Friday, June 17, 2011
Double...
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| "They" Illustration Print by smacshop |
Trouble!
It's that time of the year when we celebrate those born under the Astrological sign of Gemini and so today it's all about twins!
Twins make some pretty stylish looking furniture -
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| "Twins" chair by Vadim Kibardin, "Twins" lights, Phillippe Nigro "Twins"chairs, chairs, and "Twins" furniture unit by Daniele Lago |
as well as rather impressive sculptures -
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| "Twins I and II" by Jaume Plensa, "Sea Folds" by Christina Parrett Brinkman and "Twins" ceramic sculpture by J.D. Perkin |
and beautiful mixed media pieces -
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| On the left: "See Me" mixed media piece by Marlene London and To the right: "Connection Number 4" embroidery by Mary's Granddaughter and W "school" embroidery by Narioka Works |
They can be artworks that are pretty -
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| Emily Finan's "Victorian Twins" (my favourite!), "Orchard Twins" by Art and Ghosts and "Twins" print by carambatack |
or pretty bizarre -
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| Top row: "Twins" by Everyone is Mad Here (LOVE it!) and "Seeing Double" screenprinted poster and along the bottom: "Gemini" by Elsita, "The Twins" altered art photograph painting and "Frida Kahlo, Potrait of Sisters" print by 3crows |
Maybe you would prefer your art to be part of a "Twin Set"? -
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| Clockwise from the top left: "Go Ask" print blocks from John Golden, "You Are My Sunshine" set of two prints, "Till Death" set of two prints, Typography print gift set. "Love is all You Need" print set and "Morning Coffee" prints |
My very favourite twins though are Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee -
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| "Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum" felt robots, Twedle dee and Tweedle Dun Alice in Wonderland silhouette print, gift bags, Alice in Wonderland "Tweedle dee" sketch, "Twedle Dee and Tweedle Dum" art doll by Cart Before the Horse and The Black Apple's version |
very Wonderland indeed!
A happy happy Friday to you all and I hope you enjoyed your lesson in gemellogy.
May your weekend be "double" the fun,
Stephie x
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
You can...
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| "Happy in a Hat" Print by Poppopportraits |
or...
maybe you'd like to leave it on a hat stand instead?!
They make beautiful sculptural pieces in timber -
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| On the left: image via - Vix Emporium and antique wood hat block; in the centre: antique style wooden hat stand and on the right: vintage "Capital" hat block, Bowler Hat block and vintage hat block on a turned base |
and metal -
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| Top row: wire hat stand, vintage metal hat block and vintage wire hat stand; Bottom row: 2 vintage velvet covered wire hat stands, vintage department store display hat stands and set of two vintage hat stands |
or can be given a quriky twist -
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| Clockwise from the top left: vintage German figural hat stands, vintage 1950s "Whimsie" fashion cardboard hat stand by Dori, Stangl 1965 vintage hat stand, Painted hat blocks by David Weidman and painted vintage hat block |
They are also a lot of fun when given a more contemporary take -
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| On the top: "Modern" hat stand and acrylic hat display stand and across the bottom: acrylic hat stand set with cork tops, Matitoni clothes and hat stand and "Jappo" hat stand |
and look wonderful when collected -
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| Along the top: set of four vintage hat stands and vintage milliners blocks; Bottom row: vintage industrial hat blocks, "Hat Blocks"and vintage English Oak hat stands |
They really don't even need to be reserved especially for hats -
Gorgeous bow tie collection from Forage ( they are so clever!)
And don't forget -
"All your future lies
beneath your hat"
Hope your Wednesday is wonderful,
Stephie x
Friday, June 10, 2011
To celebrate...
the Queen's Birthday (yes, we are still a part of the "Empire"!) it's a long weekend here in Sydney. So today I leave you with a salute to all things British -
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| Winston Bulldog Union Jack cushion, Union jack "Big Match" chair, British cotton Union Jack 1950s vintage bunting, Jan Constantine Love Heart Union Jack mug and Union jack tin lunchbox |
I am giving myself an early mark and heading out with the family to Vivid - should be good!
