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My Creative Space Tour : Sarah @ Calico & Ivy

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January 24, 2013
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A couple of weeks ago I spent some time in Sydney with my lovely mate Kate. That meant I got to spend some time with a few gorgeous interstate girls. One of my first stops was Sarah who works at Calico and Ivy in Balmain. Sarah is one of the lucky few who get to work in a creative space. How could you be anything but inspired when you are surrounded with such loveliness each day.

Much of the creative loveliness that is Calico and Ivy is obviously for sale but what I was most interested in were the little pieces of Sarah I could see dotted around the store. Sarah is a regular at Rozelle Market. She has a keen eye and seems to nab the most amazing finds. A couple of trips ago I went to Rozelle Market on Sarah’s recommendation and it didn’t disappoint. Sarah’s vintage finds compliment the beautiful space that is Calico and Ivy perfectly.

I enjoyed seeing Sarah’s current quilt (feature image in this post) on the design wall at the back of the store. It’s going to be quite something when it’s finished don’t you think? Sarah and I chatted for a while about the merits of crafting from ‘scraps’ and she shared the beautiful star she pieced from remnant lace. This is absolutely the heart of craft in my opinion. The very thought that Sarah has fashioned something so beautiful and thoughtful using items crafted by previous generations of women just makes my heart sing. You can see from the items Sarah has purchased on behalf of the store that she feels this pull too.

Really just a delightful visit. Thanks for having me Sarah.

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10 Birchgrove Road
Balmain
Phone : (02) 9555 9909

Previously Toured…
Shannon @ Aunty Cookie
Pippa @ Ouch Flower
Bren @ Mira Narnie
Ruth @ Gourmet Girlfriend
Nic @ Yardage Design

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  • mel @ loved handmade

    that’s just a little slice of heaven right there. everything is so beautiful..x

    • http://www.kootoyoo.com/ kootoyoo

      It’s a perfect ‘Mel’ shop. x

  • Sarah

    Thank you so much Kirsty for your kind, kind words and your very beautiful photography. It was lovely seeing you. x

    • http://www.kootoyoo.com/ kootoyoo

      It was such a treat Sarah. x

  • Bren @ MiraNarnie

    Oh i’d love to spend time in that studio! what a delight xx

    • http://www.kootoyoo.com/ kootoyoo

      It’s a really beautiful space Bren. If you find yourself in Sydney you should pop in. x

  • kate

    You captured the space beautifully Kirst! I count myself very lucky that I het to spend two days a week with Sarah at the shop. I should thrash you though x

    • http://www.kootoyoo.com/ kootoyoo

      You are lucky mate. Such a lovely space & terrific girl.

      PS: Pipe down Kate.

  • Melanie Weeks

    An amazing space, beautifully captured. Not only is it a beautiful place to be it’s staffed by gorgeous people! I popped in there last week to drop off a quilt and wanted to stay there all day. Unfortunately that idea was thwarted by the smallest who was obsessed with the felt and then started attacking the yarn displays. All of which Sarah watched with a very accepting and patient eye (I really hope I did tidy up sufficiently behind him …)

    • http://www.kootoyoo.com/ kootoyoo

      Thanks for sharing this little story Melanie. It really is a special space.

  • http://beaspokequilts.blogspot.com/ Siobhan Rogers

    I concur ! beautiful store made all the more Beautiful by Sarah and her staff Xx

    • http://www.kootoyoo.com/ kootoyoo

      Yep – it’s got heart.

  • http://www.pottymouthmama.blogspot.com/ Lexi Kentmann

    So proud of my sister and all the hard work she puts in.

    • http://www.kootoyoo.com/ kootoyoo

      She’s ace Lexi.

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