May 24, 2013
I absolutely love how small the world has become through the power of social media. This morning I was scrolling through my instagram feed, and liked a photo from one of my fav Aussie accessory designers Isobel Badin, who shared a photo of a recent shoot she did with photographer Janneke Storm, which lead to me a shoot Janneke did with the phenomenal stylist and creative Kate Stein. And so here we are with me liking every one of Kate's photo's on her instragram page - it was love at first site! I love her eye for the perfect balance of colour and texture, while maintaining enough unfilled space not to overcrowd the image with too much chaos. You can never have...
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May 21, 2013
In case you weren't around on instagram or facebook earlier today, I was kindly letting you know we now have a handful of new goodies available online! Hooray! One of the items amoung many, is the hand made one-off macrame' necklace I made exclusively for my all time favourite DIY website, A Pair & A Spare. There is also a few sample items for cheaper prices in the mix, for all you savvy shoppers out there!
Enjoy!
Megan x
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May 16, 2013
A couple of gorgeous shots from a recent shoot for online mag Pitch Zine. Apparently it was an overcast and grey day, making it hard to capture crisp, clear shots, resulting in a lot of unused images. However, despite all of this, the team managed to score a few snaps of our Gypset Macrame' Necklace in Neon Citrus! I love all the colour blocking of yellow - just the cheery sight needed as we head deeper into the depths of Winter! (Well, a Queensland Winter doesn't have depths really...)
See Full Shoot Here.
Megan x x
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May 14, 2013
I felt inclined to let you know - that if you havn't yet scrolled on over to our tumblr page - Knotmyknit - well then you are in for a treat! It is filled with TONNES of beautiful and inspiring imagery that I have hand picked from all over, and combined together to create an infinite mood board. I love my tumblr, as I feel this is my place to collect and play with all the stuff that inspires me, with no restrictions or rules (uhum Pinterest and Facebook with nudity) - just free to explore colour, texture, design and photography, and share it with all of you! I hope you love and enjoy!
Megan x
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May 13, 2013
Super cute write on on Italian website and creative/design hub The Mag. I would love to jet back over to Italy again, to spread the Knots & Knits love... ahhh maybe one day! x x
Full article here.
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May 13, 2013
I love working on custom orders - not only because I get to play and experiment with new idea's and designs, but I get the chance to meet new people and get to know them via e-mail. It is always such a joy creating their design for them, and then hearing from them once they have received their bag. Responses such as "I am beaming", "OMG", "Love". But the pleasure was all mine when I worked with the beautiful Chloe from http://www.lovechloej.com/ on a custom order for herself and her mum. Chloe's response; "I AM OBSESSED!!! they are amazing!! WOW WOW WOW!!! XXXXX". And that is why I love my job! Ha... Chloe kindly asked if I would like a feature on her...
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May 08, 2013
I am not really one to keep an eye on "red carpet" fashion - however, Cara Delevingne at last nights 2013 Met Gala event, has created an exception to the rule. Her custom made low cut Burberry dress, fitted out with a tonne of hand pressed gold metal studs covering the bodice, has taken the term "ball gown" to an incredibly new and fashionably chic level. With the theme for the evening being "punk", I have to say Christopher Bailey has nailed this one. Not only with Cara's kit - but his design for Sienna Millers custom made Burberry jacket to over lay her white floor length gown. Special mention goes to Abbey Lee Kershaw for being nothing but her...
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April 29, 2013
Super excited to announce, I am heading away across the shores this weekend on a super duper sourcing trip!! So many exciting new idea's and developments under way - I cannot wait to share the new range with you all. In the mean time - here are some totally unrelated amazing inspo pics!! Enjoy!!
Megan x x
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April 26, 2013
Gorgeous Melbourne blogger Megan Desmond from Megan in Melbourne, borrowed her bestie Melissa Findleys Black Ebb & Flow Slouch, and couldn't resist grabbing one for herself! Love these shots of her in the laneways of Melbourne with her slouch! Thanks Megan!
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April 18, 2013
I case you've missed our instagram and facebook bursts of chatter about these limited edition Pop Neon Tassels - here they are!! For a limited time only, we are making it easy for you to add a splash of colour to your keys, your bag or any outfit with these detachable tassels! Of course, and as always, they are 100% hand made right here at Knots & Knits HQ in Brisbane, and are only $39.00!! I know I already have one on my keys, one on my Through The Haze Clutch and another on my Ebb & Flow Slouch! Enjoy!!
