Kitchens, Belfast Sinks and now linen blinds!!....

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Still on the hunt for a Belfast/Apron/Fireclay sink.

I have, however, narrowed the selection down to a few companies

and I am expecting some quotes and specs to arrive at 

The Old Lady

very soon.

Now that I am looking at these sinks, I thought I had better get the Roman blinds

made that I bought fabric for way before Christmas

...and still haven't started.

Although after looking through some of my design sketches,

have realised the fabric I bought was all wrong for what I was actually after.

It's OK though, I will use the bought fabric for a blind I have in mind somewhere else

once I finish the pile of sewing for Marley & Lockyer's

upcoming markets.

Which leads me on a hunt for the right fabric for the Kitchen window.

Linen of course, but a heavier weight.

I have some samples in mind.

For the time being though, we have some serious

renovations coming up and a near acre that needs some mowing!!

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for the tips on the sinks.

I will let you know the ins and outs of what I find.

Belfast Sink...

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Hi there!

I have a little question, mainly at the Aussies amongst us

...does any one know where I could get a

Belfast Sink

...that isn't Perrin & Rowe / The English Tapware Company, or one of those over priced places?

I can not believe how much they cost here, when in the U.S they are about $100-300.00!!

Why do we get charged thousands here?

Surely there must be a business that makes these for much less $$$ than they are right now.

I have wanted one forever and have made it my mission to get one

...some way, somehow.

I know Ikea done one (not as gorgeous as the one in the picture) that would have been great,

but every time I try and search it...nothing!

I thought some of the savy Designers out there might know of somewhere.

Maybe I need a huge kiln and make one myself ;0)

Working it....

Market prep is well under

way in the 

"Sweat Shop".

I have new clay that I have been experimenting with,

and so far am happy with the results.

The whole process of rolling, pressing, shaping and finishing clay

is so soothing for me.

I have also been having fun making some new designs for 

later in the year.

Even enjoying building pieces to make the new designs!

There are piles and piles of clay tags, bowls and plates all being stacked up ready and waiting for 

the Sydney Boutique Markets

Marley & Lockyer 

will be attending, as well as building up shop stock and wholesale stock of clay, 

there is just as much linen waiting to be printed, dyed and sewn.

...but that's tomorrows job.

For today, I rolled clay =0)

Wondering and planning the workspace...

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Can you believe this is a workroom?

It is amazing.

I imagine the output in here is huge. There is something about 

working in a well designed space

which makes the design process so much easier.

At the moment, I am trying to work out my new work space

layout, materials etc

and looking at loads of images

...mainly of white spaces...

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even light fittings!

There will be only one overhead light in the workspace.

Some will think this is silly, but I hate overhead lighting when I am working.

I am more of a task light person.

This one is soft and would make a great feature for the other intended reason for the new space

(which will be revealed once it's done)

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One thing for sure is, there will be NO plasterboard/gyprock in there.

I am looking at something more like what is about the windows here,

whitewashed of course.

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Not sure about what type of shelving units will be in there,

but I do like these...

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...and these.

Can you image them filled with piles of my white clay and cushion covers?

Working the Barn...

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Here we are at the weekend already.

I can tell you I am ready for it

getting the boys off to their first week back at School and getting sorted

in the Sweat Shop as well as teaching my fitness and Zumba classes has 

worn me out.

I did however make some progress on the new workroom front.

We had the Electrician out to do the quote and worked out where everything should go

I will reveal more about this soon

...few more things to do first!

Have a great, relaxing weekend.

Subway Tiles, Beadboard and Something's Gotta Give...

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isn't it amazing that when you see something again from a different perspective

that you can be totally re-obsessed all over again?

Well, Something's Gotta Give (the movie) has done it again.

my all time favourite movie has reared it's stunning Hampton's style head yet again

and made me look at our Old Lady with new eyes.

I'm thinking subway tiles.....

Hooked On Houses

lots of white with kilim rugs and hints of colour...

Just like the Something's Gotta Give Kitchen

beaded board and moulding like in this Martha's Vineyard house

for added detail against the gorgeous white

House Beautiful

...and lots of linen!

