Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ist of December & Christmas has started at MOSS GROTTO!

MOSS GROTTO brings a large splash of colour this year!

 Eye stopping colour has come to my Christmas windows this year.
It isn't your traditional spin on Christmas - but its FUN!!
I wanted to bring a touch of  South American festive style to Barwon Heads.
 A celebration of colourful costumes and sparkle as our own Summer season of party begins.
 Its light hearted and visually of my favourites.

NEW big window coming in the following days...........









Friday, November 25, 2011

DECORATE YOUR HEART with a splash of COLOUR from MOSS GROTTO

FUN FESTIVE COLOUR coming to
MOSS GROTTO!!
Authentic folk fashion from Latin America & Mexico.A dazzling palette of colour to brighten up your life!Stunning objects to wear, to decorate to do as your heart desires.Too pretty to resist!
                                                                Hand woven belt ties

                                                          Chokers or wall decorations
                                                                  Hand woven belts



Growing up my favourite icy pole was always the lime split.This new painting reminds me of exactly that.You can almost taste it! Keep an eye out in next week's
MOSS GROTTO window.Still not sure how this painting will end up but that makes it more fun.


Celebrate with this fun festive belt.

A painting in the making.......

"Its beautiful here" hat rack.Straight from the crafters in South Africa this gorgeous piece is handmade from colourful telephone wire.

Festive choker or wall decoration.Do as your heart desires!!!

Mary,mary,mary!Virgin of Guadalupe candles are fun and always available at MOSS GROTTO

Hand woven chokers,hair ties in an assortment of striking colours

Hello Mr Bonehead! This fabulous skull vase is new instore and fits so well with all the craziness of my shop.I love him.He sits pretty on my counter and I've named him Derek! 


Lime green dip tins.Sand blasted in a fun variety of colours.Available in white,red,orange,purple,blue & yellow. Perfect for a toy room,magazines,fruit and veg.....whatever takes your fancy!


This GIANT Milagro cross is magic! I've waited patiently for 8 months.Drop into the store just to admire it!

Colourful Mexican celebration beads. Sorry, these can't be repeated once sold out.

Frida, Frida, Frida!
I have a very big soft spot for this painting.It took weeks of thought to how I was going to depict Frida Khalo in my own style.I have to admit I was very nervous as I wanted her to be just right.It was a long process but the end result was great and very satisfying for me personally.I plan to do another one as she was so much fun to paint!
The proud owner of this piece is Amy Ames of El Poco Burrito in Barwon Heads.
If you get a chance.....pop in and take a look & while you're there indulge in one of their fabulous margaritas!!

My art work is available for sale at MOSS GROTTO in Barwon Heads.


Frida Khalo (1907-1954) was a Mexican painter of primarily self portraits.Frida was involved in a tragic accident at age 18 that dramatically changed her life.She began to express her explosive feelings through painting.
Frida's paintings were reflections of her personal history,her relationship with Diego Rivera; her damaged physical condition, her philosophy of nature and life, and her individual and mythological world view.
The movie "FRIDA" was made in tribute of her life & art in 2002.
Enjoy!


Decorative accessories due in store next week!
Photo shoot by Marie Claire magazine


Finally.....NEW bonehead salt & pepper shakers! A must have for your dining table! What a fantastic talking point.They sit close by Derek!
Enjoy!

Monday, November 21, 2011

A SNAP SHOT of MOSS GROTTO in November

'SNAP SHOT'.....
Today was a big day at MOSS GROTTO.
Shoppers were in full force getting through their Christmas lists.
It was nice to see people out spending a day in Barwon Heads strip shopping.It was a fun atmosphere in store with the fabulous help of my Mum, Libby.
Thank you!!
Tomorrow I plan to take some serious in store shots that will give you a better look at the beautiful things in store.

                                                                   NEW BOOKS

Everyone needs a Jesus candle at Christmas


Petite ceramic dish in various designs

Leather bags from Nepal in beautiful designs.Also mini 'festival bags' available.


Ceramic dish in various designs

For lovers of "white" (which is me) MOSS GROTTO is stocking a range of white ceramic wares.Perfect for a Summer table setting.

BOOKS,BOOKS,BOOKS...........

One of my favourite windows.......

GIANT letters available in RED or WHITE in any letter.(Roughly 1mtr in height)

NEW red Milagro cross.SOLD out but new stock arriving early 2012.

Wood beads in the soft pastels.I couldn't resist these.So popular and our last delivery in store.

And lastly......this is a shot of me and my Mum Libby. MOSS GROTTO wouldn't run without her.Mum has now worked within the store for over 5 years and having her there allows me to have that day off when I really need it.
  THANKS Mum!!!
KEEP blogging on to MOSS GROTTO.......NEW images of beautiful stock to come.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

PHOTO shoot with NIKOLE FURNARI PHOTOGRAPHER & MOSS INDUSTRY WEDDINGS

 NIKOLE FURNARI & MOSS INDUSTRY WEDDINGS SHOOT MAGIC on Barwon Heads Beach.

I couldn't resist sharing this shot taken by Nikole Furnari.She's not only a brilliant photographer, but you can't help warming to her lovely personality.This is just a sneak peek of the amazing photos she captured yesterday at a shoot for my Sister Danielle of MOSS Industry Weddings The models stunning bouquet featuring David Austin roses and even more special to me is that the model is wedding my beautiful wedding dress.


Me on my wedding day at my Dads in Noosa.
Bouquet of honeymoon roses by Danielle at Moss Industry Weddings.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Little Italy at MOSS GROTTO

These ITALIAN WALL TILES will take you back in time.You can imagine them adorning a beautiful olde world Italian terrace of  yesteryear.Ornate hand painted tiles in various designs.