new 'mixed bag' art now online!

"Mixed Bag #1" now available online in my Etsy store white with three.

More new prints! I had so much fun doing these 'Mixed Bag' designs that are cute, quirky and full of colour! It could be seen more as a children/baby art but I personally am going to have the 'Mixed Bag #2' in my office! They are both such happy prints. Would love to hear which one is your favourite?

They are both available online now in my Etsy store white with three.

Kimmy

"Mixed Bag #2" now available online in my Etsy store white with three. (This one is going in my office!)

Close up detail of "Mixed Bag #2" now available online in my Etsy store white with three.

my baby shower

As promised - here are some photos of my recent baby shower! Thank you to my sister Katie of Sweet Mary Photography for documenting this beautiful morning I shared with family and friends. I had the best fun decorating the morning tea with gold spray-painted animals, sprinklings of colourful pom poms and a Beci Orpin confetti wall! Not your average 'babyish' baby shower which is exactly what I was after :)

Kimmy

My dessert table - a crazy colour explosion! I got the idea for the confetti wall out of Beci Orpin's 'Find and Keep' DIY book. 

The giant sponge cake was topped with macarons.

The lolly bags contained a set of cookie-cutters as a thank you gift to my lovely friends and family.

The pinata was another Beci Orpin DIY activity from her more recent book 'Home'.

Most of the food was home made by friends and family so I had cute little food tags to let guests know who made what for that lovely home made feel.

I loved how the spray-painted gold animals turned out! And they looked dashing amongst sprinklings of colourful pom poms!

My lovely friends Lucie (left) and Angela (right). (And me rocking my Gorman dress which turned out to be a great maternity dress!)

Gorgeous girls Janelle with Ruby (left) and Anna (right)

The baby was giving guests plenty of kicks!

new playtime collection now online!

Girls 'Playtime' print now available at white with three

COLOUR EXPLOSION! I've been a busy bee working on a new range this year - say hello to my 'Playtime' collection! It ignites the imagination with it's fun characters, colours and shapes. When I designed my baby shower invitation it inspired me to create a whole new range of art for boys and girls rooms! Scroll down to see them all - which one is your favourite?

These babies are now available online in my white with three etsy store... and stay tuned for many more new art prints to come!

Kimmy

Boys 'Playtime' print now available at white with three

Girls 'Playtime Mayhem' print now available at white with three

Boys 'Playtime Mayhem' print now available at white with three

Close up of girls 'Playtime' print now available at white with three

curator of lovely things: christmas in colour

I love a good Aussie Christmas! There is nothing better than gathering with family and friends over a chaotic smorgasbord of eclectic and delicious homemade dishes. A day that generally consists of going from the airconditioning to the pool then back again to finish off the festivities with a piece of pavlova and a nap.

In a toast to our summery southern-hemisphere Christmas I have gathered some colourful styling goodies that aren't covered in snowflakes and Santas - items that are fun and would look great all year round. Pops of red, green, yellow and turquoise can be dressed up with metallic pieces.

I have also included some cute DIY printable cards which you can download and print for free, (No8!) scroll down for the link!

Hope you enjoy, Kimmy

PS If you make the cards please email me a pic! kimmy@whitewiththree.com.au


1. I love a fresh new outfit for Christmas Day. Lots of lovely options here Country Road

2. A yellow table runner will brighten any spread - by Say it with Pillows via etsy

3. Gorgeous soft christmas tree ornament by Marimekko. Also a cute DIY idea?

4. My latest white with three art print! Drawing of peaches on a leafy branch with customisable colour background. Available in A4, A3 & A2 instore now or any custom size upon request! white with three via etsy

5. Scalloped white plate 'Arv' from IKEA I like these a lot... I'm getting these!

6. Gorgeous screenprinted napkins on organic cotton by ohlittlerabbit via etsy. You must check out all the other beautiful things in this store!

7. In love with the yellow cane chair from Freedom

8. white with three cute diy printable-cards - yours free! in celebration of our summer Christmas the design features palm fronds and curlews! Click here to download the PDF.

9. Turquoise bead necklace by Stellar&Dot

10. Christmas isn't Christmas without some new Peter Alexander PJs :)

11. Set of four cloth napkins by GnomeClothes via etsy

12. Splurge on this beautiful Georg Jensen cutlery set

13. Loving these multi-colour bowls from Country Road

14. Silver decorations dress up a colourful palate IKEA

15. Fresh white round table from IKEA would work great as a smorgasbord with colourful dishes and table runners

16. These cute cups come as a pack of four in a lovely box from Country Road

17. Moroccan-style wrapping paper from Domayne

18. 14x14inch decorative green cushion by Say it with Pillows via etsy

19. This beautiful silver candle holder would look great as a centre piece from Freedom

Artwork Sneak Peek

"Water Colour Glass" art print from the Fragments range. White with Three.

