TANIA

TANIA
BOWERS

I have a brand called Wild Botanik, an art practice and I also like to make music.

I live in the Blue Mountains NSW with my husband and daughter.

I love a project, my life has always evolved around projects. I start many and finish some which I’m fine with. I’m not a perfectionist so that helps me finish things. I like making beautiful things that heal. I think beauty heals.

For money I mix it up between textile work and Hair and Makeup especially for weddings.
You can find examples at www.wildbotanik.com and @wildbotanik

MEMORIES & STYLE

I clearly remember the day being maybe 4 years old and asking my mother what to wear and she said I could decide !!!!
My brain exploded I was pretty excited, I'm pretty sure I chose a velvet dress.
I also remember my fondness for a red leather jacket I wanted to wear and would keep taking it out of clothes mum wanted give away when it well past fitting me.

My style these days is pretty functional but playful too.
I don’t like to take things too seriously and I don’t love matching things. On the other side, I don’t like to try too hard .
I always laugh at myself when I dress and think ‘ I’m a really stylish person in disguise’
I do like minimal though, I’m not a layerer and I won’t do bad quality, I love to op shop for good quality!
I spend many days in Blundstone boots but would know a Marni brooch if it hit my desk :)

If it’s comfortable and looks good I’m wearing it also ' when I get dirt on that will it be obvious?'

Creative / Mother

Don’t take on too much. Know your ( emotional ) boundaries. Things go slower with kids so accept that and build your life around your kid, that’s what we remember as humans, time spent together means love. Turn off the tv and go into the garden or park. Your adult brain needs that just as much.
Having said that if your brain is fried and you feel like you might hurt someone, turn that TV on!!!
The balance is the key .