Funky Fob Watches...

(Nursing Fob watch from medshop)

Aren't these cute! I bought them from medshop online. They come in soooo many colours there are just too many to mention. A perfect way to spice up my boring Nurses uniform! Can't wait to wear them. Sometimes I just love my job...

(Nursing Fob watch from www.medshop.com.au)

Off to market in Perth...

The Perth Market @ The Perth Cultural Centre (31/10/09)

I have found loads of inspiration and creative endevour since relocating to Perth a few months back, and the markets have been a popular haunt for me so far. Perth has some great markets to explore such as The Perth Market @ The Perth Cultural Centre and The Perth UpMarket. Both are a great place to find some really unique pieces whether handmade, re-invented or vintage and both are highly recommended as a great way to spend a weekend morning.

The Perth Market @ The Perth Cultural Centre (31/10/09)

The Perth Market @ The Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge is held between the WA Art Gallery and the WA Museum both Saturday and Sunday each week, and is unfortunately the only regular market of it's kind in Perth. The Perth Market is where I first discovered The Ginger Fox, a great place to find some quality vintage treasures. This is truely a great little market that deserves Perth's support to keep us market lovers busy.

Perth UpMarket @ UWA (15/11/09)

With more emphasis on handmade goodies The Perth UpMarket held quarterly and has recently moved to it's new home at the beautiful location of Winthrop Hall, University of Western Australia (UWA), which in my opinion is worth a visit on it's own. The Perth UpMarket offers heaps of beautifully handcrafted pieces from clothing to bags to badges to toys to anything and everything these clever and talented people create. As the market is only held once every few months I'm hanging out till the next one which I believe is March 28th. See you there...

Happy 2010...

I miss the feeling of creating something I'm proud. I used to make all kinds of handmade goodies - clothing, childrens toys, T-shirt designs, jewellery etc. I indulged as a creative hobby and even sold the odd piece from time to time to friends or at the local market. It was a great creative outlet and the satisfaction from completing a piece from the conception of the idea to the finished product was truly satisfying.

My inspiration/mood board

Now that I'm anchored to one spot again after all my travels (well for the moment anyway) it's time to drag out my creative tools. My sewing machine, sewing box and camera have been dusted off and are ready for action and I've started an inspiration or mood board (as pictured above). It is my news years resolution to rekindle my creative side and all thats needed now a trip to the local fabric store and we're in business. BTW I'm loving Etsy for inspiration at the moment. It's a tresure trove of all things handmade and gorgeous. Happy 2010 all and all the best with your resolutions this year...

Preamble...

Hi all and welcome to the official blog of nic and clay. I have created this space to pour out my mind’s scramble for the world to read and decipher, and to share my passion for all things creative, art, handmade, travel, style, food, culture, design, fashion, vintage, music, sustainability, photography and our Wedding in 6 months time. This is also a place to recognize and appreciate other designers who provide me with so much inspiration (see the list of bloggers we love). I also make it my mission to reconnect with my creative side, unpack my camera, dig out my sewing machine and 'make things' this year...

I have just relocated to Perth with my Fiance after a 1 year stint in back Melbourne (my home town), 2 years based in London UK and a whole lot of travelling in between. So as a Perthonian newbie I have made it my mission to discover the heart and soul of Perth and all it has to offer. So join me on a journey of discovery, creativity and inspiration in a new city far far away...