buttons

We just love these candy coloured button necklaces threaded by three NZ ladies Lisa Perigo, Pippa Lee and Tanea Chapman. You can browse through their online shop buttons for some creative button jewellery where each piece is an original combination of colour and texture. Just delightful!!

moyou

These very pretty laser cut beech ply earrings are from Moyou. Created by Amy Kerr a Canberra based textile designer who has a background in graphic design, Moyou encompasses her evolving range of homewares, jewellery and toys.

We’re sure Amy will continue to create some more fabulous pieces which are a lovely mix of Aussie and Japanese aesthetic, so definitely one to bookmark.

the red thread

You can find these very sweet hand printed timber Christmas cards at the red thread. They are individually made by Sydney artist Lisa Tilse who also creates one-off and limited edition artwork and really wonderful commissioned children’s portraits. Just a word of advice -since the commissions take weeks to generate, it’ll be a good idea to get in early before the Christmas rush!!

one red robin show

Our good friend Jhoanna Aranez creator of One Red Robin is having her first smashing solo show titled “Woodland Park Folk” at Hudson Clothes Shop in Melbourne (see details above). We are so pleased for her as she not only makes gorgeous softies and artwork but is a fabulous person to boot! If you are lucky enough to be in Melbourne during September to 12th October, make a visit to the show. We believe all her work is available for purchase as well so grab a cutie while you can!

If you can’t make it to Melbourne check out some of Jhoanna’s pics here. Well done Jhoanna – we wish you every success!

Moofus

We’re absolutely floored by Milan, a very talented 11 year who has set up his own etsy shop called Moofus. It is a little gallery of prints of his original drawings depicting his home turf Sydney, beaches and streetscapes. And get this… a percentage of his sales goes to charity International Animal Rescue! Obviously his talent and genius eye for composition and colour runs in the family. Check out his mum’s brilliant screenprints at alyoisiusspyker.

mascha moje

Drool, drool, drool….This is an amazing necklace by Melbourne based jeweller Mascha Moje who is originally from Hamburg. She fashions the most beautiful sculptural pieces of jewellery from a broad palette of materials. Her work can be found at Gallery Funaki.

mrd home

One of our favourite pastimes is fantasising about how to decorate our dream homes. It’s a cinch with all the products from MRD home as their interior ranges are so carefully coordinated. You can pretty much make anything look fabulous here. Our top pick is the oak Scandi TV unit pictured here with the roll away doors, it’s a gem! Click here to see more at MRD Home which is a Melbourne based homewares and interior design company owned by designer Craig Miller Randle.

sprout design

We think a lot of crafty types out there have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on the screenprinted designer fabrics inspired by children from sprout design for some time now. The fantastic range is now available for purchase online by the likes of Aussie designers Naomi Murrell, Kristen doran, Pippijoe, Lara Cameron, Tiel Seivl-Keevers – just to name a few…

Check out the shop for other playful accessories and products which would brighten any child’s room or nursery.

lola and bailey - metropolis range

Those clever lasses from Lola and Bailey have done it again!! Designers Theresa Nguyen and Cheri Uppal have created a brilliant third collection called ‘Metropolis’. Continuing the brand’s romance between two lovers and inspired by art deco and urban architecture, these pendants capture the essence of a true love affair with geometric forms and modern day materials. Pictured here are a couple of their pendants in different material schemes – one in black acrylic and copper, the other in clear acrylic and stainless steel. They are now available for purchase at modamuse.

little black crow

Little Black Crow Studio is where you can find these wonderful little creatures. All the way from Tasmania, they are lovingly handsewn and are full of nostalgic charm as though they were once cherished by children a long time ago.

david neale

These stunning pieces are by Melbourne based David Neale. Inspired by plant material and forms, he crafts some of the most beautiful objects and jewellery we’ve ever come across. Lovely textures, forms and colours – it’s all very inspiring. Check out his website for more of his amazing work.

julie lee

Hot inspired mobster jewellery by upcoming designer Julie Lee. Her first collection was launched last year at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week and has been sighted on the wee Aussie celeb and fashion pages. Each of her pieces are beautifully handmade and in limited quantities.

elke kramer : 'trompe l'oeil'

These exciting pieces from Elke Kramer’s new range of jewellery just blew our socks off when we received them today – we wouldn’t expect anything less from her! Elke’s collection ‘Trompe L’oeil’ is brimming with playful imagery from childhood puzzle pieces and toys and infused with a colourful deco style palette. Her latest pieces invite play and interactivity where segments can flip, spin and pivot.

We are so happy to present part of her range here at modamuse.

sam songailo

These abstract paintings by Adelaide artist Sam Songailo really draws the viewer in. The high energy interwoven colours are intricate and mazelike. Check his website for more info and gallery of work.

domino

We were really honoured to be featured online as one of Domino’s editors’ picks for international design blogs. Domino is a US based magazine which features cool styling and decorating tips for the home. To be mentioned here is great publicity for our little blog and shop. It really goes to show that the world is taking notice of the huge pool of creative talent here in Australia and New Zealand. Without you guys we wouldn’t exist!!

Click on the link above to see the other design bloggers out there doing their thang. We’re truly not worthy! ;)

kath inglis

These striking pieces are by Kath Inglis. Kath’s signature work is hand carved PVC jewellery which has beautiful colour and translucent qualities. We’re just marvelling at the intricate details and all the hours it must take to create such pieces.

More of her work can be viewed at soda and rhyme which is an Adelaide based jewellery design studio created in association with another wonderful jeweller naomi schwartz.

Some of Kath’s range can purchased online at wearnoevil.

innocent girl

While we’re on the theme of Japanese influence, here are some cool 3D cards by Andrea Innocent and can be found from her online shop innocent girl. Andrea is an artist/illustrator/animator/designer living and working from Melbourne.

peachy pan

Just a touch of loveliness here with these one-of-a-kind silk flower hair ornaments called “tsumami kanzashi”. [Kanzashi is the Japanese word meaning “hair ornament” and tsumami refers to the “pinching of fabric”]

You would think that they were made in Japan, but in fact they are the created by Fee from Brisbane and are sold in her online shop peachy pan which specialises in hair accessories and other cute pieces. Fee actually spent a year living abroad in Japan where she discovered Kanzashi. Since then she has been inspired to keep practising the traditional art form and we just love her colour combinations. What a perfect accessory for completing a pretty outfit!

little galaxie

Originally from Queensland, Lilly Piri’s illustrations and artwork have been featured in magazines such as Frankie and Harper’s Bazaar. She’s also done a number of group shows around Australia and the US.

Here are just a few examples of Lilly’s exquisite colour pencil drawings of girls with the most gorgeous soulful eyes. Most artists shy away from it but she manages to incorporate some of Australia’s unique creatures and flora into her work – check out the cute koala clinging onto the girl’s head! We reckon that Lilly’s unique style and subject matter is really exciting so take a look at her website little galaxie for more work and details.

alice potter

Don’t you just love it when an artist uses what seems like ordinary materials to create beautiful objects? That’s exactly what Adelaide based jeweller Alice Potter has done here with her cool laminate brooches. Her grouping of colour and form is just so cheerful and fabulous!