Icon Concepts Good Company

The Icon Concepts Good Company range includes these beautiful Shore Oil Lamps. Available at gifts.com.au for AUD$15.00/set reg. $40.00

Sorry guys, Icon Concepts no longer stocked at gifts.com.au. I will update if I find another Australian stockist.

LSA Hula Vases 30% Off at David Jones

These LSA Hula Vases have a rounded base so they gently rock but never topple. Black, White and Turquoise stock reduced at David Jones. 16cm Vase now $AUD48.95

My Bedroom Desk

A little corner in your bedroom that is just for you. No toy cars or t.v. remotes. No crayons or biscuit crumbs. A quiet and sensible place. There is order and pleasing (not too girly) feminine style. A place for all your treasures and important papers. A place to display your favourite shopping finds that really have no other function than to look cool. I plan to build myself such a place. My research and acquisition has begun. And of course - always style on a shoestring.

1. Luxe Desk Chair $AUD69.00 from Office Works
   
2. Newgate Empire Alarm Clock Cream from Peter's Of Kensington $AUD79.00 rrp $100.00
   
3. Heritage Wool Cream Contemporary Rug $AUD229.00 from Deals Direct
   
4. Filofax Graphic Conference Folder Grey $AUD12.28 from Office Works and see also Filofax Graphic A5 Organiser Brown $AUD11.57 from Office Works
   
5. Melltorp Table Ikea $85.00 Length: 125 cm Width: 75 cm Height: 74 cm
   
6. Garden cuttings and vintage vase free from your yard!
   
7. Sheer Glass Lamp with Shade 52cm $AUD99.00 from Freedom Furniture
   
8. Penguin Classics Clothbound Series 2 cover designs by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Delicious!! Prices from $AUD19.07 each at The Book Depository. And don't forget free worldwide postage.
   
9. Primo Vintage Style Storage Container $AUD9.95 Porcelain, Height 15cm
   
10. Orla Kiely A6 Red Tulip Bound Notebook $AUD15.00 reg $24.00 from Brown Button Trading
    
11. Omni IPod Docking station with Radio and Alarm Clock $AUD38.95 reg $129.00 from Top Buy.
    
12. Staedtler Raw Graphite 2B Pencils Bx/20 from Office Works $AUD4.95
    
13. Eames House of Cards from The Foundary Shop $AUD35.00
    
14. Orla Kiely Wallpaper and Fabric is not 'shoestring' and actually impossible to buy in Australia. Try ebay.co.uk to purchase wallpaper remnants and fabric lengths to cover the inside of a wall mounted book shelf. I got a great price but you will have to keep checking the auction listings to find what you want.
    
15. Ikea Expedit Wall Shelf in walnut effect $AUD69.00
    
16. Penguin Classics Clothbound Series 2 cover designs by Coralie Bickford-Smith. Delicious!! Prices from $AUD19.07 each at The Book Depository.

Make your own display with the Kikkerland Mobile Photo Clip

I like the idea of this hanging Mobile Photo Clip 10 and the Spider Photo Clip Mobile by Kikkerland. I like the idea of utilising the otherwise unused space at ceiling level to create a display. And I like the idea that you can create and recreate the display in your own style using any light-weight object. The possibilities are endless!

Great prices at Giftedstore.com.au Mobile Photo Clip 10 $AUD11.50 and the Spider Photo Clip $AUD15.50.

40% Off Joseph Joseph Nest 8

The Nest 8 Multicolour Preparation bowl set available at CrazySales.com.au currently with 40% off rrp. Now $AUD59.99. Set includes 1 x Large mixing bowl 4.5L, 1 x Colander 3L, 1 x Sieve 1.65L, 1 x Small mixing bowl with measurements 0.5L, 1 x 1 Cup/250ml, 1 x ½ Cup / 125ml1 x 1/3 Cup / 85ml1 x ¼ Cup / 60ml.

This is a great price, I have seen this set elsewhere for up to $119.00

"Twin brothers Richard and Antony Joseph founded Joseph Joseph in 2003, combining their respective experience in product design and business – Antony studied design at Central St Martins whilst Richard studied business at Cambridge University."

