Beattie

January from above

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Drinking, sleeping, reading, sunning, boozing, sharing, talking, giggling, coffeeing, dancing
If you want to know more check out my newsletter for JANUARY here

Things from 2011

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1. I laughed more than I cried.
2. I surfed more than ever before. I embraced the surfer traveling van life a few times!
3. Bananas became a luxury item.
4. I carved my first ever pumpkin on Halloween
5. I got naked in the sun and by the sea. A lot.
6. Fell in love with the family who owns Desire Books in Manly and delighted in the magical Bonfire nights in the shop.
7. I sewed hundreds of clothes with my own two hands and sold them to all sorts of beautiful men and women out of my own shop.
8. I became addicted to Instagram and made lovely friends online with magic photos of their days. Then magically I met them in the real world too.
10. I turned 30 and realized I am such a lucky lady.
11. I became a true local of Manly appearing in the daily surf blog sproutdaily, the Manly Daily front page and sitting in my fave cafe belgrave cartel when they were featured in SMH Good Living.
12. My heart got a little bit broken
13. I was wilder and more authentic than I'd ever been
14. I made a hand knitted wolf mask for a Sydney band
15. I was a fruitarian and a vegetarian for 6 months and then I ate my mums roast lamb.
16. My red lipped Melbourne friend Lorena taught me how to use a knitting machine and got me hooked on Korean soap dramas
17.I fell in love with the Flower markets. I had a pop up flower shop with Gypsy Jacket and styled the spring launch at local pub The Steyne.
18. I felt so depressed I didn't even want to drink.
19. I learnt how to hula hoop
20. I got political. I got really angry that we don't let more refugees in to Australia. I found it difficult to accept women who wear the burka, and I got excited about our female Prime Minister and the carbon and mining tax being brought into law.
21. I wore red lips and felt like a woman.

If any of you would like to share your list from 2011 Id love to hear them.
Happy 2012, may it be a fabulous year with lots of new adventures!
See you back in January 24th for lots of new exciting endevours!

SHOP TRADING

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THE SHOP is open for 1 more week!

Tuesday 2nd 10am - 4 or 5pm

Wednesday 10am - 4 or 5pm
Thursday 10am - 4 or 5pm
Friday 10am - 4 or 5pm

Saturday 7th 10am - 4 or 5pm

SUNDAY 8th January to MONDAY 23rd January CLOSED

for a little holiday.
WE RE OPEN on TUESDAY 24th JANUARY.
Ready for another great year!
Happy 2012 friends!!!!

email if you have anything urgent you need to tell me or ask.
xx Beattie Lanser

Christmas Wishlist

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Gorman Swimwear and wedges!

Diptique Fig candle

helen kaminski sun hat

lady danger By MAC

a vintage Citroen

being a child of the sun, longboard and all

here is a list of a few things I'd like this christmas in case you needed any tips.

shoppy shoppy

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The shop is open 10 to 5 tuesday to Saturday.
I have a great selection of Emily Green Brooches, necklaces and earrings in store. Perfect for Christmas presents or to brighten up your festive Fashions.
A few Books too for sale of this gorgeous illlustrato
Also I have taken over the space next door, so the workshop is spacious and pretty darn exciting!
See you soon and happy getting festive!!!

The Finders Keepers Market

2011-12-08T09:59:00.001+11:00

Last weekend was The Finders Keepers Market.

It was amazing, as usual.

Great selection of stalls, music, booze and people.

thanks to all who made it great. Thanks to all who visited me. Thanks to all who bought Beattie Lanser.

Emily Green is just so cool and In An Instant Photography Photo Booth. go Jess!

thirties welcome.

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I turned 30 in August.
I had a Chalet Chic - outrageous winter knit party at my friends house in Bondi.
Nearly all my best-est friends were there. I am a lucky lady to have such beautiful, hilarious, awesome friends and family. Who all looked amazing in their winter warmers. One of my cousins even came in full ski suit with skis! It was the best party ever!
There is one photo of me where I don't think I could look any happier!

So 2011, I turned 30 and 1 in the same year. Nice.

Shop 1st Birthday

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POP!
I can't believe I have had the shop for 1 year.
Time has flown by.
I feel exhausted, but happy. Being part of the Manly community, meeting all the lovely locals, making new friends, I feel so lucky. So lucky. I am living my dreams.
Sometimes it seems like a nightmare, Ha! when I can't stitch quick enough, when my shoulders are sore form hunching over my machine, when my fingers have pin pricks all over them, and when I am tired of my own company.
And then...
I smile.
Because...
I get to do what I love and get to share in the lives of others and hopefully make this world a little brighter, a little lighter and a little bit more beautiful.
Thankyou to all that have made this year such a SUCCESS.
Thankyou Murray Fraser for his Photography for me and daily for us all.

Bicycle Portraits

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I came across this story via Miss Moss a South African design fashion Blog that I love reading.
I wanted to share it.
"Stan Engelbrecht & Nic Grobler are publishing the best 165 portraits and stories of the over 500 portraits of cyclists they’ve photographed during their 2 year journey around South Africa. Divided over 3 books, each will contain a different 55 stories, and also two essays each by local South African and major international cycling figures. The books are designed by Gabrielle Guy and they have also collaborated with celebrated South African artist Gabrielle Raaff to create an individual hand-painted watercolor map, based on Google Maps, to indicate the location of each of the portraits."

Check out their website here
Are they just the most beautiful compositions and people and bikes!
Wouldn't it be fun to do one of Manly!

the weekend

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pom poms, Emily Green geometric Summer and hand stitched wallets

In recovery

Pre-loved Roots, my new favourite shop

Coffee, tea and Me Redfern. Two words. Iced coffee. no dairy. addicted

as above.

standing in a shop over a canal.

the up side down braid

The weekend.
In no particular order.

Things I didn't take photos of but highly recommend:

Home made burritos
Vini ricotta pannacotta with espresso caramel
The Steyne after midnight.
37 degrees and a cool refreshing swim
Freshwater Ocean Baths
Mac Pink Lipstick on a very stylish old friend
Cheeky life chats with my mum [or your mum]
Hand stitching beach bags on the floor in a house full of friends each doing their own sunday afternoon thing.
newsletter out this week!
Stay tuned or email me to add you to the mailout!
hello@beattielanser.com

rest

2011-11-09T11:10:00.000+11:00

what is rest?
sleeping
being at ease
feeling in ones body and at peace
laughing freely
staring out to sea
the rush of the ocean as it carries you forward
snuggling under blankets
lazing in the sand as the sun kisses your skin
floating
being woken by birds singing
watching whales jumping high out of the ocean
a comfortable chair and a good book
being washed by the salt
being free to be yourself
turning off the phone
unhooking the interweb
doing nothing with my hands except for cooking and sweeping the water.

well have felt in great need of some...
so I had Penny mind the shop and I headed off to here with a couple of mates, some porridge and some avocados and bananas.
I slept, I snoozed, I ate, I rode, I sang, I laughed, I surfed, I swam, I walked, and I slept some more.
and now I am back in the shop and happy as. Rest. Now back to being busy and Brave but with a bit more Balance and Balmy nights!
xx

Shop 1st Birthday

2011-11-04T11:48:00.002+11:00

Yesterday the shop filled with light and cakes and friends and clients and flowers to celebrate with me 1 year of being in The Shop.
we ate pretzels and drank champagne [some of us more than others...]
I am one lucky lady who is putting her dreams into reality.
Thank you for all of you who support me and love what I do.
I looked around last night and saw all these interesting wonderful people in my shop and started to make a list of their professions, it was truly a wonderful list.
book proprietress
surgeon
accountant
contemporary designer
photographer
photographer
interior designer
model/designer
Artist
Ambulance officer
coastal journalist
Architect
teacher
sea plane pilot
industrial engineer
graphic designer
radio journalist
mothers
psychologist
beach lifeguard
cook
doctor
and that is just a few.
Isn't it great that we are all so different. And we all help to make this world a better, safer more beautiful interesting place.
Well I think it is wonderful.
Happy Birthday to me.

