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Thursday, November 26, 2009
decorating for Christmas?
Wow! Melanie from Eucalypt Homewares has been very busy, below are some of her beautiful porcelain decorations which you can pick up this sunday from Perth Upmarket.
it's in the bag!
The countdown to this Sundays Perth Upmarket is well and truly on! it seems like us women are always on a quest to find that perfect new bag or purse, if you are looking to upgrade why not check out some of the following retailers who will be able to help you out with your quest!
Red Ruby Designs is a Fremantle mother and daughter team designing, creating and producing funky handmade bags and fashion items.
Little Tea Party uses a combination of bright colors, vintage inspired prints and Japanese fabrics to make their adorable clutches and zipper pouches.
Koigirl creates handbags, headscarves and purses from vintage Japanese fabrics which are cute, retro and feminine.
Bragbags are original handcrafted bags which are designed in Perth. All the bags and jewellry are handmade by women artisans in small workshops in Vietnam. Jenny Spring, owner of bragbags, believes it is important to preserve the traditions and legacies passed down some 700 years in this fascinating country. The artisans she works with are often village-based, and are able to provide an important income to their families.
Red Ruby Designs is a Fremantle mother and daughter team designing, creating and producing funky handmade bags and fashion items.
Little Tea Party uses a combination of bright colors, vintage inspired prints and Japanese fabrics to make their adorable clutches and zipper pouches.
Koigirl creates handbags, headscarves and purses from vintage Japanese fabrics which are cute, retro and feminine.
Bragbags are original handcrafted bags which are designed in Perth. All the bags and jewellry are handmade by women artisans in small workshops in Vietnam. Jenny Spring, owner of bragbags, believes it is important to preserve the traditions and legacies passed down some 700 years in this fascinating country. The artisans she works with are often village-based, and are able to provide an important income to their families.
Monday, November 23, 2009
sustainable fun!
As David Susuki said “If we want to move towards a low-polluting, sustainable society, we need to get consumers to think about their purchases.”
Eco Peko are always considering our environment, their new cardboard furniture range is called 'eco peko cardboard' it consists of a cubby, castle, cradle, table & chairs and a dollshouse. This eco gift range is made from recycled cardboard and is 100% recyclable. The cardboard is super sturdy and can even be painted.
Eco Peko are always considering our environment, their new cardboard furniture range is called 'eco peko cardboard' it consists of a cubby, castle, cradle, table & chairs and a dollshouse. This eco gift range is made from recycled cardboard and is 100% recyclable. The cardboard is super sturdy and can even be painted.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Deck your walls with beautiful artwork fa la la la la, la la la la…
Thinking of redecorating over the holidays? Searching for that arty gift this Christmas? Don’t fret! You will find plenty of glorious wall art at the pre Christmas Upmarket.
Rubbergob – canvas artwork
Mokoh – art print
Lolly Dandy – canvas artwork
Little Mo and Friends – art print
Bugski – hand painted acrylic on canvas
champ + rosie – art print
Sharon Peterkin – canvas artwork
Rubbergob – canvas artwork
Mokoh – art print
Lolly Dandy – canvas artwork
Little Mo and Friends – art print
Bugski – hand painted acrylic on canvas
champ + rosie – art print
Sharon Peterkin – canvas artwork
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Festive Fun Project!
I just love these crafty button wreaths made by Nicole from Craftapalooza!
This is a great inexpensive crafting project to get you into the swing of the festive season. I found this tutorial on her blog, you can download the tutorial pdf here.
Craftapalooza will be at the pre Christmas Upmarket selling a whole bunch of beautiful handmade goodies including scrabble tile pendants, apple pincushions, sewn patchwork footrests and more!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
guest blogger & new retailers!
Hey Upmarket readers! Its Caroline here from champ + rosie I will be helping out the lovely Justine by doing a few posts in the lead up to the Pre Christmas Upmarket.
About me: I am a perth based graphic designer who works freelance and runs a small business making & selling various knick knacks under my label champ + rosie…..click here if you would like to know more
Enough about me for now! Lets get down to business, the Pre Christmas Upmarket is going to be a big one, with over 90 retailers and a new marquee area. It’s a great opportunity to pick up some fantastic handmade & unique pressies for friends and family, of course it is also the perfect chance to treat yourself to a yummy cupcake along the way.
I though I would post about some of the new retailers you will find selling their wares at the Pre Christmas Upmarket, something for everyone! Click here to check out the full list of retailers.
FOOD SYMPHONY
Food Symphony is the brand of Western Australian artisan food maker Patricia Tew. The range includes preserved fruits, dessert and savoury sauces and a sumptuous chocolate, port and fig terrine. An absolute treat for your Christmas day canapés or summer celebration!
OLIVE FARM
A range of accessories inspired from all things girly and whimsical! All products are lovingly handcrafted. Finally biscuits that wont see you gain a pound!
MAGALI DINCHER
Magali designs and creates limited edition linocuts and collagraphs, handmade rubber stamps and handpainted pieces of wood. She also proposes an unique and original range of homewares including tea towels and cushions as well as handprinted fabrics. If only I could sew, I would definitely use Magali’s gorgeous hand screenprinted fabrics
SOLE PASSION
Whether packing your suitcase for a trip overseas or an overnight bag for a dreamy weekend away, it is best to keep your favourite pairs of shoes in a Sole Passion shoe bag. My Christmas list will include this Japanese shoe bag in black cherry fabric, my shoes are going to love their new home away from home!
