Baublelicious

With Halloween officially over for another year, it’s time to unlock Mariah, pour out a glass, and dust off those Christmas lists!

This year’s holiday card is all about the swirly, whirly, happiness that comes from digging through a box labelled ‘SPECIAL’ – shiny, silky ribbons, glitter stars and baubles in every delicious shade of Christmas. If you’re anything like me, the idea of the holidays screams ‘CHERRIES!’ ‘BOWS!’ and ‘SPARKLE!’ so I tried to encapsulate that into one hell of a sugar plum fairy.
She’s baublelicious, baby, and available now in packs of 5 in my store.
Very limited quantities this year, so do be quick!

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jacqueline FROST

Meet Jacqueline Frost. She’s a mod little snow pod, inspired by the out of sight beauties that stood before Avedon’s lens.

She’s also my 2023 Christmas design and gracing the cover of this year’s cards!

Printed on 350gsm card stock, they come in a set of 3 accompanied by a Stephen Verdigris sage green envelope. They’re the grooviest addition you can make to your loved ones letterboxes this holiday season!

Order here now: www.birdyandme.com/shop

*Product photograph created with AI

Hi, BARBIE!

‘She’s Everything’ is my ode to Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie.’
I’ve seen Greta Gerwig’s film of the same name twice now, and will no doubt see it countless times more.
Touching on so many subjects that hit close to home, including the feelings of inadequacy and the way we measure our own value to both ourselves and society. I feel like it’s just we need in the current place and time - all wrapped up in the prettiest of pink packages.
Having already surpassed the one billion dollar mark at the box office, I think the collective world would agree that when it comes to Barbie, She is EVERYTHING.

My Margot Barbie is out of her box, dripping in Versace and Chanel, on a table laden with every accessory a Barbie girl could want.
‘She’s Everything’ is my newest print release, available in a limited edition of 20 A3 prints and 20 A2 prints only.

You can find her in the shop by clicking here.

sea SIDE

Oh I do like to be beside the sea side!

Sometimes when I do these Christmas illustrations part of me gets a little sad that they’ll only be around for about two months and then it’s sayonara, Señorita.

So, I decided to remove some of the festive-specific accessories so that this beach babe could be enjoyed all year ‘round!

This is Sea Side. She’s a fierce ocean Queen, dressed in her best Versace, Chanel, and Moschino. En route to the coast to catch some waves on that gorgeous CC surf board.
Let’s just hope she buries her clothes deep in the sand lest other ocean Queens be beach combing.

She’s available in the store now - with a little surprise* - take note of the pop up x

*Spoiler alert. The surprise is a discount - my annual holiday sale - take 20% off everything in the store with code XMAS20

merry and BRIGHT

This year’s holiday collection is an ode to an Australian Christmas. 

While we all grow up with images of the perfect White Christmas; pine trees, snow flakes, fairy lights, and Ella Fitzgerald singing about Frosty – for Australians the reality is somewhat different.
Soaring temperatures, sweating through a paper hat you won in the lucky end of a bon bon, then seeking shade during a game of backyard cricket with a glass of champagne and a prawn cocktail.
Or, if you’re lucky enough, the whole family legs it to the beach with an Esky for the same said games and a hint of salty sunburn.

Forget visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, an Aussie Christmas conjures images of sunshine, seafood, sparkling wine and waves.
It’s merry and it’s bright.

So this one is for my fellow Aussies - I wish you a fun and festive holiday!
If it just so happens to include a little Chanel, Versace, or Moschino – even better!

– Kelly x

Shop gift wrap, gift tags, and large Christmas cards here!

she sells SEA SHELLS...

Glisten, 2022

Sea Shells, 2022

Two new prints, celebrating the beauty of the Australian ocean; salty skin, glistening pearls, sea spray hair and shells so large you can hear the waves.

’Glisten’ is available available in a limited edition of 25 A3 & 25 A23 prints respectively, and ‘Sea Shells’ is available in a limited edition of 25 A4 & 25 A3 prints respectively.

Shop now here: www.birdyandme.com/shop

lit CHRISTMAS

At a time when it feels like we’ve never been more isolated from each other and the rest of the world, there is a glimmer of hope as we head into the festive season with proverbial freedom within reach and the prospect of brighter days with the ones we love.

