The Chiang Mai flower markets

I loved the colourful displays of orchids, roses, lotus and some rather strange dip-dyed blue chrysanthemums at the Chiang Mai flower markets. Best enjoyed with a cooling mango smoothie of course!

Art Shine Interview

A big hello once again from chilly (and frosty) Victoria after a magical and very productive five week stint designing and exploring the sights of Chiang Mai, Thailand! Today Vinh from Art Shine Business Lifestyle Coaching for Creative Professionals posted my 'Close Up' interview which you can read here.

Chiang Mai - colour and decorative pattern inspiration

The Hmong Textile Market

A lovely place for a textile designer to while away a hot Saturday afternoon in Chiang Mai.

Hello from Chiang Mai

Pictured above is the Australian artist and designer Chris Chun's lovely studio in Chiang Mai, Thailand, my base for the next month. I have escaped the wintry weather at home for a few weeks of tropical heat, quality design time and plenty of mango smoothies and iced tea. 

Chris and I are working on a new collection of hand painted designs for licensing.

My messy desk and an inspiration pin board for new designs.

A delicious macaroon and a few little paintings.

My hot pink ride to work - Thai style!

Lotus love

Whether pink, mauve or white: the lotus flowers in Chiang Mai are all rather spectacular.