Monday, April 30, 2012

Rugs with old charms - Private 0204


Last year in September I visited Maison & Objets in Paris. Such a massive trade fair and I think the one that happens in January (which I am hoping to go to next year) is even bigger! Those who have been lucky to go to the Milan Fair this month would know how exhausting these European fairs can be. BUT. It's visually stimulating, brain tingling, jaw dropping, so inspiring!
One of the company I absolutely fell in love with was Prïvate 02 04. They produce beautiful hand made vintage hemp kilim rugs with a... "wash-wash" finish (that's how they call it). They are all unique, of course being vintage and come from the Anatolian Plateau in Turkey (it's here). The process is to have them washed in the sea and then dried on the beach and re-vitalised... The result is just stunning, a worn out look, which could be perfect in so many interiors. Easy mix with "industrial/urban" furniture, perfect with mid century modern pieces, even with some antique pieces...
More than the look, it was the feel that really got me, really soft and supple, great texture. Being a major fan of linen, these are like an over-sized type. Heaven!!
I only recently realised that HUB was a distributor, so guess where my next trip in the city will be...


Monday, April 23, 2012

Shades of Green - Vintage Glass


I find Etsy such a good resource for these Vintage objects that can sometimes cost a small fortune in Australia. Especially if sourced from "fashionable" second hand or Vintage shops. Since these little gems have become so popular, they are getting harder to find and even Opp shops tend to now overprice them... But if don't want to go around looking for a real little treasure, Etsy is the place.
1. Antique Bottle from Scroungebird 2. Danish Mod Green Glass Candle Holders from VintageModernandMore 3. Green Candle holders from PatinaMarket 4. Farmhouse French jars from FrenchCountryLife 5. Antique Flask from ThreeTangerines 6. Dansk IHQ Vases from Modfolk 7. Bottle from AlliStrange 8. Emerald Jars from Nellie Fellow 9. Vintage George Washington Bottle from CoolandBeautiful

Monday, April 16, 2012

These are a few of my favourite things - Series #2

If you have missed the first of the "favourite things" series you can check it out here... Today is the release part #2 and I am introducing Sonna:

1. Where is the item coming from, does it have a story and why do you like it?
This came from an unknown second hand shop on Smith Street for $35 and it was one of a pair. It belonged to a friend of mine who carried it from the shop on the tram and back home where he was living in Parkville. When he left to go globe trotting he gifted it to me, and I have always had it close to me, usually in my bedroom as a reading chair, or more realistically a clothes horse. Coincidentally, he called only a couple of weeks ago, and amongst the chit chat, he asked me about that chair. He still regrets not getting the pair. For those who know me and this friend, they would know he is the antithesis of permanence so I was a bit amazed that he still talked about it. I like it because it's very unassuming, but homey and inviting. It reminds me of a time when people read books and listened to the radio instead of watching tv and surfing the net.

2. What is your profession?
Field technical specialist, cardiac medical devices - supporting sales, implants, and follow up for pacemakers and internal defibrillators.

3.Tell me what piece of furniture you would love to have?
A great big pendant lamp for reading. In Timber.


We looked for quite a few lighting options with Sonna but there wasn't many floor lamps which fitted the above brief. Which make me think... could there be a gap in the (Australian) market?! Luckily going through my brochures from last year's Maison&Objet in Paris I found this one below for her... BUT no distributors in Australia (yet).

4. Why would you love to own this item?
V. cool!! Kinda tongue in cheek made me laugh. Quite like it!
It also looks like it would be at home in a campsite, which suits me just fine!

Sonna and the Vintage Chair

Denver Floor Lamp from Refuge-Megeve


Special credit to Sharon @Stylisti for Sonna's picture above.

Monday, April 9, 2012

The Lovely Beads





"The Lovely Beads" are part of a jewellery range I developed a few months ago over the Christmas break. I now have them on sale on Etsy. Check them out at "The Busy Hands"

The beads are hand made out of organic materials, like a dough, which makes them very earth friendly. I really enjoy the making process, their natural texture and small pebble-like shape.  I find myself playing with them when I wear my necklace, they are very tactile. Although I have now left the making of my furniture to someone else, I still have a need to get my hands active and making jewellery is one way to do this... 

Friday, April 6, 2012

Easter Table...


Wishing you all a Happy Easter! I hope everyone is enjoying a sweet and long week-end.

(Note to self: try not to eat props...)


Monday, April 2, 2012

Furniture with a twist


I just came across these quirky pieces from Korean Designer Seung-Yong Song. Fun and practical, which I really like. Every day so many new apartment buildings are rising in our main cities that I believe these type of objects are becoming more and more suitable to the Australian market. 



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