It is like everywhere I am looking at the moment has me seeing

the Something's Gotta Give set!

trying to figure out how to get it worked into our own house, The Old Lady, 

without too much hassle

...leave it with me!!

Something's Gotta Give shopping trip...

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Today was one of those days were you wander about 

the home/hardware stores looking for items for your next project

...finishing the bathroom.

It ended up being a 'look for a new kitchen' trip!

Not that we are changing ours anytime soon,

but I did spot the new Belling oven I want ;0)

I wondered how we got to looking at the kitchen products, 

then it dawned on me just how many kitchen files I have saved while

I was supposed to be saving 

bathroom files!!!

oh well.

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I did manage to stumble across this stunning room.

it reminded me of the living room from the

Somethings Gotta Give set.

Which is my all time favourite movie!

It is sublime.

I could totally be seen here, looking for bathroom images! ;0)

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend xx

The King Auction....a tragic story

For those you you who may be unaware of Lisa Kings plight, 

here is a quick run-down...

Last October Lisa and her husband, Aaron lost their Son, Noah.

Noah was disabled and Lisa and Aaron and their 3 little boys had to watch this child they love pass away.

If you have children you would know that this is something you hope to never had to deal with.

In January 2012, the Kings went on their Family Summer holiday, reconnecting with each other and trying to get through a difficult time in their life without Noah

THEN...

after a wonderful day of fishing and swimming at the beach, Lisa's devoted Husband, Aaron

came in out of breath and collapsed to the floor and was unable to be resuscitated.

Aaron had passed away from a massive heart attack.

How could this happen right?

After loosing their much loved child, now Lisa and her three little boys had to now cope with the loss of a soul mate and a Dad as well as their Brother.

The Blogging and Facebook community as well as communities at large have rallied around Lisa and her children by raising money to help pay for basic needs and to help with the cost of two funerals.

Over $30,000+ has been raised to date and now their is

The King Auction

on Facebook, hosted by Seven Cherubs.

If you head their right now, you can see a wonderful range of items donated by businesses,

including Marley & Lockyer

to help Lisa and her Family through what could only be described as a heartbreaking time.

PLEASE STOP BY AND BID ON AN ITEM.

All money raised will go straight to Lisa and her boys.

It's a brilliant cause.

Thank you xx

...a blur of white...

This past week has been a blur. I haven't been about in blogland as I have been crazy busy.

Still having the Children at home to entertain until next week when they go back to School as well.

On top of that, we have had a photo shoot of our home and Marley & Lockyer

which was amazingly exciting

...I can't reveal yet, but I will as soon as I can!

There is still a lot going on here...

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I have been organising cupboards and painting...

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...making copious amounts of clay tags for the upcoming design markets as well as looking for 

new 'hot box'... 

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...trying to work out what to do with the studio situation...

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..making more and more bowls and plates with my brand new designs...

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...did I mention the studio issue?...

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...as well as getting some bathroom things done...

Yup, it has been busy, is busy

but I am loving every minute of it

...I just apologise for my absence here in blogland =0(

clay...linen...and the event!

Although this week has been a blur, 

getting ready for our huge event here at 

"The Old Lady"

on Monday, I have managed to squeeze in some

more new work.

I have a new found  re-attachment to clay and after lugging

a hefty 20kg block through the city a few days ago, 

I got home and could not let that chunk be

...so I made...

LOTS.

This piece is a custom order for a wonderful, new website about to be launched

and as soon as it is, I will reveal it to you.

The plate is obviously a big Sister to my Vintage Doily Love Tags

I really do 'love' this plate (sorry, couldn't help it).

These will be available at the upcoming 

Sydney and Hobart Boutique Markets

that I will be attending in March

...or as a custom order...

just email me 

marleyandlockyer@gmail.com

Aside from clay,

I also rediscovered my love for vintage textiles

...well it never really left...

