The Owls Are Hunting

crack open the Sherry...

2011-06-10T14:08:00.007+10:00

...it's official, I'm retiring from lamp making. I never really intended to spend over 2 years making lamps 5 days a week, 9 till 5 but that's what happened. Crazy!

I'm totally astounded by the support that my little business received. I mean really gobsmacked.

{Please be aware I am about to pick up my trumpet...} If you'd have told me 3 years ago that products designed and made by me would be supplied to over a dozen shops and featured in Real living, Home Beautiful, Notebook, Peppermint and Frankie Magazine and been given a full page spread in the Herald Sun I'd have no doubt laughed quite a lot. {...I have now put the trumpet down.}

Anyway, it's time for some new adventures (one of which includes this smiley chappie).

The last of my products are listed here.

Thanks guys!

♥

Ssssshhhhh....

2011-04-09T10:15:00.003+10:00

So I promised a photo and here's one (better late than never) and look he's sleeping! Amazing! Hey - if he does more of this maybe I'll be able to do some work....

I ♥ drizzle......

2011-02-11T16:38:00.005+11:00

...aaahhhh this funny old weather is reminding me of Yorkshire... so much so that today just for the hell of it I dragged the dog out for a two hour walk in the drizzle. Not sure he appreciated it but I get a perverse pleasure from being able to wear my raincoat so the opportunity couldn't be missed.

I also remembered just how much I love these weather prints from Mitchell and Dent. I really do love them. Don't you?

Lovely things............... crochet......

2011-01-30T12:06:00.011+11:00

I've been trying to teach myself crochet but I'm not having a huge amount of success... lack of patience probably. Thanks to the fantastic Meet Me at Mikes I did whip up some of these heart shaped little dangly things which I used as gift tags on my Christmas presents, but I think I'm going to be leaving the rest to the experts.

Here's a few beautiful crochet influenced items that I love (and I admit I've already purchased a few of them!).

1. Necklace by Loved on Madeit, 2. Coaster by Uncommon on Etsy,

3. Storage by Tuuni on Etsy, 4. Bunting by Moose & Bird on Etsy,

5. Baby headband by KylieB on Madeit, 6. Necklace by Mandalay Arthouse on Madeit,

7. Necklace by Kitty Hugo on Madeit, 8. Potholder by Emma Lamb on Etsy

Christmas wish list...

2010-12-15T09:28:00.004+11:00

Phewee it's been a busy few weeks... I still have some lovely lamps available for last minute pressies, some of them are made to order but just let me know if you need them super duper quick and I'll do my very best.

In the meantime, before my next post office dash, I thought I'd share with you some of the lovely things I've had my eye on...

1.Celia forever flower garland by Emma Lamb, 2.Ceramic Deer from Candystripecloud, 3.Simple Sobo bag by maytreeark,

4.Overall from Orfeo, 5.Mimilou cloth cubes from Orfeo, 6.Cotton Handmade Rug by JunqueTreasures

Handmade Living Book

2010-12-07T09:35:00.005+11:00

I got my hands on the pretty amazing Handmade Living book yesterday. Wow! It really is crammed full of a gazillion beautiful things and so many crafty tutorials that I really don't know where to start.

The book was put together by Tania McCartney so have a look here for a little preview of it's lovely pages. There's also a tutorial in the book by moi on how to do your very own lamp revamp.

The book is available from bookstores Australia-wide or can be purchased here.

Oooh nice things... Unique Boutique

2010-09-30T15:02:00.006+10:00

Ok, I really should be packing but I just had to share these gorgeous finds with you. All from the New Zealand based Unique Boutique. They've been open for just over a month and have a beautiful website and beautiful products. They ship to Australia too, and internationally. Woohoo! Happy shopping!

1. Rosa Dress, 2. Archie & Kite Print, 3. Sleepy King Squirrel Softie, 4. Nappy Pouch in Daisy, 5. Millie Doll, 6. Once a Year Book.

All from Unique Boutique

Finders Keepers & Georgie Love

2010-09-28T15:56:00.002+10:00

Woohoo! Just delivered a very large box of lovely lamps to the post office destined for the wonderful Georgie Love stall at The Finders Keepers Market in Melbourne. Wish I was going too!! It's on the 9th & 10th of October and I hope all you people lucky enough to live near Melbourne have an ace time at the market. I can only imagine the completely gorgeous products and artwork that'll be there.

