OFFICE INSPIRATION at MOSS GROTTO

COLOUR INSPIRATION!!

"NEVER LET A CREATIVE MOMENT SLIP BY......"

Who ever said that an office space had to be boring! 

My office gives me inspiration and creativity I need for Moss Grotto to come alive everyday!

A few little snap shots.

Enjoy!

One of my obsessions is for tassels! All styles, all colours......an object that has absolutely no function! That's what makes it special. It's great because it looks good!

Colourful tassels - a great accessory for your Summer clutch or hand bag! $25 each

I love this tiny oil painting that hangs on the wall of my office! So simple yet it works! 

Thanks to Bonnie,Helen and the girls at the Barwon Heads Oppie! A sanctuary where I can relax,have fun and buy some amazing treasures for myself!

It's my therapy and I live and breathe every minute I can get there!

A giant milagro cross hangs on my wall

This gorgeous old beautiful gold mirror has been covered in anything that I love,especially beads in the  palette of blue & green - my two favourite colours.

At home and at work in the office they provide a feeling of calm, so it's on the top of my list for the office! 

Stay blogged on next week for some fun and creative shots in Bali.My sisters birthday was celebrated with a few of her close friends and family!! In Bali......one always leaves feeling creative!

THE COUNT DOWN BEGINS........

JAM PACKED

 Life feels a little like this picture!  

Up with the sparrows again.....the countdown begins to the start of the crazy season. Approaching my 7th year owning my store, I'd like to say that I have it all together, but as always at this time of year, my nerves get the better of me.With Christmas only around the corner, I start driving my husband mad (which he loves) and I can't sleep.....checking my list and ordering big for Summer!

A few years ago I met a wonderful woman called Sue.Owner of Montreux and Trove Trading Co in Melbourne - two amazing stores! (Look them up....they really are special!) The thing I love about her most is not just her incredible talent and taste but -  she's honest and real!
 No matter how great or successful we are in business,we all have our little moments of self doubt(I know I do)..... doubting our buying skills and hoping the shopper will love every chosen piece as much as I do. 
 In the competitive world of retail I can't say how refeshing Sue's honesty is! Thanks for all the "retail" chats! It's always appreciated!
 
Part of me knows that the rush is a happy challenge for my mind as it brings out the creativity in me and like every other year........it all somehow comes together and it works!
 

This photo sums up my head space and desk perfectly right now!

BALI BREAK!

RELAX & UNWIND! 
Off to Bali for a girls week to celebrate my sister's 40th Birthday! Just what I need to refresh before Summer!
Planned for months, it's suddenly here!

CLOTHING,CLOTHING,CLOTHING AT MOSS GROTTO

NEW Clothing area in store

Last week we moved a few things around in store to  allow for our new clothing range to fit.I wanted this area to look soft and feminine.

Large ottomans,flower trays and velvet cushions add a bit of lush!

Baby pink velvet cushions by KIP & CO. 

Bed linen available to order from our catalogue

$65ea

Scarves in an assortment of colours.$30-$39ea

Hear,Speak,See no evil bunny sets $130, Handmade ceramic ikat vases from $95- $155

BOY & GIRL statue candles! Too pretty to burn.....but a must have.These little gems have sold like hot cakes! Only $9.50ea

Large urns from $89

French jutes in various colours $22

My latest art piece in store.

$1,600.00 (W185cm x 90cmH) 

October in store at MOSS GROTTO

In store at MOSS GROTTO

                                                        Handmade paper birds

                                    Clutch purses in aqua and orange - perfect for Summer!

KIP & CO lush velvet cushions

                                               Highlight clothing......

Carnival girl painting

ESSIE nail varnish in pastels

NEW in store

Fantasy flower girl painting.

Fantasy flower girl.

Tibetan village girl.(sold)

Little girl & little boy candles

NEW books in store.The Vintage Tea Party.

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REAL WEDDINGS Magazine with MOSS INDUSTRY WEDDINGS

REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE 

with MOSS INDUSTRY WEDDINGS.

 

                                                   Out in newsagent stands now

                  THE SARAH OTTEN'S BOUQUET every girl has fallen in love with!

     Danielle really managed to bring the outdoors inside for the celebration

 Danielle 

sets up with friend Deb.

Well done chickie!

ORANGE OCTOBER windows at MOSS GROTTO

ORANGE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!

Although the colour orange has never been on my list of favourites in the rainbow of colourland, I couldn't walk past these great dish washing gloves without buying them for this month's window!

   A simple punch of colour works perfectly!

MAD MONDAYS

 Monday is my day of stock pick-ups in Melbourne. I normally start in the western suburb of Braybrook, then onto Armadale and beyond to the Mornington Peninsula......usually rushed and on a tight schedule, I don't normally stop for a minute - but this Monday I decided to take my husband John, making Monday a "play day" too.

 As I whizzed him around my haunts of suppliers he enjoyed seeing the warehouses including a tiny lane way in the heart of the CBD which houses fascinating pieces.This unique space is magic!

 I found these dishwashing gloves which act as a great prop for "ORANGE OCTOBER"! A last minute idea - but Mondays can do that!

A taste of Ethiopia!
"Happy Birthday Johnny O!"

 This fabulous piece is called a La'Kech, an Ethiopian charcoal cooker!
My husband is a lover of cooking outdoors and experimenting with food in every form....... This unusual and authentic cooker seemed like the perfect gift.I look forward to one of his signature curry dishes cooked on his new La'Kech.Maybe it will be a Chollay Bhatura chick pea curry - or surprise me!!!
(Stay blogged on for the urban spoon review.)

 KIP & CO cushions in store next Wednesday

 Rattan clutch purses -

My rule......"If I'm wearing orange.......I'm wearing pink too"! 
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