exciting news!

Hello friends,

Happy December!

Exciting news!!! As of today I have a new online home. Yep, I will no longer be blogging here and while it's a little sad to be leaving after five years I've been feeling the need for change. Along with this domain shift I'll now be blogging and creating work under my own name — Evie Barrow. Why? It's simply more, me. And the fresh start leading in to 2014 couldn't feel more right.

So what's good about my new place? It's both a blog and a gallery under the one roof. I've created a gallery section so you can easily browse the things that I make. I also have an About page, with embarrassing photos. You know you want to come and see!

But before vacating I'd like to say a HUGE thank you for being here over the past five years. Whether you've lurked, shared a comment or emailed me, you are super ace and I appreciate you heaps. I've loved sharing this blog with you and I'm excited to be continuing over at my new site; www.eviebarrow.com

As a little housewarming celebration there's free shipping on everything in my online store from now until December 18th. See my new site for details.

Much love,
x Evie

friday finds

Happy 1st November!

Today I've gathered up some of my favourite Etsy finds over the past little while to share with you. Enjoy!

1. Hand Embroidered iPad Mini Case, Gala Born // 2. Miniature Timber Planter Box, One White Sunday // 3. Sad Girl with Bunny Ears, EEching Handmade // 4. Imaginative Rain Sweater, Sheila Courture // 5. Hand Carved Wooden Dinosaur, Horses by Holmes // 6. Earthenware Profile, Rachel Levit // 7. Azotic Topaz Sneakers, ARAMA Shoes

shop news : vacation mode

How was your weekend? Mine was pretty super because it was a long weekend here in Melbourne, Australia. I took some time-out to head to Craft to see their fabulous current exhibitions and made my way past Harvest Textiles to see what resident artist, Alice Oehr had been busy creating for the past month. If you follow me on instagram you may have spotted a pic or two. Speaking of taking time-out and calling past some shops, I'm putting my Etsy store on vacation mode for a month as of this Thursday. It's time for a little break and I wanted to give you the heads up before it closes in case there was something or someone you had your eye on. Enjoy your week ahead x

handmade gifts : for her

It's Mother's Day here in Australia this Sunday, to celebrate I've put together a collection of my recent favourite Etsy finds. This is also a mini celebration to my faux mother status. Say what?!! Over the past few months I've been repeatedly mistaken to have children and if I did these are some fun things I'd be happy to see come Sunday.

1. Red Dot Hand Stitched Notebook, 10Antemeridiem  //  2. Red Polka Dot Glasses, Skomoroki  //  3. Textile Bib Necklace, Kjoo  //  4. Try Angles Hand Woven Tapestry, Liz Toohey-Wiese  //  5. Round Collage Mixed Media Earrings, Flock Curiosity Assembly  //  6. Mini Smiling Vase, Casa Abril  //  7. Pyramid Brooch, 10Antemeridiem

Back to the faux mother status. I'm interested to hear if you've been mistaken for a mum when you weren't and how did it make you feel? Truth is, I'd like to be a mum but I'm not so the assumption is frustrating because it hits a nerve. It happens at the grocery store where there's currently a school promotion running. I've been nominated as a mum blogger finalist, which is nice but I had to explain how I didn't fit the criteria! I'm guessing this assumption is mostly made because of my age and sex. Way to go social stereotypes. Otherwise how does someone look like a mum? They come in all shapes, sizes and ages. I never have kids with me nor do I post pictures of children on this blog. I'm a bit confused. If you have any theories please share or if you too thought I was a mum why was that?

To all the real deal mums celebrating Mother's Day this weekend, have an awesome day x

handmade gifts : baby shoes

In one of last week's posts I shared with you the Meet Me at Mike's customised booties I made. And like me, I know a lot of you don't always have the time, skills or motivation to hand make gifts every single time your big heart is doing some giving. So, inspired by last week's post and to help anyone searching for a baby present I've put together a list of beautiful handmade baby shoes. I'm lovin' the floral high-tops. So cute! All finds are available online through Etsy stores, links below.

1. Blue lace leather shoe, Pipi Papcus  //  2. Coral and pink with laceup, Vibys  //  3. Floral high-tops, Bergit Ebser  //  4. Soft sole leather shoe, Wolf Industries  //  5. Beaded moccasin, Needlehead Crafts  //  6. Knitted booties, Leninka  //  7. Blue brogues, Aja Lor

It's autumn here in Australia, my favourite season, however Melbourne is warmer than usual and I'm longing for the arrival of crisp autumn air. While I wait here's a few of my recent favourite finds for you to explore. They're cheery and colourful to get you through to the weekend with a smile.

1. Stay Home Club's bedding collection
2. Atelier Stella London's ceramics
3. Hand-cut A-frames by Chiaozza
4. Pearl's Room, pot holder set
5. Wrapping paper by Esme Winter
6. Dave Singley's Gossip Girls print
7. Oliday's colourful leather Cord Cable Organizers

Enjoy!
 x
 

cats in hats

Hello! Finally, the remaining of my limited edition Cats in Hats have been listed in my Etsy store. It's possible you spotted them on Instagram, Facebook or at a market late last year. They are made from a cuddly, eggshell coloured fleece, each with a unique hand-embroidered face and markings. Not to forget their colourful felt hats; crowns, top-hats, berets, you name it these kitties love a good hat! Feel free to take check them out before they settle in for an afternoon nap.

treasury time

JessQuinnSmall... $65.00	sian $70.00	catrabbitplush $145.00	wassupbrothers $85.00
forestbluefact... $86.00	contemori $25.00	furzechan $52.00	MimiKirchner $300.00
skippityhopcre... $50.00	SallyNencini $30.00	ninon $60.00	OneLittleRedFo... $38.00
ButtonBoxGifts $60.00	adatine $27.00	romawinkel $40.00	lucisoli $60.00

My latest Etsy treasury. I always have fun putting together a treasury although I haven't done one in a while. It's far too easy to get lost in all that there is to find!

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

new girls

Hello! Let me introduce you to four lovely girls I made late last year that were part of a limited collection of five. One has gone to a loving new home already and the others I have just listed in my Etsy store this week. I'm a little bit smitten with their hands and those fingers! Fiddly yes although I'm hoping this year will see a few more little hands created. 

 

Betty — has a wandering mind and enjoys spending sun-filled afternoons in the park escaping in her favourite books.

Audrey — is a big fan of taking morning walks, gathering a poesy of wildflowers from the side of the path as she goes.

Florence — affectionately known as Flo, keeps hearts in her pocket from secret admirers and loves wearing flowers in her hair.

Margo — her favourite colour is blue and she only drinks her milk through a straw so she can blow bubbles over the edge!

What are you looking forward to creating this year?

custom ginger

It's been a while since I've made a custom Bearded Bloke and I really enjoyed creating this guy. He's for a lucky bride-to-be who's wedding proposal involved brooches. How sweet!

etsy seven

 

A touch-of-blue collection of seven Etsy items from my favourites list. Inspired by the first day of spring, which is tomorrow here in Australia and the promise of all the blues skies to come!

1. Mushroom Character, Jess Quinn

2. Vintage Pillowcases, Box of Hollyhocks

3. Sky Blue Octagon Ring, Nomoi Kora

4. Book of Poems Print, Anna Magruder

5. Coin Purse, Blackbird & the Owl

6. Wedding Cake Toppers, Waterbirds

7. Screenprinted Book, Hello Possum