Dec 20, 20202 min readWhy is my business called "Barefoot Bouquet"?Of "Barefoot Bouquet", barefoot is a reference to the term carbon-footprint, or water-footprint, or waste-footprint. It's essentially a...
Oct 3, 20205 min readBefore the Flood - National GeographicThis film isn't just a documentary, it forms a narrative around the learning experience of fully understanding the climate crisis. While...
Sep 15, 20201 min readRecreating the FrangipaniIt took me a while to figure out how to recreate the gorgeous soft curves of frangipani petals.
Sep 10, 20201 min readRecreating the HakeaIf a picture is worth a thousand words, this video is a novel! I love the way the pastel shades of the Hakea pick brighten against other,...
Sep 4, 20204 min readPricing Q&AAs you may have seen on my commissions page, there are quite a few things that go into calculating the price of a tapestry. I've tried my...
Aug 15, 20201 min readLove Letter to EucalyptusSeven hundred species are in the myrtle family, known as eucalypts and gums. So far though, I've marvelled at a few different types.
Aug 2, 20202 min readWhat to do with old clothesLooks can be deceiving, and the word 'recycle' can be too. Let's pick apart what happens when you drop off old clothes.
Aug 1, 20202 min readThe Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth KolbertThe Sixth Extinction is an amazing overview of our planet's history and future. I couldn't resist writing ‘humans suck’ in the margins.
Aug 1, 20202 min readHow on earth did I arrive at painted tapestries?A run down on my creative experiences, and why painted tapestries is my true love.