Tag Archives: blue

Wooden Hamsa Hand Model

Posted on 21/10/2017 by Aixie

Sitting in my studio the other day looking at my wooden artist’s hand model and thought “that would actually make a really cool Hamsa!” I pulled out a pencil and I started drawing an eye and some patterns over the … Continue reading →

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September Bed Post

Posted on 30/09/2017 by Aixie

Nefertiti wants me to show you two different Bed posts from this month. (She was really quite insistent, and she’s the boss!)  So there’s the soothing blue above, and the bright, spring inspired pink below! Frodo is a fan of … Continue reading →

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Painting Gum Blossoms – Sharing My Process 

Posted on 23/09/2017 by Aixie

I got chatting with a fellow artist friend, Lynette K, the other day about sharing the creative process. She asked me if I’d ever made videos of me working (I haven’t, I’m not comfortable with the idea), as she was … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Vignettes 

Posted on 14/08/2016 by Aixie

“The only constant is change” In my house this is so very true! I’ve been rearranging in my bathroom again and thought I’d share the results.

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A Flock of Blue and White 

Posted on 09/12/2015 by Aixie

I    An afternoon with paint and paper is always fun, but especially so when making Christmas decorations! I choose a theme each year- last year was rainbow, this year it’s my blue and white obsession coming through!! Bluebirds of happiness … Continue reading →

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Blue and White Tile Tray

Posted on 21/05/2015 by Aixie

In all my Pinterest-trawling of beautiful blue and white ceramics I came across this gorgeous blue and white tile tray (see photo at the bottom of this post) It was love at first sight, and I figured I could make something similar. This … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Op Shop Bedside 

Posted on 19/04/2015 by Aixie

    This cane bedside is my latest op shop score (50% off woot!) before. (As modelled by the charming Nefertiti) And after a coat of pretty blue paint:              

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Blue Bedroom 

Posted on 12/04/2015 by Aixie

I have been summoning the courage to paint my bedroom walls a really dark colour for over six months now. I finally took the plunge and I can’t believe how much I love it! I chose Swedish Blue by Taubmans: … Continue reading →

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Under The Sea Lampshade

Posted on 24/03/2015 by Aixie

I have been wanting to do something crafty to the lampshade in my studio for ages. I was thinking watery, under the sea, blues and greens, so I wanted to use a water based medium. Acrylic ink is something I … Continue reading →

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Faux Shibori Cushion

Posted on 17/03/2015 by Aixie

To continue my current love affair with blue and white, I really want a Shibori cushion for my bedroom. I’m currently redecorating my bedroom in shades of blue, white and grey (with perhaps a few hits of pink), but more … Continue reading →

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