Design Stories
Bright Feather Jackets – Special Project
Creating a trio of Feather Jackets. That was a creative challenge I could not refuse! I belong to Cityhill Church in Hillcrest, and every year we host a large Women's Conference called Flourish. The theme for this year's conference on the 7th and 8th September is...
Decorative Geometric Shape Pieces for Event
We created a set of Geometric Shape pieces for an event company. They needed table decor for a special occasion. Consequently we are delighted to add these polyhedron objects to our portfolio. These decorative mini structures are bright, vibrant and life-giving.I...
Paper Strelitzia Project with Artist Lesley Magwood Fraser
What a delight to work collaboratively with my friend and local Durban Artist - Lesley Magwood Fraser. The project began when Lesley delivered a pile of spare paintings and drawings to my home. I cut them up and folded them into Paper Strelitzia Blooms. I added...
Puzzle Pot – Perfect for Dry Arrangements
This textured grey puzzle pot with turquoise rings formed part of the Intellectual Property Exhibition at Alliance Francais . The function was held in Durban earlier this year. It was the first larger item that I made from Puzzle pieces. Last year I created some...
Springbok Chandelier from Hand-cut Map Paper
I've wanted to work with silhouettes of South African animals. As a result, This Springbok chandelier mobile gave me the chance. A real delight to artistically represent a national South African animal. It is entitled Sit-Spring-Stand It is one of a trio on...
A Light Fitting From Suspended Fondue Forks
I am always on the lookout for interesting material that is no longer needed. I've wanted to do something with fondue forks for a long time. Ever since I started noticing bulging mounds of them for sale at our local SPCA charity store. I experimented with...
Puzzle Piece ‘Pottery’ Light Pendants
I grew up in a home with my mom being passionate about puzzles. I have memories of her dining room table being filled bit-by-bit with the evolving image of a landscape, country-side scene or a map. They've kept her company, even now in the late years of her life. I've...
The Wood Work Furniture Collection
The Wood Work Story I am a collector of goodies. I am energised by the vibrant rhythm of similar items grouped together. Lately i have been drawn to wooden items - in particular wood that 'works' for us. (wood work) I have picked up many homeless wooden kitchen...
Dip Dyed Serviettes – A Quick Dinner Decor Project
This is a fun and super quick way to give a dinner party a vibrant hand-crafted touch. Quickly dip-dye paper serviettes (or napkins) in diluted food colouring, allow to dry and use! (Pictoral and video Instructions for making the dip dyed serviettes below) Dip dyed...
Paper Apples – handcrafted from books
We are keen to explore new directions in our paper work for clients, and were delighted to make up some paper apple prototypes from recycled books. The apple shape, is a bit like the heart shape - familiar, simple and pleasing with soft curves. We were very happy...
Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes from Painted Book Print
Paper Strelitzia Buttonholes The Strelitzia is a vibrant indigenous South African flower - also known as The Bird of Paradise Flower or the Crane Flower. It's name suits it's bright and angular appearance! It was lovely to make a set of buttonholes for a wedding with...
Rose Bouquets – Paper Blooms for a Very Special Occasion
We have been commissioned to create a number of paper rose bouquets for an upcoming wedding. It has been such a delightful process for a few reasons - Roses are beautiful blooms to create Adding some red paper to the book print paper has created a fresh vibrant feel...