Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
Crafty Mornings with Kerri-Anne – soon!
Oh dear, blogged too soon: I’ll be doing regular craft segments on Channel Nine’s Mornings with Kerri-Anne, but not tomorrow – the first appearance has been postponed.
I’ll be appearing once a fortnight shortly, doing craft segments for easy projects you can follow from home. Some will be familiar, and others brand-new… please stay tuned for more news.
Collectors – have you seen it?
Sorry collage, Tony Albert
I have a new favourite programme which my lovely, canny friend Catherine put me on to; Collectors on ABC TV. A lighthearted look at what and why people collect – from old typewriters to Smurfs, and vintage irons to fishing flys – Collectors reveals quite a lot about the personalities who amass such amazing (and sometimes bizarre) collections.
My favourite episode aired on 14 August. The hosts interviewed artist Tony Albert, and I loved seeing what he’s done with his massive collection of kitsch Aboriginalia. This picture might be a bit small to see any detail, but the letters are made up by ashtrays, coasters, cups and all sorts of items bearing Aboriginal images – from the faintly racist to the shocking. Some aren’t even that old… there’s some creative recycling for you.
Seriously fascinating stuff.