A whole year, new me, Klomp Ceramics

Wow, it's been a whole year and 3 days since I last blogged. Bad blogger! Besides for recovering from a brain tumour I've just been too busy to blog!

I'm spending a lot of time pinning inspiration here if you'd like to take a look. It's kind of like lazy blogging!

And I've just launched my handmade ceramic collection Klomp Ceramics online here. Here are some pictures...

So now you know where to find me!

Missibaba + Mevrou

I drool for these bold & graphic Merino wool and Namibian leather handmade works of art by super talented South African designers/creatives Chloe Townsend of Missibaba and Anna Verloren van Themaart.

Go here for more info on these incredible handbags, scarves, cushions & vessels.

Deep Dark Africa New Product Launch

So this is what I've been up to...

Eye Of The World Designs

I spotted this cool design duo's new collection inspired & handcrafted from wood and just loved it. As stated by Eye Of The World Designs' Liam Motyer and Hope Von Joel, "we strive to create pieces not only for fashion but also for stand alone craftsmanship" and the current collection for knitwear designer Brooke Roberts includes incredible jigsaw belts & belt buckles and hats, combined perspex pieces. 

Absolutely loving the knitwear too.

I spotted this somewhere 10 minutes ago and now for the life of me cannot remember where! Mondays. Ah, here!

Capital

"Capital is a small group of young men hand making wood sunglasses in the USA. We enjoy creating original sunglasses based on vintage designs that are both functional and unique. Dedicated to domestic manufacturing, sustainable materials and fair labor standards, Capital is committed to having a positive impact on the world." Each frame is unique, made from American Hard Woods, with optics by Carl Zeiss Vision, and stainless steel spring hinges. Let's order!

First spotted at the Big Cartel Blog.

Draught

Bags, bags, wallets, camera straps, all beautifully handcrafted by Draught Dry Goods. Shop here.

 

First spotted on the Big Cartel Blog.

Lucky Joburg...

Spense & Missibaba are heading your way this weekend!

If any of you in Jozi & it's surrounds have been snoozing, click here and here to get excited!

La Bella Cosa

Kate & Laura, two South African sisters with a passion for Italy, have returned from their travels to Venice with a beautiful collection of Murano jewellery & homeware which they will be showing and selling at an open day this weekend 25 & 26 March from 10am to 6pm at 23 Chateau Circle Constantia.
 

 "Murano is the oldest centre for glassmaking in history, a Venetian island whose glass making traditions date back to the thirteenth century. The hand picked pieces in the 'La Bella Cosa' collection are wonderful examples of contemporary pieces meeting a century old artisan craft."

For more information contact katherineandlaura@gmail.com.

Images by La Bella Cosa

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Have a look at the heart-achingly desirable new Beatles-inspired winter 2011 collection from the genius that is Chloe Townsend's Missibaba.

"The iconic Beatles and their flamboyant military-esque Sgt. Pepper suits inspired Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Camel, pale grey, royal bursts of scarlet, camomile yellow, 'piknik doek' blue and gold form a vibrant colour palette that takes you right back to the swinging sixties. Detailing includes a military loop, a kaleidoscope inspired cut out and a neutral base with vibrant contrasting accents" with hints of printed oversized gingham.

Missibaba has also opened a studio shop which is just heavenly. Set amongst the working bustle & multi-coloured leather smorgasbord that is the Missibaba studio lies a quiet browsing & buying nook. To me, more like a shrine to all that is Missibaba. I could do a morning meditation in there. Chloe is also joined by her friend Meg Summs who has the equally delicious clothing label Fabric. "Summs works with delicate fabrics to create tailored shirts, haboutai silk kaftans, silk and cotton nouveau print 'hitch up' dresses, mesh under slips and stitched panelled jumpsuits".

Missibaba : Unit 3, Selwyn Street Studios, The Palms Centre, 145 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock.

Kate & Allie Sale!

If you haven't already taken advantage of this sale then now's the time. Kate & Allie (Nicola & Caroline) make the most beautiful locally made shoes. I actually wore a pair to my own wedding!

Free People

Warning, this is another one of those fashion brands you could bankrupt yourself over and still be left feeling content! Maybe that's why it's called Free People. It's bohemian and vintage inspired but so wearable and pair-able with any style or look.

From their January lookbook.

From their December lookbook.

Two totally different lookbooks in as many months! And they ship to sunny SA so shop away!