Saturday, December 22, 2012

DITCH THE DISPOSABLE & GO FOR GLASS



The JOCO philosophy is simple. Ditch the disposable & go for glass! 

Devoted to improving your cuppa & reducing unnecessary waste, the JOCO group have delivered a beautifully crafted cup using environmentally friendly glass, thermal silicone sleeves & a custom one way lid to prevent splashes. Genius!!! 

Your entire JOCO experience, from the packaging to the cup is designed to be environmentally safe & 100 % recyclable. 

P.S - They are as much for tea lovers as the coffee connoisseur. Check out their website for tips on finding the perfect tea temperature.

Friday, December 14, 2012

THE ALCHEMIST DESIGN



Page Thirty Three Essential Oil Burners. Made in Australia.

Wow. If you haven't already found that perfect Christmas gift, then look no further! 

Dark, scientific lines & metal components compliment the beautiful Tasmanian Oak hardwood used to form the bases of these oil burners. A perfect curio for those looking to reference science in their homes. 

Each piece comes with a 5ml tester of Australian grown lavender oil & beeswax candle. Perfect.

Images via Pinterest

Monday, December 10, 2012

THE 2013 BEER & FOOD CALENDAR



BEER/FOOD 2013 Calendar | Heidi Schwelgert

Each month features an illustrated variety of beer & it's ideal food mate. 

Pilsner & Fish Fry... Amber Ale & Chili... YUM!

See more of Heidi's delish foodie illustrations via her Red Cruiser Etsy store.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

ONE TWO TREE + THE ECO FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS



One Two Tree is an eco friendly Christmas tree that can be easily assembled & styled to suit any space. 

Made from untreated high-grade Australian hoop pine plywood, this practical design gem can be updated to create a different look year after year. 

For more info, scoot over to their website for a looky. 

HO HO HO! 

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A CACTUS ZINE FROM VALENCIA



Printed & hand bound in Spain, this sweet 16 page zine would look great on any cactus enthusiasts bedside table. Estás de acuerdo? 

Available from freelance illustrator & graphic designer Abel Jiménez on Etsy

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

QUITOKEETO ONLINE



Quitokeeto. Online POP UP Shop.

Curated by Heidi Swanson & Wayne Bremser, this online POP up shop stocks an eclectic mix of old & new wares...ranging from artisan spreads & honey for the fervent foodie & obscure antique gems for the kitchen collector. 

Items sell out super fast, so be sure to sign up to their mailing list for notification of shop updates.

Friday, November 23, 2012

ARIANA BOHLING // DILLON BOOT



Ariana Bohling. New York.

A NYC native, Ariana has partnered up with Peruvian artisans to craft some seriously good lookin' footwear. 

Sooooo...it's no surprise then that I am coveting her Dillon Boot. As above.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

CHRISTMAS GUIDE // FOR LITTLE ONE



Only 6 weeks until Christmas & I'm starting to think presents! A few sweet ideas  I've been pinning throughout the year...

1. Swiden, Tivolivat Wooden Decorations
2. FAT CAT, Original Watercolour & Pencil Illustration, Cake With Giants
3. This is Paris, M. Sasek.
4. Janod Childrens Wooden Vespa Scooter
5. Ouef NYC Toy Storage Unit
6. Rachel Castle Pink Velvet Penny Round Cushion

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

THE DESIGN FILES - OPEN HOUSE



The TDF Open House is back! WOOP WOOP!

Melbourne's most popular (& my favourite) design blog, The Design Files, will again transform a spunky Melbourne home into a retail POP UP space from Thursday 29th November - Sunday 2nd December.

With a list of contributors including Dawn Vachon, Beci Orpin, Greg Hatton, Kirra Jamison & more...this is one event not to be missed! 

Hop over to the TDF Open House website for more visitor & supplier info. 

I love this town!

Images via The Design Files - Open House 

Thursday, October 11, 2012

YUM YUM // SOUP RECIPE




Yum Yum Soup | Serves 2-3

1 X Kai Lan Chinese Broccoli Bunch (Washed. Stems diced. Leaves roughly chopped)
1 X Tbs Fresh Ginger (Grated) 
1 - 2 Garlic Cloves (Finely chopped)
1 X Red Chili (Hot. Deseeded. Finely chopped)
6 - 8 X Spring Onion (Stalks Chopped)
1/2 Sheet X Dried Seaweed (Washed. Chopped)
2 X Cups Vegetable Stock
2 - 3 X Cups Water (Boiled)
1 X Tbs Organic Brown Rice Miso Paste
250 gm Organic Tofu (Preferably Firm. Sliced into cubes)
Organic Soba or Udon Noodles 

Heat a little bit of oil in a large pot. Add Ginger, Garlic, Spring Onion stalks & Broccoli stems. Cook for 1-2 mins, then add stock & water. Bring liquid to the boil & add noodles. Cook for 4-5 mins.