Summer Shop Details

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happy friday friends.
the shop is filling up with new summer stock and can you feel it in the air.
etsy shop is filling up slowly...
I have bare legs and orange toes today, yay.
The weekend!
I am looking forward to sun drenched mornings and seeing The Tallest Man On Earth live in Sydney.
lucky me!
what are you lucky to be up to this weekend?

Interview with a Customer

2011-10-14T11:39:00.000+11:00

Here is my second interview with one of my male customers, Florian.

Florian is a Melbourne based interior designer, bavarian Alps trained cabinet maker, gardener, cafe lover and bicycle lover. I met him through a friend who studied with him at RMIT.

He has appeared in a previous post making cinnamon scrolls here and then ordered a custom Jacket here.

He Loves the process, the making, the enjoyment, the good people. Enjoy!

Market Lane, Victoria Markets, Melbourne.

On his Bicycle

My name is...Florian or Flo for my friends.
At 630am I am usually...Hungry
As opposed to Friday night when I am ...Thirsty!
My secret passion is... A bit of a thing for beautiful hands.
At the moment i am reading...Haruki Murakami, Dance Dance Dance
When I wear clothes by Beattie Lanser I feel...Light...
And like being on the beach...
(unless I am wearing my Beattie Lanser winter Jacket)
The last Dance I had was... at Womadelaide in March.
Too long ago!
When I am bored, I... Bake.
I wish I was better at... Drawing and Swimming.
People think/ Usually say I am ... So German
(although I disagree).
If I was a car I'd be a... red Vintage car with old leather seats..
Alfa Romeo perhaps?
Summer to me is... Mango Juice dribbling down my chin.

He made a custom bicycle on a blog here.
If you live in Melbourne, you may see him on his bicycle.
Say hi to him, he is a very friendly
character and knows the best coffee in town.

traditions

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traditions
the passing down of customs from generation to generation
things that your parents taught you
things that you do every year and they feel like "home"
things that make you grounded
that produce a plethora of memories
That help you re kindle the past and enjoy the moment you are in...
traditions
what do you all think about traditions?
There is something really special about Antifouling a yacht.
As people asked me what I was up to this long weekend in Sydney, firstly I said sleeping and walking in the rain and then I said "painting the boat with my papa"
I feel like I have been doing this every year for my whole life. There are photos of my sister and I on an old wharf while our folks painted and we tried to behave ourselves. Now, I am old enough to help myself and I relish the job, hanging out with Papa Max, wearing my old painting clothes, mixing up the copper paint and slapping it on the underside or Keel of our yacht "Cormorant". I love the scars of the job: copper paint staining my hands, hair and face, even after rubbing vigorously with Turps, for the next week. It also means I get first dibs on all the sailing we do in Summer! We did well this year, got it on in a couple of hours in between spells of rain. Traditions of these kind are a treat indeed, I hope one day I will get to pass them on too.
Happy sailing people!
Bring on the summer I say.

SUMMER COLLECTION

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taste of my latest collection. More photos and webshop to be updated.

Are you excited about summer!

Inspiration: Perpetual One

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Perpetual one

photo by Elouise Van Rite-Gray

I met the beautiful Georgina in my shop a few weeks ago.
This is what she says about herself...
"i love designs that are simple, smart and a little bit quirky.
i like being different.
i like things with a story, a style and a quality that is difficult to copy.
perpetual reflects the one source of a love that lasts for always."
I love those words as what a business is about. We had a great chat about making and selling and beautiful things and balance and life. I squeeled with jealousy as she told me about SUNNY. Sunny is 1960 Sunliner caravan. She uses Sunny as her little shop at the local markets in Peregian Beach on the Sunshine Coast. She sells vintage wares, collected items and locally made goods. How gorgeous! It made me want to have a travelling Beattie Lanser Shop. Vintage too of course!

photo by Elouise Van Rite-Gray

She also recently organised with her Sister a pop up shop called THE TWO GOLDEN HOURS in a big old homestead called Yandina Station. The house was filled with vintage wares and local handcrafted goods. Oh how I wish I could have gone and then rolled down some green country hills! Check out the post here.
I absolutely love hearing what other people are doing to follow their dreams and passions and share a lot of love along the way. Georgina also did a lovely post on my here if you want to read.

I recently went to a poetry reading/word/singer songwriter Bonfire night at Desire Books in Manly.
I was so blown away by peoples ability to be so creative with WORDS. I know a lot of people who are creative with their hands and eyes, but words and mouths! AMAZING!

get on down to the next one this tuesday. I will remind you on Monday.

I hope you feel inspired today, wether it be with words, numbers, hands or eyes. Happy Friday!

Emily Green

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NEW INSTORE EMILY GREEN NECKLACES
handmande in Melbourne
amazing coloured clay and a silver chain.

I received them yesterday and only have a few left!

Emily, I met in Melbourne at the last finders Keepers Market.
She recently got engaged at her Birthday Party while wearing the Velvet Party dress in Nutmeg! {Its is so the celebration dress!!!} Anyway everyone is loving the makings of Miss Emily Green. She even did a Guest post on The Design Files here, what a clever lady.
Come in Saturday and treat yourself to a spring necklace!

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September Newsletter came out today.
Spring has Sprung!
Sign up if you want to hear all my latest news and interests.

Beattie goes to Melbourne

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a little report from my trip in Melbourne...
I love melbourne. Sometimes I just want to move there. Everyone tells me I should. But then I would miss my little Manly and the wild sea. Lucky my sister lives in north Fitzroy!
Here is my melbourne roll: montenegro Amaro & Manhattans at Cure, Shopping at Mr Kitly, lunch at De Clieu, drinks in the sun at Cavallero, granola at Beatrix, long black at Journal, coffee and shop at A shop called Milton home cooked oxtail at The Railway Hotel [while italian mama dries her socks on the fire], Market Lane coffee at Vic Markets, shop at Pussycat Black, Breakfast at Captains of Industry [if I was a man I would have visited the Barber and had him trim my facial hair], Genmaicha tea at Cibi, North Fitzroy Pool, Shop at Peices of eight for my Birthday ring, North Fitzroy, Manchester Press with a new friend and outrageous coffee art with nipples!, Brunswick, Footscray, Korean Soap Drama, korean icecream, knitted turbans and beer with Lorena, Fashion weaving show at Alphaville Brunswick store and Pizza at Meine Libe Northcote.

Mr Kitly

St Dot's, a fresh produce seller in Northcote

making it clear on the window

For those of you in Melbourne (you lucky things) I hope you like my wanderings and may find a new place you haven't been to yet, for those of you who are planning a trip to Melbourne, GO! There are sooooo many gorgeous treasures to be found. It is a very cool city. Thankyou Melbourne for the good times and the sunshine and the smiles.

