MielieHave you been reading the Mielie blog? I went to visit the Mielie studio at Montebello on Wednesday and was blown away by the beautiful things they make, and the beautiful way they make them. You have to check it out for yourselves right here. Happy weekend, everyone!

Virgo and othersFor some reason I’ve neglected to post my magazine illustrations on this blog, so here’s a bit of a catchup. Virgo (above) is in the September issue of Fair Lady magazine, and Cancer, Aries and Taurus in previous issues. All made with vinyl that I cut, then scanned, then tweaked in Photoshop. You …

New in my shop – stickersThanks for all the great suggestions for what to do with my patched material. I’ve realised that quiltwards is where I’m going to have to be heading, which sounds rather daunting, and might take an awfully long time! Apart from all that patching last week, I used my deadline-free time …

New in my shop I’ve got a few new cushions for sale in my Etsy shop!

Studio shotsAlthough I loved the work, I have no regrets about quitting my scriptwriting job three months ago. One of the things I like best about not going to work is that I get to spend extended periods of time in my studio with my studiomates, who I never used to clap eyes on when …

Interview by Stephanie LevyMany of you will already know Stephanie Levy, who is an American artist living in Germany. Stephanie makes these amazing “wall elements” showing tiny details of rooms all over the world, which she sells in her Etsy shop. On Friday, Stephanie posted an interview with me over at her blog, A Studio …

1000 salesYesterday was a major landmark for Skinny laMinx – I made my 1000th sale in my Etsy shop! When I opened my shop in April 2007, I would never have guessed I’d sell so much. So thanks to all you hardworking shoppers! Did I hear prizes? Of course there are prizes! Shoppers number 1000 …

Treasure huntingIt’s raining and cold again today, but the weekend weather was glorious, and so was the treasure hunting at Milnerton Market. My cellphone camera did me proud, I reckon.

What Kelly found… Like it? Find out where this antelope glass comes from by reading Kelly Berman’s hot new guest spot over at the Elle Decoration SA blog. Click here for Kelly B from NYC!