It has been the most amazing year at my Ecocentric Pop Up stall at Three Ropes Espresso. Parramatta City Council is making over the city and the laneway cafe has just closed.
The exciting news is that the amazing guys of the Circa group will be having me at their super cool cafe Smith on Batman Walk, Parramatta!
I'll be there from 8am - 3pm every Friday!
Check out the map to find me!
I was so happy to have Matt Carroll, better known as Hortiman visit my pop-up stall at Three Ropes in Parramatta! I love being at my stall and speaking to people from all walks to life, but a visit from the one of the leaders in the horticulture industry was really special.
For anyone who hasn't visited my stall, I am at Three Ropes Espresso cafe from 7am-2pm every Friday.
Anyone who love plants, gardening, and horticulture in general, please follow Hortiman on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram!
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| The inspiring home of Diane and Mischka, featuring the artwork of Charly Wrencher |
Last week I visited the beautiful home of my friend Diane and her cat Mischka for the first time. I first met Diane at the Rozelle Markets in Sydney, where she bought the chain of hearts Kokedama hanger, and later found out that she had begun making her own Kokedama! I was so impressed simply had to see the home of this creative woman.
The moment I walked in to her Balmain apartment, I could not stop smiling. Every wall and corner was decorated with the most incredibly beautiful and eclectic pieces, which together built a perfectly warm and whimsical style.
I am actually kicking myself for not taking a photo with Diane in it, as the style of her home is reflected in her fashion style! I'd explain it as fun, bohemian, and feminine.
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| Arwork by Charly Wrencher |
The kokedama are displayed on plates and bowls, and bring a real quirkiness and softness to the spaces.
Diane has collected art pieces from around the world. One of her favourite artists (and friend) Charly Wrencher, is based on the North Coast of NSW, and is responsible for many artworks in Diane's home, including the gorgeous large scale landscape in the living area. His works bring a beautiful texture, and sense of nature to the spaces, and helps to tell the story of Diane's life.
Thank you Diane for showing me your home. It has inspired me greatly!
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| Artwork by Charly Wrencher |
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| Pop-Up stall at Three Ropes Espresso Parramatta, Sydney. |
I can't tell people enough how much I love where I live and I now have even more of a reason to! I applied through the
Activate Parramatta program to have a weekly pop-up stall working in conjunction with the Pattamatta cafe's : Circa, Three Ropes, and Smith. The cafe owners and Parramatta Council have been so supportive of Ecocentric, and I really feel like this latest venture will get the Ecocentric name out there.
I will be at Three Ropes Espresso ( laneway off Darcy St) every Friday with my new pop-up stall and lots of goodies. Come along and say 'hi' (and have some of the most incredible coffee of your life!)
Follow my movements at the
Ecocentric Facebook Page!
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| Rozelle Market fun! |
Rozelle Markets was so much fun on the 9th of February. It may have only been Ecocentric's 2nd ever market but it is starting to feel pretty natural!
Thanks to everyone who came along, especially to my dear friend Aimee who was my Ecocentric assistant for the day!
Some of the products included: kokedama hangers, handmade concrete planters of all shapes, hebel planters and candles, ceramic hangers, moss necklaces, succulent picture frames, and succulent hearts!
Feel free to contact me about any of these items as I make to order!
I was given 2 gorgeous 1800's pocket watch cases last year and knew that I would have to turn them into something wearable.
I had never tried growing moss for long periods, so I planted the cases out and tried growing them myself. A few months later they looks just as good, and all I did was splash them with water every couple of days and left them on a bright windowsill.
I always thought that the moment moss dried out it began to die, however there were times I let them dry out for a week and they became a dull green/brown colour. I then wet them as usual and they became green and lush again!
I've loved these so much, and hope they find new Ecocentric owners who will rock these 1800's items 2014 style!
My obsession with concrete continues!
This little grey and gold gem was an experiment on making moulds out of cardboard. I am still finding the process of of using concrete really exciting and waiting for it to 'go off' makes me as impatient as a child!
Geometric planters are all the rage at the moment and I think this one came out having a sort of industrial elegance. I think I may try to do a collection of planters similar to this.
This item will be for sale at the Rozelle Markets in Sydney this Sunday the 9th of Feburary.
See you there my Ecocentric friends!