Decor 'Springtime' Plant Pot - A design classic?

Yes. In my opinion. Space furniture Kartell-style simplicity and function. The Decor Springtime planter comes in black, white, yellow and blue. Purchase from Bunnings 215mm dia. x 185mm $AUD6.79, 170mm dia. x 145mm $AUD4.99 and 130mm dia. x 110mm $AUD3.35.

Lots of style points for small change.

Still time to enjoy the alfresco lunch

March is still great weather for dining outdoors. Update your courtyard with well priced outdoor products.

4 x Cafe Modern Plastic Stacking Chair - White $126.75

Icon Concepts Shore Oil Lamps from gifts.com.au $AUD15.00 reg $40.00

Aluminium Height Adjustable Bar/Kitchen/Cafe/Restaurant Outdoor/Indoor Table - Round Shaped $AUD$69.99 reg$119.00

Villeroy and Boch

The Villeroy & Boch 'Light and Flowers' Hyacinth Vase is 18.5cm tall and costs $AUD39.00 rrp $70.00 from Peter's of Kensingtons.

Thermo Mugs by Ferm Living

The Thermo Mug by Ferm Living won the 2009 Best Product in the Tabletop category in Home Beautiful's Product of the Year awards. And they are available online in Australia from Anna & Sally for a super price! 40% off - rrp $AUD42.00 now $AUD25.00

Three designs are available (L-R) Fairy Flower, Tree Bomb and Apple/Pine. Size: 8 x 9 cm

Keep It Simple Baby

A wee roundup up budget priced yet stylish items for the nursery. I like simple items that can be used as baby grows and they will blend well in any room of the house.

1. Mother's Choice Coco Delux Bassinet $AUD149.95, plantation timber construction, 100% cotton fabric with mattress & veil, machine washable. Includes Mattress: W580 x D850mm x H900mm.
2. Universal Scandi Hanging Animal Mobile $AUD33.00 from Peter's of Kensington.
3. 'Beautiful World' by Grandma Moses, American Folk Art from Picture Store, Image Size: 45 x 60 centimetres, Paper Size: 71 x 58 centimetres $AUD53.00
4. Green to Grow BPA Free 300ml Feeding Bottle, regular neck, $AUD16.95 reg $22.95
5. Mae Fabric Wall Decals $AUD21.00 rrp $39.95 washable and Australian-made, sheet size 420mm x 275mm
6. Scandi Squirrel Bookends from Peter's of Kensington, 2pce set $AUD33.00
7. Country Road Flinders Check Bath Towels from Myer $AUD20.95 reg. $34.95
8. Brown Elephant Bag by Mairo, brown colour, from Nordic Fusion $AUD17.00 reg $34.00
9. Lamb Ornament from the Schleich S Scenery Pack from www.oo.com.au - Lamb Standing Figurine: (W) 5.7cm x (D) 2.5cm x (H) 4.5cm $AUD19.95 reg $30.00 for the pack of 5 hand painted baby animals with farm scene.
10. Ikea Molger Hook Rack $AUD4.95-$6.99 (dependent on State)
11. Bunnykins by Royal Doulton 3D Handprint Kit with Easel Stand from Only Online http://www.oo.com.au/ $AUD17.95 reg. $30.00
12. Playgro Velour Cot Blanket with Numbers in Biscuit from Direct Deals, dimensions: 140 x 120cm, $AUD19.95

Kitchen Karma

1. Family Tree tea towel from Ferm Living $AUD12.50 rrp$25.00
2. Ecology Renewal Herb Tea Mug from KitchenwareDirect $AUD8.95 rrp $14.95
3. Prepara Herb Savor from Peter's of Kensington $AUD35.00 rrp$60.00
4. Modern Living Acacia Chopping Boards set of 3 with stand from Target 40% off now $AUD35.00
5. Method All Purpose Cucumber Spray $AUD4.99 or try the Multi-surface Bundle $AUD10.95 reg. price $16.95
6. Jamie Oliver Cookbook Jamie At Home Cook Your Way to the Good Life, hardback from The Book Depository $AUD32.69 rrp $64.95 Free Worldwide Shipping from this fabulous online bookstore!
7. Jamie Oliver Bowl, Olive Green 5 litre capacity from Peter's of Kensington $AUD12.00 reg. $30.00
8. Go Home White Orbital Herb Planta from Deals Direct $AUD29.95 rrp $39.95
9. French Bull 'Vine' melamine side plate from Shop Until $AUD12.95
10. Jamie Oliver - Jamie's Plate Olive Green & Terracotta 27cm from Peter's of Kensington $AUD6.00 reg. $15.00

Droog Sticky Lamp

These lamps look so cool. I think they would great for a kids bedside lamp. I'm still deciding if I should buy one. I wonder if the plastic casing is robust enough for children. What do you think?

