AWW craft… and another book or two

Phew – it’s been a busy few weeks. Firstly, I’ve been writing and shooting a bunch of things for Australian Women’s Weekly with my lovely mate, Dean Wilmot. Here’s one project I can show you above, which was just published in the May issue last week. To see the full article and step-by-step instructions, click here. The fabric is from Signature Prints, and the toile de jouy paper I used to line the inside is from favourite stationers, Cavallini Papers & Co. (via Balmain’s Duck Egg Blue).

Secondly, I’ve been writing a big piece for Vogue and interviewing people in all sorts of time zones lately, which can be quite tricky for a fuzzy brain to keep track of. I’m almost done, and it’s due to appear later in the year.

And thirdly, I’ve been working on the almost-final draft of my next book, a memoir… which is very different from the crafting, but I hope not such a surprise when you see it. Plus I’ve just signed on for another crafty book with Murdoch Books, to be published next year. Stay tuned for more news soon!

One thing I have been reading and enjoying for all the beautiful pics is my dear friend Lisa’s new blog, Stiff White Peaks about her travels in New York… Ah, to be there… I feel like I’m tripping through Manhattan vicariously though, just reading about all the things she’s been up to. I love the inspiration of setting up a blog as a sort-of journal of a time… it’s a great idea, non? And must save one from repeating themselves in all those emails home!