Tuesday, 14 May 2013

DELUXE Tassel Top Hangers

Violet

I promised myself that even though I was returning to full time work..... yada yada yada!
I would continue to Ouch!

So here are the lastest Tassel Top designs, I'm calling them a deluxe range because the twine is dyed in an array of colours, they can hold a range of sized pots and they have six macramé arms!

I'm on a Sydney countdown too
I am really looking forward to the Saturday night, launch cocktail party for the 'Voices of 2013'!

Yep Donna and I are shirking our parental responsibilities for a night and heading to the glitz and glamor of Sydney! YEAH!

Looking forward to posting about that real soon!




Peach

Lemon, Peach & Violet

Chartreuse
 Oh I love it when I take wonky pic's!
...Oh well :)
Black & Sapphire
 Personal fave, I think more in this colour combo in the future?

Peach
Ahh peachy!

Take care, Pippa

Saturday, 11 May 2013

Blog Design Dedication #6


 It's been a while since I dedicated in twine, no shortage of muses  I can tell you but I had a spark!
Can you pick whom?



BLOG:
This hand dyed Macramé Wall Hanging has been inspired by 
Tove @ Stuff that makes my heart beat faster


DESIGN:
The Black twine, cooper olives and vintage wooden beads are the perfect combination to visually describe the lovely Norwegian Architect, Mother and total Mid Century Retro lover, Tove!

I choose black because it's bold and a design classic- as is Tove's furniture collection, two words 'string shelf'!!!
The hanging needed 'bling', only copper would do!

The wooden beads are a given....have you seen the teak kitchen??

The pattern is strong and balanced with a twist in the bottom fringe to hark back to her Architecture background.

The neutral palette is also Tove's choice in home decor too but she's a nature girl as well!
Lovely house plants and posts on her home town will show you that!

The selection of pottery, are reminiscent of her well curated collection! 
She loves WG too, so that makes her a good egg!


DEDICATION:
Tove came across my blog, some time ago!
 It is usually the other way round but I call it fate really, as a visit to her blog, is the stuff of dreams!

Her impeccable taste in pottery, furniture and kitchens have me drooling!

If you haven't met yet...do!

Tove, your blog and yourself are just lovely and I can speak for many of us when I say 'it has been pure joy getting to know youand thankyou so much for your support of my knotty adventures!

I dedicate this macrame to you and your blog! xx




Pippa.

Ps : If you need a refresher on the B.D.D blog posts, see here :)







Corner of my Home



So pleased to be apart of Donna and Kylie's Blog link in today!


I'm definitely a Retro girl!

This is our Lounge room, a mix of collected Mid Century and trusty IKEA!
These leather sofa's are super comfy and very kid friendly!
They are small and wide and it was love at first sight! 
I was told they were Danish! 
and the leather could be Reindeer? =:0

......but I have seen their like in 'Real Living' and they called them Italian, so you choose!

Note the original tassel too :)

My books, glass and pottery collections! 
I gaze at my Devil Ivy's and assess their growth daily!
I think they un-IKEA my IKEA shelves?

One day they will be a pair of 'String' shelf system!



 ....and say hello (Kylie) to my Fig!
 I love house plants and she's a bit special!


 The following pic's were again taken by 'Ouch Boy'! ...no lie
I think I will hand over the camera to him from now on, I genuinely suspect a creative eye.



Cacti

Parker & Bitossi

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Kitchen
The composition of these pic's, intrigues me....
Kitchen stool

Looking forward to seeing everybody's homes today!
I will bring the cake!

Pippa


Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Mums the word!


I don't think you, whatever the age, tire from wanting to make your Mum proud!
This is my Mum, Ouch Grannie!
She was out and about in Melbourne town and went to see my work at the CAE!
Thanks Grannie xx

 This is Mum and I, 
I think I may be responsible for the happy but exhausted expression on her face

 .....but then there was toddler 'Ouch Brother' to contend with too?


 Looking good "Seventies Parents"...check out the retro tash on 'Ouch Poppy'!

 All good 'Eighties Mums' supported the Scout and Brownies movement!

Bring back the eighties pant suit and shoulder pads! 
Love this pic of you, Grannie! xx
Happy Mothers Day!


Wouldn't be a post if there was no macramé, 
so here are some Tassel Top Hangers I have been working on!

......and I'm over here today!
Having a play date with Lisa from 'The Red Thread'



I hope you enjoy your 'Mother's Day'!

Pippa


Ps: Tove, there's a pic of your lovely kitchen which has been mixed up with mine, I laughed, hope you do too! 
Sister from another Mother! 
Our tastes are so similar and frankly I'd love to have everyone think I own your gorgeous Teak kitchen! xx

(let me know if you'd like it changed?..no probs!)


Saturday, 4 May 2013

Me at the C.A.E



Nice an early this morning I made a beeline for the CAE, to install my macramé in their kiosk window!
Which happens to be in the busiest coffee drinking, cake eating part of Melbs, Flinders lane!
The installation is to promote my macramé classes but also my work as well.
I think I would love to dress more windows in macramé, it was fun!






I'm pretty happy with today's effort!
I felt like a real artist,....I haven't felt like that for a while!
 
My reward is a roast chicken dinner, thanks to Mr Ouch!



Pippa



Friday, 3 May 2013

Ouch Boy

 When the cats away the mice will play!

.........this photographic selection is the work of a cheeky 4 year old, who has learnt to use Mama's camera!

Chip off the old block, thought I would share!



The orange rubber chickie wins my vote!

Happy weekend to you!

Pippa







Thursday, 2 May 2013

I like big knots!


My latest hanger is a Tassel Top Hanger in peach, the colour is so pretty! 
I think I will make some more!



 The other day I was tagged on instagram! This poster was on a bus shelter on a busy inner suburb st, 
I nearly fell off my chair when I saw it! 
Gotta love Instagram!!


 But what really made my day today was two of my year eight student(12-13 year old), came up to me in the yard, giggling and a bit shy...Miss! 
Do you go by another name?...are you Ouch Flower?
Yes I am...... your in Frankie, we saw you in Frankie!

....secrets out :)


Pippa.