delilah devine

New Things

2011-06-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

Today was another big day at Dd HQ. After pasting up all those boards a few weeks ago, I finally have the new range of Flying Ducks and Galloping Horses in my hot little hands. Today I had the pleasure of spending a morning with the lovely Cath Leo of Catherine Leo Photography. We had a great time styling the shots (we spent a lot of time moving things 1cm to the left and then back 1cm to the right). The final shots are still being finalised but here are a few behind the scenes shots as well as my newest addition to the Dd range.....coming soon.

The props table. Unorganised chaos...loving those colours.

Kale flowers. Who would have thought cabbage could be this beautiful?

coming soon.....to be continued.

Wallpaper day

2011-05-04T05:54:00.000-07:00

Today was wallpaper day! We cut and pasted fifteen beautiful rolls of vintage wallpaper which are now on their way to the laser cutter who will turn them into flying ducks and galloping horses. It was a huge job. Luckily winter hasn't set in yet, so we could do it in the backyard in the lovely sunshine.

Pasting the plywood boards. Its was so much fun seeing the wallpapers in all their glorious flatness.

Six hours and four rather sore knees later we had a nice big pile of pasted plywood.

Loving all these colours together.

My favourite wallpaper of the day. Its so rare to find vintage wallpapers with black back grounds. This one is super happy with bright yellows. circa 1970

Can't wait to see the finished product!

To market to market.....

2010-11-16T21:16:00.000-08:00

Tis the season to be jolly and tis the season to hold a market!

I've been travelling round the country side having a SUPER time. Last stop was the Finders Keepers market, Brisbane (photos below). Held in the beautiful Old Museum building, it was a picture perfect weekend with fantastic food, wine, coffee and live music. Not to mention all the market goodies on offer.

Next stop is my Market at Home this Friday, with fellow Adelaide designers (and all round great gals) Cath Leo, little luv and Mudbric. Our annual home market is always great fun with plenty of space for kids to run about, and we'd love you to hang around for a cuppa and a catch up. PS Please send me a message for the address.

Sanna Annukka

2010-10-31T03:03:00.000-07:00

If you've ever browsed the print pattern blog you probably know the work of Sanna Annukka. I spent a good half hour today perusing her website. And now its official - I heart Sanna Annukka. A bit folky, a bit Scandinavian, a bit cute, a bit cool. She's the bomb. I particularly love the monotone design below.

Bowerbird Bazaar

2010-10-14T04:54:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was one of those exceptionally fine spring weekends here in Adelaide. Which was the perfect setting for the third Bowerbird Bazaar. This time saw quite a few old stall favourites like Messagemark, Mookah and Naomi Murell - as well as some new kids on the block. little luv were there with some beautiful vintage fabric birdy mobiles, and Studio Eco had a fantastic looking stall full of really wonderful sustainable art/homewares/jewellery. Unfortunately for you, dear reader, I was stuck over at my stall all weekend so can only provide you with these photos of my little corner... but take my word for it, those other stalls were really fab!

Thanks to everyone who came by and a big thanks to Jane and Rebekah who always manage to put on such a great show.

Spring = new things

2010-09-23T19:53:00.000-07:00

I've been beavering away over winter, plotting a new jewellery range and I'm happy to say its all starting to come together. This necklace features my new favourite wallpaper - a vintage Hot Pink, Orange and Burgundy number. Its a bit of an eye-catcher. This morning the sun has finally joined us, so we headed down to the park for a picnic and a few photos. Here's a sneak peek of the newest additions with more coming soon...big thanks to Cath Leo for the photos

Oooops, sorry....

2010-09-13T03:32:00.000-07:00

Well, that's absolutely shocking! Its been six months since I last posted! I've been working hard (pomise!) and have to admit that I get screen fever which can only be cured by long stints away from my computer. And there has been the odd interstate design market, as well as designing a new range of jewellery (more on that soon). And, most importantly, I've been 'greening' Delilah. I'm now proud to say my timber is now sourced from all Australian, sustainability certified plantations. All my packaging is recycled and printing is done on recycled paper....ahhh. That feels better!

So for the meantime until I can show you my new work, here are some of the lovely things I've seen around the place lately...

From Top:

Able and Game, Angus & Celeste, Feed The Dog, Messagemark, little luv

Take Flight

2010-03-24T21:57:00.000-07:00

I'm very happy to finally be packing the car and heading down to the Bowerbird Bazaar this weekend! 3 days surrounded by wonderful designer/makers and their wares, wonderful enthusiastic public and some amazing sweet pastries...

And while I'm there, I'll be launching my new Flying Ducks wall plaques. I have a rather soft spot for these guys...

Look at me!

2010-01-27T18:39:00.000-08:00

I'm supposed to be working right now and in my efforts to procrastinate I did the old google name search (I know, I'm pathetic!) How chuffed was I to find Delilah mentioned on a couple of blogs. One was the beloved Frankie blog and the other is new to me but ever so fab called day dream lily...

Website

2010-01-27T18:14:00.000-08:00

Here it is...my very own little piece of the intraweb, the Delilah devine website. I feel oh so professional now! You can see what I'm up to and where delilah's being sold.

