mady dooijes

xxx

2011-09-12T10:16:00.000+10:00

i have decided to stop posting on this blog. i will keep you updated on my anabundance blog. (this is what stephanie of bonkers about buttons to say: If it makes your life simpler then I would say yes (and I am all for a simple life!) I think they are both very similar in mood and the photos you take for your personal page are as evocative as they ones that you feature. and you can then intersperse, you personal work with those that you feature? is that any help?)

so please follow me there... you will see there a sneak peek of my new collection.

my website is nearly finished- stay tuned....

website

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i am working on my website...
... ..soon to be revealed

sneak peek

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one of the very few photo's have been able to retrieve so far...

one of my new collection!

hopefully i can show you some more soon...

i am working on my new website- it's not going quick enough!

thinking of (maybe)combining my abundance together with this one. what do you think, love to hear your thoughts!

...organic cotton shorts + top.

photography: ellen young, make up: katie mcintosch, a big thank you to tahnee from frank & myrth

my heart wanders

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my new book... my heart wanders of pia jane bijkerk is stunningly beautiful and inspirational.

a MUST... have

it was my early mothers day present from me to me... lovely to finally meet pia after our email conversations.

read what my lovely friend dayle had to say:

green been food: pia jane bijkerk...my heart wanders book launch: "my dear friend mady (+ check out her gorgeous blog anabundance ) invited me to pia jane bijkerk's book launch 'my heart wanders' on ..."

i have posted this before, but somehow it disappeared. my computer is still not working properly (still no photo's)- time to bring it back again to the doctor, it's very frustrating.

2011-05-11T14:02:00.000+10:00

i am so sorry for the lack of posts lately... i am having so much trouble with my computer... i hope to retrieve all of my photo's of the last six years somehow they are lost somewhere in cyberspace? i can't post any of my work... i hope to get back on track soon and fill some more posts...

...i did find one image i took on a camping trip not that long ago- whilst driving through a dense forest on a misty day with no one around but us. if you look carefully you can see someone standing on the left, spooky.

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2011-03-04T14:12:00.002+11:00

i am working on some really exciting things at the moment with frank & myrth, which i will show you in a few weeks. i am also working on some new designs- i just found some beautiful soft organic whites...

a weekend away...

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a weekend away... bangalow + byron bay

(it's so beautiful there)- a little bit of beach and lots of nature

reminiscing with my lovely friends (our london days...) who are so lucky to live here...

green been food: frank & myrth, suite 2/113 brighton rd, sandgate

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green been food: frank & myrth, suite 2/113 brighton rd, sandgate: "my clever designer friend, mady dooijes, introduced me to this gorgeous shop in sandgate recently. some of mady's clothing & acces..."

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my lovely friend dayle of green been food posted a lovely story of

frank & myrth where some of my clothing + accessories are for sale.

thank you dayle xxx

.....

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...................... hand dyeing samples in turmeric

wild silks + organic cottons

to be continued...

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working on... black + white with a hint of ~~yellow~~ turmeric, pleats, drapes, reclaimed- + soft organic fabrics

2011

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wishing you a wonderful, inspirational,

an abundance of happiness + a healthy 2011.

image via here

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my workspace

working on new designs: fluids + drapes, loose, pleats, black + white

with a hint of ~~yellow,~~ turmeric---

my work is now available @ frank & myrth

or email me for inquiries

honey

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this little one i found in my box of cards + stamps on my work table

a hint of yellow...

new selling point...

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now available @ frank & myrth

frank & myrth

suite 2/113 brighton road

sandgate

australia

07 3269 1613

monday-friday 10:00-17:00

saturday 9:00-14:00

image by frank & myrth

thinking of...

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drapes, fluids, pleats, loose, black + white with a hint of ~~yellow~~- tumeric, luscious, organic cotton, soft knitted fabrics

be patient...

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organic cotton a line dress with ruched neckline

be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart
and try to love the questions themselves...
rainer maria rilke

let me live

2010-11-16T12:15:00.002+11:00

gold hemp/silk skirt with 'pockets' + ribbons

let me live,
love + say it in well in good sentences
wearing gold in everyday life increases personal power, promotes courage, confidence + willpower.

this one....

