THE PINK DOOR

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One thing I have always loved looking at when I'm walking around are people's front doors, and nowhere is a pretty door more prevalent than in Europe where countries like Italy, France and Britain abound in beautifully ornate architecture.
Huge oak doors - in a variety of shapes, sizes and molds - stand before hidden gardens and courtyards; some delicately covered in blooming wisteria, others standing boldly in lacquered sorbet colours.
I'm forever taking photos of them and have none-so-subtly begged my husband to let us paint our front door pink. He's semi-agreed to "raspberry" but, hey, it's pretty much pink. I'll take it.

While I patiently wait for said raspberry door to arrive, I decided to draw my idea of the perfect pink door and bring it to my print shop. And here she is! A culmination of all of my favourite elements from the doors I've shot on my travels.
I can only imagine the beauty that lays behind it...a spiraling iron staircase extending from a parquet floor, perhaps?

Limited to an edition of 50 A3 prints only, you can purchase 'The Pink Door' from my store here:
www.birdyandme.bigcartel.com

I hope you like it!

Photographs all taken from my overseas travels in Paris, Carpentras, St.Emillion, and London.

GRANDIFLORA

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I'm so excited to finally share my collaboration with the incredible Erin Flannery.

I first discovered Erin's work whilst clicking through a random website in 2007, where someone mentioned the amazing paintings of a local QLD artist. I clicked on a link and found myself immersed in a world of graphic, minimalist, black and white ladies.
I keenly followed her progress, and over the past 8 years (during which a new-found love of colour emerged) we have become pals - no doubt due to the magic of the bloggosphere, in which it's so easy to connect to your peers and become "internet friends" as we like to call ourselves.

To cut a long story short - my love for her work knows no bounds.
I have acquired a few of Erin's pieces over the years and each has a special place in my home.
As such, it became a no-brainer that I should ask her to collaborate with me on the special print above.
Lending her immeasurable brush skills to my pencil work, we have come up with our 'Grandiflora' print - one gorgeous lady with an incredible nest of colour bombed florals in her hair!
I can also think of no better time to post about it than today - the happy first day of Spring.
I mean, wouldn't it be great if we were all going about our business with a swarm of colourful swirls and stripes zig-zagging their way around our heads?

Limited to an edition of 50 only ( + a very special edition of 10 custom gold-leaf embellished prints) you can purchase your very own A2 reproduction via ours shops here:
www.birdyandme.bigcartel.com
-OR-
www.erinart.net

I'm just so happy to finally share this print with you all, it's been a long time in the making!
I hope you love it as much as we do.
x

P.S For a little more insight into our collab - head to Almost Famaus for a Q+A with both Erin and myself.

SHOP UPDATE

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Things have been relatively quiet on my blog over the last few months.
While I've been super busy with a lot of client work, I haven't had a lot of time for personal projects - including updating my shop!
However, I have just re-listed card sets, and there are a few new prints arriving in the coming months. Yay!
A number of prints have also now either sold out or are down to their final numbers, so if there's something you've had your eye on - don't waste time in grabbing it.

Shop here: www.birdyandme.bigcartel.com

COLLABORATION WITH THE DAIRY

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Firstly, WOW. It's been a while between posts!
I've been so busy over the last two months on a string of big projects (more about which I can't wait to reveal soon) that I haven't had much time to update my blog or work on anything new for the shop.

I AM, however, thrilled to finally announce a brand new collaboration - you know they're my favourite!

I recently teamed up with Australian, Brisbane-based, company, The Dairy;
Creating capsule collections with many local artists and designers, they produce beautiful, high quality cases for your phone!

I had previously been aware of The Dairy's collections via the lovely images that filtered through my Instagram feed but a chance introduction to its founder, Cameron Parker, led to us discussing the possibility of my own little series.
Needless to say the conversation was a quick one, and within 24 hours Cam had sent me a sample of my work on one of the cases. I was so impressed by the quality that upon receiving it I immediately thought 'let's do this!'
In the words of Dorothy Boyd, he 'had me at hello.'

Sometimes it can be hard to admit that social media rules our lives, but the reality is that we have become a generation that is glued to our mobile devices; we talk, we photograph, we document.
Considering how much thought we put into our daily outfits, it's only natural that we should want to accessorise with our phones, too! It's fun to think that you can carry your favourite artwork around with you and that's what's so great about The Dairy - there's quite literally a case to suit every style and every mood. You can buy one, or buy them all!

My collection, consisting of some new and some previously loved and sold out editions, is available for most models of the iPhone and Samsung via The Dairy now.

www.thedairy.com

LA PETITE FLEUR

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I haven't had a lot of time to work on new prints lately due to my workload (so many exciting things to come!)
but I've been plugging away slowly on this piece for about a month or so now, in between client projects/approvals.
It's so nice to finally be able to share the finished illustration with you!

A product of my love for all things décor, floral and Thumbelina-inspired, this brand new print is available for pre-order in my store now!
She may just be my new favourite lady; giving some serious Vogue vibes in her Dior/Valli-inspired gown.

For those of you in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring should just have sprung, so this one's for you, you lucky rascals.
If the Australian weather is anything to go by, my next girl might be wearing thermals and a LOT of angora....

Limited to an edition of 50 A3 prints only, you can order her here:
www.birdyandme.bigcartel.com

ALPHA-H

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I recently had the pleasure of working on a beauty illustration for Australian skincare giant Alpha-H and their '15 Years of Liquid Gold' celebration.

I was first introduced to this product way back in my high school years and it quickly became the only (after many futile attempts with other products) saviour to my blotchy, teenaged skin.
I still use this product - every two to three days - to cleanse and rejuvenate my skin, but it's funny to think back on that awkward time while I sit here typing this post - all grown up and blemish free! Thanks Liquid Gold!

As a super special birthday treat, Alpha-H are offering my readers 10% off their entire range online until the end of the month! (31/3/15)
Simply enter the code KELLYLOVESAH during checkout. Huzzah!

For more information on Liquid Gold, and the celebratory events surrounding its anniversary, visit the website here: www.alpha-h.com

SCENTED

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Sitting on my dressing table is one of my all-time favourite illustrations.

This print is limited to an edition of 50 only, with about 10 remaining, before it's sold out forever.

To give this languid lace-clad beauty a home (among your own favourite fragrances) visit my shop here:
www.birdyandme.bigcartel.com

Frame pictured is by Country Road.

BETWEEN THE SHEETS

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Last year I teamed up with the wonderful Frankie & Swiss to create a limited edition product for their 'Leaf Series'.
One of Melbourne's premiere bespoke textile printers and design studios, Frankie & Swiss created 'The Leaf Series' as a way of collaborating with local artists on a variety of products that could be exclusively designed, printed, and sewn right here in Australia.
My offering is a set of pillowcases featuring my illustration 'On The Prowl' - only this time she has a friend!
Perfect as a his 'n' hers set, these cases feature a saucy pair crawling alongside their feline counterparts.

Available on a made to order basis only, you can purchase for yourself right here:
www.shop.frankieandswiss.com.au

Time to get WILD. Grrrrr.....