As usual, a big thank you to my brother, my very own 24 hour helpdesk, for helping me out whenever I got stuck on something..

2010-01-08T20:18:00.000-08:00

The girls who brought us the first ever Bowerbird Bazaar are back! October's event was just so much fun, we're doing it all again this March. So prepare yourselves for three days of designer maker fun and inspiration....

2010-01-08T20:13:00.000-08:00

I've just finished reading this wonderful book from the wonderful Miranda July (who also brought us the equally wonderful film, You, Me and Everyone we Know). To see more about the project check out the Learning to Love you More site . I think it is almost guaranteed to bring a smile and a warm fuzzy feeling to just about anyone. Things like this make me love the internet again....

More Brooches...

2009-12-04T02:47:00.000-08:00

Hooray, hooray! The humble wallpaper brooch has made its way to Melbourne - the best dang city I know! You'll find them at The Cats Meow in Degraves Ln. It sounds like such a great shop (well, obviously, they stock my brooches!). I'll be checking it out next time I'm over there

Vintage Brooches

2009-11-25T20:06:00.000-08:00

This week I was lucky to have the wonderful Cath Leo come photograph my vintage wallpaper brooches. I'm so happy. The pics look really fantastic...she's done such a great job. Now I have no excuse not to get started on a website.

And just in case you're interested you'll find the vintage brooches around Adelaide at:

Urban Cow
Bauhaus (Rundle St)
Irving Baby
The Ivy Room (Glenelg)
The Electric Lime
Mindfield Books and Gifts (Blackwood)
Aqua Living (Brighton)
Red Opus Artspace

PS. You'll also find my paper cut artworks at Urban Cow and Bauhaus in Adelaide...

delilah has made it

2009-10-20T04:16:00.001-07:00

Delilah devine is on sale online! Its been a busy few weeks here. I've started making and selling a small range of bits and pieces. This week I set up my madeit shop (Australia's answer to etsy). I'll be adding to the range over the next few weeks so check back every now and then if you please.

Hand Made

2009-09-13T03:49:00.000-07:00

Well, its been over two weeks since I last posted and I have no excuse at all. Life.
I have been sitting for many hours at the computer lately and it has made me feel very nostalgic for all things hand made... like these designs which I did with paint brushes and real ink!!

Ok, so these last two did have a bit of computer editing done, but they started out as painted up flowers. We've just hit spring so I am going to have to make sure I cheer up my colour palette!!

Market Bazaar

2009-08-29T02:08:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to be exhibiting at the bowerbird bazaar here in Adelaide in October. Its going to be a great showcase of designer makers and their wares. Come bag a bargain Oct 9-11....or if you'd like to exhibit check it out here

Frame it!

2009-08-11T00:13:00.000-07:00

I'm off to sell my wares at the markets this weekend (oh please market weather god, be kind to me!). I've been having so much fun making these paper cut illustrations.

A friend lent me an embossing machine. Its fantastic. I'm embossing everything!

Rosie rose

2009-08-10T01:11:00.001-07:00

Today I played around with an old piece of fabric which is currently covering my foot stool while I get around to printing some lovelier stuff to cover it with. This is what I came up with. I've been a bit busy these last few days preparing for a market on the weekend so haven't posted. Market goodness photos to come.....

Christmas in July

2009-07-23T00:49:00.000-07:00

The fine fellows at tigerprint run a monthly competition on their blog. I love it. Its a chance do something fun and stress free. They post all the entries so you can also have a looksy at what everyone else came up with. This month was christmas wrapping paper.

Its black, its white...

2009-07-08T19:44:00.000-07:00

Somedays - though not often, I must admit - black and white is all I want and all I need. Oh so clean and simple....a moments pause and rest in a busy colourful day. Well, enough of my waxing lyrical about not very much, here are some more patterns from the pile at home.....

Spring is in the air...

2009-06-24T23:52:00.000-07:00

If only it were true! Winter has really set in now and I am dreaming of sunshine. Atleast I have this bright collection of spring florals to cheer up a wintery evening.

I collected the following florals from here and there...its a bit of a cross section of the things I've been up to lately....a couple are more tropical, a couple more modern..........

From the sketchbook...

2009-06-23T19:35:00.000-07:00

Today I'm showing off a few of my illustrations. Some are more finished than others. Its been a while since I dragged out the sketch book so I'm hoping to get re-inspired.

I love a good dose of collage! These two are fashion illustrations (above) which demonstrate the end product of my hand printed fabrics (below). The fabrics were created using a combination of screen printing, hand painting, embroidery and pleating.

The next three are simple little ditties that make me smile......

First up, a spring garden full of fun little critters (which is also a repeating pattern)

Collage, collage, collage. I do love it!

Lets start at the very beginning.....

2009-06-21T23:46:00.000-07:00

.....Its a very good place to start.

Hello and welcome! Winter is settling in here and I'm spending more and more time in front of the computer. I'm sorting through my work today....trying to get the studio in some sort of order before I start on some new creations. I'm sharing some of my favourites here.

To start with, some cute kids designs..