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organic short dress or top

there is another world, but it is in this one...
paul eluard

all endings are also beginnings

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organic cotton long skirt with pockets can also be worn as dress

all endings are also beginnings...
mitch albom

maeve magazine

2010-11-12T10:18:00.004+11:00

one of my skirts is in MAEVE magazine in the BIG section.

a wonderful online magazine with lots of fabulous stories + gorgeous

gifts, fashion + much more... for big and little.

a big thank you to belinda of gretchenmist

who makes the most beautiful little illustrations + collages.
xxx

make a wish

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organic cotton top and skirt

make a wish + place it in your heart.

anything you want, everything you want....

lucas scott

a simple secret

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organic cotton skirt with ribbons

poem not mine, would love to know who wrote it

a...

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hand cut, hand-dyed hemp/organic cotton necklace

preview...

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here a sneak preview

of a few things i have been working on....

to be continued

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lovely kylie from 3 sheets is wearing one of my skirts.

thank you kylie...

i'll be back soon...

also check my abundance

i am still here...

2010-07-13T13:43:00.004+10:00

i like to make special clothes

wich you'll love to wear + love to keep

i am not afraid to show frayed edges

i am also behind lots of work, but i'll be back soon to show you some new work... that's a promise

that promise is still coming...

work in progress

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i am thinking of....

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ethereal, grace, volume, smocking, soft, antique,

powdery, love-worn, embodiment, layers,

lavender, blues, gold, pinks, greys and teas

i have been absent for a while, i've visit my beloved family in holland.

full of fresh new ideas. i will keep you posted.

chelliswilon

2010-05-25T12:10:00.004+10:00

some of my work is now available at chelliswilson

we are creating a space that celebrates strong aesthetics and integrity of production.

chelliswilson

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more..

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testing...

testing

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little screen prints

little tests

nature bub

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nature bub offers a beautiful range of organic clothing

for babies + children. they are passionate about healthy

living and giving an alternative to people want to take care

of their babies + children, while also making

a difference to the world in which we live. blog

...

2010-03-23T14:32:00.002+11:00

i haven't been able to post anything recently here-

as my computer with all my photo's + data

decided to give up. apparently 'they' can retrieve

it all somehow. so i can show you some new work soon...

i am designing prints for organic baby t-shirts + bibs.

skirt with oversized pockets

2010-03-13T14:27:00.001+11:00

eco peko

2010-03-09T14:19:00.004+11:00

the lovely justine from eco peko was wearing

one of my dresses at the life in style trade fair

in sydney. unfortunately i could not make it myself.

have a look at her gorgeous little tees. blog

they may be too young to chain themselves to old growth trees or join the fight to save the whales, but the bubs in your life can take up the greenie cause by kitting themselves out in sustainable clothing.

ideas

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padded jewellery pieces

french antique lace, vintage, tea, organic cotton

scarf

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recycled + reclaimed

hand-dyed, hand stitched, hand beaded

ideas

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ideas

recycling

re-working

....

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new work to come soon

inspiration board

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greens, greys, yellows...

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silks + recycled cottons hand-dyed to dry

scarf

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hand-dyed pleated scarf

inspiration

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subtle, clean, soft, pure, grey, green, old, new,

antique, nature, smocking, handmade, scarfs,

abundance, handsewn, delicate, sheer, layered

what's in the box...

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inspiration

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inspiration...

middle images not mine

inspiration

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inspiration...

for screen printing

little pods i found

i like

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subtle, clean, soft, pure, grey, green, old, new,

nature, smocking, handmade, scarfs, abundance

skirt

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hemp/organic cotton skirt

with cotton lining, hand-dyed.

adjustable waist, raw edges + brooch

peppermint magazine #

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peppermint magazine is

also available at mag nation online.

and.. they also have shops

in auckland, melbourne + sydney.

my work is in peppermint magazine!

2009-11-20T18:06:00.006+11:00

some of my work is featured in peppermint magazine

a big thank you to kelley

peppermint magazine is australasia's

only eco fashion magazine

available at your local news agents or here

peppermint magazine

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australia’s very 1st eco fashion magazine

number 4 will be out soon

printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.

at the publisher's australia bell magazine

awards in sydney, they won 3 awards -

best sustainability in publishing,

best design in the 'consumer' magazine category,

best overall graphic designer of the year!
congratulations!!!

peppermint magazine

...