Interview with a customer

2011-09-02T09:07:00.056+10:00

This is the first of a new spot on my blog where I interview some of my customers.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
First off, is the lovely Michaela, who I have only met through communicating on the internet, via Australia post and Instagram. She ordered a special Melon Pink Wool Felt Duffel Coat to ride on her bike in Winter in Melbourne. [who said those Melbourne kids all wear black and Grey!?]
Michaela is a Melbourne based landscape architect, designer, maker. With her postgraduate on the verge of completion, she currently divides her time between her work and study in landscape architecture, and her passions for photography, adventure and making. Her photography explores transitions in light and space, and the lived-in environment.

My name is... Michaela, but I am oftern called M, and Mich
At 630am I am usually... curled up in a pile of my favourite quilts, hitting snooze and wishing I could sleep in!
As opposed to Friday night when I am... heading out to find a corner in a cosy bar - in a lanewway of the CBD, North Melbourne, Northcote or Fitzroy.
My secret passions are... helping my mother dye wool, stealing/taking cuttings from peoples gardens, and Instagram.
At the moment I'm reading... "Metamorphosis", By Franz Kafka; "The Botany of Desire: A plants Eye View of the World", By Michael Pollan.
When I wear clothes by Beattie Lanser I feel... Like I can take on the black + grey of Melbourne single-handedly + win!
The last dance I had was... on Saturday at my best friend Klara's "double denim" housewarming. Lots of awesome fashion faux pas, 80s tunes + good food.
When I am bored I... bake cakes + cookies or rummage around the garden.
I wish I was better at... relaxing and enjoying doing nothing.
People think/usually say I am...too busy. Hard to avoid during my final months of Post-grad study!
If I was a car I'd be a... classic one. maybe a lovely 70's renault...
Summer to me is... sunshine, roadtrips, and making!

Photos all copyright to Micheala Prescott.
You can follow her on your iphone app Instagram here.

Restricted Premises

2011-08-30T09:47:00.000+10:00

On the weekend, while strolling the streets of Kings Cross after more birthday celebrations with my lady friends. (ladies who helped me birth the idea of my label in a pizza restaurant in Melbourne 4 years ago. Lladro on Gertrude Street, holds a special place in my heart!)
anyway this post is about Restricted Premises
my friends thought I might like it, so we turned a corner and walked into this amazing menswear shop.
Dark walls, drying bunches of roses and lavender hanging from the ceiling and displayed in antique bowls.
Rows of tailored cotton shirts and vintage racing car Green, mustard yellow and purple cord trousers, blazers and waistcoats with cotton striped lining poking out the hems and waistbands.
It feels like another world.
I touch one of the shirts and it is a beautiful quality cotton, washed and ready for wearing. I then do what I always do when I am truly interested in a label and look inside the garment to find the care label. And to my utter delight it is made in Marrickville.
This store makes me feel good about what I do. It is different to me, but has a similar ideal. Good quality fabrics. Washed. Classic shapes. Made Locally.
It was a treasure to be in the space and to enjoy the beautiful workmanship of the clothes.
Like stepping back in time.
If you are a man, go and get yourself a beautiful shirt from this outfitters at $249 you wont be disappointed.. You will have it forever and feel like a real Gentleman!
Shop 2b, 3 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross, 2000
Open Tuesday to Sunday 12-6pm
Friday 12-8pm

not apologising

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the week that was

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I went cooking Scicilian style at Cucina Italiana Cooking school in Annandale on the weekend with my mama for her birthday.(Yes, I call my folks Mama and Papa, this got confusing when we were in primary school and some friends thought they were a famous band! They are creative, but not in the musical sense! we all love the Mama's and the papa's, especially this song) Anyway back to cooking, we cooked our own pasta and fish and puttanesca and this amazing Cassata cake. Our teacher, Luciana was fabulously extremely Italian and I most enjoyed joking with her about Italian waiters and falling in love! Ah the cheeky things in life are so delicious! I just need to perfect my skills or just go to Sicily and fall I love with a waiter! Anyone want to come?

The view from above the lunch table

The view from under the lunch table

very empty plate after Cassata - the famous cake of Sicily!

me in double print and bows. Can you see the flour on my toes?

Dinner at a friends house with my handprinted napkins in use! Jasmine fresh off a fence - yes JASMINE people Spring is on its way!!!

a glimpse of my new stripes for summer

the current state of my workbench!

All in all, a fabulous life.
Working, celebrating, cooking, playing, learning, trying, LAUGHING!
what you been up to?
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white rabbit gallery and sunshine

2011-08-02T09:28:00.000+10:00

White Rabbit Gallery, what a little beauty!

I finally made it on Sunday, thanks to a little reminder from Ashleigh, that it was the last day open before they closed for 3 weeks to set up their new exhibition.

And as Sydney sunned it up I wandered through this beautiful space and moving collection of art. These were my favourite pieces. Beauty on the inside...handknitted paper robes...growing cities...

Lovely staff, wish I had had a friend to have tea and slurp dumplings with...next time!

harry's cafe and hacky sac...

I have all my summer fabrics now so making my sample range this week, I can't wait to show you!!!!

marmalade and making

2011-07-29T10:04:00.000+10:00

I have been busy making special orders and my summer collection.
And I made marmalade for the first time with my mama, with oranges from the old orange tree in my folks backyard. My sister usually makes it with her, but she lives in Melbourne so I got to this year! And it is YUMMY! Organic [left to their own devises with the possums], slightly tart, it is a real treat.
We are selling it in the shop for $5 a jar.
I loved Paddington bear as a child and all he ate was marmalade sandwiches.
I also thought you might like to see what I have been working on for summer. I pick up my prints today from my screenprinter Screenhaus in St Peters, so exciting! I love getting my new prints each season, and this summer we are having a classic french stripe. So you can all channel your french chic.
Happy Friday people!
if you are in the mood for a stylish Bike Ride, get along to the Tweed Ride this sunday, register at 8am at Sydney Town Hall in all your tweed dapper style. Facial hair very welcome. Look at the ride in London here , if only we didn't have to wear a helmet we would look so much more cool!
xx beattie

Theatre: EDWARD GANT'S AMAZING FEATS OF LONELINESS

2011-07-22T09:41:00.001+10:00

Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Lonliness is a fabulous production at The Sydney Theatre Company.
I went last night.
The costumes are by Romance Was Born. And they were amazing and beautiful and sent a gasp and a oooo through my lips at many a moment throughout the play.
A beautiful, grotesque, real, fantastical play about the Mystery of life and the heartache and loneliness and bravery of humans. So enjoyable on a very wet soggy night in Sydney.
I hope the rain drys up a bit for the weekend. But no matter get amongst the fabulous interesting things we have going on in our cities and streets and houses!
Happy Friday Friends.
x beattie
Photos courtesy of Al Caeiro.

winter makings and summer musings

2011-07-15T09:30:00.000+10:00

1. New Garlands are in the shop.
Handmade in Melbourne by an architect called Chloe.
4m long $70 + postage. Available in hearts or spots.
2.Pom Pom scarf
handmade in the shop, knitted by Penny pom poms by Beattie
100% wool $70 + postage
3.making the poms
4. Garlands ready to go on the workbench
5. New beanies by Penny and Lore Lore
from $40 - $55 + postage
6. Summer prints are being decided on: acid yellow, navy and orange, its going to be a good one people!
I know it is 8 degrees currently in Sydney and as I type I can't feel my fingers, so isn't it fun to dream about summer! I am pretty excited about my summer colours and fabrics on my bare legs and arms with a big sun hat drinking san pellegrino as i ride my bike along the beach....

Menswear ONSALE

2011-07-07T11:16:00.001+10:00

I have decided not to do my Menswear for Summer 2011/12.

I love men, especially when they come into my shop and take their clothes off!