In the meantime I'm moving house which means I've had to pack away my studio for the time being. Hope to be back in full production in a couple of weeks though. Yay!

Ermm, yeah...sorry.

2010-08-31T13:08:00.006+10:00

Ok. I'm sorry for being kind of unreliable for the past couple of months. My shop's been open and closed. Emails have sat in my inbox unanswered. Soooo what's the problem?

Well in 6 months time (fingers crossed) there's going to be a new little edition to the family and holy cow, nobody told me that the first 3 months would be like this. What's this 'morning' sickness malarky? hey? More like 24 hr sickness. And no-one mentioned the complete and utter sheer exhaustion either. Like literally the inability to even move. Haven't we evolved beyond this?? Apparently not. I'm totally peed off with evolution. Pah. Whinge, whinge, whinge.

Anyway, things are getting better. Hurrah. And I'm sure it'll all be worth it in the end. No, really. I am totally excited about it all. Woohoo! See - I'm planning the shopping already! Soooo many goodies. Clickety-click for a better view!

Top row: Litteluv, Oopsidaisi, Melanie Swan

Middle row: Retrobimbi, Collecting Feathers, Beth Stila

Bottom row: Amelie Atticus, Happy as Larry, Sharmeil

a spot of decorating...

2010-08-18T14:17:00.010+10:00

No this isn't my bedroom BUT last weekend I was inspired by this lovely picture to redecorate my bedroom... (spotted on A Very Fine House blog).

We already have a bed frame almost identical to this, except in dark stained wood, so all it required was a tin of white paint. Easy. Yay. Now for the rest of it...

I love these wall stickers by Mae for above the bed...

...and these pillowcases from Rosehip are pretty darn amazing...

...I'm thinking a crochet throw may be called for too...

...a cute vintage print for the wall...

...and a lamp of course...

...and who can resist this lovely Sarah McNeil print. Not me.

What do you reckon? I'm thinking the white walls and removable accessories make it the perfect scheme for peeps who are renting like me.

oh-oh. nice things alert!!

2010-06-25T15:22:00.008+10:00

Ok - So I don't even have kids but I've had absolutely no problems at all in falling in love with, actually, quite a lot of things on the bubbabling website. Honestly. I really want that pom pom trimmed cushion, and how cool is that mat? And the squirrel cushions... and the birdcage mobile... crikey the number of exceptionally nice items on there is endless! I'm so proud to have the Owls are Hunting lamps amongst them. Yay!

Bunting mania...

2010-06-22T13:20:00.004+10:00

Hello! I'm back from my travels and feeling slightly jetlaggy woozy. Here's where I've been (photo courtesy of Grassington Daily Photo because every time I was in the village it was raining.) It's a picture of Grassington - my old home and now home to the worlds longest single length of bunting. 2 miles long. Yep. These are the exciting things that go on in Yorkshire. Enjoy.

I'll be back...

2010-06-01T19:07:00.006+10:00

Sooo the bad news... my online shop is going to close any minute now for 3 weeks until the 22nd June. Boo. Thumbs down.

But the good news is that I have two new stockists. My lamps will be winging their way to the lovely Maudie & Me in Mackay, Qld very soon AND to Ben Elke in Annandale, Sydney. The Ben Elke store is due to open in a couple of weeks so full details coming soon!

(picture: Ben Elke Mexican Oil Cloth Lunch Bags)

I've also just sent out boxes of new stock to MissChief Maker in Canberra and Vintage Stash in Wagga Wagga. (Ok - so the box for vintage stash hasn't quite made it to the Post Office yet, but it will before the end of the week, it will!) Hurrah!

(picture: Gypsy tutu available at MissChief Maker)

Of course Little Poppets in Canowindra, Velour in St. Kilda, & No.5 in Port Douglas all have lots of lovely stock too. Phew.

So thats that, now lets just hope there's no new volcanic eruptions, Bangkok airport remains safe for transit and the nice people at BA think my flight is worth flying despite the strike. hmmmm.

shop closing dates...

2010-05-30T20:55:00.004+10:00

Hey there! My madeit online shop is going to be closed from Tuesday 1st June and re-opening on Tuesday 22nd June. I won't be at the upcoming handmade market in Canberra either. Boo!

Sorry folks - this post originally said Weds 2nd June but due to the amount of orders I need to complete before I depart for a while I'm having to close up tonight (Tuesday) instead! Arghh! Sorry!

handmade beauties in yellow and blue...

