R A W CHOCOLATE

From Victoria's culinary pearl, The Macedon Ranges, R A W Chocolate is handmade in small batches by chocolatier extraordinaire Casey Pringle. You'll find her sifting, slowly melting and pouring the same Peruvian Cacao goodness for you as she does for her own family. MIAM.

Casey's handcrafted deliciousness is sans dairy - soy - refined sugar & assembled using organic - raw - fair-trade ingredients. Chocolate that ticks all the boxes!

Looking for a tasty Christmas stocking filler? Um. Yep. Do. It.

Available via the Otis & Otto store now.

Image: Tara Pearce

THE HOLIDAY COLLECTION // COMING SOON

Is it nearly December!? Sheesh. Where did 2014 go?

Spring has been delightfully occupied by a myriad of sunshine, cultivating & feasting. And the office nook has been a hive of activity in preparation for the upcoming 'Holiday Collection' with a winsome bounty of loot scheduled for release on 1st December 2014!

This expanded 'Holiday' collection has you covered on all fronts...with goods suitable for seasonal fiestas, CHRISTMAS gifts & everyday treats. Win! Win! Win!

Although the official launch isn't until 1st December, you can preview this medley of loveliness NOW. Enjoy.

Image: Otis & Otto | B Goods Label 'Raglan Shift' / Jujumade Cluster Necklace

MARBLE & MILKWEED // BOTANICAL ALCHEMY

Inspired by the poetry inherent with natural phenomena, NYC based botanical maven Briar Winters formulates environmentally conscious remedies designed to nourish your skin and spirit into winged resplendence!

Conscious to avoid artificial additives and scents, Briar thoughtfully handcrafts each product using seasonal, organic, fair-trade natural ingredients. Coupled with low-impact (& delightfully minimal) packaging, the Marble & Milkweed apothecary collection espouses a valuable personal and socially mindful philosophy - simplify the way you care for yourself and the planet!

A selection of Marble & Milkweed botanical alchemy will be available in the Otis & Otto Online-Shop soon. 

How soon!? Next O & O collection - due for release December 1st. Hurrah!

Image: Marble & Milkweed

HACKWITH DESIGN HOUSE

Since graduating from Art School, self taught clothing designer and sustainability advocate Lisa Hackwith has immersed herself in the process of crafting quality wardrobe staples. 

Impervious to passing trends, Lisa's wonderful melange of versatile, transeasonal garments are released slowly, as individual pieces rather than a grouped collection. Simple, beautiful, enduring classics to be kept in your closet for years to come.

Naturally, small batches of such loveliness are highly coveted & RARE so be quick to follow Lisa and all things Hackwith Design House via Instagram. 

Keep your eyes peeled for Hackwith Designs in the Otis & Otto shop later this year too...! 

Image: Emily Suzanne Photography / L&E Photography

OTIS & OTTO // ONLINE SHOP IS OPEN

Seasons Greetings! I hope you are enjoying the sunshine & silly season festivities! 

The Otis & Otto shop is officially open & going silly with orders! Yippeeee! 

More products arriving in early 2014 . . . Happy New Year!!!

Image: Otis & Otto // A Visual Guide

COMING SOON // STAMPEL STUDIO

My eyes have pleasantly adjusted to the fetching stock-pile of objects amassing in the office nook & are particularly fond of these Stampel Studio timber vessels.  

Made from post manufacture timber, each vessel is finished with a plant-based eco wood oil & beeswax lined inner cavity to keep your flower stems content. 

Happy in groups or flying solo, Stampel Studio's highly coveted Fasett Flower Vessels makes a lovely addition to any mantelpiece, desk space or window sill. 

Coming soon to the Otis & Otto online shop. Squeeeeeeel! 

Image: Otis & Otto

ANOTHER FEATHER // ARTEMIS II COLLECTION

As I sit in my little office nook & stop to review the latest work of jewellery maker Hannah Ferrara, I'm reminded of the Japanese aesthetic Wabi Sabi. A mindset that celebrates simple living & objects that reflect authenticity & a makers touch.

Looking over the Artemis II collection, Hannah's appreciation for well-made craftsmanship is refreshing & unequivocal. Using traditional metal smithing techniques & tools, Hannah champions pieces from sustainable resources, conscious to embrace their raw & natural imperfections & re-purpose where possible. 

Soon you will be able to buy some of her lovely pieces from the O & O shop!!!!! Find out more about Hannah & her Another Feather label here. 

Image: The Delos Necklace // Another Feather