankets and wall art. The inspiration for her works came when she was unable to find anything unique to decorate her son's nursery. Tired of the same old over commercialized Disney characters, she made her own.

Jodie also takes custom order and her range will be available for purchase at all my Spring/Summer markets this year. Please visit her store at www.madeit.com.au/Critters4Oscar

Here is just a sample of my cleaver little sister's work.

'Lil Critter Snuggle Blanket with Pillow $30

Little Love Birds Canvas $15

Little Hoots Pram Quilt $30

New Stockist

Run Wild Horses is delighted to welcome a new stockist Chez Louise run by the lovely Carolyn. A brand new store which has just opened up in Kuranda, in the north of Queensland.

Chez Louise now stocks great range of our 2010 steampunk and vintage inspired jewellery collections.

If you are in the area, pop in and check out the store here are there dets:

Chez Louise
Shop 3/13 Thurwine Street
Kuranda QLD 4881
T: 07 4093 9338

Happy Birthday Horses

Happy Birthday to all the beautiful horses out there. This is my horse "Girl" dress-up in her party finest.
In the Southern Hemisphere all horses except Standardbreds officially turn a year older on the first of August. Now Girl is a registered Standardbred so she don't officially have her birthday for another month and beacuse i no longer her papers i don't know when her actual birthday is, but anyway i'm still going to throw a party. "Cheers Girl".

As the Jasmine Blooms Spring is Not Far Away

It was so lovely to step out my front door today and smell the Jasmine for the first time this season. The sweet little white flowers have began to bloom releasing their delicious perfume. Just divine.

Craft & Quilt Fair

If you haven't been to the Craft & Quilt Fair at least once before, then you're not really a crafty person. Held this past weekend at the Melbourne Exhibition Center in Southbank this years fair was fantastic. I think out of all the trade fairs i attend this one would be my favorite. The Craft & Quilt fair brings together not just quilting and craft vendors but also beading, jewellery and scrapbooking, there are plenty of brand new gizmos and machines on display for you to try out and just as many over eager sales reps happy to take your money for them too. It's basically like going to a big crafty shopping center, and they don't just sell "granny style" products either, there's plenty on offer for all ages and personal tastes. Kelani Fabric Obsession are one of my favorites, though a little pricey i find there boutique designer fabrics very inspiring.


But the Craft & Quilt fair in not just about the shopping. Whilst at the show you can participate in more then 65 workshops from free seminar-style classes featuring plastic garden chains and poorly rigged up mics which either give constant feedback or are set to quite. Here you can listen to experts talk about new product and how to use them. The fair also features something called "The Craft Circle" these are small school group-like hands on tutorials set up at the back of the fair, where participants buy a "kit" from a vendor and are shown how to create the kit. This year i signed up for something called "Air Dry Enameling". I have always wanted to learn enameling but the cost had prevented me in the past, so when i read about this new way of applying enamel i had to sign up. The "kit" basically contained a large alloy silver pendant and shared use of the enameling products. I choose this super cute daisy, the petals provided a great surface to work on and practice my new skill.


So happy was i with the finished product, i spent a small fortune on new enameling products and because i participated in the class, i was given some for free. As soon as i got home i began colouring my own settings, pendants and charms. Expect to see some very colourful creations coming up soon.