Thursday, 19 March 2015

Lace, wooden buttons and floral colours


A few weeks ago I found the most lush natural yarn, its colour was blended so I had no idea what the final colour would be like. Bright lolly pink, green and brown. Not something I would normally love, but I had a sudden inspiration from the floral combinations of colours. It took a while to find the right colour lace and then I knew I needed to find the right wooden buttons. Weeks later and I finally have finished these gorgeous newborn beanies! I can not wait to see what people think at the markets.

Monday, 2 March 2015

Preparing for Markets

I have officially booked Kalluna Dee into our local markets for April and May. Only a month to prepare and build stock levels, plan merchandising, organise pricing and what ever else you need to bring a market stall together! I am brimming with excitement that my creations could actually find themselves out in the world bringing someone a little piece of happiness and joy.

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Starting a new journey

I have decided this year I am going to be more creative. I am going to let my inspiration lead me. I am going to live life to the fullest and express myself thru my art. I am so excited to see where the creative process will lead me.

I have so many people tell me I should sell my creations but I am still so unsure. Creating and selling are two very different experiences. I guess to really enjoy your business you need to make things you love, but whether people buy it is another thing entirely.


I need to find a way to fund my craft and a purpose in creating. I have started enquiring about local markets and building my stock levels. I am nervous. I am so inexperienced at all this. I guess in a few months time I will be more sure of my direction, but now it is the journey to find my destination. 

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Quiet Mornings

Listening to my husbands alarm going off, he scoots from our bed and I try to pretend it's not morning yet. He collects our baby girl from the cot where she is chattering away and tucks her in bed next to me. I open an eye and she giggles at me. It's like she knows it's early and I don't want to get out of bed. I hoped she would snuggle and fall back asleep but alas, it's time for chatting and blowing raspberries. I give her a cuddle and slip her back in the cot with a scrunchy sounding butterfly toy while I get her milk ready, rub the sleep from my eyes and kiss my husband before he leaves for work. Time to start another day!