Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Busy, busy...nesting.


I picked up my re-upholstered chair today and couldn't wait to get it inside but I had to patiently wait for the LF to get home and lift it out of the car. I'd almost hatched a plan with Sheridan (my pregnant neighbour) to help with the lifting (she's due next week). Then we realised how much trouble we'd be in once our beloved husbands found out. I love it. Thank you to yhe lovely boys at Martel Upholstery, in Camberwell, for doing such a wonderful job. Take a look at the before and after shot here.

My discovery of the day has been a new Japanese shop in the Glen Eira Village called Muku (the webiste is still under construction but they are situated next to the Miriam Bereson store/office on Glen Eira Road). They import organic baby clothes and accessories from Japan that are to die for. The whole experience is a treat, make sure you pop in and say hello if you're passing.

Patchwork on Central Park have just received a new shipment of Japanses fabrics in store (not yet listed on the website but will be by the end of the week). It's quite lucky I didn't have enough time to stop in on my way back from the upholsterers this morning or my wallet would have been even lighter for sure.

Then, there was morning tea at Galleon, a trip to The Good Guys, a walk to the beach with the dog, grocery shopping and now I'm about to put my feet up, relax and work on my cross stitch.
What a day (only 3 weeks to go!).

**written yseterday...I had problems with uploading it to blogger. darn.

Monday, March 3, 2008

RAAK


Take a look at this gorgeous Japanese store, Raak, with the most incredible range of textiles. You can check out a slide show their range here.

I particularly like this one below.



Thank you to ah_yi for the link.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Felt Cuisine



I am loving this Felt Cuisine by Japanese born, Melbourne artsist Hiromi Hughes. Hiromi studied fashion design in Japan but her passion for design has grown since having children. She loves to make them imaginative toys and inspire their playtime with her whimsical creations. You can now buy the wonderful fisrt edition of her e-book "Felt Cuisine - Cakes by Design" here...and start making your very own.

While we're on the topic of food and craft take a look at these gorgeous cake pin cushions by Lapin and Me. Mmmmmmm, sweet as.

PS. I just found this set of cup cakes by Yellow Label Kids and available at Quiet Hours Toys. I really want them.

Monday, August 20, 2007

inspirational monday


This fantastic wallet is by Massey & Rogers. Its called 'Urban Garden' and is made from screen printed cotton and recycled paper. I love the eclectic buttons and tie which really make it for me.

.....and my friend Ladle, sent the details for this gorgeous Japanese site (which is a little easier to navigate than BG Shop)... Linnet: Linen, Fabric & Zakka Shop. I could go crazy with this Linen Interlining Cloth!

Some other inspiring images to get your creativity jumping this Monday morning:
Amy's soft fork spoon and plate set.
Shim & Sons restocked shop.
and...Fran at Mrs Eliot Books tagged pictorial.
Here's to a productive week. xox