February 28 2010
more gift fairs
So over the weekend (no rest for the wicked) I also went to the reed gift fair and the Home and Giving fair so take a look at some more great stands…
February 28 2010
lifeinstyle gift fair day 2
With so much to see, I had to go back for a second look, here is some more of what i saw…
February 25 2010
lifeinstyle gift fair
So today I headed to Lifeinstyle with my office wife Natalie Walton we raced around the fair checking out all the stalls and saw lots of wonderful new things and grabbed catalogs, brochures and business cards left and right!! it’s also a great chance to catch up face to face with lots of people I […]
February 24 2010
anthropologie
yes its true anthropologie are now shipping to Australia here is what I want… a pale blue radio a votive twig pencils an elephant cushion a yellow retro phone monogram mugs http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/e4x/i18n.jsp
February 24 2010
my style – anne-maree sargeant
all photos thanks to chris chen/sydney magazine/ams http://chrischen.com.au/ I talk a million miles and hour, AMS speaks my language, a friend for ages, she is across everything, art, design, trends, basically on the pulse of all things that i find fabulous, oh and we both LOVE the beach. She wears many hats all with Sergio […]
February 23 2010
sydney shopping – planet commonwealth
http:www.planetfurniture.com.au Planet Commonwealth 114 Commonwealth Street Surry Hills 02 9211 5959 Planet is a beautiful store that has furniture, ceramics textiles and homewares and sells a few of my favorites things including Bemboka blankets, Kris Coad ceramics and the pentatray trays made from road signs. Everything in store is beautifully crafted all with a hand […]
February 21 2010
my style – tomek archer
I am Impressed by people that can do one thing well but when someone excels at two very creative fields well I want to do more, case in point Tomek, He is part of electro pop band Van She and is also a furniture designer, I really like his music and I really like his […]
February 20 2010
davidmetnicole gets a makeover
Another favorite shop in Sydney of mine is Davidmetnicole it has a wonderful eclectic collection of vintage pieces, lighting, letters and fashion. It’s owned by super cool couple…well David and Nicole and has a distinct London feel (He’s from London) They have just revamped the store with a fresh coat of paint and also knocking […]
February 17 2010
i ♥ ici et la
I have always been a fan of Ici et la, they sell amazing vintage furniture and more all the way from France, fabulous striped fabrics, linens and they always have a wonderful collection of vintage metal letters and of course their french striped deck chairs… I always enjoy popping in and having a chat with […]
February 16 2010
my style- jennifer jones
Have you met Miss Jones? I have and she is fabulous! One of my most exciting finds at a Gift Fair awhile back was the Have you met Miss Jones stand. http://www.haveyoumetmissjones.com.au/ Working as an Interiors Stylist for a monthly magazine is all about finding the newest most exciting products and in the case of […]
February 15 2010
monday shoot
It was pretty humid in Sydney today and I totally wasn’t dressed for the heat (it was pouring with rain when I left for work) Today we were shooting for the next issue, with our Art Director Chris behind the camera, it’s great shooting with the art director-we get ALL the shots he needs for […]
February 13 2010
this week i bought
It’s hard work going to fabulous shops day after day sourcing for shoots and to not make a few purchases along the way… I love all things from the natural world, birds, birch trees, timber furniture and all kinds of forest creatures… This week I brought this birdhouse from Doug Up On Bourke http://www.douguponbourke.com.au/
February 13 2010
sydney shopping – the society inc
The Society Inc in Paddington is one of my favorite Sydney stores, It’s owned by fellow stylist Sibella Court, she is a fabulous Stylist and a real go-getter (she is also Author to one of my favorite books Etcetera amongst other things) Sibella revamps her store with a new theme every couple of months and […]
February 12 2010
sydney shopping-the mix
The mix is a fun newish home wares shop in down town Paddington full of colour, it’s totally cute… The Mix 11 roylston st paddington nsw 2021 australia 02 9380 8998 http://www.themix.net.au/
February 11 2010
stephen ormandy exhibition
Last night I went to the Tim Olsen gallery for the opening of Stephen Ormandy’s exhibition, I love his bold use of colour and geometric shapes (stephen is also one part of Dinosaur Designs). http://www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au/ http://www.timolsengallery.com/pages/exhibitions.php
February 11 2010
sydney shopping i & b perryman
I love beautiful rugs especially colourful kilims I & B Perryman have one of the best collections of rugs in Sydney sourced from far and wide (I borrow rugs from them often for shoots for REAL Living) and also are some of the nicest people to deal with. I & B Perryman 100 Queen Street […]
February 8 2010
top 10 online stores (australia)
I get asked a lot about my favorite online stores to be honest I prefer to head instore, but online shopping is great for those who are time poor and for things that you know and love (can one have too many dibbern cups?!) so here in no particular order and just for now… 1. […]
February 8 2010
love is a mixed tape
Ok I’m not the biggest fan of Valentines Day, but I am a hopless romantic and a happy shopper… These cards are sweet from Kikki-K http://www.kikki-k.com/ You can buy them online and there’s still a few shopping days until the 14th- happy shopping ♥
February 5 2010
prints charming
Today I finally met Cath and Kirsten the duo behind Prints Charming-They print fabulous fabrics by hand and have the sweetest little shop/studio! I love sitting down (over a coffee) and talking to inspiring and enthusiastic creatives types! and it was great to meet them both… Prints Charming 2 Young Street Annandale 02 9564 0207 […]
February 5 2010
i ♥ chee soon fitzgerald
Today I dropped by one of my favorite Sydney Shops Chee Soon Fitzgerald. I always enjoy popping in for a chat with the boys they really make all their customers feel special (and not just magazine stylists!). They sell some of my favorite things, colourful dibern crockery, ittala home wares and marimekko fabrics to name […]