too often...

"TOO OFTEN, THE ONLY ESCAPE IS SLEEP."

~   CHARLES BUKOWSKI 

AIAYU  via cereal magazine

Blending Nights....

MICHAELLOTTNER:

the only evidence left

of the fading day

rested below wild clouds

and i think my eyes

gave my secret away

as the sun silently sunk below

you sunk yourself into parts of me

i thought no one would ever go

and when the light crept back above

you were the only part of me

that i seemed to still know.

kowtow

new website….

  website is up and running

eeeek, I am not very good at promoting myself….

…and I am still working on my web shop

my new collection is all about:

 lots of layering, vegetable|fruit dyed organic cottons, vintage|antique fabrics,

hemp, textures, hand dyed fabrics, botanical, raw, delicate, denim, green, sustainable 

My wishes are flowers
staining my days.

— Adonis, from “Celebrating Childhood,” Selected Poems 

more here one|two|three 

model: Issy Wengert

clothing|styling|photography: by me (Mady Dooijes) 

a few more...

lots of layering, vegetable|fruit dyed organic cottons, vintage|antique fabrics,

hemp, textures, hand dyed fabrics, botanical, raw, delicate, denim, green, sustainable

just a few more before I launch my website

top with draw string|skirt 

dress worn over dress

skirt|top

model: Issy Wengert

clothing|styling|photography: by me (Mady Dooijes)

sneak peek #2

Follow up from yesterdays sneak peek….

lots of layering, vegetable|fruit dyed organic cottons, vintage|antique fabrics,

hemp, textures, hand dyed fabrics, botanical, raw, delicate, denim, green, sustainable

model: Issy Wengert

clothing|styling|photography: by me (Mady Dooijes)

sneak peek...

Sneak peek of my new collection…

….website almost finished

lots of layering, vegetable|fruit dyed organic cottons, vintage|antique fabrics,

textures, hand dyed fabrics, botanical, raw, delicate, denim, green, sustainable

model: Issy Wengert

clothing|styling|photography: by me (Mady Dooijes)

sale and website...

I am having a sale of old stock on blue caravan (bluecaravan).

There is not much left- need to make room for new collection… 

I am also working on my website, it seems to take forever.

Stay tuned for launch in a few weeks time when I'm finished with a new small collection of organic lovelies.

honest by...

from the 'honest by' bruno peters' campaign

the collection is sweatshop free and made from organic, sustainable materials. bruno pieters is best known for his unique tailoring and clean silhouettes. 

barbara munsel is having a giveaway...

my dear friend barbara munsel is having a fabulous giveaway on her facebook page. all you need to do is follow the prompts to win this gorgeous organic hand dyed and printed dress. don't miss out...

LIKE * TAG & SHARE * WIN
Fabulous competition giveaway, everyone has the opportunity to win this beautiful mintgreen summer dress! 

How to enter: 
1-'LIKE' Barbara Munsel Facebook Page
2-tag yourself in the competition picture
3-share this competition on your wall
4-wait until June 19th to find out if you're the winner

Dress 100% organic cotton, hand dyed and hand printed with water based inks, size 36/38. Bonne chance!

organic forms

the desire to create is the vehicle by which we, as humans, extend our minds and souls beyond the limits of our physical selves.

gustav reyes

aiayu

aesthetic . awareness . authentic

aiayu design and produce knitwear of the finest lama wool from the highlands of bolivia-  an ethical production and on bolivias raw materials, selecting only the best natural fibers and processing them, where they have their origin.

via puur anders

sneak peek

showing you a tiny little sneak peek of something i've been working on.... blue, blue and more blues- hand dyed organic cotton and silks.

fifteen percent

all january 15% off selected items

more items will be added soon

mady dooijes

on-iku

earthscape experiments with growing native plants in water from local hot springs.

 via dezeen

natural finish

natural finish is a series of very porous white ceramic vases which where left in natural spaces in the middle of nowhere for a year during which time they where colonized by mosses + other organic growths creating micro landscapes bringing to light the power that nature has to appropriate the artificial and leave its mark. absolutly beautiful!

source: words and photography martin azua

The Finders Keepers

Featured Designer: Mady Dooijes

FK chats to Mady about her handmade organic fashion label, Mady Dooijes

Can you introduce us to your handmade label, Mady Dooijes?
Mady Dooijes offers hand-made garments, created with care in small editions. I hope to contribute to kind and thoughtful design that is dedicated to the idea that less is more. Many pieces span seasons with simple forms for timeless appeal. I only use natural, hemp, bamboo, organic cotton, silk, recycled + reclaimed materials. I use natural plant dyes, low impact dyes + water based inks. At the end of it all – I have pieces of work that reflect my passion and appreciation for design + the environment.

What is your background and how has it helped with the label?
I grew up in the Netherlands in a creative family and moved to Australia 10 years ago. I studied textile design at the Royal Academy of Arts in the Hague. After I finished my degree I packed my bags and moved to London. There I worked for years for a Textile Design Consultancy. When I moved to Australia with my Australian husband I painted a lot. I missed working with fabrics and after having two little ones I felt it was time to start for myself.

When did you get started and what were some of the challenges you had to overcome?
I started Mady Dooijes about 20 months ago. I feel passionate about what we eat, I try to buy organic when possible and so I am also passionate about what we wear. That’s why I wanted to work with natural materials. It’s a real challenge to find woven organic fabrics in Australia.

What do you love about working & dying fabrics?
I love creating things, I am always thinking about it… I like the way the fabric soaks up the dye- sometimes it turns out completely different than I had in mind, but that gives me new ideas for my next project.

What inspires your work, and keeps you motivated?
I get inspired by so many things: poetry, art, imperfections, travelling, flea markets and just by looking around at what’s happening around me. I love reading blogs, the internet is a great medium! I’ve found so manyinteresting people and artists. Feedback from other people keeps me motivated.

What can we expect to discover from your label at the upcoming Brisbane Markets?
A small collection of ruffled tops, skirts and dresses that I have hand-and dip dyed, some lovely silks and organic cotton fabrics in some delicious colours: tangerine, beetroot and turmeric.

madydooijes.com

the finders keepers

The Finders Keepers | Featured Designer: Mady Dooijes

The Finders Keepers | Featured Designer: Mady Dooijes

sneak peek #2

a follow up from my previous sneak peek.

 an angel can illuminate the thought and mind of man by strengthening the power of vision.  ~st thomas aquinas

hand dyed organic cotton and organza silks

images and clothing by me

model: jeng erzenjak

thank you

a big thank you to anya from anya adores, april and may and kristina from elk & ina for featuring my work on their beautiful and inspiring blogs. some of my new work will be soon available at frank & myrth
 and online: mady dooijes and at etsy. 
remember my sneak peek?

sneak peek...

 an angel can illuminate the thought and mind of man by strengthening the power of vision.  ~st thomas aquinas

images and clothing by me

model: jeng erzenjak