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How cool is this?



The Black Apple can do no wrong


I really like this dress despite being designed by Danni Minogue







Loving Julia Rothman's new range of prints

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This scares and amuses me simulataneously!


The Tate by Tube(s of paint)! Made me laugh


Loving these brooches! I had to buy one.



















How cool are these garage doors? I've never lived in a house with a garage since childhood, but these are mighty appealing!

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Awesome! Part of an art installation by Yayoi Kusama

Gorgeous dress by Anthropologie

Polka Dot tights! From here

Why not a duck?

Big like of this outfit

















And a real polka dotted rabbit!

Celebrate Polka Dot Rabbit's 600th blog post!

Unbelievably, this is my 600th blog post! I really enjoy writing a blog, it's a great way to consolidate my creativity in one place with stories, items and goodies which inspire my creativity and musings about day to day life. So much has happened in all these posts.... creating new goodies, getting married, travelling overseas, participating in exhibitions, running workshops, leaving one job for a new enterprise....Sometimes I read other people's blogs who also sell things and their blog seems to be more advertisements for their wares and not much else and not much else but I tend not to do this as it's just plain old boring really.

But I do enjoy making things and to celebrate my 600th post I'm offering two lucky readers their choice of a gift from my Polka Dot Rabbit shop. You can view all the items for sale here to chose from including:








Just leave a comment below of what takes your fancy. The appearance of my shop has been a tad neglected as I am moving over to a new site with a new look and an exciting new section of goods. I expect it will be launched in the next couple of weeks!

Note: thanks to everyone for taking the time to enter! The two lucky winners have been contacted xxx

Help people help themselves

Today is the anniversary of my twin brother's death. He committed suicide on July 7th in 2007. It's not an easy time for my family, especially for my older brother who is very unwell with schizophrenia.

No one should die due to mental illness. I've seen the failures of the mental health system in more ways that I'd like to count. That said, I've also seen some amazing people and programs that are set up to help people help themselves.

Mental illness doesn't have to be a life sentence. There are ways that people can get well and have happy, functional lives. But to do this, we need to improve the way we diagnose, treat and support people with mental illness.

I know there's a lot of people who say that you shouldn't disclose personal details about mental illness and 'depressing' issues like suicide. But I think blogs should be a place for discussion, awareness raising and where possible, assistance.

Forgive me as I'm not feeling terribly articulate today. I'd like you to join the GetUp Campaign to increase funding to preventative and acute mental health services in Australia. You can read more about it here. It's a start.

Winter Veg roast is coming!

I love a good winter roast lunch. When I've visited the UK in winter, it's basically an institution at the vast majority of English pubs, enjoyed with a glass of wine and a cracking fire! But they don't seem to be quite as common in Australia, and rarely offer vegetarian options beyond the vegetables without the meat (assuming the veg and gravy don't contain animal fats).

Never fear! Aduki and Grumpy's Green have concocted a marvellous plan and are staging a special roast day to solve both those problems at one fell, tasty and affordable swoop!

So what exactly is on offer?

A scrumptious roast vegetable and chickpea in red wine reduction stuffed tofu loaf (Vegan & Gluten free) and then choose from either :

• A glass of Deakin Estate Sav Blanc
• A glass of Rees Miller Organic Cab Sav
• A pot of our Organic Otway Lager
• Soft drink including juices, tea and coffee

All for $18 on the door or $16 if you book in advance here.
Can't wait! Hope to see some of you there :)

Things I like today

New Polka Dot Rabbit Squirrel gloves!

Using vintage sheets to decorate filing folders is a lovely idea! Tutorial here

Great way to display flowers to a stunning effect!


Such beautiful furniture!


Loving this cardigan