Hard to find
Kimono footstool
Love purse
Here’s a couple of favourite items from a nifty little site, co-created by Trudi Jenkins (Editor-in-Chief of Delicious Magazine).
Hard to find showcases some of my favourite Australian designers such as Dandi, Mozi and Bride & Wolfe, and you can pop products from each of them in the one virtual shopping cart and pay once. Shipping’s free for most items as well – very handy, non?
Fabric score at Ginger & Smart
A pretty package of silk chiffon
I popped in to the Ginger & Smart sale today (which I read about on the fabulous, but deadly, Missy Confidential site) and found these gorgeous fabric pieces for a fraction of what they’re worth.
The two metres of pink I’ve earmarked for a willowy summer kaftan, and plans are underway to line my vintage Burberry trench with the black feathered silk satin on the chair below – a steal at $25 for five metres.
The silk chiffon above might simply become a scarf… the possibilities are endless.
100% silk chiffon with a fishy print
And bonne nuit from me... lovely silk satin
The inspiration? This kaftan from English Eccentrics
Lawsons Menzies auction this Sunday
The Kensington fine interiors auction
Last night I went to a special preview screening of the Lawsons auction taking place at 12pm this Sunday at 12 Todman Ave, Kensington. It’s not an el-cheapo auction but there are some top finds here.
My picks? The Tim Storrier piece on the wall above and the zebra skin rug (I know, I know, but he’s long dead… better to be appreciated, otherwise that would be a complete waste) as well as the Paul Smith-esque striped parlour chairs, a rather fetching gilt bedhead that could do with a re-upholster, and any of the original vintage French advertising posters, amongst others.
For some canny auction house tips, click here.
R.I.P.
Alexander McQueen snakeskin print frock
The man was a genius, no doubt about it – it’s always sad to see such talent extinguished.
Items available on Net-a-Porter.
Alexander McQueen silver skull sandals
Alexander McQueen denim-effect leather biker jacket
More excellent vintage posters
Here’s another great place to source vintage posters – allposters.com. J’adore the one above, and check out some other favourites below.
Click here for an earlier post on Galerie Montmartre.
I do like to be beside the seaside
Lark Handmade
Knitted teaset from Lark Handmade
Love this site, both for its super-cute, well chosen items and total ethos supporting handmade and ethical products. And they deliver in no time at all, too.
Knit me a cake or two
Rare finds from Duck Egg Blue
I saw this vintage lightbox below for Lanvin’s ‘My Sin’ perfume just before Christmas in Rozelle’s Duck Egg Blue Quintessential, but what with all the other gifts to buy I didn’t purchase it on the spot. And now I’m gutted because it’s s-o-l-d.
Duck Egg Blue’s great for those rare finds you don’t see all over the place, like beautifully crafted shoe lasts and beaten-up old lockers and plush leather armchairs. And the boutique for clothing, jewellery, books and other items such as my favourite Nesti Dante soap and the new stationery range from Poppies for Grace is brilliant also, way down the other end of Darling St in Balmain. Not your ordinary average.
More Castle & Things
A while back I mentioned I was off to the Orson & Blake exhibition to buy one of Rachel Castle’s cool, colourful pieces. Well, this is what I bought and gave to James for Christmas. And he gave me the Castle & Things yellow polka dotted sheet set I’ve been pining for – here they are:
And yesterday I handed in the final pages for my next book, The Crafty Kid, which I have to say is a great relief. Now I just have to sit tight and wait (not easy for impatient minxes, to be sure)!
Paper art
Greeting card from Paper2
I’m a wee bit obsessed with paper play at the moment. I might be suffering withdrawals after all those collage cards I made over christmas, and then some (in advance for 2010 birthdays). I had a grand old time playing with scissors, paper, stickers and this fab Japanese masking tape Rebecca & I ordered a while back.
Check out this card I picked up from Paper2 in Surry Hills, with Parisian skyskape on the front and pop-up Eiffel Tower inside.
Rob Ryan's 'We had everything'
And one of Rob Ryan’s poetic paper cutouts above. Such intricate beauty. Next time I’m in London I’m making a beeline to his store, Ryantown.
I’m simply in awe of his talent – look at this dress he made for Vogue:
Ryantown
Victoria Mason jewellery
'Take a seat' necklace by Victoria Mason
Happy new year! I think I’m going to love you, 2010.
This is my new favourite necklace, purchased from Reclaim in Summer Hill. Check out Victoria’s site for more gorgeous creations. J’adore the pencil shaving. Cute, huh?
Plus, a crafty heart pendant for you below:
I love you this much
