Baking beauty.

Glam up your baking in my new sweetheart, retro style apron.

Fabulous new party apron.

Over a full skirted party dress this apron is a stunner.

More new designs planned. Liv and I are adding to our collection of genuine retro fabrics so expect to see some of these in our items soon.

Here are some of my new 50's style aprons. They're fab, fun, practical and at $35 each or two for $50 are must haves. Everything old is new again!

First Market a Success!

Well, we've done our first market at the Hawkins Fashion Markets and had a great time doing it. Get ready because there will be pics to come - both of our new ranges and our stall. There were so many awesome stalls at the first market - make sure to check out MiMi FiRsT (link to the left) because we both absolutely LOVED everything in the stall. We got some awesome tips from other stall holders so look for us at more markets in the future (of course we'll keep you posted here too!).

The free champagne was certainly welcome on a warm day and we loved showing people our new ranges.

Liv has been inspired to create a new summer range - more details soon (once they've been tried and tested).

We're planning more markets before Christmas where the new range will be launched.

How Exciting!!

Liv and Jan

Launch of Hawkins Fashion Markets!

Jan and Liv will be at the launch of the new Hawkins Fashion Markets in Brisbane on Saturday 3rd October.

To celebrate, we're launching 3 new ranges - fabric tea cosies, rose broaches, and gorgeous 50s style aprons! Whew - we've certainly been busy this week making everything.

The markets go from 8.30am till 3pm at the Hawkins Garden Centre, Old Cleveland Rd, Chandler, Brisbane - opposite the Sleeman Sports Complex. There will be champagne and a barbeque, and lots of fabulous fashion, not to mention plants and tasty treats.

The market site is lovely - all undercover, and there's a proper cat walk, real changing rooms - it's gourmet market style! for more info go to www.fashionmarkets.com.au

We'd love to see you, so come on down this Saturday.

Liv and Jan

Perfect for travel

These two bags are have gone to good homes. The dances have just returned from the British Isles, wined, dined, toured and shopped. The beautiful spring bag is all set for the racing season.

Similar bags can be made to order. Just email us.

functionalart@live.com.au

Floral and paisley - out and about bag

This bag is one of my favourites. I love the way the print seems to lift off the textured and pale green fabric.This is a go anywhere bag, day or night.
Functional and fabulous!

Item 116 $85

Autumn leaves revisited.

Patterned background gives this bag a quite striking appearance. Black trimmings and stitchery create understated class. This is a go anywhere, always look good bag.

Item 120

Retro - shall we dine?

Note the beautiful bird button on a palm watching our couple in their elegant attire while white textured fabric creates the perfect backdrop. Lined in classic black this bag is a standout.

Item 115 Sold

Spring carnival time.

You'll be all set for the Spring Carnival this year with this stunning bag featuring a hand made button which compliments the fresh colours of the mandala. Lined in pale persimmon this bag is eye catchingly beautiful.

Item 107

When autumn leaves start to fall.

Les feuilles mortes - autumn leaves - simply stylish.

Item 114 Sold

Bel's Bag

Thanks so much to our beautiful friend Bel who has agreed to model this bag - a made-to-order bag just for her. We love being given a challenge, so if you have particular colours or styles of bag or cosy you like, please let us know and we'll create something special just for you.

Note the hand drawn button - we're adding more art pieces to our creations so keep your eyes open for new developments.

Similar designs are available for $85.

Mary Mary quite contrary.

This is the second in my retro print series.

Item 128 $25

Retro cameo

This broach features retro inspired fabric on several layers of felt.

Item 126 $25

My interpretation of the Australian Boo Book Owl. Liv suggested I do an owl series. I'm thinking about it.

Item 125 $35