Creative Finds Blog

In my fourth instalment of Meet the Maker, I've interviewed one of the Maria's behind Tinta Crayons. You see, Tinta is the product of two friends - both Marias -  who split the roles and responsibilities in their business in order to ensure it hums. Tinta Crayons are hand made, and all natural. They are created in Melbourne, for artists of all ages. The sweet little collections are themed and come beautifully presented in boxes, all ready to gift! Read on for my Meet the Maker i/v featuring Tinta Crayons.  Discover how Tinta was born, and how the Maria's juggle...

After a super fun "Boarders Weekend" with the girls in Melbourne - where among all the laughs, stories and old photos, there was a heap of eating and drinking - I decided to make this 'Stone Age Bread' and get my healthy on. It was so super easy, you'd be mad not to whip some up yourself. The perfect base for smashed avo and a poached egg. Or load it up with relish and some tomatoes for a quick lunch guaranteed to keep you feeling full. Basically it's just 100gms of the following nuts and seeds, mixed in a bowl...

Many people ask me how I choose which products to stock in the Creative Finds online gift store. It's simple really. Obviously the product has to be hand-crafted. But most importantly, I have to LOVE it. I have to love the story behind the product, the branding and packaging of the product, the person making the product and I have to feel 100% confident that the product is something that I, personally, would love to give a friend as a gift. Once these criteria have been met, I like to ensure the product is small and lightweight, making it easy...

In my third instalment of Meet the Maker, I am introducing you to designer and seamstress, Alexandra Pengly. Alex is the talent behind such beautifully hand-stitched creations as the Cosmetic Bags, Leather purses, Hot Water Bottle Covers, Pom-pom Sport Socks, Dog Leads and the Liberty Print Hankies - and many more - all are available in the Creative Finds online gift store. Introduced to me by my friend Jane, Alex lives in our neighbourhood on Sydney's North Shore, and has a sewing space any creative would envy. Her collection of vintage Liberty print fabrics left to her by her Grandmother...