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    Down the way.

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    “She has a quirky nature and only warms to people after they have passed her internal check list.”

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    Ed Woodley graffiti artwork = birthday commission for Chris.

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    Wide Open screenprint = Sister Mary Corita Kent = one of Kelly's favourite artists.

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    Occupational hazard.

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    “Our style is a mishmash of vintage, 50s and then modern pieces.”

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    Saturday night. Kids in bed. A few drinks. Suddenly painting seems like a good idea.

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    “He does a lot of crazy illustrated characters; he's very talented.” – on Andrew Pommier.

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    “I didn't expect motherhood to be so much fun.”

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    “His personality is definitely Chris's, he's very cheeky.”

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    “We kick the kids outside as much as we can otherwise our house gets a little wild and noisy. We prefer to share the chaos with our neighbours.”

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    “Max loves, loves, loves his drums. They are placed in the garage for a reason, though.”

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    Glasses = artist-based collaboration between Monster Children + Asahi.

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    “Chris and Max talk their own language.”

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    Down the other way.

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    The Harry Seidler-designed studio was a lucky last-minute find.

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    Pony Rider HQ.

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    Notes for the next collection.

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    “I have always wanted to design fabrics but it never began that way.”

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    “Now I only have time for kids and work, not all the extras.”

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    “I've had times when I ask myself is it worth it, but I love designing and I wouldn't feel normal without it.”