Objects of Art
Duncan Meerding’s Stump Lights up Venice Palace
The wonderful Duncan Meerding and his range of beautiful lighting and furniture designs, including Stump and Cracked Log is one of our all time favourite designers and humans. Over the years, he has continued to make a growing impact in the design world internationally, winning awards and having his work grace some very impressive venues. Most…
Read MoreGreetings From The Earth
Do you still send snail mail? Or give people cards for special occasions? Despite the digital world we live in, most of us still love to give and receive a physical memento of special occasions, especially when they are beautiful. Wrapping paper is often an art in itself, letters are also making a comeback and…
Read MoreEmbracing the Handmade in Decorating Your Home
Have you ever made something with your own hands? Whether it is knitting, crochet, sewing, pottery, art or anything else, there is so much such satisfaction in creating. I remember the feeling of clay under my fingers at school, and the meditative spin of the pottery wheel. Art was a passion and still is…
Read MoreUpcycled Art from Cassette Tapes!
I love finding very cool, very fabulous things people are doing in the name of upcycling, and creating something beautiful in the process. Gypsy-Lea Douglas is one such person, who is currently on show at On A Bike Art, The Beth McDonnell Gallery, Kew, Victoria. An artist creating portraiture, using recycled audio cassettes, VHS tapes, vintage…
Read MoreCreating Beautiful Upcycled Yard Art From Recycled Metals
Do you love the look and feel of a bit of rusty metal around the place? Rusty metals, peeling paints and furniture with knocks and chips, make many of us fall in love with them, due to their visual feast, as well as the history and stories that lie behind each piece. Marlene Pearce from Adelong…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Vintage Kantha Quilts
Throws and Quilts really brighten up your home, bring warmth and are of course very practical! Not only that, but layering during cooler weather, rather than putting the heater on the instant it gets a tad chilly, is far better for the environment and your hip pocket. Our range of traditional, double sided Kantha…
Read More