But I am focusing my attention on my Womenswear for the time being.

All menswear is 50% off the marked price, until stocks last.

TSHIRTS, JACKETS, PULLOVERS AND SHORTS.

**If you are interstate and want a pdf of the sale items, just email me, or I will be updating my etsy shop too.
***Oh in case you were wondering the man modelling is not for sale. He is already taken. Though, you can pay him to take some phostos for you. Check out his work here

POP UP flowers at The Shop

2011-07-01T13:07:00.001+10:00

Gypsy Jacket and I decided to do a pop up Flower shop this Friday.
We drove out to the Markets at 5am chatted to all the nice growers and chose our favourite flowers.
We are now happily making posies and flower bombs and love hearts.
Come by today till 6pm and Saturday 10 to 5pm to pick up a little colour and beauty for you or a friend this weekend.
Happy 1st July people!
Mr Fraser said on Sprout Daily this morning...
"Looking for some flowers on this first Friday of July? Beattie & Sarah have been up early at the flower markets this morning putting together a little pop-up flower store at The Beattie Lanser Boutique on Sydney Rd, Fairlight.Drop-in for some flowers and check out Beattie’s range of hand-made threads while you’re there. Oh and no doubt the Friday bubbly will flow this afternoon or don’t be a stranger…. the girls will be there all day or until sold out."

photos by Murray Fraser http://murrayfraser.tumblr.com/

last week in June...

2011-06-28T10:37:00.002+10:00

making Melbourne Jacket in Melon Wool

Ruffle detail on acid wool jersey

Wool cashmere beenie with hand crochet Brooch by Penny In store NOW

Crochet Flower Brooches $15-$30 each + postage

Bronte Beauty

Knitted jumpers and breakfast spread

Bondi view

Rock Surfing jumpers

pizza cutters and ciders

Well a 2 day weekend is back for me and what a treat! How beautiful was the day on Sunday?

I went over to the darkside and let me tell you it was Sunny Sunny Sunny and a delight.

Had delicious Food and drinks at The Corner House in Bondi while people watching on the street.

I had to apologise to my friend a few times as I was so distracted by the cafe racers and fixies and slick cars and sartorialist outfits parading by! Awesome.

the week is looking good, there may be a pop up flower shop this FRIDAY 1st July in my shop.

Stay tuned or swing by on friday for your weekend floral displays!

its the weekend!

2011-06-24T11:10:00.002+10:00

well it feels like it today!
Even though I am in the shop and it is Friday.
I think life is truely magic. I mean one day you can be feeling like its all too hard and can't one amazing thing happen in your life and blah blah blah...
and then...
you make a choice to meet up with someone or to do something fun or eat something good or walk in the wind...
and...
You see beauty all around you.
You feel the sun shining.
You taste the ocean
Coffee buzzes your world.
People around you make you smile.
You feel like the work you do is worth it
and you feel like you are helping the world to be a happier, healthier, more beautiful place.
Just by being you...
Just by being open...

So to anyone that is reading this post today, I'd like to say "Have a great day! I hope you see something that makes you smile. I hope a friend or a stranger can make you laugh out loud. I hope you feel ok just being you. May the sun shine on you today!"
(if you really need cheering up I can tell you a joke, or send you an inspirational quote. As I've needed them myself A LOT of late! Just email me.)

Happy weekend people!
Surfs UP!

oh and I have decided not to open on Sundays for a while.
SUNDAYS ARE CLOSED.
I need a bit more balance in my life. I will open probably on sundays again in Summer. I will keep you posted.
SHOP OPEN
TUESDAY to SATURDAY 10AM to 5PM

xx

Growing

2011-06-21T11:00:00.000+10:00

who isn't happy with the sunshine!?
Beautiful.
I have been Growing
Painting my nails "Happiness"
listening to The Like
Making new colours for my Window
Dreaming of sunshine surfing
and wishing I could go visit the Mociun Store in N.Y which sadly i hear are stopping their clothing and focusing on Jewellery.

purses and brooches

2011-06-16T09:29:00.000+10:00

New wallets in STORE
100% European cowhide leather.[its softer because the weather isn't as harsh]
Hand stitches running around the edges.
$18 + postage
Only these two little Beauties of Emily Greens left in the shop.

Winter Chill

2011-06-07T09:51:00.000+10:00

morning.
So it is officially Winter.
Can you feel it in the air?
I have been enjoying stitching by the heater and drinking cups of tea.
Wouldn't it be cute to be curled up like these ridgebacks? and
Have you been watching the winter sea on Sprout Daily? Crisp clear photos delivered straight to your inbox no matter where you are in the world. Have a little taste of Manly early bird adventures.
and
How gorgeously colourful does a bit of Miss Emily Green make any outfit.
There are only a few brooches left in the shop, so get in quick!
Listening to the dreamy Hot Chip and Geographer
and a little happy moment I am getting new Velvet Dresses in Wine this week. Come and get them while they are hot this weekend.

Superbien does Vivid Sydney

2011-06-01T09:52:00.000+10:00

Last night I went for the second time in to see the pretty lights of Vivid Festival.
"a festival of light, music and ideas"
I listened to some of the artists talking about "Play" and their work in the Playhouse at the Opera House.
The Frenchies Superbien spoke and were definately a highlight. Their work is on the opera house sails and they said it was their "most beautiful" project to date. They are a team of seven who are from Paris and work in Graphic, lighting, animation and installation art. I think that their work is so beautiful. We all could have listened to them chat all night and show the videos of their work!
All I can say is GO, see the sails play and all the other fun light things happening around Circular Quay. Yay Sydney!!!
Vivid is on 27th May to 13th June.
There are also some really great conversations going on about creativity and our city, most tickets are sold out but if you rock up you will be able to get in I reckon. Last night there were plenty of seats spare!

last of autumn tales

2011-05-31T11:25:00.000+10:00

"no this beenie is Mine!"

"you should totally buy that rufflehead dress too"

"we are going back to N.Z, but you know we'll be back!"

"Long Black please!"

"Now when did you Miss bromeliad start flowering?"

"Are there any Emily Green's Brooches left?"

"Mr Bike Owner I put a fluro sticker on your bike to tell you something!"

"Is that enough birthday candles?"

"what flavour are you adriano zumbo?"

"what do you call an Italian with a Rubber toe?...

"Travelling Van's"

Friday

2011-05-27T10:47:00.000+10:00

Happy Friday.
This morning I had to get my car headlight changed, after a week of driving around with strange men waving at me every night as i stopped at roundabouts and intersections. The nice man at the servo gave me this chocolate to thank me, and then told me I needed to get my gaskets changed, which was going to cost me a lot more. Thankyou!
Speaking of ruffled heads...
I have more of my Rufflehead dresses in store for this weekend in the Print "who wants to be square" and in the plain black Linen.
and only a couple of Velvet Party Dresses and Mini Tops left. [Though for the special ladies that have been hounding me about the Wine Velvet - fabric is being dyed as we speak. Not by me, as I am currently sitting at my computer talking to you. But by a lovely gentleman in Roseberry. How appropriate Rose... Berry.... get it?!]
now back to Friday
Did you know The Troubador is now open for drinkies?
Well it is and it looks super cosy. Tonight I saw on the window they have live music. Sounds pretty good to me and it is down my neck of the woods so even sweeter. Check it out if you are a manly local or feel like taking a trip down our way.
have a lovely weekend, I hope you stay warm. x beattie

