Books
The Crafty Minx - published by Murdoch Books in November 2009 (Australia) and April 2010 (UK):
The Crafty Minx is about making simply gorgeous things from preloved, remnant and vintage items. Written especially for non-crafters who are desperate to be more creative but don’t know how, author Kelly Doust shares the delicious rewards of living with and giving away beautiful handmade objects. Included are more than 75 projects – from summer beach bags and cotton apron tops to cosy lambswool throws and cashmere-covered hot water bottles – which give traditional crafts a modern makeover. Featuring innovative ways to get creative, it reflects the huge cultural shift taking place towards recycling and buying locally.
No matter what your craft skill level, discover just how easy it is to be a Crafty Minx.
The Crafty Kid - published June 2010 (Australia) and July 2010 (UK):
The Crafty Kid shows just how easy it is to make irresistible items both for and with children, from recycled or inexpensive materials. Written especially for those who want to hand-make their own beautiful gifts, and to help steep children in the creative life from an early age onwards, The Crafty Kid is full of fun, simple ideas for rainy day entertainment and passes on the sensible adage: make do and mend.
Including more than 50 projects, from cotton book bags, super-cute felt egg cosies and oilcloth aprons to deliciously soft lambswool cushions and practical picnic blankets, it offers new ways of looking at the treasures within our own homes, thrift stores and local flea markets, inspiring you to make gorgeous, functional items for every aspect of a child’s life.
A Life in Frocks: a memoir – published by Murdoch Books in November 2010 (Australia) and February 2011 (UK):
A Life in Frocks is about the ‘divine obsession’, a woman’s love for clothes. In particular, it is a personal, entertaining, joyous – and seductive – exploration of the significance of clothes, filtered through one woman’s lifelong sartorial infatuation.
Pre-publication endorsements for A Life in Frocks:
‘There’s more to fashion than pretty frocks. Kelly Doust flicks through a wardrobe of memories conjured up by her favourite and not so favourite outfits to discover what makes us fall in love with clothes within a lifetime. Delightful and charming, with a sprinkling of sound fashion advice.’ – Kirstie Clements, Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Australia
‘Kelly really takes the time to analyse fashion and style in an enlightened, informed and highly readable way…some extremely savoury food for fashion thought.’ – Melissa Hoyer, fashion journalist & commentator
