Sustainable Fabric Collective

I guess it's hard to believe you're reading a new post from me.  I know...it's been ages! Along with most people I know, my life has been incredibly busy since about February, so thank heavens for this Easter break.

I do have something newsworthy to share though....
I've been working with some colleagues on a new project, that's been in the pipelines for months

The Eco Collective is a collaborative effort between Philipa Wilkinson,  Sophie Seeger and Karen Brock

Aligned with the Hemp Gallery, the experts in sustainable hemp products; The Eco Collective will produce inspiring ranges that work across all soft-furnishings – from themed designs; Australian botanicals, to Indigenous-inspired abstracts; the artworks of the three designers will interact and interplay in composition and colour – offering interior designers and architects a beautiful and inspiring comprehensive range to work with; from one-off pieces, to holistic design in eco development projects.

Here's a glimpse...

Mulga by Sophie Seeger, Sprigs by PipWilly and Samphire by Karen Brock

Canopy by Pip Willy

Rivers and Mangroves by Sophie Seeger

Stems by Karen Brock

And there's a whole lot more to see.....

We'll be at the Eco Xpo held at The Byron Kennedy Hall, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park from 6 - 8 May 2011.

The Eco Xpo is a unique experience, a fun and learning event, suitable for the whole family.
Exhibitors participating adhere to certified organic and good environmental practice.
Hope to see you there.

Handprinted Cushions and Lampshades

EcoInspired's Splash/Coral Chair Pads

It's gorgeous weather right now in Oz that just makes you feel like being outdoors as much as possible.........so I thought I'd share with you some fresh images of EcoInspired's handprinted outdoor cushion covers and a few images taken recently of other EcoInspired product.

EcoInspired's Gingko Leaf design in Yellow Karma

Vibrant, festive and Eco friendly!

Stems Design - Handprinted Lampshade and Cushions

 

Cheeky EcoMonkeys Handprinted Cushion Covers

Handprinted EcoWords Hemp Fabric 

Enjoy your week-end.

Karen

x

Illie Home and Gift - Exciting New Store

I get an immediate mood lift when I walk into a store where things just work together beautifully. Where colours are aesthetically pleasing and all manner of natural fibres are arranged in a way to complement each other. I love seeing textiles with timber, stoneware and glass, so I'm chuffed to have some of my EcoInspired cushions nestled comfortably on the shelves at Illie Home and Gift, Narrabeen.

Illie is the "exciting new designer gift and lifestyle store pulled together by Interior designer, Simone Tilley and her team."  

  

Illie sells carefully selected 'designer homewares, stylish handbags, jewellery, mens gifts, designer childrens toys and clothing and gorgeous baby gifts.' 

   

You can call in to the store at Shop 2, 1244 Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen, where Simone, Claire or Mikaela will be happy to help you or for those who live too far away to visit, Illie's online store will be up and running from 22 November 2010 at www.illie.com.au