weekend wonderfullness

2011-05-24T09:41:00.000+10:00

well what a weekend!
I had my Fellow Fashion and Textile Designer from Melbourne stay with me, so she could be a part of Finders Keepers, her first foray into the Sydney market Scene. And she did so well! Lorena of Lore Lore knits is a truely amazing designer and maker of all things knitted. I got myself the most beautiful Dress I think I have ever owned. Winter never seemed so fun now that I have a merino wool dress by Lore Lore.
We had the funnest time together, knitting, eating, enjoying Manly, making homemade laksa and behaving like little girls in icecream bars. I think we had a colour off with our outfits each day we were together and a secret competition of who could wear the reddest lipstick.
She even bought her knitting machine from Melbourne so she could teach me some new moves. Isn't it fun making new friends - especially the colourful real kind.
The Finders Keepers Market was as busy as ever.
My shop neighbour has the most beautiful garden and she gave me these sweet smelling roses. [i will post more about her later].
I have made some new men's Duffel Jackets.
I went walking in Sydney Harbour National Park and swam in the sea and found a drowned rose that had beached itself on the sand.
I watched "Water For Elephants" last night at The Orpheum - my favourite original art deco picture palace. Who doesn't love a film about a circus and there is a beautiful Elephant called Rosie and other eye candy for the ladies and gents!
I hope you all had a great weekend too.
x

2011-05-16T06:41:00.001+10:00

I saw a rainbow last week and I got told I was bohemian once.
I just love these photos by a french photographer Benoit Paillé at three Rainbow Gatherings in Quebec, Mexico and Spain. I also love what he says...
"People are love,
are magic,
are beauty
these sister and brother are the people of the future." Benoit Paille
[ I found them via another blogger who follows me, simple things]
I hope you enjoy them as much as me. It makes me want to go to Rainbow Serpent in Victoria next year. Rainbows, mud, music, dancing, community and wildness. I think my clothes would look great there, maybe slightly more chic...

Mother

2011-05-14T10:21:00.001+10:00

something is brewing...

2011-05-09T08:00:00.005+10:00

Manly, my local hood is changing.

For those who haven't been here since you came on a beach holiday when you were 7 or that trashy night ten years ago at The Steyne Hotel. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Cool shops, bars, restaurants and cafes are opening by locals that they actually want to go to and we even have our first sourdough bakery. Finally, seriously, I know.

There is a new bar opening up soon, I have heard rumours... sometime this month in May. Its called Hemmingway, it has a big bearded man hanging out the front and the guys that are opening it are growing beards. I want them to have a beard off for all the men when they open. Wouldn't that be fun? ...Bushy beards and handknitted fishing jumpers, just like the man Himself.

cmon, come to Manly. You know you want to. I would love to tell you my favourite places so you can enjoy it like a local.
xx

Pussycat Black Melbourne

2011-05-06T04:17:00.059+10:00

Bettina is the amazingly passionate interesting woman who owns Pussycat Black. A gorgeous shop filled with really beautiful fashion and homewares and jewellery. She has been behind a lot of young labels when they were just starting out and still stocks people like Betty Jo Designs, High Tea with Mrs Woo and so many more.
All the labels she stocks are designed and made in Australia. when you go into the shop, you really do fall in love with all the pieces as she tells you the story about the designs and their makers.

I met Bettina last year at The Finders Keepers Market in Melbourne. She was there shopping and checking out the new talent with a friend. She wanted to stock my collection which was so exciting and so I had my first stockist in Melbourne! I am so lucky to have my clothing in her shops.

I have just posted off my new collection to her boutique, so Melbourne Kids, check it out soon!

Pussycat Black

A Haven of Inspiring Design, Australian Made With Love.

3 Edward Street, Brunswick VIC

105 Therry Street, Melbourne VIC

check out her blog here

notes from a long weekend

2011-04-29T10:40:00.000+10:00

sewing at home.

making a backdrop for Carriageworks Unplugged & Uncomplicated check it out this Saturday

my mama makes THE BEST cheesecake.
I can't eat anyone else's I am always disappointed.

solemate socks and mustard shoes

scrabble [I won]

Peace

Professional Friendly Service at Pacific Palms

Seal Rocks Point yew! dolphins and my Hobie board.

wedding petals

I know its Friday, and your end of the week, but I am not off till Monday.
And I am reminiscing about the long weekend, which I worked on really, but then went to a wedding up at Treachery Beach with a bunch of Aussies, Canucks, Kiwi's, Scots and Dolphins. Beautiful.
I am also obsessed with my hipstamatic camera, as you can tell. It just creates a little bit more magic.
Running around without shoes on in the mud, sand and glowstick pathed roads have left me feeling pretty coldy today. So I am drinking coffee and hot toddies and getting on with my orders to go to my stockists in Melbourne and Sydney.
Can I also recommend going to Carriageworks this weekend. A free space with music and beers, the bands that are playing are really great. Beautiful country folky music. If I wasn't in the shop tomorrow I would be there! Go on go get a french crepe from the markets and sit on a lovesac and enjoy some live stuff. xx

Latest collection on models etc...

2011-04-21T15:02:00.000+10:00

Happy long weekend everyone.
Do you like these little out takes?
We are all models aren't we. Well we are all modelling my clothes!
I am pleased to say that I am taking a few days off over Easter.
To rest.
To play.
To reflect.
To surf.
To be still
To get some lovin.
I hope you all get a bit of lovin this weekend!
I hope to go here
and enjoy listening to this
tonight if you are in Sydney, free and want some you could fun head here

New Collection

2011-04-15T13:43:00.001+10:00

this is my new collection
"South Coast Winter Romance"
These are our moody shots from the day of shooting here
The clothes are all in my Shop in Fairlight now and will be online in the next week and probably 2 weeks in my Melbourne and Sydney Stockists.
Check out the current collection LOOKBOOK on my Website here

Monday Making

2011-04-15T07:25:00.000+10:00

Well its Friday today.
But here is a little show of what Jen and I made on Monday.
We both had the day off.
The sun was shining.
Inspiration was to be found in the land of Jewellery.
We made talismans.

Metalab Jewels

2011-04-12T09:25:00.000+10:00

Exhibition "Bad Beasts Do Not Harm Me"

Natalia Milosz-Piekarska

Karla Way

Jen and I snuck into Metalab yesterday even though it was officially closed. I have been meaning to go to see this exhibition for a while and lucky for me they had extended the dates for showing. The works are stunning, beautifully hung and delicious colours.

These Melbourne Ladies also have a gorgeous sense of humour creating sprouting garlic rings and pepper infused resin to ward off those evil spirits.

Go before it closes!

and

Jen and I were so inspired we had a little craft making project of our own, check out Fridays Post.

Friday.

2011-04-08T09:34:00.000+10:00

FRIDAY NEWS
This weekend the shop will be open saturday 10am to 5pm.
Penny will be the shopkeeper and will probably be knitting or crocheting some of her beautiful creations.
These neck peices are hand made by Penny and are made in Linen or cotton. RRP $40
She will also be sporting one of my new dresses, which she said she feels 10years younger in!!
I am off to one of my most beautiful friends weddings up in the country.
The marriage of a passionate contemporary art lover/teacher and an architect slash maker of things.
What a combo!

Sunday trading will begin on the 17th April. 11-3.
am thinking sundays are going to be full of tea and fruit and cheese and ciders.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
HAPPY FRIDAY Everyone!
if you want to be inspired by Berlin today look here

and I can't wait to show you all photos of my new collection.
The webshop will be up next week so you can buy online
and my lookbook for you to download.

Tuesday Neutrals

2011-04-05T09:28:00.000+10:00

Grey day today, thought I would post some grey inspired images.

