Wednesday, July 24, 2013

THE BRAINERY STORE // VISITS REGIONAL VICTORIA



Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Cooper, the innovative virtuoso behind Australia's latest conceptual phenomenon The Brainery Store.  

Launching at the end of this month, The Brainery Store will take it's pop-up style roadshow to Geelong, Victoria...the first regional outpost in a series of personalised, traveling forums intended to reach audiences with limited access to city based happenings. 'It is a simple idea about sharing the things we know...& introducing people who inspire us in word & deed' says Sarah. 

The Winter / Spring term launches next Wednesday 31st July with modern day hunter-gatherer Rohan Anderson kicking off the first discussion at contemporary art space BOOM Gallery. Over the coming months, the Geelong region can also look forward to discussions with...

+ Melbourne design collective Sibling 
+ Designer & Instagram sensation Stephanie Somebody
+ Melbourne City Rooftop Honey  
+ Nick Ray from Ethical Consumer Group

Each forum will also be accompanied by a curated pop-up shop of goodies. 

Enrol now via the The Brainery Store online! 

Image: Stephanie Somebody

Thursday, July 18, 2013

GIVEAWAY // ABOUT A GIRL BY EMMA LEONARD



Ok folks...it's time for that other giveaway I promised a few months ago & it's a doooooooozy. One of my all time favourite prints by Melbourne creative genius Emma Leonard...'About a girl'. Another beautifully crafted 8 X 10 giclee print using archival heavy-weight hahnemuhle cotton-rag paper. 

SWOON! SWOON! SWOON! 

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on this post before 5pm Friday 26th July (Melbourne time) OR commenting on the OTIS & OTTO Instagram / 'About a girl' post.

One lucky reader will be drawn at random & notified by e-mail or direct via Instagram. 

Good luck! X

Thursday, July 11, 2013

A MINI GUIDE // SAN FRANCISCO



San Francisco. A city of diversity, fog & rainbows. It was nice to be back.

We spent a good chunk of our time hovering around Judah Street in Ocean Beach, admiring the pastel painted architecture & weaving through it's eclectic community of coffee houses, shops & restaurants. Heaven!

Outside OB, we roamed the city's many vibrant districts including the Castro, Mission & Haight enjoying the diverse selection of arts, culture & amazing food! A quick list of SF must sees: 

Food / Drink: 

NOPA 
Judahlicious (Vegan)
Gracias Madre (Vegan Mexican)
Bi-Rite Market (Ice Creamery) - Worth lining up around the block for!

Retail:

Images: OTIS & OTTO // A Visual Guide

Saturday, July 6, 2013

CORTEZ // ECHO PARK LOS ANGELES



Following a long list of recommendations, we were pretty amped to indulge in a bit food porn at the very hip 'Cortez' in Echo Park while we were in LA. 

Similar to their Cookbook Market only a few blocks away, Marta Teegan & Robert Stelzner's Cortez delivers a simple, communal style dining experience, full of meticulously sourced ingredients & seasonal organic offerings. 

I opted for the Kale Salad, a flowing compilation of super greens, cauliflower & pepitas topped with a fried egg...the perfect antidote to my hangover from the night before. Thanks Cortez!

Image: OTIS & OTTO // A Visual Guide

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

COBRA ROCK BOOT COMPANY // MARFA TEXAS



Our first port of call in Marfa was Cobra Rock, a small yet distinctive workshop where Colt Miller & Logan Caldbeck combine their creative super powers to make 'South Highland Boots'. 

The 'SHB' is a unisex 1940's square style riding boot, custom made to suit each owners hoof size. And...they have laces, a nice contemporary twist on the traditional desert boot! 

Check out their store now. They are worth the wait! 

Image: OTIS & OTTO // A Visual Guide

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