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Hi, I’m Steph

Saltbush Avenue is my creative home base! I write about thoughtful design in my surroundings, and how you can incorporate it into yours, too.
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Why buy large, pricey houseplants that slowly die

Why buy large, pricey houseplants that slowly die when it’s just for the aesthetic? Here’s the only plant that’s ever survived in this corner: this fake dracena that I stumbled upon at a charity shop. It was someone’s homemade project, assembled from fake greenery and actual branches, and now it keeps me company by the couch. It’s tacky and I love it, sue me 💅

Is it spring yet?? So far, winter is making like t

Is it spring yet?? So far, winter is making like this small succulent and NOT LEAVING. Call me when the sun comes out ✌️

Jamie gets to be an Etsy boyfriend now. Lucky fell

Jamie gets to be an Etsy boyfriend now. Lucky fella 🙊
#saltbushavenue #facemaskfriday #tasdesigned

If I summed up what I do in five words, it would b

If I summed up what I do in five words, it would be: “thoughtful design in my surroundings.” And in 2020, my craft work has shifted from art/decor to, well, face masks. It might seem like a flash-in-the-pan, but: what do we think 2021 will look like? What should we expect at an event, at a concert, at an airport? I reckon that we’ve got still some time to go where we should be prepared to mask up in public. From all around Australia to my fam in the USA, I hope you all are hanging in there okay. 🌿💛
#saltbushavenue #tasdesigned #madeintasmania @tasmanian.creatives #loveinthetimeofcorona

Last month, I was commissioned to make a few dozen

Last month, I was commissioned to make a few dozen face masks for @bioflexnutrition here in Tassie. Naturally, it turned into a timesink where I was busy refining the process alongside the actual assembly. Thoughtful design is always worth it to me; many decisions go into any product I share, and I’m proud to offer these excellent masks. Support local artisans, shop local, stay safe.
Link in bio. 💛
#saltbushavenue #tasdesigned #madeintasmania #loveinthetimeofcorona

How fabulous is this sewing machine? She’s a vin

How fabulous is this sewing machine? She’s a vintage Necchi 544, Italian-made, that I was fortunate to inherit from Jamie’s family. His grandmother used it in the 1960s to earn a bit extra for her family of eight, while I’m using it in 2020 to create face masks. Sometimes you get these unexpected interactions between the past and present. Hey Siri, play Grateful Dead on the living room speakers.

#saltbushavenue #madeintasmania #handmademask #tasdesigned

I’m quiet because I’m in full maker mode! Curr

I’m quiet because I’m in full maker mode! Currently I’m making masks for a local business and prepping loads more. This side hustle wasn’t how I expected to earn a buck in 2020, but sewing is one of my skills, so here we are. This train is picking up steam, choo choo 🚂

#handmademasks #madeintasmania #linkinbio

Can confirm, I’m a sucker for mustard yellow and

Can confirm, I’m a sucker for mustard yellow and folksy Scandi-style florals. Wearing a face mask benefits the people around you, but there’s no reason why the mask itself can’t also feel like a special object that reflects your tastes 💛
#saltbushavenue #tasdesigned

The pandemic situation is worsening in Australia,

The pandemic situation is worsening in Australia, and multiple people I know (including myself) have ordered masks but they still haven’t arrived. Time to make some masks!

These masks are well-fitted, comfortable, washable, and available in multiple colours and sizes. The prints come from my collection of vintage mod fabrics, because why not make it special? 💫 Handmade in Hobart, free shipping Australia-wide. Link in bio.

#saltbushavenue #loveinthetimeofcorona #madeintasmania #tasdesigned

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