Melbourne days

2011-03-31T11:48:00.001+11:00

The Market

The beautiful, talented Lorena's Knitwear Label Lore Lore

her beautiful hands knitting, you should see her Red lips, like me!

Mr Lincoln Flowers

Miss Emily Green - Amazing and Lovely!
[I got some of her brooches in store now.]

leaves

www.dagmarrousset.com.au

sunshine and salads and sandals

road trip lifesavers

ok top un photographed things of the trip
Bars
Cure, 164 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
Geralds Bar, 386 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
North Fitzroy Pool
Coffee
De Clieu 187 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Rhombus Surf Shop Fitzroy
Third Draw Down Fitzroy - the staff were high off the spray paint fumes that were being sprayed in the back room. So funny!
Pussy Cat Black - more to come on that.
Pieces of Eight - amazing exhibition and drool worthy jewellery all made by a mixture of local and international designers..
and
my favourite family from Melbourne/Fairlight The Greens visiting me at The Finders Keepers Market. They know me from the bus and now they buy my clothes and Suzanna and Will and I swapped jokes.
Thanks Will for this one
" What is the easiest way to catch a fish?"

" Have someone throw one at ya!"

friday

2011-03-18T09:04:00.000+11:00

Morning all.
Yesterday was a momentous occasion in the shop...
because after weeks [could be months] of designing, analysing, workshopping, discussing and basically being typical designers...
we put our shop sign up!
I am now on the street permanently.

Thanks to Tracey for her graphic design, Signarama for the sign, Darren for his drilling and Max what can I say. Max is a legendary handyman. Oh and Little Gladys for her presence.
oh and tell me if you like my new window dispay.
My ode to Autumn, my favourite Month.

Emma Leonard

2011-03-14T10:55:00.000+11:00

Emma Leonard is a fellow Carni [ an endearing term my friend Jen came up with. You know carnival people!]
anyway I met Emma at Finders Keepers Market last year and fell in love with her artworks and prints and gorgeous stall set up.
I then found out my friends had given her and her friend a lift home from Sydney Finders Keepers Market after no Taxi would stop for them. Sometimes Sydney people really shine!

oh and check out some of her new drawings she is working on here. I can't wait!

Photo by Renee Ann

You may have seen her print in my shop or on the FK website here.

She has a beautiful Blog and all her prints are in her etsy shop here for your pleasurable viewing and purchasing.
I can't wait to see her again in Melbourne for Finders Keepers Markets in less than 2 weeks!!!!
and I can't wait to see her new artworks.

Photoshoot Out takes

2011-03-10T12:47:00.001+11:00

Monday we did a photoshoot.
Big day
The shots are amazing.
I can't wait to show you.
I have amazing Friends
Model - Nadia designer extraordinaire
Photographer - Muz
Photographer assistant - Mr DM Smith
Stylist and graphic designer- Tracy
Thankyou to them. I am a lucky Lady.
Check out their work!

Creative Space

2011-03-08T11:19:00.000+11:00

Check out my Creative Space on the Finders Keepers blog here
A beautiful interview from The Finders Keepers ladies and beautiful shots by Renee Ann
there are some more shots here

this is my photo. I think Renee's are so much better. Enjoy them.

Enamel Diction

2011-03-04T09:43:00.008+11:00

I Love The Smell Of Nail Polish In The Morning. Jason Stackhouse, True Blood

Enamel Diction is a new book by local Duo Sean and Tamara of The Initiative

What does our nail polish really say about us? Is the diction just fiction?

Enamel Diction takes an edgy view at how we express our personality

through nail polish. For less than a mani/pedi it is the perfect gift for

the

forward facing fashion conscious girl who has (or wants)

everything.

The book consists of over 50 pages of eye popping colour and is

printed

on recycled carbon neutral paper, using 10 colour process

printing featuring a full mind blowing spectrum of nail colours,

including fluros and metallics.

Centred around positive self expression, Enamel Diction is

refreshingly

real and not a typical fru fru style fashion book.

With references to music, literature, movies, pop culture and fashion,

not everyone will get it

(and we are more than OK with that), but we know you will.

This is a very witty book, which is on sale in the shop for $29.95

Come in and check it out.

The perfect gift for your enamel addicted friend!

Sit down with a cup of tea or a Lime caprioska and laugh away as your nail colour is interpreted by The Initiative.

Carriageworks Weekend.

2011-02-28T10:49:00.000+11:00

Anna Schwartz Gallery
BRENDAN VAN HEK
Some Kind of Love Story, 2011
Beautiful neon lighting in amazing vibrating colour

2011-02-25T09:39:00.000+11:00

what's happening here?
sometimes it is nice to see something you see everyday in another setting.
We did a photo shoot yesterday for Music For Trees which is on at Carriageworks tomorrow, Saturday 26th 12noon till 5ish.
Local talent, coffee, beers, lovesacs, sunshine, if you are around come and enjoy.
The Paper Collective will be there to entertain the kids, big and small while the music lovers lounge like lizards on the lovesacs [like a big bean bag only way better]

i love interesting combinations

2011-02-23T10:34:00.000+11:00

Scooters/Floral mattresses
Fresh Flowers/ Fresh Crabs
Party Frocks/ VB's
Amelie/ XMen
socialist/ Capitalist
Daft Punk/ Justin Townes-Earle

Notes from a weekend

2011-02-21T09:14:00.001+11:00

plants heading off for the weekend?

A Single Man

The Kings Speech

Ocean Swims

Heavenly water = swimming nuns

New Velvet dresses and tops

Late night walks and Full moon skies

Secret surfs

Cafe finds, small as a button as beautiful as a giraffe.

Outpost Espresso, 996E Pittwater Road, Collaroy, 9971 0444.

Monday-Friday 6am-2pm; Saturday 7am-3pm; Sunday 8am-2pm.

Monday musings over coffee and ready for a week of making and dreaming and doing!

Music For Trees Feb 26th

2011-02-18T05:15:00.005+11:00

I am so pleased to announce that I am getting involved with Music For Trees this year!

For those of you who don't know anything about this fabulous initiative

"Music For Trees is a Non-Profit Initiative that invites people to plant trees, by enjoying music".

The latest event is on at Carriageworks in Sydney's inner city.

The incredible line-up ranges from the warmth and sincerity of Liz Martin, to the energetic acoustic Brit-rock of BhangLassi, so come laze about in the incredibly comfy LoveSacs front of stage and enjoy some fine Sydney music.

Other talent are Emad Younan, playing the beautiful songs of his late brother Jessie;Thomas Hespe, who’ll go alt-country with Richard Mason of the Slowdowns; the ever charismatic James Brennan of Theatre Of Disco fame who will have us grooving away in the forest; and talented up-and-coming group The Brutal Poodles, who suggestively reside somewhere between Phil Collins and The Wiggles.

Finally, so sight matches sound, coming together for February's leafy-music-love collaboration are designers Life With Glider and Beattie Lanser to keep the synasthetes happy.

“After a tremendous 2010, in which over 40 000 trees were planted, Music For Trees' first show of 2011 is set to lay the grounds for yet another awesome year” Robert McCrone, M4T

Come on put it in your diary. Get amongst the summer trees and enjoy some beautiful live music. For more info check out Carriageworks website here.

notes from the weekend...