Reduce heat & stir through Tofu cubes, Seaweed & Broccoli leaves for 1-2 mins. 

Remove pot from heat & stir through Miso paste until dissolved. Serve with chopped fresh chili & spring onion. 

Yum. Yum. Enjoy!

Image / Recipe: OTIS & OTTO // A Visual Guide

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

SWEET & SUNNY SWEDISH WEDDING



Sweet inspiration via Polka Dot Bride. A fantastic Australian blog dedicated to all things wedding & planning. 

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

CHEMEX FOR COFFEE HEADS



Chemex | Products for the Chemists Kitchen

This elegantly crafted coffee maker brews coffee without imparting any flavours of it's own. Not only does it serve up a superior brew, it sits (permanently) on display at MOMA / NY as a 'work of art'. Super fancy!

Images: Above via Pinterest / Below via Chemex

Thursday, October 4, 2012

MASANORI OJI X FUTAGAMI HOMEWARES



Masanori Oji | Brass Tools & Objects

Designed by Masanori & crafted by Japanese Brass makers Futagami, these simple & functional 'living objects' are a picture of minimalist beauty. 

Their amazing range of homewares include kitchen trivets, bottle openers, paperweights, stationary trays & more.

You can purchase Masanori design gems in-store or online from one of my favoutire Brunswickian retail space / galleries, MR KITLY

Sunday, September 30, 2012

SAY CHEESE! SEPTEMBER SNAPS!



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Images: Otis & Otto | Instagram

Saturday, September 22, 2012

DYLAN KAIN // INTERVIEW WITH BONNIE DAVIS



Bonnie Davis is the Creative Director of Dylan Kain | Love St. Studio. She has a penchant for washed out black tees & makes a deadly mulled wine mix. Music DJ turned fashion designer, this sassy mama is due to launch her own premier accessories line under the Dylan Kain label in October 2012. We caught up recently to discuss fashion muses, mix tapes & living by the ocean.

What is your current state of mind? 
Frenetic. Scattered. Trying to think of a million things at once. Overall, very happy & thankful.

So, where would we find you on a Saturday morning? 
Most likely at the local market, coffee in hand, trying to control my wandering toddler.

Did you always aspire to become a designer?
I actually dreamed of becoming a DJ...which I did do for the first few years after leaving school. I loved it. I thought I would travel Europe as a DJ & study art in Spain. Such romantic notions! But I fell in love with an Australian boy & wouldn't change my life for the world.

How would you describe your style?
It used to be Gold Coast trash uggs but now more 90's rock chic meets modern classic...I hope!?  

Do you have any collaborations in mind?
I would love to collab with Lou Doillon. Her music, style & unorthodox beauty is amazing. 

Who do you consider great icons of style? Any fashion muses?
Lou Doillon, for her sexy french rocker luxe
Elin King, for the way she reinvents classics
Mira Duma...everything she wears is epic

Which resources online, print or otherwise do you reference often?
Print    // Russh Magazine 

Are you coveting any items we should know about?
Anything Givenchy! I'm also in love with Tom Ford's fragrance line...wouldn't mind a few of those puppies!

How are your records organised?
I spent so much money on records when I was djing & took such bad care of them. Most of the covers are ripped & the records are in the wrong sleeves - so "organised" does not apply here...

Top 5 album covers / record sleeves?
Defected label cover art is amazing. You can't go past Led Zep's 'Houses of the Holy' or anything by Roger Dean. He was one tripped out cat!

You're putting together a Winter mix-tape...what do you select as Tracks 1, 2 & 3?
Hmm. Something to drink mulled wine to...
Track 1 # The Dandy Warhols - Godless (I am really into 90's music at the moment)
Track 2 # The Zombies - Time of the season
Track 3 # The Doors - Love her madly

Can you recall where your last favourite meal was?
I can tell you when my last bad meal was - last night & my cooking! I've created some shockers lately. The last great meal I had was a pineapple condensed milk pancake from a tiny Warung in Indo. Yum.

You live on the coast...can you describe your hood & why you live there?
Our neighbourhood is really pretty - lots of trees around. The people are mostly quiet but there are pockets of super talented, creative individuals with their own projects going on. The people & the environment really inspire me & push me to be more creative. I am a really lucky lady.