"This design brings a new function to packaging. The plastic which would normally be discarded has become the casing. The self-adhesive fixing offers endless possibilities. You can stick it wherever you want, on the ceiling, the door, wall or floor."

$AUD 59.00 each from Design for Use. The price seems good.

By designer Chris Kabel from Dutch design company Droog. Material PVC, to be used with an energy saver bulb, size 18 x 25 x 7 cm, weight 0.30kg

Meet The Middletons

Marco Cibola is a graphic artist working in the Ontario region in Canada. He has designed this series of four melamine plates for Poketo.

The plate set is called 'The Middletons' and each plate is individually named Doug, Janet, Claire, and Perry Middleton. Cool. I'm using mine as wall plates. They are light weight and easy to hang.

I could only find one stockist is Australia. Terrace Outdoor Living stocks the four piece set for $AUD85.00

Can be found online in the US for far better pricing but at this point I can't locate any stockist with reasonable Australian shipping. I will update if I find a better price for you :-)

Robex Trifoglio Bowl

This great looking Robex Trifoglio bowl is from Italian company Robe Di Casa. A selection of the Robex range is available in Australia from Home Couture.

Five layers of polystyrene creates an extremely durable, lightweight product with a beautiful surface finish. Size: 21.5cm (w) x 5cm (h) $AUD 14.95 rrp $24.95

Trifoglio is the Italian translation of the word Shamrock!

Lots of style for a small price.

Starck Reality

Target stores have a great tradition of collaboration with renowned product and fashion designers.

Way back in 2002 designer Philippe Starck released the Starck Reality range for Target. Not seen in Australian Target stores unfortunately. The good news is www.oo.com.au now has stock of the Starck Cozy chair that featured in this range. My order is in! $AUD 39.95 rrp $50.00 Great postage rates are an added bonus.

Folding armchair with slipcover, Durable water resistant protective cover
Ultra lightweight steel frame, Folds down for easy transport and storage with carry bag
Colour: Beige Dimensions: (W) 49.5cm x (D) 49.5cm x (H) 85cm
Carry Bag Dimensions: (L) 88cm x (W) 13cm x (D) 13cm
Weight: 3.7kg, suitable for a maximum weight of 91kg (200 lbs)

KAS Online Factory Outlet

I came across the KAS Factory Outlet website recently. I have a few KAS cushions around the house and they are very well made. These are the cushions and prices that caught my eye! You can purchase them as covers only and save on postage. Or with cushion insert for $2.00 extra plus the additional postage.


Hopscotch Turquoise/Ivory Cushion Cover $AUD 7.00, 43cm x 43cm, cover only



Track Pink Cushion Cover $AUD 7.00, 43x43cm, Cotton/Viscose, cover only




No Standing (Signs) Cushion Cover $AUD 5.01, 43x43cm, 55% Linen, 45% Cotton, cover only


Arabia Pink Cushion Cover $AUD12.00, 43x43cm, cover only,quilted metallic fabric



Tie Dye Blue Cushion Cover $AUD 12.oo, 43cm x 43cm, cover only, 100% silk, dry clean only

Elba Pendent Light from Recollections

The stylish Elba Pendant light features in the current Recollections catalogue sale on until 21 March 2010. 40% off, now $AUD47.50. Available in Black, White, Brown/Chrome and Aluminium. Great in groups of three hung low over the dining table or kitchen workbench.

Bathroom Wrap

If you are lucky enough to have a neutral or white palette to work from then your bathroom can be revitalised with a pop of colour even with a modest budget.