BAYBO VINATGE
There vision is for kids to have a little bit of something special that is funky, completely individual, really comfortable and doesn’t fall apart or lose colour at the first wash! Seriously...who has time to handwash! If I had kids, I would want them to look as cool as these kids do!
About me: I am a perth based graphic designer who works freelance and runs a small business making & selling various knick knacks under my label champ + rosie…..click here if you would like to know more
Enough about me for now! Lets get down to business, the Pre Christmas Upmarket is going to be a big one, with over 90 retailers and a new marquee area. It’s a great opportunity to pick up some fantastic handmade & unique pressies for friends and family, of course it is also the perfect chance to treat yourself to a yummy cupcake along the way.
I though I would post about some of the new retailers you will find selling their wares at the Pre Christmas Upmarket, something for everyone! Click here to check out the full list of retailers.
FOOD SYMPHONY
Food Symphony is the brand of Western Australian artisan food maker Patricia Tew. The range includes preserved fruits, dessert and savoury sauces and a sumptuous chocolate, port and fig terrine. An absolute treat for your Christmas day canapés or summer celebration!
OLIVE FARM
A range of accessories inspired from all things girly and whimsical! All products are lovingly handcrafted. Finally biscuits that wont see you gain a pound!
MAGALI DINCHER
Magali designs and creates limited edition linocuts and collagraphs, handmade rubber stamps and handpainted pieces of wood. She also proposes an unique and original range of homewares including tea towels and cushions as well as handprinted fabrics. If only I could sew, I would definitely use Magali’s gorgeous hand screenprinted fabrics
SOLE PASSION
Whether packing your suitcase for a trip overseas or an overnight bag for a dreamy weekend away, it is best to keep your favourite pairs of shoes in a Sole Passion shoe bag. My Christmas list will include this Japanese shoe bag in black cherry fabric, my shoes are going to love their new home away from home!
BAYBO VINATGE
There vision is for kids to have a little bit of something special that is funky, completely individual, really comfortable and doesn’t fall apart or lose colour at the first wash! Seriously...who has time to handwash! If I had kids, I would want them to look as cool as these kids do!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Christmas Gift Ideas
With christmas just around the corner you need look no further than the pre christmas Upmarket for all your christmas solutions. To give you some sneak peeks and ideas i have come up with a list of 10 christmas gift ideas to get you enticed.
1. Morgan Annie - amazing lip scrubs in three scrumptious flavours: vanilla, chocolate or Latte because everyones lips need a little pampering.
2. Cake of Soap - for the person who has it all, these soaps look so good you will think they should be eaten.
3. Osier - you are sure to find that special someone a very unique piece. Whether it be from nature or vintages gone by this jewellery will really catch your eye.
4. Oli B - exclusive to Perth Upmarket. Limited edition kids wear to capture everyones attention. From vintage chenille pants to bibs and bloomers.
5. Allambie Grove - olive oils & dukkah made right here in WA from a certified Bio-Dynamic grower. What could be better to accompany your christmas feast.
6. Koigirl - we all know it's hard to go past another handbag and these are no exception cute & retro yet feminine.
7. Patti Belletty - a gorgeous scarf never goes astray and these scarves are stunning and
so timeless. A beautiful gift for all ages and maybe one for yourself also.
8. Bugski Designs - beautifully bright fun and creative designs. These handpainted artworks will captivate and enhance any ones living space.
9. Kate Lamont - food and wine, two of the finer things in life and this new cookbook invites us all to enjoy the art of combining the two to compliment each other. A must have for any home.
10. Kitchen Kaos - aprons seemed a thing of the past until i saw these. Fabulous fun designs to brighten up any one's day in the kitchen.
Be sure to come along to the November Upmarket to check out these amazing retailers plus many, many more. I promise you will find whatever it is you are looking for.
1. Morgan Annie - amazing lip scrubs in three scrumptious flavours: vanilla, chocolate or Latte because everyones lips need a little pampering.
2. Cake of Soap - for the person who has it all, these soaps look so good you will think they should be eaten.
3. Osier - you are sure to find that special someone a very unique piece. Whether it be from nature or vintages gone by this jewellery will really catch your eye.
4. Oli B - exclusive to Perth Upmarket. Limited edition kids wear to capture everyones attention. From vintage chenille pants to bibs and bloomers.
5. Allambie Grove - olive oils & dukkah made right here in WA from a certified Bio-Dynamic grower. What could be better to accompany your christmas feast.
6. Koigirl - we all know it's hard to go past another handbag and these are no exception cute & retro yet feminine.
7. Patti Belletty - a gorgeous scarf never goes astray and these scarves are stunning and
so timeless. A beautiful gift for all ages and maybe one for yourself also.8. Bugski Designs - beautifully bright fun and creative designs. These handpainted artworks will captivate and enhance any ones living space.
9. Kate Lamont - food and wine, two of the finer things in life and this new cookbook invites us all to enjoy the art of combining the two to compliment each other. A must have for any home.
10. Kitchen Kaos - aprons seemed a thing of the past until i saw these. Fabulous fun designs to brighten up any one's day in the kitchen.
Be sure to come along to the November Upmarket to check out these amazing retailers plus many, many more. I promise you will find whatever it is you are looking for.
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