And what do you do??

I'm not going to lie, this question use to scare me when i first decided to start Olive Farm. Running your own label isn't the norm. I mean its crazy hours, virtually no pay when you first start, flooded with extreme emotions of doubt, insecurities and fear. Why would anyone want to run their own business, especially in the design world? They didn't come up with the term 'starving artist' for nothing haha

So when i explain what i do to strangers of course they become curious to how is it i've decided to pull myself away from the herd and do something... well... different. I've yet to find an answer i'm completely satisfied with and claiming 'i just love it' doesn't seem enough but that's my answer ' i just LOVE it!'. I am my own boss. I work from home so i have the luxury of wearing pj's & uggys to work on days i'm feeling lazy. I can have a break whenever i feel like it and all the success i achieve from my business is from a direct result of all the blood, sweat and tears i put in.

There's positive and negative in everything however personally for me deciding to start something different has my creative side dancing about in pure joy. I'm nothing if not creative and for as long as i remember i've kept that girl tamed and now she runs around free as a bird, how can i not be happy?


Realistically though I doubt i would of been able to pursue this dream if it wasn't for the support of my family, friends and darling husband. Thank you for believing in me =)

Olive Farm on Face Book!

Just type 'Olive Farm' in your search bar and become a fan! woot woot!

I've had an overwhelming response since making a fan page which makes me wanna kick myself for not doing it sooner hehe

Amore No.3 - Small Spaces

I love it when people find innovative ways to design small spaces =)

I love the use of natural light =)

Great storage solutions

Architect Kyu Sung Woo renovated his son Wonbo's Union Square loft taking advantage of natural light and the 12 feet of vertical space. ~ Apartment Therapy

A new day

Ever since i made a hair piece for my friends Yr 12 Ball i've had other requests for accessories for special occasions. This has sparked a small fire from within which has drifted my focus from fun & funky to special & romantic.

For a while now i was concerned that i was just floating about, becoming the kind of artist who could do anything rather than honing in on a particular market or style. Hopefully with more research and just letting the art works flow the universe will start to reveal where i should be going. In the meantime this is a little something i've been working on....

All hand embroidered by moi =)

close up

'Must have pouches' now in store

Malene Birger Wool Jacket get ---> HERE

Estillo Canvas Bag get -----> HERE

Super hot Fifi Chachnil Corset Set get ----> HERE

*drools*

I'm soooo attracted to this scarf from flutter on etsy! Oooooooh should i?

Amore No.2 - I do!

Lately i've been feeling extra girly, which has also been reflecting in my work. Jeans have taken the back seat and I'm wearing more dresses, although its still raining outside. Unknown to me til recently, this sudden 'extra-girly' behaviour was paving the way to my new obession - weddings!! This might seem rather odd, considering i've been happily married for over a year now but what can i say? i love weddings.

My favourite blogs to visit at the moment are Love & Splendor, Kiss the Groom and 100 layer cake. For anyone planning a wedding or if your anything like me and just simply love them i suggest you pay a visit and draw some inspiration from pictures like these -

Ultra funky reception

pink bliss

ahhh need i say more?

another reason i need to renew my vows hehe