I'm SO close to having my online art store open on Etsy! For the most part of this year I've been busy designing a collection of artwork prints that are a tribute to my love of colour and design. Here is a sneak peek from my first collection. As you can see I love both geometric and illustrative design that is simple and beautiful, and there will be a wide range of colour schemes available (including some listings where you can choose a custom colour!)

To start with the art will be available in A4-size prints, but I'm working on some smaller and larger sizes to join the party in the near future. They will be printed with archival pigment inks on a lovely 308gsm 100% cotton rag paper. In english that means the colours are silky and crisp, the paper is beautiful and the art will last a lifetime.

I'm also looking into having some designs printed onto fabric - can you imagine the artwork above printed as a beautiful silk scarf?

I'll keep you posted on progress... hopefully my Etsy store will be live in the next couple of weeks!

Hope you like,
Kimmy

"Tiny Triangles" art print - this one comes in four colour schemes. White with Three.

"Dachshund Sleep Study" art print. Eight different sleeping positions of my mini dachshund Rio all in one day!
I think he enjoyed being my model. White with Three.

"Surface of the Lake" art print from the Fragments range. White with Three.

"Botanical" art print - this one comes in six colour schemes. White with Three.

"Droplets" art print - shown in 'Lilac.' You can order this one in any colour! White with Three.

Curator of Lovely Things: Pastels

I haven't done a 'Curator of Lovely Things' since the 'Far Away' post back in June and thought it was time to do another! I'm loving pastel shades and want to colour-in my wardrobe and home with lemon, peach, rose, turquoise and mint. The colours are so lovely I can almost taste them. Reminds me of sorbet and sherbert! 

While it's still a little breezy in Melbourne at the moment, these colours have me dreaming of warm afternoons. Hope you enjoy this post as much as I have enjoyed finding all these lovely things. Read on to hear about my artwork print (No5!) and a couple of cute DIY ideas.

Kimmy

1. I'm loving 'boyshirts' at the moment, and this one made of a peach-coloured silk makes it so girly and soft. From my favourite shop in New York - Madewell

2. Pastel Geometric Triangle Cushion Cover in Organic Cotton by Neon Vintage Design via Etsy

3. Wayfarer Sunglasses with bamboo frame "Waiting for the Sun" by Miami via The Iconic

4. These heels come in pink and green - I want them both! Scout Heels by ASOS Salon

5. This is a little sneak peak of one of my artwork prints! The artwork I'll be selling is printed on a beautiful 308gsm 100% cotton rag paper with archival inks. The print shown above is A4 in size. I'm very close to having my online store on Etsy soon!

6. I thought this 'upcycled' pastel green owl was a really cute idea! You could virtually find any old figurine from an opshop (or maybe your old toybox?) and give it a coat of glossy paint in your favourite colour. So nice for your nursery (or a different baby gift for someone?) Or if you can't be bothered getting paint on your clothes you can buy this figurine from Blue Butterfly Vintage via Etsy

7. Ceramic 'Melon' knobs in Aqua by Anthropologie

8. Handmade aqua porcelain bowls by Suite One Studio via Etsy

9. Capricorn Printed Dress in a rose braiser on the lovely Madewell

10. This is another cute DIY idea - you could give some old doilys a lift by dying them! You can get fabric dye just from the grocery store or Spotlight. Or you can buy this lovely lilac doily from FaustaPink900 via Etsy

11. OPI Nail polish from the New York City Ballet collection

12. Mint geometric earrings by A Merry Mishap via Etsy

13. I discovered this lovely shop on Etsy recently that have whimsical vintage-style photographs. This tree print is titled 'That was just a Dream' available from Myan Soffia via Etsy

14. Ok so this is for the brave... and those with a claw-foot bath... The Flamenco Shower Curtain with fluffy ombre ruffles would be so inviting in the morning. I adore it. Available from Anthropologie

Rhys Lee for Gorman

Artist Rhys Lee for Gorman - as seen on The Design Files

My eyes were greeted this morning with this post on The Design Files! This collaboration between fashion label Gorman and artist Rhys Lee has just added fuel to my I-want-to-be-a-fabric-designer-fire!

Read the whole gorgeous story on the Design Files here - I love the way they have Lisa Gorman and Rhys Lee (who are long time friends) interviewing each other.

Gorman is by far my favourite place to part with cash in Melbourne. Their range is always colourful and whimsical with a touch of unexpected. And it's not the first time this lovely label has teamed up with artists to create beautiful new fabric. In the past they have also called on the likes of Beci Orpin and Rachel Castle who I adore. 

That's enough gushing from me for now - but I'll be getting back to my designs this morning with a new spring in my step. Speaking of which, it won't be long until I have my very own prints online for sale - very exciting!

Kimmy

Beci Orpin for Gorman

Rachel Castle for Gorman