I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! as for me, mine was somewhat challenging...I finally made some progress on the painting front and have been busy working till midnight - that's with a two year old teething and waking twice a night and my 3 year old waking once! Oh Joy.


On the shop front, we had some great new stock in last week. I am really loving the new rhino heads I keep on talking about and there are some cute little toys that are the perfect size to hold for the little one - not to big and not too small, just right.


A couple of pic's of my new small artworks soon to be coming to the shop...

I am really loving everything bright at the moment...colour just brightens up your day and home! Little pops of colour make everyone happy. Funny thing is when I first started painting all my paintings were inspired by the expressionists and then my style changed to more muted tones and now I'm back to brights again, I think I have to many mood swings...

I painted these Tiger Lilies Ten years ago...what a circle!

This weekend I also finished a dress I made for my little M a while back - my sewing skills aren't crash hot, so don't look too closely. I don't have a lot of patience for sewing I think it's because my sewing machine keeps breaking down.

Well that's all for now, I'm not sure who reads my blog but whoever you are have a great start to the week!

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When I opened up my inbox yesterday there was a newsletter from made it and a picture of the cutest crayons, here are a couple of pics for you. You can buy them at Stitch ville...

While we're on the subject of kids... there is a great (cheap) idea for kids book shelves made from Ikea spice racks on Table Tonics blog I recommend you all follow her blog because she has awesome advice and tips on all sorts of things related to fashion and design.

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So excited about my new Rhino heads arriving soon!

Images courtesy of Rice dk

There's also a pink one!

It's been a really busy weekend at our house we've been cleaning up after the floods last week. Here are a couple pic's of the river running through our yard...I really feel for the people that have been affected by the floods up in Queensland.

My husband with his dingo after helping all the neighbours with their yards...he loves that thing! 

We also had a really busy week in the shop last week, here are a few pics of some of our new stock.

Shine Shine Cushion covers with designs from Heidi Chisolm

That's all for now, have a bright happy Monday morning! P.S gotta make a note that I love reading my daily dose of Table Tonic and design files blogs...I know it took a while to catch on. x

Well it's been a week since I last left a post...what's been happening? a lot.


I am so excited to showcase my new stock from Danish company Rice, the Italian Tableware is beautiful...and the melamine ware's are very cool.


We've also got some fresh up-cycled pieces from Sandra Hernandez they are colourful and bright, really charming.

Opening my goodies... 

up-cycled bowl by Sandra Hernandez

Cute hair ties from Rice

KHH Art unique cards - you are the apple of my eye. Come and visit the shop!

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Went to my first ever trade event - Reed gift fair in Melbourne yesterday to have a nosey, there were a couple of stands with a few bits and pieces I was interested in but not really anything different. I'm going to save myself for the next finders keepers market coming to Melbourne ( I think in March) can't wait!


There was one stand that stood out and that was Safade in Williamstown they had a beautiful display and when I asked for a card they gave me this little gift...so cute

That's all for now folks! when my new stock finally gets out of customs I'll let you know.

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Still waiting on my stock to be delivered. 


Here's a sneak peak at some of the fabulous pieces I'll be getting from Danish company Rice dk...(if they finally get released from customs)...

Stay Tuned!

Picking flowers with my girls...always inspiring.

Anyone notice the clothes hanger in the background? 

my daughters touch!

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Well the shops going well and I am really pleased with the results from advertising.


I have been so busy with the shop, I haven't had much time to paint and that's really frustrating. I know I really have to balance out my time between business, housework, wife-work, mother-work and painting. I have such a full plate at the moment I am run off my feet but, I love it.


I've attached a couple of recent images of  one of my great loves - painting...

paintings and prints, you can find them at A Little Shop or my art website karahemara.com

You can also find my work at a fantastic Art Gallery in Sydney called Red Olive Studios. The gallery is run by artist/interior designer Kere Baker.

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If you love all things to do with Tea - you will have to check out T2 Tea  they have the most gorgeous tea sets and tea cups around...

These cups and saucers are from their turkish delight range. You can also check out their blog. 

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Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people affected by the Queensland floods. Please donate what ever you can to help those in need http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html


On a lighter note here are a few pics from Giles Miller collection of corrugated cardboard furniture. His work is seriously inspiring... 

Have a great weekend and please come and visit the shop www.alittleshop.com.au


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A Little Shop is having a 10% off Jewellery sale! 


Grab some gorgeous one-off pieces from Melbourne label Madz Has Runaway. 

Necklaces with sterling silver chains and pendants made from timber and inlaid with fabric.

Come and visit www.alittleshop.com.au 

All our thoughts go out to the flood victims in Queensland.

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Hope everyone had a Fantastic Christmas and New Years! 


We had a really busy one, home reno's and sick kids with a summer cold, what could be better...now it's time for a well earned break at the beach.


A Little shop will be closed for the weekend. Any orders made between Friday 7th of Jan and Monday 10th of Jan will be processed and sent out on Tuesday 11th of January. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! 


I thought I'd leave you with a couple of images from my favourite artists and illustrators of the moment:


Kat Macleod
David Bromley
Simon Kaan

Kat Macleod

The most gorgeous hand painted cube boxes by David Bromley for Capocchi.

One of my favourite NZ artists Simon Kaan

And I couldn't help but add beautiful music from NZ singer/songwriter Josephine Costain

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