Today I'm Obsessed With...Twin Set!

Swoon. Aren't these vintage outfits beyond gorgeous??? Well I have some seriously great news...you can grab them, and many more lovely pieces, from new online vintage boutique 'twin set' (how cute is that?).

You HAVE to visit their website even if only to check out their divine Look Book. It's guaranteed to make you drool. Oh and you can even see some photos included from a super fun photo shoot I did with the twin set girls. Snapping shots of the gorgeous Renee in lovely vintage dresses definitely made for a fun day!

Isn't is fab to have an online vintage boutique in Sydney? Big props to Angela and Renee for taking the hard work out of searching for vintage threads.

Random Facts

I am feeling pretty fancy today as Hayley from Heidi & Seek has nominated me for a Blog Award. Thanks Hayley!

So apparently in acceptance of the award I need to list 10 random things about myself. So here goes:

1. I was born in Sweden

2. I don't like bananas but I do like all banana related food products eg banana bread, banana cake, banana smoothies etc

3. I am scared of The Muppets. Yep, those cute little furry puppets...they scare the bejeezus out of me.

4. I am obsessed with the TV show Scrubs. I think it's the world's funniest show and have watched the whole series countless times.

5. I love walking. Alot. In fact, I once walked 100km non-stop for charity. My knees have never quite recovered.

6. I don't like any show's on commercial TV...it's all crap. Who programs these channels??

7. I lied in point 6. I do like Master Chef. And Scrubs re-runs :)

8. My husband was once voted the 'World's Most Awesome Man'. It was just a small ceremony with only he and I in attendance...but I don't think that makes it any less special.

9. My favourite colour is white.

10. I plan to start a PR campaign for tofu when I have some spare time. I love that stuff and it gets such a hard time. So stay tuned for that...

New 'Waste Not Want Not'...

Available here.

Slouchy Sadie

Slouchy Sadie available here.

New Goodies

I have some new Slouchy Bags available this week and they will be listed in my Etsy Shop over the next day or two.

I have just uploaded Slouchy Sierra (pictured). Check her out here.

Things They Do Better In Germany...

I have been lucky enough to visit Germany a few times and I have learned of many 'things they do better in Germany' over the years.

Ever since the author of one of my fave blogs, Decor8, moved to Germany recently, I have found out many more things to add to my list.

One of them is definitely this awesome community bookcase. Yep, it's just a book case in the street. You can go ahead and borrow any books you like...no fees...no library cards...no late fines...nothing! Just repay the favour and donate an old book or two of your own.

Would these work in Australia? I'm not so sure, but I for one would love to live in a town filled with community bookcases.

Rethreads

I am very excited about September 19!

Carriageworks in Eveleigh is hosting 'Rethreads: Clothing, Music and Book Exchange'.

Basically the deal is that you rock up with your old clothes, music and books (that are still in good condition but perhaps don't hold the same excitement for you that they used to!), hand them over and pick out some fancy new clothes, music or books.

If you hand over 10 items of clothing, you get to pick out 10 new (well pre-loved) items. It's that simple!

Now that's good green fun he he he

Chemical Cocktail

That's the working title for artist, Renee Anne's new series. I loved her last series and these are just as awesome but a little more ballsy and...well...really cool. Nice moves Renee!

Free Stuff...and stuff...

Check out the current issue of Time Out Mag. There's a little spiel about the wonderful online world of Leeloo and a chance to win a little clutch by Yours Truly :)

Sustainable Addiction...

Ok...maybe not quite.

But my coffee addiction is now a little more eco friendly thanks to Keep Cup, 'the first barista standard reusable coffee cup'.

I've mused about the huge number of disposable coffee cups used every day in Australia before so I was so excited when I spotted this cute cup in the pages of my fave mag, frankie.

Is there any problem frankie can't solve?

Can't wait for this little gem to arrive in my mailbox. Hurry up Mr Postman!

