The term "Natural Home-Body" is how I see myself and my small business. I'm pretty pleased that this simple phrase encapsulates what you need to know about me. This is the reason I do love being home. I take joy in managing this small home, garden and family. My small business fits
It's summer in the Northern Hemisphere at my parents' home. I've left Brad behind for the next month and a bit in near freezing temperatures down South. I'm not sure which I like better - the hot and humid weather that I'm sweltering in or the continuously cold and rainy days that I've temporarily
My Winter Project My making philosophy is based on a "found - made- upcycled - rescued" approach. Winter is the time when I unbox my collected stash of pure woollen garments found in op-shops or donated to me by my crafty similar minded friends. Since it is too cold and wet
Summer holiday fruits this year is looking a lot different. I’m at my parent’s property in the northern hemisphere having travelled solo after nearly 25 years from my home in the southern hemisphere. I'm enjoying the variety of bananas that I lament not being able to source in Australia. My sister pointed out that
If you're just passing through, you might wish to know about some of the unique items in my stall. Check out my naturally printed eco-dyed eri silk scarves and shawls. I'm able to source this special silk directly from the village level producers in Nagaland in the north-east of India where I originally come
It's been a while since my last post. A lot has been happening as you might imagine. I've had two start up businesses approach me to create products, namely soaps and skincare items with locally produced raw materials. This is a project after my own heart as I do get quite a buzz working
There are some key words that are foundational in my business. Local is one of them. A major portion of products at handmadeandmarina depends on raw materials from local sources and outlets. As I have often reiterated in the past, no local resources, no handmadeandmarina! So it follows that my
I'm amazed that the chillie plants are looking their best at this time of the year! In the little plot pictured, I've got 7 varieties growing happily oblivious that we've entered Autumn and about to usher in cooler climes. These chillies will make their way
It's Autumn here already in this corner of Australia and I've got a number of gardening projects that I'm hanging out to get started on! The rush to start planting out winter vegetable seedlings might be a bit premature though as there are a few more 30'C days ahead of us. Last Sunday's seedling