2011-02-14T09:33:00.000+11:00

Newtown on Sunday.Black Star Pastry. Go.

my bike - needed a little help from the men at Manly Cycles

7am this morning "FLOWER BOMB" thanks to someone and The Flower Drum
who were also featured on The Design Files here

Printed Press

2011-02-11T09:28:00.000+11:00

This week saw my first printed Press! Not only did I have a lovely article on page 12 with my photo but I had a little banner on the front page too!!!My first printed press in my local newspaper The Manly Daily.

Lucky ME!

You can see me above the bikie gang. Not to be confused with the local bikers - slightly different subgroup. One wears leathers, the other wears lycra and shoots short blacks at the Rope & Anchor or The Belgrave Cartel.

Thankyou to all of you who have popped in to check me out or called me to say congratulations. Thanks also to Beverly who wrote the article after finding me out of the blue on Sydney Road last Friday and for the great shots by Bradon.

Happy Friday everyone. Double espresso at the Cartel this morning was a treat, ready to sew the party dresses today in wine and agapantha silk velvet! Bring on the weekend hey!

x beattie

A TASTE of Winter Collection Prints

2011-02-07T02:58:00.005+11:00

How gorgeous is the 50s building that houses the Screen Printers I use in St Peter's Sydney.
They had a party here before christmas launching their printing inks and tshirt printing arm to their yardage business.
The the graffiti art.

Check out their website here

This is my amazing printer Steve from Screenhaus, washing off my screen.

Here is a taste of my printing for winter.

My new print is called "who wants to be square?"

and is kinda 50s style with a tokyo pop edge.

a couple of colourways.

I am too excited.

I can't wait to show you more and what they are going to be!

Happy Monday people.

Doily Mache

2011-02-04T08:00:00.005+11:00

Doily mache
Inspired by a beautiful swedish blog here

we used wallpaper glue, fine old crochet doily's from Sydney Road Antiques, a big balloon and our hands.

Keep an eye out when walking by my Shop Window, you never know when they will be there.

the weekend

2011-01-31T11:15:00.000+11:00

Bondi
Pisco Sour
Shop
Sufjan Stevens
Coogee women's baths
Rainbow espadrilles
Le Petite Cafe
Afternoon tea party
The Steyne Sunday DJ Set
Monteith Apple Cider
Midnight bike ride

Sale Items

2011-01-27T12:19:00.005+11:00

Below are the items that are for sale in the shop for the next 2 weeks.

They are limited edition prints and sizes.

Please feel free to email me or call me to check sizes or availability.

The prices are 20% off, as marked.

Men's Tshirt Grey "Sails"

Handscreenprinted, 100% Cotton Size L

Was $68 Now $50.40

Men's Tshirt Blue" Sails"

Handscreenprinted, 100% Cotton Size S, L

Was $68 Now $50.40

Men's Tshirt Grey "Sails" Pocket

Handscreenprinted, 100% Cotton Size L

Was $68 Now $50.40

Everyday Dress - Colour Papaya

Viscose/spandex with silk binding and handstitched neckline

Size S and M

Was $98 NOW $78.40

Rehearsal High-Waisted Shorts
100% Linen with side pockets
Was $168 NOW $134.40
Size M only

Tunic Dress
Hand printed in Rio
100% cotton poplin
WAS $170 NOW $98.00
Size S only left

Tunic Dress in Sky
SOLD

Shift Dress hand printed in "Sails"
100% cotton jersey Blue
Was $140 NOW $112.00

Singlet
Viscose Spandex with silk binding
Size SM
Was $58 NOW $46.40

Tunic Dress with 3/4 Sleeve
SOLD

Big Sleeve Top
SOLD

Tunic Dress
Hand printed in "Bessa Brick"
SOLD

High Skirt Sky
100% Linen
Size S
Was $120 Now $90

Crop Singlet
SOLD

Shop announcement "Sale"

2011-01-25T16:21:00.001+11:00

I am having a little sale in the shop.
20% off selected items.
Either I have no more of the fabric or getting too excited for my new colours and patterns for Autumn Winter 2011. Either way there are some goodies.
I will be updating my etsy shop this week, but if you are from interstate or overseas let me know if you want any prices and availability of sizes.
2 weeks only!
As all my pieces are hand made with love in beautiful natural fabrics and limited edition prints I do not plan on having sales regularly. I am thinking only once a year. So, there.
See you soon in the shop.

working on...

2011-01-24T10:52:00.000+11:00

some stitches I have been working on for winter range...

and currently absolutely floored, delighted, blown away and desiring Cosmic Wonders latest collection. Check it out here

update on the shop typewriter

2011-01-21T07:00:00.018+11:00

You see my grandfather used to be a typewriter man. Selling and repairing typewriters in the northern Beaches area of Sydney. This is the only one we have left in the family.
So over Christmas when my family was checking out my shop, my uncle, who is a long time tinkerer, took the typewriter away to get it working.
He said he had had success then cheekily sent me this letter last night.

"Ms Beattie Lanser

Perhaps you understand some of the problems I am having.

So you may appreciate

The plain fact is the carriage spring is broken.

2. it is v tedious holding the carriage while typin

with right digit

3. aslo as you may notice we seem to miss the bottom

part of each key.

Where to nowK??a

Your esteemed servant"

It seems there are a couple of glitches...
will keep you posted!

sounds, series, sweat, swimwear and sequins

2011-01-18T09:34:00.000+11:00

I went to my friend Jen's place last week and she gave me a bundle of goodies to take home.
Aren't we lucky to have friends!

bringing in the new year

2011-01-13T16:56:00.001+11:00

two very modern gypsies set of seeking adventures on the far south coast

up before the birds, the farm welcomed us with perfect waves and sweet sweet pineapple

not to mention the vagabond and pirate we picked up along the way

after small town explorations involving bakeries, naps in parks and bric a brac stores we settled in a grove full of wild wild trees, surrounded by a freshwater lake and the salty salty sea.

inspired by the flower drum, we set to work, hunting and gathering, making wreaths for the ones we love

sarah

and me

some enamel was picked up along the way (couldn't help myself!!)

street side veggies with honesty boxes

amazing waves and hot hot days

a tropical pash or two :)

much wandering

VERY impressive fires in mysterious bays

warm cups of tea

explosions of joy

and giggles galore

we stepped into the new year with grace in our hearts and flowers in our hair

I hope you did too.

Sailing in Sydney on Sunday

2011-01-10T11:14:00.000+11:00

Yesterday was my one day off. I like to call it "Selfish Sunday"
I went sailing on our little boat called Cormorant.
It was heavenly
Our boat was full of chicks and the captain Max.
and a lot of orange painted toes!
Happy Monday everyone! I think a lot of you may be back at work today and I hope you enjoy seeing your fave work mates and getting your hands dirty in your work again.
listening to this makes me happy
and reading this is inspiring
Dreaming of going here

Shop Trading 2011

2011-01-05T13:50:00.000+11:00

Shop Re-opened today - the first day for 2011.
Today is accounting day - YAY!
and definately in need of a tea break with the architects next door, Thanks to Penny for the Italian Sweet treat - Dolci. Bella bella!
And my succulent has put out its big berry coloured hairy flowers to welcome the new year.
They even match the outside of our my shop - that wasn't planned...
I love it when plants get involved in these moments in time, it makes me feel like we are all in this together! he he he.
I am picturing January to be a time of hard work but also tea and wine, when friends drop in to say hello.
So swing on by - there is Rose in the fridge and an enamel teapot waiting to be filled.
And i have a few new stories to tell as per usual!

