new d & h

Jazz up the kitchen with some of these new douglas & hope cannisters and mugs,

there is also the same designs applied to vintage plates and bowls, but no images available as they don't hang around long enough!

I think the yellow is my current favorite.......

tree of the month

Just about every month there is a tree flowering that is worth the space in your garden.
Every year when the deciduous magnolias flower, I kick myself that I have never planted one.
The buds have started bursting all over town, and there is one special one to check out this year,
out the front of Penelope Durstons shop, Cottage Industry, in Gertrude St, Fitzroy.
It has been crocheted and doilied, and now its flowering, it is certainly going to be gorgeous......





images courtesy of Penelope Durston

As they say.....

she who dies with the most fabric wins......
well I'm officially out of the race, after moving my sewing studio today from one end of the building to the other,
and realising the amount of fabric I have accumulated, I am only going to collect fabric that gets used.
Some people are very happy, the local kinder/creche, and the St Mary's house of welcome both did well from donations today!
I do now have a lovely BIG bright new studio overlooking Brunswick St.
I will explain the reasons for this later,

for now here's some photos that I have had for a while that I love


unknown quilters

I think photo by Lagioiuzza, and if anyone can tell me anything about this installation I would be greatful.

photographer unknown

There's something to be said for being Amish....

Since I started quilting, I have nurtured a fascination of the Amish,
they are the most brilliant quilters, I love, love, love the simplcity of them and the intricate quilting is incredible, I have secretly fostered the idea of going and living amongst them, and quilting to my hearts content....

Currently with the world seeming to be headed towards environmental disaster, their ideals of simple living, plain dressing and resisting all things technological, are becoming even more increasingly attractive to me.

With the global oil crisis and claims petrol will reach $10 a litre, horses and buggies are also looking like an ecconomical and eco friendly alternative! horse poo is fantastic for growing those organic vegies......

I can see myself hanging out at this little market, maybe not wearing the bonnet....

but look, snoop shows how to in-corporate Amish ideals with modern day... and I'm sure I could too!!

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.....