I did however, re organise my 'sweat shop' (workroom)

...again!

and I must say, I think it will stay this way

I do ;0)

Finally, after a million years, I have organised some of my art work on my main wall

in the 'sweat shop', near my table and grouped some of my favourite pieces

on my newly painted hutch.

Other than that, and cleaning, and painting French doors, and re arranging rooms,

and getting ready for 

The Event....

(which will be revealed soon)

I hung some of my divine cut work, vintage linen on my 'sweat shop' window

...and now the out look is even more sweet.

I hope you have all been busy.

What have you created lately?

A Giveaway question......

I have a question for you.....

With the season of love upon us, 

I thought a giveaway was in order

BUT,

I would love to know

what would you love in a "Love Giveaway"?

Head over to the Marley & Lockyer Facebook page 

HERE

and 'like' 

as this is where the giveaway will take place.

Thanks lovelies!

Believe it truly.....I do now

After a little flick through the vintage copy of Rob Roy I nabbed a few weeks ago, I came across this quote

"Believe it truly"

I thought it was lovely and seeing as though I had the guts to show you all a snippet of my art work, and have finally come to the realisation that I have a God given gift,

I thought this quote was brilliant....

so I put it on a dish!

I made a few actually.

They are firsts...they are not perfect

...but I love them.

the undersides have wonderful, vintage doilies, linens etc to give them texture

and some are simple.

Like the Rob Roy plate with it's little rose.

simple

Some have detailed textures to the stoneware grey.

...and together they work wonderfully

This plate/bowl/dish range is in it's early stages.

I am fiddling about with designs etc at the moment, but rest assured

they will be for sale soon

...but as 'Market Exclusives'

If you happen to be in Sydney on Saturday, March 10th, then you will be first to be able to get some

Marley & Lockyer stoneware bowls at the 

Boutique Markets!

I will be doing custom orders from this range also, so if you are interested, then contact me at marleyandlockyer@gmail.com

I would love to hear your thoughts.

Linen Bug....

Linens have always been a love of mine and I am always working on new ways to put together the vintage linens I find along with my own screen printed and hand blocked pieces.

lately though, I have been utterly consumed with clay.

To the point of actually not even thinking about my fabric pieces

...until today.

I sat this afternoon in the hot Summer Sun and mapped out what to do this year.

There is a plan. I will be working on a few designs and working them with vintage and new materials.

I have been sketching away over the past two or so years and finally feel I am ready to delve into those designs and put them onto new and vintage pieces...and have even started making the foundations for the prints.  

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The year ahead is full of Design Markets, some are on the mainland and some here in Tassie.

I'm very excited about where Marley & Lockyer is heading and it is all thanks to you!

for your support, positive comments, helpful feedback and of course, for joining me on this journey.

I thank you all for that from the bottom my heart.

Now, off I go to check on some pieces in 'the hot box' which I will give you a look at soon.

....but for now...

the linen bug has hit! 

Forgotten Easter Range - oops!.....

Last night while uploading some items to my Etsy and Made It stores

(I have re-opened Made It for my Aussie customers, and anyone else for that matter)

I suddenly noticed that I have not put on my new Easter range!!!

So, in a frenzy, I uploaded some before bedtime.

The last look you got at this one above, was a little hint of the bottom corner

...so here it is in it's full bunny glory.

I also have hop! cut out 

a little egg one...

and some new 'furry' bunnies.

These ones have a really textured appearance from the vintage doily impression that's one them. Each one is different...and so cute!

This picture is of the prototype from the Harlequin Rabbit...

and my little hand moulded bunny brooches have made a re appearance for this Easter too.

The Easter products are already walking out the door and are proving popular already which is such a great thing that you are all embracing Marley & Lockyer goodies.

I love the support I get from you all.

But as always, I am working on the next stage and while I was rolling and draping and creating,

I made these....

cute little 'Birds On A Cup'

The grey ones are stoneware and are still wet here, so they will be much lighter than this when they are done and of course, I have my white earthenware that I love.

The little birds even fit on wine glasses.

Imagine them at a Wedding or a party?

I love them all lined up on this cappuccino cup!

They will be in store soon. 

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