Hausfits Designs

06/06/2026

“Rebloom”
A recycled Redgum post, once discovered in the roof of an artist’s studio in Thornbury, has been reimagined as a functional lamp.

Celebrating its original character with the angle of the timber, the same nail holes, and the rich colour variations from that old redgum post. The timber has been gradually carved along its length with flowing floral forms and glass beads to catch and reflect the light.
A finishing touch with sparkling bronze arms and freshly painted rose copper petals, in a vintage regency tulip lamp, decades old, added to the brief perfectly.

A unique new life to a remarkable piece of history.

‘Rebloom’ is a part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ Exhibition
✨Opening Saturday 6th June, 2-4pm Exhibition is open through out June. So honoured to be amongst such talent as:
unique.woodworking
and Jake Lunniss

🌷Special thanks to for her creative quality of beautiful images.

29/05/2026

‘Tulp’ Side Tables
Tulip timber top with recycled messmate timber legs. Designed and handmade in Melbourne. Launching at ‘Convergence’ exhibition, opening Saturday 6th June, 2-4pm . Exhibition through out June.

An exhibition showcasing the work of five creative woodworkers, spanning sculptural art through to furniture design. Hive Gallery champions local designers across a diverse range of artistic disciplines, offering a beautiful space to explore, connect with, and appreciate contemporary wood design.

Thank you for your stunning, creative photos 🫶

19/05/2026

🍁 ‘Convergence’ Exhibition
I’m honoured to be included in this exhibition with talented woodworkers, sculptors & furniture makers. A beautiful gallery, curating exhibitions to support local Australian artists from various design fields.
Artists also include Jake Lunniss.

🍂 Opening Saturday June 6th, 2-4pm*
Exhibition: June 5th - 28th
* Unfortunately I’m unable to attend this opening

If you’re available or in the area over June, it will definitely be worth a visit…

09/05/2026

“Coalesce” - Alphington Open Studios Collective
Opening Saturday 9th May
, Vere St, Abbotsford 2-4pm 🍂 All Welcome

Some items included in this exhibition:
- Imperial Blackbutt Timber Side Table
- Moment Vessels
- Occasional Cake Stands
- Evermore Hangers
All one-off pieces, handmade from recycled or salvaged timbers at my home studio in Melbourne.
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Image descriptions: Timber side table with graphite coloured steel design legs; low round board in Redgum with peppermint gum oblong base; salvaged posts cut up, sculpted and holed for dried and real flowers; close up images of wall hangers made with recycled timbers and ceramics.

24/04/2026

Welcome to Alphington Open Studios Group exhibition at the fabulous Yarra Sculpture Gallery.
Exhibition: 9th - 30th May

🍂Opening: Saturday 9th May, 2-4pm
- here you can meet and chat with the artists & designers in a comfortable, open gallery space.

All Art and Designs on display are for sale.
* more details on my pieces coming…

01/04/2026

Last weekend I was a Judge at the Australian Wood Design Exhibition in Orbost. Such an honour and delight to be invited. Here is a piece showing all the award winners , judges, local council members & organisers. It’s such beautiful country and the Orbost Art Gallery is a space of beauty showcasing impressive wood designs from sculptures to furniture. The exhibition is on throughout April, well worth the visit.

🪑Australian Wood Design Exhibition (Orbost) well worth a visit

The Orbost Arts Centre celebrated the opening of the Australian Wood Design Exhibition last Saturday, featuring an impressive collection of works from across the region and beyond, including Wodonga, South Gippsland, the ACT, South Australia, and New South Wales.

Mayor Cr Jodie Ashworth, alongside Deputy Mayor Tom Crook and Cr Joanne Eastman, opened the exhibition. Works include handcrafted boxes, guitars, furniture, turnings and bark paintings.

The arts centre is open seven days a week from 10am to 3pm, and a great way to spend some time during your visit to Orbost. The arts centre is located alongside the Slab Hut (visitor information) and Forest Park playground.

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26/03/2026

I am honoured to be invited as a Judge for the 2026 Australian Wood Design Exhibition held 28th March to 28th May at the Orbost Arts Centre.
Immerse yourself in the warmth & beauty of wood as talented artisans showcase their masterpieces, highlighting the rich diversity & creativity within the world of woodworking.

13/02/2026

It’s important to learn something every day
Unless you know tech savvy people
Then I make coffee ☕️

My mobile website glitch has been mended 💫

01/02/2026

If you’ve never joined an exhibition but would love to network - consider entering for a wood exhibition in Orbost Arts Centre
All wood designs welcome ✨

Orbost Arts Centre is calling for entries to Australian Wood Design Exhibition
Drop into Arts centre for Entry form

🌿 **CALL FOR ENTRIES – Australian Wood Design Exhibition 2026** 🌿

Orbost Arts Centre is thrilled to announce that **entries are now open** for the much-loved **Australian Wood Design Exhibition**!

🪵 Open to **all Australian woodworkers** — from **school-age students and amateurs to professional makers**. If you love working with wood, this one’s for you.

🏆 **10 awards up for grabs**, including our prestigious **$2,000 Acquisitive Award**, plus categories for Furniture, Turning, Open, Reuse Reduce Recycled, East Gippsland Talent, Tourist Gift, Amateur, Saplings (school age) and People’s Choice.

📅 **Entries close: 28 February 2026**
🎉 **Opening & Awards Night: 28 March 2026**
🖼️ **Exhibition showing until: 28 May 2026**

This iconic exhibition is the **signature show of Orbost Arts Centre** and a major drawcard that brings visitors from across Australia to our town.

🙏 A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and local businesses for supporting this event and helping it continue to grow.
✨ *We are currently seeking joint sponsors for the Major Acquisitive Award—if your business or organisation can help, we’d love to hear from you!*

📣 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring celebration of Australian wood design.
**Last chance to enter – 28 February!**

👉 Tag a woodworker, share with your creative mates, and spread the word!

24/12/2025

Wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful Christmas Day. It’s a day for giving and sharing moments with family & friends… to connect, laugh and appreciate each other. Life brings us tough times, we mourn those we’ve lost, so today I wish you all joy and love ⭐️