Hope your weekend is blessed with an abundance of -
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| Image via: John Lewis |
Stephie x
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Just a spoonful...
Tonight I am off to see the Mary Poppins musical here in Sydney. It makes me giggle when you tell someone that you are going, as, no matter who it is, they burst into a rousing chorus of the "Spoonful of Sugar" song!
That being said, before I head out today it's all about - yes you have probably already guessed it -
spoons!
They look great when they are old and well loved -
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| On the left: image by Small Things Simple Pleasures and vintage iced tea spoons via Retrogroovie; On the right: old wooden spoons via My Messy Life and "Queen Bess" Oneida spoons available from Wishing Wells Glass |
and come in handy when measuring in the kitchen -
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| Top row: Matryoshka measuring spoons and "Bird" measuring spoons ; Along the bottom: "Heart" measuring spoons, measuring spoons in porcelain and "Dining Room" measuring spoons |
They also make interesting pieces when repurposed -
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| Clockwise from the top left: Framed cutlery made by Spunky Junky, "Place Setting" hook rack from Anthropologie, 1937 "Rose and Leaf" silver spoon bracelet, "Fidelis" antique silver spoon ring and personalised spoons coatrack |
but my favourite spoons are the custom stamped ones like these, found on Etsy -
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| Available from Monkeys Always Look |
I ordered some and used them at Christmas time at ChezB -
Such a lot of fun!
I am really looking forward to tonight and I hope this Wednesday brings a little something special your way too,
Stephie x
Monday, June 6, 2011
I have a confession to make...
I love, love, LOVE Kay Bojesen's wooden toys -
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| Images via: Modern Design Interior, dog milk, Modern Art and Design on Pedersholm, Modcats and Lauritz com Oslo |
truly gorgeous!
My favourite though is the monkey -
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| Images via: Meta Interiors, Design for Children and Modernicus |
He pops up -
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| Image via: Ifra Lahell |
in many a home -
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| Image via: Dottie Angel |
including the odd client's -
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| Photo by me, StephieB! |
and -
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| Photo by me, StephieB! |
also at ChezB!
So there you have it - a little bit of "Monkey Business" for you on a Monday!
Stephie x
Friday, June 3, 2011
Feathery finds...
for you -
on -
a Friday!
Hope your weekend is floaty fluttery,
Stephie x
Sources: "For your home" - Fiela Feather Arc Light, Fiela Feather Chandelier, "Peacock Feathers" wall decal, Feather Vase and beautiful "Feather" table runner
"Lovely little pieces of art" - Porcelain feather ornaments and super cool "Hand Held" and "Hanging" feather mobiles by Tio
"Beautiful large scale pieces" - "Feather" fabric, amazing feather sculptures by Kate MccGwire, "Mansfield Feather" sculpture and "Ju Ju" feather headdress
"Feathers in the kitchen" - gorgeous "Feather" linen and cookie cutter by the super talented Herriott Grace
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
When the rain is pouring down...
as it well and truly has been in Sydney this week, it's time to...
get out the umbrella!
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| "Rainy Day" print by Majalin |
Of course umbrellas can be used for keeping us dry but they can also protect us from the sun -
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| Images via: Country Living, Faded Character and Apartment Therapy |
Look interesting both as stand alone vintage pieces -
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| Clockwise from the top left: Vintage red and pink umbrella, late 1940s parasol, vintage ivory silk umbrella and Monster Farm Antiques |
and when displayed in quantity -
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| Top row: Always Andri Wedding Design and Jessica Roy Bottom Row: Notable Inspiration and | The Speakeasy |
Umbrellas can give weddings an interesting twist -
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| Image credits: Bridal Bubbly , Primadonna Bride, Chillpit, Brenda's Wedding Blog and Perfect Wedding |
and also be a fun theme for other celebrations -
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| Images via: Celebration Inspiration, Blowout Party, Lime in the Coconut, GaGa Baby and Azsolla |
When you think about it, with so many "brolly" options available to us, there really is no need to keep your umbrella only for when it's wet!
And remember -
“Life is too short not to have a little umbrella in your drink”
A happy wet winter Wednesday to you,
Stephie x
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