Friday, September 21, 2012

REPUBLIC of YOU

FABULOUS IMAGES & QUOTES by
 'REPUBLIC of YOU'

These wonderful images & more arrive in my inbox each day.I thought they'd  be nice to share.





Marilyn Monroe







You can't beat a great relationship between sisters! I'd be lost without mine.

These would have to be 2 of my favourite!
 Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

RETAIL THERAPY: SYDNEY to SOUTH AMERICA!

PRETTY POTTS POINT
After a long cold August and with Spring now here I made a last minute decision on Sunday and decided it was time for a Sydney fix.
They say that being spontaneous is the spice to life!

 Not only was there a great trade fair on where I could do lots of buying for Moss Grotto
but I simply can't resist Potts Point in Spring!
Without doubt my favourite location in Sydney with its colourful strip of Kings Cross to the cosmopolitan Macleay Street just around the corner.
The contrast of the two areas always blows me away.

Being a complete creature of habit, I always stay at the same hotel in Macleay St.
 I love to wander the same streets,adore the same amazing interior stores and suck up the variety of food places to eat!

The first place I come across as I make my way to the hotel is the gorgeous POHO florist. Always a treat to the eye!
 This florist is beautiful with its silk lined ceiling and dramatic chandelier.

LA CROIX is French for "the cross"! My favourite of all favourites in Potts Point.This place takes the cake.
A retail/cafe space  that takes me back to Paris with its elegance and natural style!
Pieces are sourced from France and Belgium and is a regular haunt for the mixed bag of locals!
I walk away feeling really dreamy! 
LA CROIX, Potts Point

GRANDIFLORA florist just down the street is another favourite stop.Rustic and daring, this florist is famous for thinking outside the square.

The Opium Den - Great Thai and a stunning space.Not only is the atmosphere & food great but the flower installations are always worth a look.

CAFE DOV - Just off Macleay Street.My husband and I always go here for breakfast!

                        "VOLCANO SURFING!"
Just your average sport
From Sydney to South America.......Sophie,my step daughter Beth & Mel take on VOLANCO SURFING!! Not a sport for the light hearted &
a total contrast to my time shopping to Sydney!

SURVIVING THE SLOPES......a bit dusty but alive!
 Go girls!

Saturday, September 15, 2012

SEPTEMBER BRINGS COLOUR TO MOSS GROTTO'S WINDOWS

SPRING TIME!
Simple and pretty this new painting is one of my favourites! Early mornings on the brushes with our new light of Spring has been a great way to start my day! The usage of fluoro paints coated in a light wash of white paint brings this painting back to a feminine soft art piece.
$1,600.00
Dimensions:36" x 72"



Gala Girls
Med:Feather waisted girl: $580.00
Sm: Fringe armband girl: $480.00



NEW Ridley Spring/Summer clothing in store now! More styles due in store soon!


Embroided satch bag!

St.Tropez earrings for Spring!

Thursday, September 6, 2012

EARLY SPRING in SEPHIA....

SMOOTH SEPHIA
There never seems to be enough hours in my day to get everything done, so lately I've been pulling out the brushes and painting before work.I've always painted better before the sun comes up,when its quiet and with no interuptions of phones.
This new piece I'm working on is perfect for Spring with gorgeous colour.I hope to finish it next week for my new Spring window.
(Go to MOSS GROTTO facebook page to see it in colour.)

NEW Ethiopian tops in store.

Suede festival bag.Perfect for Summer!

 Collage at MG.


This image is one of the 6 ink girls in our window this month. A set of 3 just sold.One set left.


CC Interiors Elk horn ceramics



Inside out MOSS GROTTO change room is as warm as toast!
KEEP an EYE OPEN for our NEW SPRING window  - due in store soon.............................................

Friday, August 31, 2012

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