The Design Files

I don't take compliments easily, I am not often happy with the work I produce, always seeing where it could be better – I can thank my perfectionist mother for that character trait! But today I'm happy because one of my favourite blogs, The Design Files, featured a story on Annabelle and me and our new magazine fête. I still can't quite believe the author of the site, Lucy, would be interested in our little project that we're producing from Adelaide in South Australia.



And today, we launched our new website. This was not without its problems. Only days ago we decided to cease work with one web developer and employ another after weeks and weeks of ongoing problems with the first. We've ended up paying twice to have our website built but we wanted to be sure it was right - right from the start. I designed it to be simple and in keeping with the fête ethos. I'm not sure if it's the weeks of stress leading up to today or the pure relief that the site is actually up, but for today, I'm pretty happy with how things are working out.

Fête Issue One 2012

Here is our first issue of Fête for 2012. I hope you'll like it and help us spread the word if you do. Please visit our Facebook page and like us too if you have a moment, we'd really appreciate your support.

Taking Pictures

Today I took some photos for a beautiful homeware store that they will be using on their upcoming website. I actually really enjoyed it but I did feel rather peculiar being the photographer as it's not something I do often. I am far more adept at being the designer sitting behind a computer screen using other people's photographs.



It is something I'd like to do more of though - practice makes perfect I guess.

Back to Work

Yesterday Annabelle and I worked on the first of our photo shoots with the lovely Scott & Alia from White Wall. It was nice to get back into the swing of things. The shoot went really well and we had a great day laughing and sharing stories. They are two of the most generous, driven people I am ever likely to meet.



These are shots I took of the beautiful servingware we had at the ready, lent to us by Annabelle's sister, Amelia and her brother-in-law, Adrian. I actually met Annabelle through Amelia as we were friends long before I knew of her little sister. Amelia and Adrian own Danish Vintage Modern and Country Life Antiques and travel around the world sourcing product for their shops. Seriously, their home is something out of a magazine, every corner crammed full of the most amazing pieces. One look at the servingware in these photos should give you an inkling.

A Great Partnership

Had a great day yesterday with Annabelle doing some styling/photography work. It was so nice to work together again after our little break since leaving the magazine. We're a great team and despite the odd clash of wills, we work remarkably well together.



Our new business venture is another step closer to reality. We've been working hard on all the background business set-up which takes a frustratingly large amount of time. I hope to reveal all very soon but it's not too far away and we're both very excited.

Spring Has Sprung

Spring is here at long last. The trees are in blossom and the sun is shining. Just perfect for a bounce on the trampoline with my sweet niece.



Today marks a new chapter in my life. I have resigned from my position at the magazine and am about to embark on a very exciting new venture. Lots to do and so much to think about – can't wait to tell more!

My Modest Collection
Oh how I love these little pots. Mostly Victorian – all from the UK – they're next to impossible to find here in Australia. I love their miniature proportions, the detail in the typography, the simplicity of shape. My very modest collection – consisting of about eight pieces – is destined to grow as I cannot get enough of these little beauties.



I used them in a story in the magazine a while back. In fact, they were my inspiration for this story.