2011-01-05T10:51:00.001+11:00

ah this is the life!
Happy New year everyone! May your year be full of sunshine, surf, play and good sleep!
Gladys has got the right balance I reckon!
I can't wait to share with you our gypsy adventure down the south coast - it was magic!

christmas

2010-12-30T11:29:00.000+11:00

I love christmas. I love my family I am pretty lucky we are all foodies.
This is what we ate christmas eve and day
and lots of this! POP

heading down the coast in a gypsy van tomorrow to bring in the New Year.
See you all in 2011 for lots of exciting things

a little story...
On Boxing day my extended family came to visit the shop, after looking at the clothes they proceeded to measure each others heads to see who had the biggest! and my typewriter got taken by my uncle fix it! he already has it up and running we just need some ink reels, I can't wait to use the only surviving one of my grandfathers. more on that story in the new year.

2010-12-24T15:27:00.001+11:00

HOLIDAY TRADING
We are having a little break to give Beattie's hands a rest from stitching.
and to hang out on the beach...
Closed 25th to 28th December
Open Wednesday 29th Dec
Open Thursday 30th Dec
Closed Friday 31st Dec
Closed Saturday 1st to 4th January
Re Open Wednesday 5th January!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May your holidays be full
of fun
of sun
of peace
of grace
of food
of games
of colour
of sea [if you can get it]
all my love to anyone who is reading this. Thankyou for bringing me so much joy this year.

things i've seen this week...

2010-12-22T15:33:00.000+11:00

NEW SHOP in Manly

Du Plessis + Sons

miscellaneous goods emporium

Shop 6, 9-15 Central Ave, Manly

Open: Monday-Saturday

go check out the beautiful collection of things such as Argentinian designed paper wallets.

I love their window display. Nice bike.

studio lunch

studio afternoon tea courtesy of the newly opened Adriano Zumbo!

monday night dinner with friends at Sorrento

Graphic Designer opens her christmas card and tries on her cinnamon bomb necklace

christmas decorations...

2010-12-20T10:24:00.000+11:00

After a fabulous dinner on friday night n glebe with some very creative foodies and crafters.
I was inspired to make some christmas decorations.
they smell AMAZING! apple and cinnamon delights.
they are still curing, but will be ready by tomorrow I hope.
I love Sundays.

spotted on the Finders Keepers Wrap up

2010-12-17T08:37:00.000+11:00

Happy Friday everyone!
I love a seen wearing with was..
Don't you?
Well it may be total self absorption or my narcissistic side but look at me!
hiding behind two dashing Gentlemen telling some fabulous story at the Summer Finders Market a couple of weeks ago!
hehehe
Photo courtesy of a local photographer Elize Strydom
read the full article here
like this look
and loving this book

architect drawings and things in the shop

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did you know my shop is next door to and architect practice?

currently on Max's Drawing board.

Bessa Print Tunic Dress and Linen Crochet Neckpurse by Partners in Twine RRP$ 30.00

handprinted napkins $30 for set of four

measurements and sketches

My favourite dress and jacket combo

Shop Opening Party

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Thanks for the fun and celebration on Thursday night.

another soon to be local photgrapher

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Pete Longworth is a photgrapher.
You may have seen his work along with Dave's at the pop up gallery a few weeks ago in Manly..
If not, do check out his work!
If you meet him, he will probably be snapping away at any given moment, playing with stop motion on his camera while you dance on the edge of a gutter or scribbling away in his little notebook the funny things you might say.
He is one talented guy with energy to boot.
He claims on his website he is"a talented storyteller with an eye for the uncommon" and I have to agree!
He has also put out a calender for 2011 - go get it!
Also check out Pete's Blog is here

images: Pete Longworth

and the winner of the lucky door prize...

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is...

Miss Bonnie Bardot!!!!
from Manly!!! who just told me on the phone that this week she ate a jar of Nutella in 2 days.
You go girl.
She asked if it was ok that she put a pseudonym as her name?
I said she got extra points for creativity!
Happy Friday everyone.

Shop Opening Party

2010-12-08T09:02:00.000+11:00

A little late but if you can make it please RSVP to me by tonight!
Limited numbers and a lucky door prize!
I am all a bundle of nerves and excitement.
Can't wait to have a wine with you all!

a local photographer

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David Maurice Smith
is a canadian photographer based in Sydney [well Manly to be precise] who shoots documentary style projects and lifestyle based commercial work.
He is one talented man, sharing his love of people, experiences, and stories through his work.
I met him at his first solo exhibition in Surry Hills earlier this year where he documented this Mexican Island which has thousands of dolls all over it - an amazing exhibition, really powerful.
and then in the pop up gallery a few weeks ago on Pittwater Road, Manly he showed his latest project of the underground, old-school hip hop scene in New York. He totally captured the people and their music. you can feel the music in his pictures.
I love what he says in his bio "My approach always remains the same: connect with people, get close and shoot.

Some of his clients included The Salvation Army and Lululemon Athletica and the local yoga Power Living.
here are some of my fave pics of his
this one
this one
and
this one

Contact him here [love the shoes with the green!] if you want to or stay posted for the next show or you will see him at my shop opening this week and you can talk to him then!

Market thanks

2010-12-06T08:45:00.000+11:00

Good morning!
I hope your weekend was as fabulous as mine. The wonderful Finders Keepers Market was a blast, meeting all you fabulous people and making new friends was an absolute treat. Party dresses and christmas Parties, sunshine and enormous white zucchini. Yes Eveleigh had it all!
Thankyou to all who said hello and who liked my clothes.
More exciting things this week and it feels like summer today! yay.

The Finders Keepers Market this Friday!!!

2010-12-01T13:28:00.000+11:00

This Weekend is The Finders Keepers Market in Sydney!!!

All I can say is Go GO GO!

Get directions and the low down on their website here or facebook

Profiles of the stall holders are here

Do you like the retro photos of my first stall at Carriageworks The Finders Keepers?

I was so nervous I wanted to crawl inside those boxes on the first night!

NEW blog and graphic launch

2010-11-29T08:51:00.000+11:00

hello lovely lookers.
Well this Monday morning I found my blog looking all new and cool.
I hope you like!
Watch out something is cooking for next week!

Shop signage

2010-11-25T06:50:00.004+11:00

I have opened the shop and it feels wonderful.
All the locals keep popping their head in.
I am open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5pm
[and sewing in here before and after that to keep up my stock]
in December i will be open on Sundays 10am to 1pm.

Yesterday I met a lady who has an enamel addiction like me! How wonderful, who would have thought it. We talked about all the different patterns and colours we had
and laughed at some of the prices we have seen on our huntings.
We both have strict budgets which makes the hunt more fun and not such a bad addiction...
So good.
I have put a few pieces in the shop, with plants in them of course.
Getting ready for Finders Keepers Market on the 3rd and 4th December at the Carriageworks.
Come in and visit me soon.
x beattie

POP Up Gallery Manly Review 1

2010-11-23T10:31:00.001+11:00

Last weekend was filled with so much fun and creativity and people in a space on Pittwater Road Manly. It was a pop up Gallery that began with Photos by local Sydney photographers and grew to Drawings, Paintings, Clothing[me!] and Sangria...
The Photographers, Murray, David and Pete are such amazing open guys they just invited everyone to join in their gallery space. It was open all weekend.
These beautiful drawings by local Argentinian man Maximo, he is studying business but this is his art. If you missed it well you are pretty unlucky because they are beautiful and naive and unique. Maybe he will have a solo exhibition here one day like he has had in Buenos Aires, unless he goes home before that...
Maximo just popped in on Saturday to check it out and ended up exhibiting his work on Sunday. So awesome.

Max and Nachos shopping. Loving the no plastic bags and the scateboard cover, thanks Coles Manly!