2010-05-23T18:11:00.003+10:00

I keep spotting the most lovely things in yellow and blue. They're both such soothing, mellow colours. Isn't yellow and blue great?! Click on the picture for a bigger, better look.

Top row, left to right: 'Love' nursery print by Evie the Elephant, Rain Cloud mobile by Gifts Created, Sandi Lamp by Owls are Hunting. Second row, left to right: Happy Birds cushion by Roddy and Ginger, Yubik softie by BlaBlaKids, Juane Sunset pendant by Japonicas, Third row, left to right: Jingle Bird by billy boy and mia, Cassie Lamp by Owls are Hunting, Alphabet stamps by Cox & Cox, Bottom row, left to right: Vintage turquoise studs by Michvanetta, 1950s style headband by Twirling Betty, Hills Giclee Print by Leah Duncan.

...a spot of music

2010-05-18T13:40:00.005+10:00

Okey-dokey it's definitely time for a break so I'm grabbing a cup of tea and a kitkat (sorry I mean a timtam) and listening to this lovely tune by my pretty darn talented friend Laura J Martin. She plays about a gazillion instruments (including kazoo obviously), sings and self-produces. I LOVE this song!! What do you think??

P.S. This is her 2nd single and it's released on the 24th May. More info, songs and vids here (myspace) and here (facebook).

Madeit $100 giveaway!

2010-05-13T15:11:00.004+10:00

Ooooh! Madeit have just announced that they're giving away a $100 voucher. All you need to do is purchase something from any of the stores featured in the current Frankie ad. You'll then be entered in the draw to win a $100 voucher which can be spent at any of the Frankie featured madeit stores (which includes The Owls are Hunting)! Full details on the madeit blog here.

Home Beautiful

2010-05-11T15:16:00.003+10:00

I'm really chuffed to be featured in this months Home Beautiful Magazine. It's just a little feature but it's so nice that a magazine as popular and widely distributed as Home Beautiful is happy to feature handcrafted items amongst major designers and big brands. Thanks Home Beautiful!

Style Collective

2010-05-10T17:56:00.003+10:00

Have you checked out Style Collective ? I'm sure you have. It's an entirely ace Australian online style magazine with loads of great articles about fashion, design, new gorgeous products and fab links to amazing online shops (danger!!). The lovely people at Style Collective have also done a little feature on The Owls are Hunting. Thanks guys! Head on over for a look!

Random pics of home...

2010-05-05T09:33:00.007+10:00

Believe it or not I've been missing Blighty a bit recently. Crackers huh?! But I was lucky to live in a very beautiful part of the country. It was all (still is) very Wuthering Heights. I think some people found it quite bleak and the weather didn't help! Most days it was blowing a gale and raining (or snowing!) and full waterproofs and wellies were required just to make it down our cobbled path to the car (I'm not exaggerating here!). Still, it is a pretty beautiful spot.

a spot of decorating...

2010-04-29T15:54:00.004+10:00

Ok. Last weekend I began to try and sort out this ridiculous room we have. It's mainly / entirely used as a passageway at the moment but it's been such a mess since we moved in that even just walking through the room annoyed me. It's also almost entirely furnished with items from Salvo's or furniture that I've salvaged from the tip and quite frankly it's looked like a tip for the last 10 months.

So the first thing I did was get some stencils out and give the tip salvaged sideboard a bit of a paint job (still more to do here I reckon!).

Secondly I nipped out to bunnings and acquired some blank canvas frames and a large staple gun and then got handy with some pretty tasty Kirsten Doran fabric. Staple guns = good fun (as long as everyone stays well out of your way).

Then I did a bit of a naff job covering a Salvo's armchair with some rather boring grey fabric. Upholstery lessons are needed I think. Oh and accessorised with the tea towel that came free with Inside Out Mag! Waste not want not. And then I chucked some cushions on the Salvo's couch. That bit was easy.

Finally I framed up some lovely prints acquired at the last Finders Keepers market in Sydney (I can't for the life of me remember who the artist is - sorry! If anyone knows I'd love to know too.)

Oh and then I added a lamp - obviously! Durrr. (and made a spare one for the shop!)

Well... it's a start. And it cost me nowt... well almost nowt. Can you tell?