Peggy Go-Lightly

I have been wanting to make a smaller size handbag for a while now. I am told that not everyone wants to lug their entire lives around on their shoulder like I do. Weird.

But seeing I have started to walk a little lop-sided lately, I figured it might be a good time to develop the 'Go-Lightly' range. So this is Peggy, my first creation.

You can see more here.

I spotted these little guys on the front page of Etsy. How cute are they??

These two squirrels are in love, plain and simple. But, they know that they have to work together to maintain their relationship. Compromise and team work are key. Together they hold their little love up.

Awww. Want them? Get them here.

New stockist - Madame Chan's

I'm really excited that ReJenerate now has a stockist in my home town of Balmain in Sydney. You can visit them on Darling St, they have a great mix of boutique fashion labels and handmade goodies.

And check out their Facebook Fan Page too.

Stationary Lust

I'm not sure if I've blogged before about my stationary fetish...but it's pretty hard core.

Usually Etsy or Aussie indie designers give me the fix I need, but I definitely gasped when I saw this too cute for words stationary kit from Cath Kidston.

I would looove to carry this little pouch of gorgeousness around in my handbag.

'Fly Away With Me' Bridal Clutch

I found this divine vintage bird brooch on my trip to Melbourne and I've added it to a bridal clutch for a touchy of whimsy romance.

I'm quite in love with this brooch though and will be a little sad when it comes time to ship it off.

More details here.

'Waste Not Want Not' Bridal Clutch

I've finally had a chance to add a Bridal Clutch to the 'Waste Not Want Not' range.

Because what wedding is complete without a vintage doily??

See more here.

Home Sweet Home

Every time I fly into Sydney Airport I have an overwhelming feeling of happiness and excitement.

I think Sydney could learn alot from Melbourne, and from so many other cities I have visited around the world, but the truth is that Sydney is my home and when I'm away, I miss her like crazy.

My kind of retail therapy...

One thing I have discovered about Melbourne is that they don't have quite the same obsession with 'shiny and new' things that Sydney seems to. Vintage and pre-loved is definitely the epitome of cool in Melbourne and vintage and second hand stores line all the trendy streets and are styled and merchandised so well.

Pics above are from The Thread Den in North Melbourne which is packed with indie design and vintage clothing and bric a brac. It even has a room filled with sewing machines where they run lessons and craft nights. Love it!

The Mr. picked up an orange and brown 70s tie...this seemed to appease him after I made him walk all the way from our Fitzroy B+B after having already walked the whole of Smith St and Brunswick St that day. That was a tiring day!

Even the op shops in Melbourne display awesome merchandising. There was so much cool stuff available in this shop (above) on Brunswick St.

And of course...one of the coolest stores we visited was The Sticky Institute - 'the world's only known zine store'. Picked up a few gems here.

So much to drool over, so little time.

Like a kid in a lolly shop...

Today we discovered The Lost & Found Markets in Fitzroy. If you love all things vintage and/or pre-loved...you HAVE to go here. It was unbelievable...chock full of vintage goodies...I spent the first 15 minutes running in circles not knowing where to look first!

Unfortunately it wasn't particularly cheap so I had to refrain myself a little but I left with some vintage fabric, table cloths, buttons and brooches and the Mr scored some awesome vintage vinyl...70s punk from memory.

This has been one of our best finds and if I lived in Melbourne, I think I'd be checking in every week.

Why do we not have one of these in Sydney???

So many cafes so little time

We have discovered some awesome cafes so far in Melbourne. Today we had a three cheese pizza prepared by a French chef in the funkiest little cafe on Smith St in Fitzroy. My cholesterol levels must be severely elevated but it was totally worth it :)

Pics above are from Von Haus on Crossley St in the CBD. Got this recommendation from the Hide & Seek guide to off-beat places in Melbourne and I'm glad we did. It was laid back, unpretentious, a little rustic and served fantastic food and wine. Go there.