When it came to the design of this year’s Christmas card, I found myself wondering exactly what kind of collective feeling we’re experiencing around the impending holidays.
On one hand it doesn’t feel like the best time to go hard on the festive cheer, however, on the other, I wanted to convey a sense of the approaching light at the end of the tunnel and the promise of Christmas joy ahead!
Whether this light represents time with family and friends, or you’re wrapping it around yourself like a warm hug, it’s a special kind of holiday this year;
Bathe in glitter! Turn the party lights on! Blast the Boney M and let’s just have ourselves a virtual Christmas celebration!

‘Lit Christmas’ cards have been printed on high quality 320gsm card stock and stamped with rose gold foil for an extra element of shiny! Available in sets of 3 here: www.birdyandme.com/shop
Please do bear in mind that quantities are limited and a back-logged postal system is experiencing significant delays so do get in quick to avoid disappointment (and to allow time to send them toward their lucky recipients!)

I’ll also be heading off on leave very soon, so the shop itself will close from Nov 8th to allow enough time for your goodies to reach you.

As always, thank you for your support this year, I look forward to creating more in 2022!
Happy Holidays! xo

peep SHOW

Earlier in the year I collaborated with one of my all-time favourite creative humans, soul-mates, et al, Charli Burrowes of Me Oh My, on some illustration and typography work for her newest collection of tees and lingerie!
Inspired, as ever, by naughty-but-nice Bardot-style girls living in a Wonderland world; creatively speaking we share the same brain.
For the graphic tee we wanted to do something that encapsulated the above while also paying homage to the ultimate fashion artist, illustrator extraordinaire, René Gruau! From the late 40’s and beyond Gruau has been responsible for some of the most iconic images for fashion houses such as Dior, Balmain, Balenciaga, and Schiaparelli, along with US editions of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Such a favourite of mine, his illustrations for Dior of women bursting forth from bouquets exploding with colour and bloom inspired me to contemplate my own variation on this theme, resulting in the first graphic art tee for one of Charli’s collections.
Dubbed ‘For Me? Yes, You!’ the tall-tee is a further nod to the sultry-but-sweet sentiment employed by the collection; wear it to bed, or as a thigh-skimming dress with knee high socks!

The tee sold OUT of its first run on launch night, but is available for pre-order for the rest of the week - due to ship in early Jan 2021.

The second group of garments, comprising a classic tee and silk knicker, bear the hand-written slogan “Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?” which any Wonderland-enthusiast would recognise from the conversation Alice has in the garden of live flowers.
These, too, are available now for purchase and pre-order here: meohmystore.com
I hope you love them as much as we did creating them.

As she does before every release, Charli poured her entire heart and soul into the most phenomenal short film to launch the collection. All pieces can be seen on the model and muse, Beth, as she bumps and grinds her way through her red-light district flower shop.
It’s a John Waters-meets Sofia Coppola-meets Wes Anderson feast for the eyes!
Please watch the entire thing below and scroll on for more inspiration behind the artwork!

Gigi Hadid - Moschino Spring/Summer ‘18

phone CASES

A small collection of illustrated phone cases are available online now via The Dairy!
There are 7 designs to choose from, be it botanicals, beauty, or babes that you fancy. They would also make very lovely stocking stuffers, just sayin’….
Find them here: www.thedairy.com

all WRAPPED UP - CHRISTMAS 2020

Introducing this year’s Christmas card illustration…. ‘All Wrapped Up.’
I wanted to do something quite whimsical and glamorous for these particular holidays. It’s been such a tough year for so many, and some of the frivolity of life has truly gone missing for the most part.
While, for the most part, all of us just want nothing more than to be able to hug and kiss our friends and family members this Christmas, it’s still my favourite time of year, and hopefully something that we can begin to look forward to.
I thought ‘what better way to bring a little bit of fantasy and enchantment than a Valentino-clad shopper, encased in a swirling snow globe!?’
The couture collection that Maison Valentino showed late last year in Beijing was truly spectacular and those metallic gowns with their cascading ribbons and bows were the PERFECT adornment for any gal on Christmas. (I chose the pink and gold gown worn by the phenomenal Adut Akech.)
I do hope that she might bring a bit of sparkle and perhaps a smile to the face of a loved one.

As always she is available in limited quantities, sets of 3 to be precise, in my shop now.
Please do take note of the new shipping timings and costs on the FAQ page;
Post within Australia, and the world, as slowed significantly, so the sooner ordered the better.
If you’re concerned about delivery, please select the express post option.
My elves and I will be working overtime to get everything out to you on time!

Hit the store here.