Easter Hunt! Fun fun fun

2010-03-30T15:56:00.002+11:00

It's Easter! It is and the wonderful MissChief Maker are running an Easter Hunt for charity on Sunday. There's going to be face painting, a bonnet competition and a raffle as well as the Easter egg hunt. Brill fun eh?! Oh and amongst the amazing prizes will be an Owls are Hunting lamp!

Here's all the details:

When Easter Sunday 4 April 2010.

Time The celebrations start from 1:30pm. The hunt starts at 2:00pm sharp. All children must be registered. Hunt bags, gift bags and name tags are provided for registered children. Places are limited.

Where Rodney's Nursery, 24 Beltana Road, Pialligo ACT. At the lawns near the playground.

What Easter eggs are hidden amongst the garden and the playground. Children have a hunt bag to fill with eggs as they find them. There is always a BIG golden egg to be found! The Easter bonnet competition requires registered children to make and wear their bonnet for judging on the day at 2:30pm. There are fabulous prizes to be won. Don't miss out! There are also other activities to enjoy; face painting, a sausage sizzle, wine tastings, demonstrations, book readings and market stalls.

Why To raise the awareness of Neuroblastoma and raise money for the 4TylerJames Fund. Tyler James is a 5 year old Canberra boy who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at age 2. Neuroblastoma is the 4th most common childhood cancer behind acute leukaemias, brain tumours and lymphomas respectively and accounts for 8-10% of all cancers in children. The yearly incidence of neuroblastoma is 4-6 cases per 100,000 children aged under 15 years are diagnosed annually. In the first year of life, it is the most common childhood cancer and accounts for 50% of cases. The average age at diagnosis is 22 months and 80% of the cases present in the first 5 years of life and 95% by 10 years of age.

Cost The event is FREE. Any donations for the 4TylerJames Fund will be greatly appreciated. All monies raised from the sausage sizzle, raffle, wine tastings and face painting will go towards the fund.

Lovely Madeit Finds

2010-03-10T11:37:00.003+11:00

So... things have been busy again here and I've been spending lots of time designing the new website and therefore completely neglecting any kind of blog posting. Also seens as it's now Autumn (hurrah!) and therefore we're all going to be spending a lot more time indoors as the nights get longer it seemed like the perfect time to show off some of the gorgeous homewares from other madeit sellers. So here's a little selection of some gorgeous fresh items that I've been coveting for some time...

Clockwise from top left: Moose And Bird, Little Wise Owl, Edward and Lilly, Marley and Lockyer, 3 Girls and a Goat, Kerri's Hangups.

Is 1030am too early for a brandy?

2010-03-02T10:29:00.003+11:00

I am quite literally hopping up and down with excitement right now!! The wonderful Holly Becker has featured me on her flippin amazing blog decor8. I hit this blog everyday and I'm always in awe of the gorgeous interiors and products that Holly features.... so to have my products on there is unbelievable! Woohoo!!!!! Thanks Holly!

P.S. In response to all the requests I've added an INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING option to all items in my madeit shop. Yay! Remember to check out the electricity/wiring before ordering though. Boo!

Georgie Love is my new stockist!

2010-02-07T11:00:00.011+11:00

Woohoo! I've just completed a selection of lamps for the lovely Georgie Love. Unlike most of my lamps these one's are repeatable designs so you can actually order a pair of matching ones! I know - crazy idea...lamps that match! Who'd have thought it?! Have a look-see here!

Make sure you check out all the other lovely stuff they have on offer as well. I bought one of these beautiful Pearl & Elspeth skirts... actually it wasn't the exact one shown above it was a different equally gorgeous one... maybe I should buy this one aswell...

MissChief Maker are having a SALE!!

2010-02-04T10:09:00.003+11:00

MissChief Maker are running a 'GOLD SPOT' Sale this February to clear out some of their gorgeous summer stock in time for the stunning Autumn stock that will arrive in store in March. MissChief Maker have bought up big this Autumn!!!

They cater for 0-8 year olds and stock pre-loved children's clothing in great condition and some amazing handmade clothing and accessories for kids (all made by clever local mums).

It's stock in the retail shop only on sale so you'll have to make a trip out to the beautiful nurseries, enjoy the tranquility, the shade, the playground and the cafe!

I reckon we can manage that!

Velour Vintage

2010-01-30T16:22:00.004+11:00

I'm sure all you lucky St. Kilda locals know all about the fantabulous Velour Vintage. Located in Barkly Street the lovely shop sells all manner of vintage and retro goodies. The Owls are Hunting lamps have been available in store for a while now but as of today they're also available through the Velour Vintage Online Shop. Yay!