Megan x x
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April 12, 2013
The final episode of my collaboration with Element Eden Australia for our "How To Knit A Scarf" series. This is my favourite of the eiposides, as it is short and sweet and super fun! (And of course we finish our scarves!!) I hope you have all enjoyed this series, and as always, feel free to e-mail me with any questions that may crop up while you are knitting away! Enjoy!
Megan x x
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April 12, 2013
Above: Uji Handoko Eko Saputro Above: Raqib Shaw. The most amazing and unique artworks yet, after buliding up surfaces ith stained glass paint and enamal, they are teased into shape with a porcupine quill (literally taken from a porcupine) and finished with swarovski crystals, gems, glitter & rhinestones, which are held in plave with beeswax. One of the artworks took 10years to complete. So amazing... Above: Rina Banerjee Above: Sarah Rahbar - "Flag Series" - joining her heritage of Iran to now living US. Poeple claim these to be quite politcal, but she insists it is autobiographical - as she fled Iran with her family in the early 1980's t live in the US. She has used torn bits of...
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April 08, 2013
Late last year, we had the Knots & Knits Summer 13 photoshoot. With an incredibly talented team, the day went off without a hitch, and we had some phenominal images to show for it. I invited along the uber talented Trent Foster from Grounded Motion Productions, to film some action from day. And then we teamed up later while he filmed myself making the bags. The result, is a small snapshot of the process behind the production of each bag, combined with the end result at the S13 photoshoot. I hope you enjoy!! Special thanks to the amazing team: A Film By: Trent Foster, Grounded Motion Productions Song: Tycho, "The Daydream" Model: Brooke Monohan (Dally's Models) Art Direction & Styling:...
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April 05, 2013
Recently, I did a guest project for esteemed DIY blog A Pair & A Spare. I wanted to come up with something that complimented Geneva's chic and fashionable blog while being relatively easy to make and super enjoyable, to ingnite the creative sparks out there! So, I have shared my macrame' necklace with you all, I hope you enjoy!! Megan x x You need: Pliers Tape Measure Scissors Masking Tape Chain 6 Pieces of Cording 1 x Jump Ring 1 x Parrot Hook How to: 1. Start by cutting the chain with pliers to the desired finished necklace length. 2. Cut 6 strands of coloured cording around 1.5m each in length. Then lay them in the order of colours you...
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April 04, 2013
I am very excited to release the second instalment of our "How To Knit A Scarf" series with Element Eden. In this episode, we continue on with our scarves and I teach you how to add and change colours - and cast off. I hope everyone is having fun knitting their winter woolies - and of course, if anyone is having any troubles, I am more then happy to help out! Enjoy!!
Megan x x
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April 03, 2013
Recently I did an interview with Lucinda from beautiful new blog Mine Is Yours. We got chatting about my journey to date; from my time studying in Italy to working in London and Knots & Knits all began. You can read all about it here.
Megan x x
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March 28, 2013
Well, here it is! Episode 1 of our "How To Knit A Scarf" online tutorial!! This was apart of a collaboration between Knots & Knits and Element Eden Australia - for their winter campaign. I had so much fun filming it and working with the beautiful film maker Nay Honey and Element Eden marketing manager Pia Marshell. I am thrilled to make something that will help inspire poeple to create things and learn new hand crafts! If any of you have a go at making your own scarf, please tag me in your creations as I would love to see what you all come up with!!
Megan x x
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March 27, 2013
One of my favourite Brisbane bloggers Fabliha and Tasfia Reza from Inside In, Inside Out blog, took a little trip to the beach over the weekend, and along with them went our Zephyr Mini Clutch in Papaya. The feeling and mood of this shoot puts me at eaze as we transition from Summer into Autumn, embracing cooler tones and softer colours. I couldn't be more chuffed to have our little Zephyr Mini feature in such a gorgeous shoot!! Thank you beautiful ladies! Check out the full shoot here.
Megan x x
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March 21, 2013
Last night as I was busy working away developing all the new exciting things to come for the new range (hooray!!), I looked up to discover that our uniquely made turquoise roping is reaching it's end! So, if you love the turquoise as much as we do - you'd better be quick on snapping up a style!! I am also more then happy to do special orders, always feel free to shoot me an e-mail on megan@megantodd.com - x x x
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March 18, 2013
Yeap, the beautiful Melbourne duo Micah Gianneli and Jesse Maricic from Raww Blog have done it again. They've teamed up to create another killer shoot featuring our Through The Haze Clutch in Black with our The Chase Detachable Strap in Black. And let me just say, it looks phenominal!! It's safe to say our love for Micah and her style equally matches her love for Knots & Knits! See the full shoot here.
