brighten up this cold day

these little cuties might make this freezing weather feel a little better.......
its from a shop in Copenhagen called 'Creme de la creme a la Edgar',
run by a gorgeous looking Danish couple, they have 2 gorgeous kids and a gorgeous house filled with all things Danish!

'ouch' that hurts

I have this week cancelled a holiday due to circumstances beyond my control.
Not your average holiday, but one that was going here first for a few weeks to stay with a great friend....

then here for my boys to meet their grandpa.....


and then here, because I love it sooo much.......


life's a bitch

I want to be here

Misool Eco Resort
Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
www.misoolecoresort.com


image Emma Dover



This is my idea of heaven, this new resort in Indonesia is opening in October,
and with a very strong committment to environmental and social responsibility, it is an incredible example of how to operate in a sustainable environment.
And going by these photos, this type of beauty is well worth preserving.

images courtesy www.misoolecoresort.com

stamp collecting

I never thought I would be the stamp collecting type, but after seeing these Charles and Ray Eames commemorative sheets, everything could change!
Available through United States Postal Service, (usps.com) but unfortunately they won't ship internationally,
so if you know someone in the States, call in a favour.

little twinkle rugs

Here are the new little rugs to arrive from New York this week, made from 100% New Zealand wool.

fifi lapin

Valentino

Philosphy by Alberta Ferretti

Chanel

I have loved this blog, by a rabbbit called Fifi Lapin for quite a while now,
anyone who is remotely interested in fashion will as well, its gorgeous and always makes me smile......

images courtesy Fifi Lapin
fifi-lapin.blogspot.com

SALE

Lots of bargains in store now......

George Nelson

Vitra has re-introduced the Pretzel Chair designed by George Nelson in 1952, on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
It is a limited Anniversay Edition of 1,000 pieces.
Visit vitra.com for further information.
Image courtesy Vitra.com

kitchenalia

I have always secretly harboured the idea of having a store that sells kitchen things,
not the pots and pans and dinner set type kitchenware, but fabulous stand alone pieces.
At the rate this pewter is selling, its making me think it would be a success....
these new styles as well as previous ones are in stock now....


flower measuring spoons

heart tea strainer

heart flour scoop

tea please

I can't wait to have a cup of tea from one of these new Taika mugs and cups that have just come in , I am a mug girl, but that's only because I haven't found the right cup and saucer yet! this could be it.....
not to mention how beautiful the plates are.......

slippers

The minute I get home, my shoes come off and the slippers go on,
here are the NEW douglas & hope slippers, only $29 pair

nymphenburg

Gee I love these gorgeous bowls by Hella Jongerius for Nymphenburg, ever since they first came out I have coveted them,
if I was rich I'd buy them, and just use them to serve biscuits or something!

new and old

Rosebud perfume Company lip balms in stock, we have this one and the new brambleberry rose as well....


lots of new plates available, old, new and old with new prints?

aahhh magazines

I think I love magazines as much as Yuichiro loves his dog Shadow,
he loves Shadow so much he designed this magazine rack the same shape as him!
And I love magazines so much I bought the Shadow magazine racks for the shops!

soap for mum

soap is always good for mum... I love nice soap,
these ones are a cheap and chearful option, and have a lemony smell.

magnificent mothers

Mums are truly a wonderful thing,
I am going to dedicate this week to all things for mums, because we deserve it!
starting with these great new plates, in store now,
perfect for pancakes on mothers day!



Our SALE ends tomorrow, I managed to pick up a couple of gorgeous things from Megan Park at it for my mum,
its on from 11am-4pm Sunday.....

window shopping

Here are photos of the city store taken today,

there has not been recent photos taken for a while now.....

SALE SALE SALE

we have extended our SALE for 1 more weekend,

and have got Alpha 60 and Megan Park to join in as well,

starts this friday May 2nd 10am-6pm
saturday 3rd 10am-6pm
sunday 4th 11am-4pm

at 184 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

CASH ONLY

PEACE on ANZAC DAY

we are closed today in respect

Lots of lightsahdes

There has been a big delivery of douglas & hope lightshades into the shops,

with all new lovely and colorful fabrics, $110 each.

Lovely Pewter

We have more lovely pewter in store, all hand made in the US....

there is also more of the bird measuring spoon sets which sold out very quickly last time.

All pewter is lead free.

in the 'hood

If you are coming to our SALE this weekend,

while you are in the neighbourhood pop around the corner to Penelope Durstons new store "Cottage Industry".

She is a very clever lady......

Cottage Industry
67 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 3065
tel. 419 2430

CLEARANCE SALE

For anyone in Melbourne this weekend, there is one of our BIG sales on.

It is on Friday 18th 2-6pm
Saturday 19th 10-6pm
Sunday 20th 11-4pm

At 184 brunswick Street, Fitzroy.(opposite our shop)
There is lots of Summer and Winter clothing, homewares, bath and kids stuff.....
at great prices.....

La Fonda

vitra.com

Well it seems there is quite a bit of copying of peoples work going on out there......

and as much as we all love the internet, it does distribute images of your work all over the world,

so no longer do you have to worry about it happening locally but overseas as well.

It just boils down to wanting 'original' work or 'copies' of the original, like all the designer furniture being sold at the moment thats made in China...

sure it might look great, but I'd rather sit in my authentic Eames chairs any day..............

A friend recently wanted to go and buy 6 of the 'fake' Eames chairs.... I told her to go and buy 1 real one instead.....

Talking about Eames, Vitra has resumed production of the La Fonda Armchair, which was originally designed for the La Fonda de Sol restaurant in New York in 1961.......

Quandery

kimono quilt SOLD

I am in a bit of a quandery,
I know I have promised to post photos of my quilts,
but I have decided not to.... I think.
I have had trouble in the past of people copying them, and I know this is difficult when they are all one offs,
but I have devoloped my own style and mix of fabrics, and this is what has been emulated by others.
I just feel very nervous about putting them out there.
So I am very sorry, if anyone else has had issues of copying, please let me know,
I am interested in hearing about it.
It is meant to be the highest form of flattery, but it feels more like being violated.
All my quilts are available in store.

new plastic purses

There is finally new fabrics available in our ever popular plastic purses,

prices start at $20 for the coin purse and go through to $65 for the cosmetic/nappy size.