So for all of you not so local to St. Kilda head on over to www.velourvintage.com and check out the new goodies available online - the vintage style swimming cossies are amazing!

SALE at Leeloo!

2010-01-18T14:49:00.010+11:00

The wonderful Leeloo are offering a fantastic 25% off The Owls are Hunting Lamps. Be sure to head over for a look. They have just a few left!!

MOCCA Fete this Saturday

2009-12-10T11:41:00.003+11:00

For those in Canberra this weekend make sure you head over to Manuka on Saturday for the Manuka Childcare Centre Fete & Locally Made Fair. With face painting, merry-go-round, a petting zoo, homemade food, wine tasting and stalls with gorgeous local, handmade wares it's going to be fun for all the family! It'll also be one of the last chances to pick up fantastic, unique handmade christmas presents. Don't miss out. Oh, and The Owls are Hunting will be there! (details on the pic above - click on pic to make bigger)

Gorgeous Gift Guide

2009-12-07T13:07:00.003+11:00

Make sure you pick up the new issue of Canberra Weekly Magazine - out tomorrow (Tuesday 8th December). Each week the mag has a great lifestyle page featuring lovely new products. This week it features a very nice selection of festive and stylish housey gifts including a rather nice Owls are Hunting Lamp (in stock now at Misschief Maker in Pialligo). Many thanks to Canberra Weekly for choosing to feature the lovely lamp and to Katie at Misschief Maker for having such a fab shop. Grab a copy of the mag tomorrow - IT'S FREE!

Fab giveaway winner!

2009-12-01T13:10:00.002+11:00

CONGRATS to Deborah from Melbourne who is the lucky winner of one cool Owls are Hunting Yellow Finch Lampshade. Woohoo!! Hope you enjoy it!

Win an eye smacking Owls are Hunting lampshade!

2009-11-25T11:18:00.005+11:00

Yey! The fantastic Meet Me At Mikes Blog is celebrating it's 3rd brithday. The Owls are Hunting are joining in the celebrations by giving away a handcrafted Yellow Finch Lampshade complete with vintage style pom poms. It's pictured here with one of our reclaimed and revamped hot pink bases but it'll fit on any standard base and look a treat!

All you need to do to enter is follow the Owls are Hunting on twitter and then tweet about it. Just click on the "Follow me" button just over there on the left - go on it's easy!! I'll randomly pick a winner on 1st December and announce on my blog and on twitter.

EDIT: Oh go on then! If you not a twitterer but you've left a lovely comment on the blog post then you'll still get entered into the draw - YEY! If you've left a comment AND followed me on twitter you get a double entry - Double yey!

New listings on Madeit

2009-11-24T14:41:00.002+11:00

Big thanks to everyone who came to the Handmade Market in Canberra on Saturday. For those who didn't make it (it was just a little bit hot for all but the most diehard of handmade shoppers!) I'll be listing some great items in my madeit shop over the next week or so. You can visit it here. OR you can check out any of the stockists listed over to the left. Both Leeloo and MissChief Maker sell online as well. AND I'll be at the Manuka Childcare Super Fete on Saturday 12th December - should be a super duper fun day out!

More Market Goodies...

2009-11-19T15:51:00.002+11:00

Along with the gorgeous vintage lamps mentioned in my last post here's a few more items that I'll be taking along to the Handmade Market at Yarralumla Woolshed in Canberra this Saturday (21st Nov). These item's are all made using reclaimed and revamped bases and teamed with handcrafted lampshades. They'll brighten up any room that's for sure! If you're not in Canberra make a beeline to the stockists listed on the left hand side. They've all got a great selection of lamps and they're all different!

Vintage Goodies

2009-11-17T14:59:00.007+11:00

Here's a sneak preview of just a couple of the items that I'll be taking along with me to the Handmade Market at Yarralumla Woolshed, Canberra on Saturday 21st Nov. These beauties are made from original vintage fabric.

The first is a seriously cool 1950s print featuring Mayan characters and their crazy goings on. The second is a 60s/70s print featuring sheep, horses, men fishing, kids playing, flowers, trees, houses... It's fantastic!

I'll have some ceiling shades and table lamps available in both prints but they are seriously limited in numbers!

By the way, unfortunately I won't have an eftpos machine at the market - really sorry about that. Hope to see you there this Saturday!

