NATURE brings INSPIRATION!

Nature always inspires the creative mind.......

Since returning from Bali with a fresh mind and with Spring now here....I've pulled out the brushes and started on a new piece.It's a long way off finished.......but it's a start.

You can't beat fresh Spring flowers to influence your choice of paint!

I say goodbye to the "Little Tibetan Girl". She was sold when I was away in Bali.There was a huge interest in this art piece which made me feel great. Thanks everyone for your wonderful feedback!

It motivates me to keep painting.

PS: To my husband John:

"Thank you for always believing in me and boosting me up when I need it!!

You keep me and my brushes confident!" Ali.O

NEW SPRING "RIDLEY" CLOTHING instore

RIDLEY Clothing at MOSS GROTTO

A soft muted palette need know, NO boudaries!

The palest shade can set heads turning!

Ridley - NEW instore

Pretty in pink!

Enjoy!

MEXICO MAGIC!

"Friends who travel together - stay together".

Over the next few months my blog will have the odd cameo upload of some fabulous shots taken by my step daughter Beth and her girlfriend Mel as they travel through Mexico and South America! The colours,architecture and natural beauty in these countries are too gorgeous not to share!

Have fun girls!

I  love this shot!

We all love the "Day of the Dead" celebration!

Pink pastel Casa, Valladolid

Beth O'Halloran

Keeping blogging on to see more................

SPRING IS ON ITS WAY to MOSS GROTTO

Get ready to put away your umbrellas..........

Spring is just around the corner!

 Flowers by MOSS Industry WEDDINGS & EVENTS



KIP & CO.........Coming to MOSS GROTTO

KIP & CO

Jump into bed with the NEW designers KIP & CO

Apart from the eye catching colours KIP & CO design, the girls behind this fun & fabulous new line of bedding caught my eye because they sparkled as much as their range when I met them at Life Instyle recently.

 Lipstick and clothing to match, I couldn't walk by without stopping!

KIP & CO are new designers that have launched a bright,beautiful,delicious range of bedding & accessories.

Their designs have been inspired by all things unique,wild & brave!

Their motto is:"Out with the white and in with a splash of colour".

Illuminate your sanctuary!

Luxurious velvet!

DUE in store SEPTEMBER!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOSS!!!!!!!

AUGUST: 2006 - 2012

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY MOSS!

6 Years ago MOSS opened its doors in Barwon Heads as Moss Industry florist & gifts in partnership with my sister Danielle.

After 5 years of trading as a florist we wanted a life change and so 

Moss Industry branched out as a freelance weddings & events business & MOSS GROTTO was launched as a new homewares store and more.............

The years have flown and I continue to enjoy every minute of the ride!

Thank you to everyone that continues to support MOSS GROTTO!

Alex O'Halloran

AUGUST Design Files with MOSS GROTTO BUNNIES

THIS MONTH on the DESIGN FILES

Thanks Lauren for shopping at MOSS GROTTO and mentioning our store on the August Design Files.

A fantastic shoot at their home in Melbourne.

Our cute "Hear, See & Speak No Evil" Bunny Sets

http://thedesignfiles.net/2012/08/melbourne-home-lauren-and-david-seeman/

AT HOME WITH GT!

GT at HOME........

A few weeks ago I was asked by the Geelong Advertiser to do a shoot at our home for GT titled "MY FAVOURITE THINGS".

Photography by Nikole Ramsay

These are 3 of my favourite art pieces that all tell a little story.I painted the Sunhat girl after taking a long break from painting.I met my husband-to-be, John, and I was in a good place and out came the brushes.Every time I look at her it reminds me of Summer.

The Queen Elizabeth portrait is a new purchase.I fell for the sheer old glamour it held - its muted palette,authenticity, old age and most of all, the hint of glitter on her clothes.

I purchased the Burmese girl at the Butter Factory on a trip to Noosa visiting my Dad.Its been with me for a long time.I love this because it makes me feel relaxed.

This spot in our stairwell is where I hang a collection of pieces that I've purchased as a buyer for Moss Grotto or from my travels. I love to collect beautiful pieces that have absolutely no function at all other than they're visually fabulous!

You can't create a painting without these little beauties! A trip to the art store for me is like a lolly shop to a child.A big tease with so many to choose from that you just want to buy the lot. 

My weakness is handbags, in all shapes and sizes.Life would be boring without them - whether the purchase is to simply admire it or a bag that's worn out from using it to death. The cream flap bag with wooden buttons was made by hand by my Grandmother, Avis.

I had wanted this Helmut Newton book forever. My husband John, bought if for me at Christmas.I was so excited! It's the holy grail of photography.A lover of drawing the female form, I'm always sketching nudes.Its a great way to loosen up.

A big thanks to Nikole Ramsay.An amazing photographer and she made my shoot so much fun!

GEELONG ADVERTISER - GT EDITORIAL - July 2012

Enjoy!