Creative Monsoon

'i do' it yourself is here

On - Wednesday 17 June 2009

Ta Da!! Introducing our all new blog... 'i do' it yourself. A whole blog devoted to do it yourself wedding ideas. I found it really surprising as I started to plan my wedding next year that there were not more resources out there to do it yourself. So I decided to build a blog that brought it all together in the one place. Keep an eye on it as it grows each week with projects and inspiration from around the world.

If you have a project of pics you'd like to share, get in contact, we'd love to hear from you. email

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interior design

Patchwork Wallpaper

On - Sunday 14 June 2009

For those of you who don't like patterned wallpaper, look away now, because you're REALLY not going to like this! Ever wondered what to do with all those left over bits of paper? Well you could go a little nuts and try a wallpaper patchwork. You could always start off by blue-tacking them to the wall, just in case not everyone in the house appreciates it as much as you. But I think this idea would work really well in a kids room, I've always like the idea of using vertical stripes of different wallpaper.

From top to bottom: DIY wallpaper from the book Flea Market Style, a wall in the home of Dutch artist Ninainvorm, interior of French designer and stylist Fif Mandric via decor8blog.

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australian art

Fire Water Festival

On - Saturday 13 June 2009

Friday night we went down to the harbour to check out Fire Water. Part of the Vivid festival of music lights and ideas. The Sydney Opera House was beautifully lit with abstract patterns along with the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) and few other light installations. If you can get to Sydney to check it out you'd better hurry, it's only on until Sunday.

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Beach Style

On - Saturday 13 June 2009

Well it's been a horribly traumatic week with no internet access. Stupid Optus. So lets look at something cheerful and fun finally.

Sarah Collier is a mixed media artist from North Carolina. Her lovely whimsical collages use old images from 1950s, 60s and 70s advertising campaigns. AND shes having a sale at her etsy shop with some prints only US$10! My favourites are the beach themed ones, wonder if you can still get that pink bathing suit, go down a treat on Bondi Beach?!

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Little Wish

On - Tuesday 9 June 2009

Yup. Sometimes my day feels just like this. 'The Little Wish' print by Dazey Chic

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art and design

Continental cushions

On - Friday 5 June 2009

I love the idea of marking out on a map all the places we've been. Above you can see a couple of inspiring ideas from Inside Out magazine (new issue just out). You could have lots of fun with the world map wall sticker from Ferm Living. I also like the idea of marking out trips on the cushions with buttons for each major city visited. I'd have to have a cushion just for Europe I think though.

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Auckland Afterall

On - Friday 5 June 2009

Calling all Aucklanders. If you're looking for something to do next week, pop to Ponsonby and check out the Afterall exhibition. It features the work of my very talented friend, Karen.

The exhibition runs for two weeks from the 10 June at Good One Cafe in the Supreme Building, 42 Douglas St, Ponsonby.

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Tedious Tuesday

On - Tuesday 2 June 2009

Pic The Deco Detective

It's been a very long day directing a very tedious photo shoot. Oh how I'd have preferred to be in the studio painting!

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handmade gifts

Lovely Lilies

On - Monday 1 June 2009

It's pouring with rain and freezing cold outside so lets brighten things up with some lovely lilies.

This beautiful fabric bag would brighten up any winter day. US$46 from A Touch of Stardust.
The latest print from creative monsoon, 'the new lily' $45
Sleep in style with this gorgeous lily eye mask, on US$12 from BibBon
This beautiful clutch from IMH Designs will be a great reminder of sunny days, US$72
Spirited Styles hobo handbag will have you dreaming of tropical holidays even in the most gloomy weather, US$142
Simple and sweet this lovely little girls skirt by Kate Emerson Designs just looks so cute. US$31
I love fabric covered buttons. Dwillingham have a whole bunch of fabrics to choose from. And only US$4.50 for two.

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art and design

Find of the week: cute cushions

On - Sunday 31 May 2009

I love Sunday nights. It's when I trawl through the net looking for cool and inspiring things. Problem is its taking me longer to get through everything as I find more and more stuff! Like this unbelievably cute cushion from Eggagogo. How sweet is it? Yet another use for that big jar of buttons. Reminds me a little of a cushion I saw the other day over at chocolatecreatives blog. Also very cute, by Su Owen.