A few orders going out today... it seems the proximity to christmas is kicking in... It seems a pop of colour is popular... pink pink and more pink!.. the custom thing is kicking in too. Having lots of fun with different textures..

A great question asked over the weekend. How to get your kids interested in art or more interestingly? . How to get them to finish something you would like to add to your walls?... 

some great places to start  if you don't like Random

illustration friday this weeks topic is haunt.... anything everything is Ok. I love having a topic. also makes you realise how quickly a week goes . From a kids perspective they love to see what others post too

I find some weeks yes and some no... otherwise it  can be a little like homework

Another idea is to take a deep breath and hand over your phone.... yup you can. Send them down the lane , up the road  to the park. Tell me a photo story about your walk...

talk it through , each pic a favourite. Have a play with instagram filters....

The shots I received back on Saturday were gorgeous. You can see some on instagram fionakatesimplegorgeousstorage

if you think you would love to see their art in print BIG kids magazine is the place. submissions for dark at the moment....

will have a little more of a think and let you know

A fabulous morning ...
Lots of catching up by email phone and a drop into Jayde at Little Paper Lane.  I always end up buying something from that gorgeous store. Washi tape this time Even her mum is fabulous!


I am hanging out my shingle... The only mission creative work with lovely people. Graphic design, illustration, propping, branding, styling and I am even consulting a little bit too.
 I am open. 

Each day ends up different . It's great. I feel energised by all the fabulous ideas out there...

Are you on instagram?. I have had a wonderful time with megan mortons #thingsilove.... and now there is a party to see all the pics. 

am aiming to be there

What is a custom ? 
The emails have been coming in this week.
It's not expensive... 
I think that might be the real question and how do I go about ordering....

Firstly what would you like? the customs so far are using the wire baskets as a base.
Beachy theme today with cotton... The order... neutral beachy natural. Do you like it?
or send a pic of the room you would like I to go in. ( or the room you imagine someday)

My aim from the custom side of things is to make lots of beautiful things for our customer. The brief will be as diverse as you are.... 

There is a twin of this one.... available... here.... ( so now you can know the price) 

If you need a little storage and want it to look a certain way.... let us know.


The new monster price has been a huge hit too... keep the orders coming as we are moving warehouse ( again) ... and less is best with removals

A fabulous response to our last ever newsletter yesterday. 
We think you may hear from us enough and so we thought to help you organise your inbox we would take one thing out. 
Fiona Kate is still on instagram
Facebook
and of corse the blog

Yes we still have our basics the boxes. They are just less expensive... much much less expensive. Which is great. They are the prices we were aiming for back in 2007...

I am back to hand-written labels & chatting to our customers directly.
Yes we can make the baskets ( pictured in any colour) 

The future is bright and busy.

Every Morning. 
Most mornings... 
when I get the opportunity 
I read Daily imprint  Natalie seeks out the most amazing creatives. A great but sometimes daunting way to start the day. Somehow this morning I came across a quick interview natalie did with Nikki Gemmel ( as You know I love love love here writing and so wish I could write with so much passion and beauty. 

I digress . In this interview she was trying to finish a book...Lovesong. she did. Plus move her family to Australia and write about it. She did and so well.


Inspiring stuff.

I am going to say I will continue with the manuscript for the destination Bali book. I will continue with handmade gorgeous storage products...  Plus collaborate with some creative people
Am hoping to look back here in 4 years and know I did.

it's new it's here

… We are getting all touchy and feely. A new hands-on approach from a product just for you. The wire baskets are just the beginning... great as they are. Better the older they get. 

It's  a  base and it's getting dressed up, bespoke , hand done to your specs. For 6 months I stitched, wove, played with string paper and lights to see if this was the product we were hoping for…

The base is a wire basket … Designed by us and made by Ketuts daddy… Our first product to be made overseas. Harry sent it all back in a container by ship. Some were carried on the plane. 3 sizes available and yes they do nest

If you need a particular look for your space, prop for a story or shoot we can make it with this gorgeous basket as a base. A storage story that's cuddly and warm. A DIY lighting, dipped in neon… Ombre range of paint colours yep we can do it too. 

Wrapped in paper christo style… Strings and buttons…  Sacking or scarves, gardens, recycled fabric, pom poms or spots….Let us create it for you. Nude works too –it always does.... 

Strong, durable easy to use and recyclable like all of our range. This is an item you can change with the seasons, change it's look, update colour or strip it back. Hang on a wall or put near a door. Endless possibilities.

They have been used to store fruit, toys, cart fish & fabric, grow plants and as lighting both indoor and outdoor. One product with many different looks and as many uses. It's up to you.

We are starting out small. Each item is handpacked and finished in house. Yes that's my writing on the address label

After 5 years on storage we know everyone needs it. They just like what they like. We like making things that are going to lovely homes and spaces.

I am sure this has the creative juices flowing. We would love to hear your thoughts 

I

Helloooo
 it's so nice to be back. 
Lots happening. Props being made. 
new stuff tested.




HIbernation 

a success


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more importantly do you want to?


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