Handmade Christmas Market

2009-11-08T11:07:00.003+11:00

It's almost time for Canberra's own fantastic handmade christmas market. The Owls are Hunting will be there on Saturday 21st November with some great new products. Jo has been on her travels and along the way picked up some really really amazing vintage fabrics that will provide the basis for some seriously limited edition lampshades to be exclusively revealed at the Handmade Market. The market is at the Yarralumla Woolshed. Full details on the Handmade Market website. See you there!

New Queensland Stockist coming soon...

2009-10-23T21:30:00.003+11:00

The Owls are Hunting Lamps will be available in beautiful Port Douglas by the end of October. No.5 boutique (80 Wharf Street) stock amazing clothing, jewellery and homewares and specialize in unique original pieces that you won't find anywhere else. So if you're lucky enough to be around Port Douglas make sure you pop in.

Melbourne stockist!

2009-10-16T14:28:00.005+11:00

The Owls are Hunting reclaimed and revamped, vintage inspired lamps and lampshades are now available from the fantastic Velour Vintage in St. Kilda. They can be found at 184 Barkly Street, St. Kilda so if you're out and about in Melbourne go check them out! Velour has just today launched a webstore with an amazing selection of vintage clothes, shoes, accessories (and coming soon...lamps!) so even if you're not in Melbourne you needn't miss out!

For details of other stockists click here.

New lamps available...

2009-10-15T15:14:00.004+11:00

...The gorgeous MissChief Maker now has a fantastic selection of lamps available both in the shop at Beltana Rd, Pialligo, ACT for all you lucky locals AND online for everyone else.

Get 'em quick

2009-10-12T11:46:00.006+11:00

Wowser's
- Lamps pretty much sold out! Sorry to those waiting for more stock in my online shop. Can't make em fast enough! BUT it's ok coz leeloo.com.au has some fantastic lamps in stock and MissChief Maker's in Canberra also have a great selection (there's just a couple at the mo on the MissChief Maker's website but PLENTY in the shop in Canberra.) Check them out! AND as we speak a whole box of the beauties are winging their way to Velour Vintage in Melbourne. I'll let you know when they've unpacked them!

Eco-weekend in Canberra

2009-10-09T11:00:00.003+11:00

This weekend is eco-weekend at Rodney's Nursery, Beltana Rd, Pialligo, ACT. They'll be lots of stall holders dotted around the nursery including yoga, wine tasting, organic food, pre-loved and handmade children's goodies courtesy of MissChief Makers, and The Owls are Hunting will be there with a cool selection of reclaimed and revamped lamps. The eco-weekend is on from 10am until 4pm this Saturday and Sunday.

New Canberra Stockist!

2009-09-24T15:12:00.005+10:00

For those of you in Canberra go and visit the gorgeous shop MissChief Maker located within Rodney's Nursery on Beltana Road in Pialligo. Its a really lovely shop specialising in products from local designers and is packed with pre-loved and handmade clothes for girls and boys as well as beautiful quilt sets, handmade accessories for kids and adults alike, and of course lamps! Its open Thursday to Sunday.

New stockist!

2009-09-24T14:40:00.005+10:00

The fantastic leeloo.com.au now has a lovely selection of Owls are Hunting lamps. Check them out here and while you're at it check out all the other "limited edition, handmade, exclusive, and one off items" made by Australian designers and artists available on leeloo.

The Canberra Times

2009-09-14T11:03:00.003+10:00

The Sunday edition of The Canberra Times featured The Owls are Hunting, aka Jo Kent, and a pic of lots of my handmade lampshades and reclaimed lamps as seen at The Handmade Market.

If you missed the market I'll be updating my online shop this afternoon and continuing to make more lamps and lampshades in the coming weeks.

Thank you!

2009-09-12T19:27:00.005+10:00

Thanks to everyone who visited the owls are hunting at the handmade market in Canberra on Saturday. I had a fantastic day and there were so many of you that I didn't get chance to sit down all day! I'll be updating my online Etsy shop asap (it's looking a tad bare now!) so keep checking back! In the meantime if you saw a lamp at the market and are wondering if it's still available then contact me via my website.

Handmade Market is here!

2009-09-10T12:15:00.002+10:00

The Handmade Market starts this Friday evening at Yarralumla Woolshed in Canberra and continues all day Saturday. There will be about 50 stalls on the Friday evening and about 100 on the Saturday including (on Saturday only) The Owls are Hunting. Come and visit!