Friday, September 21, 2012

MADE BY SOHN / CALLIGRAPHY



Beautiful handiwork by Joy Sunyoung Kim (Made by Sohn)
Calligrapher, Illustrator & Stylist

Hop along to Joy's website to see more of her bespoke, free hand designs
Images by John Fitzgerald III via Made by Sohn

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

RUBBER | A FILM BY QUENTIN DUPIEUX



Have you seen Rubber? Random much?

Directed by Frenchman Quentin Dupieux, Rubber is a comedy / horror about a tire that comes to life with homicidal psychic powers. For no reason. 

In terms of French-electro movie scores, the collaboration between Dupieux (under his musical pseudonym Mr Oizo)Gaspard Augé (Justice) is a total winner. 

Vinyl purchase - I think so! 

Friday, September 14, 2012

HOW TO FIND 'OLD' NEW YORK



Heading to The Big Apple? Want to see 'OLD' New York? 

Waddle your way around with this cute pocket guide in tow. Available online from Present & CorrectMake sure you peep their Brooklyn Guide too! 

Monday, September 10, 2012

BEST IN PARK / FOR OLD SCHOOL DOGS



Best in Park | For the old fashioned hound

A collection of pooch accessories made & designed in Australia...the range couples timeless design with superior craftsmanship and quality materials.

If you are partial to a gentleman's check, make sure you investigate their field coats & bow ties. They are jolly good!

Best of all, $4 from every Australian web shop order over $100 is donated to the PALS (Pets are Loving Support) program run by the Lort Smith Animal Hospital.

Woof. Woof.

Images: Best in Park

Thursday, September 6, 2012

POP & SCOTT WORKSHOP CO-OPERATIVE



This Northcote Workshop is a space to watch! 

The POP & SCOTT Co-operative is home to some of Melburnia's most innovative craftspeople / designers. There's a bunch of interesting design goings on worth tuning into... one of which, is that you can now purchase some lovely bespoke furniture pieces through the website! Woooo!

You must check out the 'Thinking Swing'... it has a place reserved in our reading room! The Workshop is also open to others who need to rent a space / tools / equipment to create. All round awesomeness! 

Images via POP & SCOTT

Monday, September 3, 2012

ALEX FALKINER / LOVELY STUFFS



Alex Falkiner | Visual Artist & Maker

Alex & I met over sweet pastry & tea at the recent Craft & Design as a Career seminar. Alex is a super talented Sydney lass & maker of many wares including the most amazing woven baskets, art things & screen printed tea towels (inspired by her romanitcal joys & failings) Witty cuteness!

Bring on the colour colour colour! I can see myself going a bit crazy in her Etsy store! More about Alex & her lovely work over here...

Enjoy!

Monday, August 27, 2012

SLINGSHOT COFFEE CO. / NORTH CAROLINA



SLINGSHOT Coffee Co. | Raleigh, North Carolina

'Just like a vegetable or fruit, coffee has to be grown and harvested in its proper season. And our seasonal approach is what makes SLINGSHOT Coffee Company's Cold Brew so unique'

Quality organic beans + superb packaging = winning combination!

For news / stockists visit here or follow via twitter + facebook

Friday, August 24, 2012

OVER WEST // A QUICK YARRAVILLE GUIDE



Today I revisited village life in my old neighbourhood - Yarraville. Although it's a little more populated by trendy 20 somethings, 'The Ville' is still a charming little nook of the West, dotted with cute cafés & anchored by the good looks of the 'Sun Theatre'

If you make it over this side of the West Gate Bridge, be sure to visit...

1. Sun Theatre / Bookshop - For lovers of books, film & art deco architecture
2. Wee Jeanie / Corner Shop - All things yummy 
3. Haus Frau Bakery & Cafe - Masters of pastry making. Especially mini things!
4. The Village Idiom - Purveyors of kitsch treasure
5. PLUMP Organic Grocery - Suppliers of organic & biodynamic goodness

Images : Sun Theatre via Google, NicMason / Flickr // Wee Jeanie via Broadsheet

Friday, August 17, 2012

CRAFT & DESIGN AS A CAREER 2012 SEMINAR



Yesterday, I took myself to the Craft & Design as a Career Professional Development Seminar at the NGV. Wowsers. What an inspiration boost! 

It was a real treat to hear Beci Orpin, Hello Sandwich & Patrick Pittman (Editor, Dumbo Feather) share the evolution of their careers & their insights on design. 

A quick browse through the NGV Shop resulted in purchases for M & S too. 
in the forest pop up book by anouck boisrobert / louis riguard
IZOLA triple-milled oatmeal soaps (amazing packaging!) 

For more details on Craft Victoria events, looky here.
Images via OTIS & OTTO /  Craft Victoria

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