Rosemary Manor - Pretoria

Rosemary Manor is a pretty shop in the heart of Lynnwood, Pretoria.

They have a themed market every first Friday of the month from 09:00 - 17:00, as well as a mini market every Friday morning from 09:00 - 12:00.

The shop carries crafts, gifts and art from local designers.

Liesl is the lovely manager of the shop.

Come on over on a Friday with you friends for a relaxed morning in a pretty garden setting.

 Rosemary Manor is situated at 345 RosemaryStreet, Lynnwood, Pretoria.

Liesl, the proud manager

Lots of goodies

You can also find my clothes and felt gifts at Rosemary Manor

Flared pants

The newest addition to my clothing range.

I have always loved bright colours and designs. The wide leg pattern gives met the freedom to play with all that I love :)

These pants fit super comfortably with a stretchable waistband.

They are available from an outlet in Pretoria or from me directly.

Mzanzi Magazine

I recently had the privelage of having one of my Mandela collages featuring in a new magazine called www.mzanzi.nl Mzanzi. It is a publication featuring South Africa as a travel destination to readers in the Netherlands.
There are great articles about local people, atractions, places to stay and things to do.
Mzanzi is a quaterly magazine. Keep a look out for the next one.

Alumni Exhibition - Tshwane University of Technology 2012

I am so excited to be part of this exhibiton.

Since leaving the "old" Technicon Pretoria years ago (seems like forever) I have had almost no contact with ex students.

Therefore this exhibition comes as such a welcome surprise.
I am happy to showcase one of my new "vintage car" paintings and can't wait to see what the other students have been up to.

Vintage Car - mixed media paintings

Suikerbosie (Sugar Bush / Protea)
Rotsrosie (Ecevaria)

Madeliefie (Daisy)

These 3 paintings are part of a series I am working on.

It is such a joy to play with images and colour to create something joyfull.

Looking forward to starting the next one.

Order for Millys Trout Stall

This is part of a huge order being delivered to Millys Trout Stall near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. A great place to stop on your way to the Lowveld. You can browse the gift shop, have something to eat in the restaurant and buy jummy trout to take home.

Nguni Oil Painting

First Nguni painting for 2012.

This was a commission painting for an old school friend.

She sent me an amazing photo and it was my absolute pleasure to do this painting.

I love the colours in the sky and the simple composition. Enjoy your painting Linnette :)

Dids - skirts

I have been walking around with an idea for a range of skirts, using images from my paintings as detail.
This is the prototype. I used a cotton/lycra blend fabric that wears so comfortably.

On this one I used my old lime green combi and mustard yellow trim.

Vintage Car Painting

This is the first painting 'n completed for 2012. I always test the success of a painting according to the feeling is evokes, and this one makes my heart sing. I love it :)

Studio Photos

I want to share with you the miracle transformation of an old garage turned into (my favourite place in the world) an art studio.

What started out as an old garage at the bottom of our property is now a fully functioning art studio with a small kitchen and bathroom.

What more can any artist ask for?

The sad before


The finished studio with dogs :)

Looking out from the inside

Stork Tea Mobile - Mie Arts and Crafts

Yesterday we had a stork tea at my studio for my sister Lize. Just in time to, she went into labour yesterday evening - 2 weeks early! Phew, close call..

We had such a lovely time. My studio is the ideal venue for all our family functions, it takes a bit of time clearing out all the arty bits laying around but it is a great space to entertain.

I ordered a mobile kit from my wonderfully creative friend, Wilmarie Viljoen (Mie Arts and Crafts) and everyone participated, sewing on buttons and hanging their miniature creatures on the mobile.

It was a fun, interactive morning with a lot of laughter and yummy eats.

My lovely mother and twin sisters, Lize in front, and Ilze

Before the guests arrive

Friends completing the mobile

The completed mobile. Lize absolutely adores her special gift.

Thanks Wilmarie :)

Mie Arts and Crafts Stork Tea Mobile

First oil/collage painting of 2012

After a long summer holiday I am ready to get going.

School started today in South Africa and my son had his first day in High School.

This is the planning stage of a new painting/collage. It feels awesome to start the creative process again.

My regular art class also starts tomorrow. I realy missed my students.

Kamers vol Geskenke 2011 - Irene

Kamers vol Geskenke (Rooms full of Gifts) starts next week Tuesday in Irene. This is one of the most popular designer exhibitions of the year.

You will find exquisite handmade decor and gifts. All products are also proudly South African.

I am very excited to take part this time. You can find my "dids" felt products at Eau-la-la's stand.

Katvoet Gallery - Vintage Teacup Class

On Saturday I hosted another Vintage Teacup Class at Katvoet Gallery.

I love doing these classes. We always have a lot of fun and I meet such lovely ladies.

Well done ladies, love your work!

heART In The Garden - 2011

I am delivering stock today for this year's heART in the Garden.

It is an event not to be missed. This year will be the 6th heART and promises to be just as creative and exciting as previous years.

It starts this Friday, 25 November until Sunday 27 November.

Can't wait!

Cupcakes+Cowboys - vintage blocks

A picture from Cupcakes+Cowboys (a lovely baby decor shop on CapeTown) of my vintage blocks. I think they look lovely against the blue and white stripe cotton fabric.

The shop has a range of blocks available

VroueKeur - Article Eau-la-la

In the latest issue of "VroueKeur" (a lifestyle magazine in South Africa) there is a lovely article on Eau-la-la - a shop selling my felt goodies.

They were so kind as to include my zippy bags and handbag. Yeah!

Africa - Tote handbag

Just a quick peek into the making of one of my tote bags.

Choosing the designs and colours take up most of the time.

After putting the colours and images together they are cut out and sewn onto the base of heavy industrial felt.

The lining is cut and the bag is put together, including the handles and trim.

There you have it, a finished one of a kind bag.

dids - tags

After months of planning to have labels/tags printed for my felt products (just because I was either to busy,lazy, forgot about it....) they are finally printed and starting to make their appearance on my goodies. I just looove it! It gives my humble creations a feeling of importance and professionalism.

Look out for my "dids" label.