Handmade Market wares sneak preview

2009-08-28T16:10:00.008+10:00

Here's a sneaky glimpse of two of the items I'll be taking along to the Handmade Market in Canberra on September 12th. I've got a couple more awaiting completion (both floor standing but both totally different!). They're a tad tricky to make but hopefully worth while!

Handmade Market coming soon!

2009-08-27T11:09:00.004+10:00

Oooops! It's been ages since I posted to my blog. But....I've been busy busy making more lamps. It seems as soon as I have a nice little stock of them they all get bought - but I guess that is the point! I'm going to be working extra hard over the next couple of weeks to make sure I have some totally fantastic lamps for the Handmade Market on Sept 12th at the Yarralumla Woolshed in Canberra. I've already got some really really cool great big floor standing lamps almost finished. I'm very excited about them!! Sneak preview pics coming soon...

Website launched!

2009-07-25T08:50:00.006+10:00

The Owls Are Hunting website is now up and running! Its quite basic at the mo but it has lots of great pics of past creations as well as an online shop for all the current lamps and shades that are available. If you see anything in the gallery that you like let me know because I may be able to make something along the same lines. Have a looksy here!

2009-07-17T15:45:00.002+10:00

All my latest lamps are now up on Etsy. See the panel on the left for an idea of what there is available or click to go straight to Etsy!

Etsy shop update on its way..

2009-07-14T08:22:00.002+10:00

I've got lots of new lamps just waiting to be photographed and uploaded to Etsy. I'm aiming to get them done in the next couple of days so if you are looking out for a lamp keep checking my Etsy shop!

Canberra's Got Style!

2009-07-06T22:14:00.003+10:00

Thanks to Lisa of Canberra's Got Style for featuring The Owls Are Hunting! Check out her excellent blog at www.canberrasgotstyle.com

Old Bus Depot Market

2009-07-04T13:10:00.004+10:00

I'll be at the Old Bus Depot Market in Canberra on Sunday 12th July. Hope to see you there!

Phew!

2009-07-01T13:52:00.007+10:00

I've had a great response to the little feature in Frankie Mag and it's been a hectic week trying to get enough lamps made but I'm on top of it! Lamps have been selling within a day of listing so if you see one you like don't hang around! There is more to come though and I've just got my hands on some really great new fabrics...

Lamps going a bit crazy!

2009-06-26T11:54:00.002+10:00

Eeek! I'm really sorry but I've had to cancel my stall at the Old Bus Depot Market in Canberra this Sunday (28th June). Online sales have been going a bit crazy so I just haven't got enough stock left to do the market this time. I'm working like crazy creating more lamps though so fingers crossed I'll be at the market in 2 weeks time. In the meantime check out my online shop for all the latest lamps - I'll be adding some new one's later on today.

2009-06-24T14:06:00.004+10:00

Check out the July/August issue of Frankie Magazine. They've featured the Aladdin Sane Lamp in their Frank Bits. Thanks Frankie Mag!

Lampshades

2009-06-12T15:43:00.004+10:00

As promised there's a couple of lampshade's without bases now available on my online shop. More to come soon...

New lamps on their way

2009-06-11T14:05:00.005+10:00

After a whole month overseas (twice as long as planned!) I'm finally back and getting on with creating some new lamps. I've just listed 2 pairs today on my online shop. It's quite a novelty having matching pairs of lamps because I very rarely find matching vintage lampbases! Also for the first time I've got some lampshades only (i.e without bases) almost ready to list so watch this space.

Lamps, Lamps, Lamps

2009-05-27T00:03:00.008+10:00

Thought I should post some examples of the lamps that were on sale at my last market. Lots of really great new creations will be available at the next market on the 28th June 2009 at the old bus depot in Canberra and on my online shop www.madeit.com.au/owlsarehunting.

The Owls Are Hunting

2009-05-26T23:35:00.006+10:00

The aim of the Owls Are Hunting is to combine my love of retro styling, amazing fabric and salvaged items to create beautiful lamps and lampshades.

My items are all unique one-offs and are created from a combination of genuine vintage lamp bases and carefully selected fantastic new fabrics and trims.

Last month I took my lamps to the old bus depot market in Canberra for the first time and had a great response from shoppers and fellow stallholders. I plan to do the old bus depot market on the last Sunday of every month starting on the 28th June 2009.

If you can't wait that long then check out my online shop:
www.madeit.com.au/owlsarehunting