2009-11-02T14:37:00.002+11:00

working on some new things...

muse

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a tunic

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hemp/organic cotton tunic

hand-dyed in mulberries

adjustable neck + arm line with pocket

a pant

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hemp/organic cotton pants

hand-dyed in mulberries

a vest

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hemp/organic cotton vest,

hand-dyed in mulberries,

hand-beaded and stitched with raw edges

a 'bib'

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hemp/organic cotton

'bib' top, hand-dyed in mulberries

an apron

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hemp/organic cotton apron with adjustable pocket

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there is more to come...

a hat...

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hemp/organic cotton hat, hand-dyed in

mulberries to be tied at the back

..

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a belt

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pleated belt in bamboo jersey,

hand-dyed in tea with pompoms

a dress

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hemp/organic cotton dress, hand-dyed in

mulberries with adjustable neck, arm- and hemline

soon...

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muse...

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my beautiful little muse for mady dooijes petit
...soon to be seen...
thank you gorgeous girl

inspiration

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i love....

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simplicity, organic, love, flowers, hand-made, old,

new, dutch painters, light pink, sewing, white, tea, sea,

homemade, snow, sun, powdery, pale, imperfect, grey,

markets, writing, letters, water, clear, kitch, bicycles,

vintage, eccentric, dreaming, growing, ballet,

inspiration

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image on the left from karen magazine

inspiration

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a little hamster

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a lovely story at a gorgeous blog a little hamster

thank you len

inspiration

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simple

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i have a simple taste

i only like the best

'oscar wilde'

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.......................
i'll be back soon

silk 'rose' brooch

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hand-dyed silk 'rose' brooch or neck tie

with beads + with silk + organza ribbons

hemp/organic cotton skirt

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hemp/organic cotton skirt with adjustable waist,
hand-dyed in tea, raw edges + pleated cords

xxx

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shop open

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check out my shop(s)

etsy - webshop

enjoy your visit, do come back again as i will

constantly updating the shops with new items

thank you...

shop

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web shop open soon

inspiration

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whites, soft neutrals,- greys,- blues,

light pink accents, writing, smocking, floral, lace, embroidery

image by me

past...

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bamboo..

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bamboo ultra long leggings

hand-dyed in tea

pleated cord at hem + waist

....

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more to come....

i will be posting some more work soon

hemp/organic cotton

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hand-dyed hemp/organic cotton apron

with adjustable neck- waist + hemline,

raw edges + pleated cords

silk

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hand-dyed stitched silk skirt/apron

denim...

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..........

denim..

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denim hemp/cotton skirt with adjustable waist, raw edge hem + cords to adjust hip + hemline

bamboo.

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bamboo hand knotted jersey scarf

with fringes + hand-dyed in tea

denim.

2009-07-15T12:25:00.010+10:00

denim hemp/cotton shorts with

adjustable waist + hemline, raw edges + cord

accessories

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hemp pleated belt/necklace with raw edged pompoms

linen necklace with recycled silk

scrunched fabric and pearl buttons

to be continued...

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soon....

inspiration

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...

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collaboration with mona van dijk

thank you mona

Chickedee: MEET: Mady Dooijes#links

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Chickedee: MEET: Mady Dooijes#links

bloomerism :: a blog by inBloom Event Design: billowy dresses

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bloomerism :: a blog by inBloom Event Design: billowy dresses

Bettyjoy

2009-02-06T09:50:00.007+11:00

While looking at Barbara Munsel's lovely work this evening ( see last post) I came across the work of Mady Dooijes, another very talented designer, this time from Australia. What lovely vintage-looking pieces, again so delicate and wonderfully well considered. I am particularly taken by the dress above - could it be my wedding dress!

natural thread: Beautiful, etherial and divine

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natural thread: Beautiful, etherial and divine

homewares

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'bubbles' printed + stitched on organic cotton/hemp cushions

serviettes printed on organic cotton/hemp