Megan x
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March 15, 2013
I had the absolute pleasure of being a guest blogger on the esteemed DIY blog; A Pair & A Spare. Geneva asked me to be the first in an amazing line up of creatives for her new "The Collective" section of her site. Designers guest blog to teach a DIY item from something in their field. Naturally, I picked roping as my medium - and thought the idea of sharing my macrame' necklace design would be an easy and great way to share some of my creativity with many poeple. I teamed up with my partner Guy, who took all the amazing photography, and we had a beautiful tutorial in no time! Not long after the tutorial was posted on...
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March 07, 2013
Last week I was delighted to post this little pic on our Instagram and Facebook letting all our freinds know that we have been working hard at developing a super light weight core for all of our ropes. And we have succeeded! We have been busy knitti We have been busy knitting away and working hard to bring all of our friends lot's of new pieces and one-offs as often as we can! Just popped a whole bunch of new styles in the One-Off Pieces and Samples collections - Enjoy! x x
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March 06, 2013
Last week I was delighted to post this little pic on our Instagram and Facebook letting all our freinds know that we have been working hard at developing a super light weight core for all of our ropes. And we have succeeded! We have been busy knitting up a storm making lot's of new light weight bags - now creating even more comfort and style!! We hope you enjoy!!
Megan xx
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March 05, 2013
Wow! Super chuffed to be featured on beautiful Canadian blog Coconut Lace. I love it when ladies all the way accross the pond in Canada just discover Knots & Knits! I am constantly amazed and grateful at the power of today's social media and how easy it is to connect with poeple so far away! Thank you Hind for a beautiful write up! Check out her interview with me on the early days and how it all started!
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March 04, 2013
The best Déjà vu a girl could ask - Micah Gianneli wearing her custom made Through The Haze Clutch in white once again! Taking the opportunity to show off her versitile styling skills, Micah dresses it up oh-so elegantly for the AW13 Myer Parade in Melbourne last week. Beautiful!
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February 28, 2013
In case you missed it, I posted this picture on our Instagram and Facebook earlier this week. It is a peak into the bottom of my own Ebb & Flow Slouch and all the little bits and pieces that live there. As I am frequently asked whether or not small things fall out of Knots & Knits bags. The answer; absolutely not. The base is knitted super tight, and therefore acts like a nest, holding all the small things in. And as you can see - even the bobby pins happily survive!
If there are any other questions or something you are unsure of - please feel free to shoot me an e-mail on megan@megantodd.com
Megan x x
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February 27, 2013
To put it simply, I am in total envy at this phenomenally beautiful ensemble from the latest shoot by Raww Blog. Micah Gianneli pairs back her custom made Through The Haze Clutch in White with a dreamy Camilla and Marc harem suit and killer black boots. All I can say is, look out Winter - I am already dreaming up new styles!! See the full shoot here.
Megan x x
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February 22, 2013
Earlier this week we announced the launch of our online store! To celebrate this super exciting event, we are clearing out all the sample pieces from the S12 Dreamweaver range to make space for lots of new goodies to come!! A very rare and one-off opportunity, which wont happen again. Head to the "Samples" section on the website - only one or 2 of each piece, and they are already selling out! X
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February 21, 2013
Yesterday I was lucky enough to be apart of Element Edan's new Knit Off Campaign for Winter 13. We filmed 3 short webisode tutorials on "How To Knit A Scarf", to be launched in mid March. I decided to spill some of my knitting secrets using large needles, multiple yarns and adding long tassels to the ends. Coming Soon!
Megan x x
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February 18, 2013
I just adore Micah Gianneli - a baben' chick from the South who's style so effortlessly compliments Knots & Knits. One half of Mebourne duo from Raww Blog; Micah's special request for an all white clutch resulted in this beautiful piece, which turned out beyond amazing for the shoot! View the full shoot here
Megan x x
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February 16, 2013
Today is the launch of our online store. This is a super exciting and pivotal moment for Knots & Knits - and it is such a pleasure to share it with you all! We have created a space not only to sell our signiture Knots & Knots pieces, but a platform in which I can share all of my one-off creations and experiments. It is a space that allows me to connect with you, and you with me. So please feel free to shoot me an e-mail anytime with any special requests you may have of your own! I am beyond inspired to get creating - so watch this space for regular hits of colour, texture and vibrance! Thank you...
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