SALTY DAGGER

WHHY SALTY DAGGER? Staring a sun cooked grom from the east coast of Australia -> Harley Banks Interview and link in bio 🌻

Little chat with with @reifaxl - (His first painting)

"Chris is a true dreamer, wondering and playing in every passage of life. The beauty he shares through his journey, both within and out, shines through what he creates and who he shows up as. (Full video and story up in our BIO) I’ll be honest when I first bumped into Chris, all I saw was someone who had a nice feel and could skate, haha and that’s all that was planned; to maybe do a little video together. In the end, he helped create and poured his heart into one of the most beautiful collections we’ve had the pleasure of working on." - Harley We had no idea of the meaning of the crafts until they were done. It was a collection that we kind of dove into blind and Chris guided us through only a step at a time, sharing fragments of his life journey so far in the crafts and collection. We will feel forever honoured to have been able to share these crafts, to share a little of Chris’s work and his story, and I hope you too, feel the magic in these crafts and what he has to share. I think it would be incredible to see his dreams and walkings reach all the corners of the globe because Chris is someone with true depth, soul and grit. Someone always venturing into the unknown, a glimmer of light that the world yearns for more than ever at the moment. we also want to thank everyone who supported this collection and snagged a piece. Big love, SD x

Learning to meet myself. Through therapy, journaling, reflecting. Simply feeling. I used to chase freedom everywhere.. through new places, experiences, jobs, even saying yes to projects I didn’t want… I started to override my own capacity and became stressed in the end. I’m starting to see that being free externally is different from feeling free on the inside. Internal freedom is quieter. It’s sitting with myself. Facing my thoughts, emotions, patterns… and accepting them instead of running from them. I’m learning my compass isn’t out there. It’s the peace I feel inside. And that’s been tough because what I think I want isn’t always what I need. Especially when I’m used to always pushing my limits, instead of listening to what my body is telling me. I’m still working on being present throughout my days. I forget. I drift. I dwell in the past or future without even realising. But I keep coming back. And somewhere in the middle of trying to figure all of this out… I’m learning to live now. Present. Appreciating what’s already here. And maybe there’s nothing to figure out. Just this.

Somethings on the way …

I never felt like I belonged in the 9 to 5 rhythm. I watched stress turn into real health issues for people I love, and after experiencing burnout myself, I knew something had to change. It wasn’t one big moment for me. It was small shifts. My days off became sacred. I’d clear my schedule… make art, do yoga, go to the beach, surf, turn off my phone and create something with my hands. During an acupuncture session, I was told to get a plant to help activate my feminine side. By the end of the week I had 10… now I have close to 40. The journey unfolded in those quiet moments, learning what each plant needed. And yes, I killed a few along the way… learning about overwatering, disease, and that sometimes less is more. Plants taught me how to slow down. How to listen. How to nurture. 🪴 That same awareness started to reflect back onto me… helping me understand my own rhythm, my own cycles, and how I move through life. Opening my own restaurant 4 years ago gave me the freedom to live this way. To work at my own pace, follow my vision, and lead with care. To be softer. More present. More intentional. Deep down, I’ve always known it’s the quiet moments that matter most. Places where nothing is around. Just me, creating and nurturing what makes me feel alive. Now my days are slower. Softer. Surrounded by green in my jungle home, my cats and dogs, and Tortellini the tortoise… a constant reminder to take life one slow, intentional step at a time. (Tortellini BTS video at the end 🤳🥹🐢)

“I’ve come to realise I will not hear every song in this life. That I will not see all the beautiful shady patches of grass under tree’s this world has to offer. But I’ve seen a certain flower bloom, a beautiful tree fruit, an ant in particular on his journey that no one else saw… A combination of birds may never sing the exact same song. I’ve sat in beautiful places in my town that no one else will ever be able to. Everything is slowly going through change, I look closely and realise I must cherish more. A beautiful commet passed this earth and will only come back in 50,000 years. I missed it. There is so much beauty all around me, so much to look forward to and it’s so easy to not see. I’m here, in this unique strand in time, this little window. I want to see. I want to notice the beauty, I want to soak up all the gifts of this world and how lucky I am to have eyes, to hear to feel, to taste, to notice… Will you notice with me?” - Harley

Dear friends of USA x Something about a court order and tariffs being illegal… 22% of your funds have been going towards tariffs and right now this is paused. We have no clue what is going on or the future of Tariffs. Things could change any minute. But right now our prices are lower and we’re still express shipping all orders :)! Love you, thank you for everyone who’s still been ordering crafts through all of this. I know our prices are still far from what they were.

Twin tales - Out now ❤️

We’re in awe. Together, with you and the help of Merchants of the sun. We’ve raised over $18K AUD between November 2025 and February 2026. We’ve also chosen to exclude some of our own costs so we can direct more into the communities we’re supporting. A moment of real celebration, gratitude, and what’s possible when people come together with heart. <3 To everyone who’s supported, shared, worn, or resonated with this piece… thank YOU. This wouldn’t exist without you. 100% of the funds are going towards Sana Days, Mongrels Men, Waves of Wellness, Speak & Share, and Cold Nips, communities doing beautiful work helping people heal, open up, and share their stories. And this is only the beginning! This non for profit is ongoing, and we’re always open to supporting more communities, we’ll continue to strive to make an incredible impact in this space… With you, I feel there’s so much we’re learning here already. Thank you for being with us on this journey. We’re so grateful for you.

Two buddies chat about mental health and tough times. @shaungallop @_pgala

Prices are down! Since two weeks ago… Ish, I was supposed to let you know. Now you know. Oh I may have shared other secrets :) Bai