Here are some super pretty decor shots for a little inspiration.
Thanks for those Style-Files!
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend :)
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Design Stuff on May 18th, 2012 | No Comments »
So, so many beautiful things that I’d love to own, all designed by Gudrun Sjoden.
To find out more about this amazing Swedish designer and her team, take a look here.
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Design Stuff on May 17th, 2012 | No Comments »
The Light from Africa Foundation is all about supporting children living with HIV/AIDS. One of the ways that they do this is through creating and selling ceramic works of art, like these from their Bright Ideas Collection.
Through huge fundraising efforts, as well as through artists and designers who are working alongside the Foundation, Light from Africa has been able to get the financial support they needed to support various charities and community-led initiatives around South Africa. Beautiful :)
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Ethical Design on May 16th, 2012 | No Comments »
Buying vintage and secondhand clothing has always appealed to me. It just makes sense. Fashion goes in cycles, revisiting eras from the past, so why not just buy the actual goods from the past? In buying secondhand, you’re not contributing to the massive tons of waste us humans are creating every year, and you can find bits and pieces that you’re pretty much guaranteed no one else will have! I’m just crazy about these beauties, being sold by Luxury Bubble.
If it’s germs or dirt that you’re worried about, there’ nothing that a good wash or dry-clean can’t sort out. And I reckon these days it’s more of a fashion statement to say you’re wearing vintage than some big label. If you’ve never done it, I dare you to give it a try :)
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Ethical Design on May 15th, 2012 | No Comments »
I’m going to be visiting Australia in October for a friend’s wedding, and will be doing lots of research into their handmade scene (which I know is amazing). I plan to share some of my finds with you along the way, starting today, with some sweet little things made by The Rabbit and The Duck (love this name), a Melbourne-based designer.
The Rabbit and The Duck also have a fabulous blog, filled with inspiration, and if you’d you’re interested in buying any of their goods, take a look here and here.
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Handmade Design on May 14th, 2012 | No Comments »
My sewing and craft room is an absolute disaster area. Ever since we moved into our new home last year it’s been more of a dumping ground than a creative space. And the thing that I find with creativity is that it flows more freely when you’re surrounded by calmness and beauty. I imagine lots of top-class crafting and creativity happens in these spaces…
By Tofu Studio via Home Designing
By Nest Pretty Things via Home Designing
By Benita via Home Designing
By My Aim is True via Apartment Therapy
Kristen Lubbe for Apartment Therapy
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I’m thinking I’ll be de-cluttering during mine :)
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Design Stuff on May 11th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
If you’re feeling stuck for ideas for Mother’s Day gifts, here are some suggestions. All made by hand by local designers, giving them that much more of a you’re-special-to-me feel!
Freshly Found Vintage Paper Boutonniere
Dear Rae Jewellery from The Fringe Arts
Hope that helps a little. Happy shopping :)
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Design Stuff, Handmade Design on May 10th, 2012 | No Comments »
Here’s a socially responsible accessories brand that ties artists in New York with artisans in Madagascar. How fabulous? Together they produce authentic accessories, all of which have been made by hand, using sustainable natural materials. Mar Y Sol has got thoughtfulness covered from every angle, and their designs are amazing too! Take a look.
For their full story, take a look here, and to shop, shop, shop, see here. Hop you have lots of guilt-free fun :)
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Ethical Design on May 9th, 2012 | No Comments »
How cool is this shop, Vintage Delivery? The physical shop is on Gili Trawangan, which is an island just off Lombok, Indonesia. They also sell online, though, to anywhere the world. The owners travel every few months to source more beautiful vintage clothing, accessories and decor. Some of it they sell as is,others they re-purpose or re-design. Love, love, love!
PS. I know that posting products all around the world isn’t the greenest thing to do, but it’s the concept of finding these gorgeous old products and giving them new life that really appeals to me :)
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Green Design on May 8th, 2012 | No Comments »
I’m loving these leather accessories, hand crafted by Stella and Lori, from Tel Aviv, Israel. I particularly like their brightly coloured pieces. Such fun :)
If you’d like to see the rest of Stella and Lori’s beautiful range, take a look here.
Written by: Sarah
Filed under: Design Stuff, Handmade Design on May 7th, 2012 | No Comments »