1. Umbra Artala Can in Ocean from gifts.com.au -14 litre Designer printed bathroom waste can $AUD 30.00 regular price $90.00

2. Canningvale Damask Terry Beach Towel from Deals Direct -Egyptian cotton $AUD24.95 rrp $49.95 Dimensions: 100 x 180cm

3. Method Handwash green tea + aloe hand wash 354ml from Woolworths & Enjo or buy direct from Method rrp $AUD 4.99

4. Mammut Stool from Ikea $AUD 9.99

5. Umbra Grassy Organiser $12.95 rrp $30.00 from http://www.oo.com.au/

6. Home Republic - Beach Towel in SorrentoEco $AUD29.95 rrp $59.95 from Adairs -100x180cm

7. Efergy Shower Timer and Alarm from Greentopia $19.95 rrp $29.95

8. Birds Nest Fern aka Asplenium nidus from Big W $AUD9.95

Red Wave Chair

Red Wave Chair. Nice price from Officeworks! $AUD29.00

See updated in 7-5-2010 post. Now only $AUD14.50

Budget Prints

Budget priced prints at Picture Store teamed with frames like the Ribba from Ikea or the Target Portrait range are a simple way to add quick colour and style to your home. At these prices you can swap and change them around to suit the season or your mood!

Here are few of my favourite prints.

Peupliers Au Bord Du Loing by Alfred Sisley. Paper Size: 70 x 50 centimetres $AUD18.00 regular price $30.00

White Gum Blossoms with Clivia by Rosine Grosmougin. Paper Size: 50 x 70 centimetres $AUD45.00

Adagio by Sara Chang. Image Size: 30 x 36 centimetres Paper Size: 46 x 53 centimetres $AUD33.35

The Car 1955 by John Brack. Paper Size: 100 x 50 centimetres $AUD54.78

Icon Concepts Cool Carafe and Glasses Set

This Icon Concepts brand 500ml double walled carafe is designed to celebrate water and remind you to drink a healthy 2 litre per day! The glasses are stackable for easy transport and it includes a silicone coaster.

The Cool Carafe is currently on sale at http://www.gifts.com.au/ $AUD 20.00 rrp $80.00

Be Quick.... Prue Trollope quilt sale

Join and save at buyinvite. Gorgeous Prue Trollope quilt at buyinvite online clearance store. $AUD55.00 rrp $210.00 Sale ends Wednesday 10 March 11pm. Good postage rates too.

Description: multicolour cabbage roses, hydrangeas and poppies print on a warm white cotton quilt for a double or queen bed, scalloped edge, 100% cotton, dimensions 220cm x 244cm.

I have my order in!

Vera Wang Wedgewood

Vera Wang Naturals stoneware range for Wedgewood. Peter's Of Kensignton has an extensive selection at over 45% off recommended retail price.

An example of prices include: Sugar Bowl $AUD16.00 rrp $30.00 diameter 10cm, Small serving bowl $AUD47.00 rrp $90.00 diameter 17cm height 11.5cm, Meduim jug $AUD31.00 rrp $60.00 capacity 1.4l height 17.5cm. Colours: Leaf, Chalk and Graphite.

The Futura Mobile by Flensted

Flensted Mobiles is a family owned Danish business that designs and creates unique mobiles at their workshop of "Frederiksminde".

The Futura mobile costs $AUD37.50 (regular price $75.00) from the fabulous Nordic Fusion website. Take some time to have a rummage through the ever-changing Nordic Fusion bargain bin. Great bargains to be had here.

The Keter "Cool Bar: All in One"

This is actually an all-in-one resin ice bucket, side table & cocktail bar but it makes a fabulous bedside table for the kid's bedroom!

The top opens up to reveal an insulated ice bucket inside. The expanded top serves as a cocktail height bar. When closed it becomes a versatile side-table height. Currently on clearance at Target stores. Keter Cool Bar is $AUD49.00 rrp $AUD99.00 Also available in Charcoal with lime green inside trim.

Dimensions: width 49.5cm depth 49.5cm height open 84.3cm height closed 57cm

40% Off Villeroy & Boch Nature's Essentials Range

There is always great prices at Peter's of Kensington. Grab a late night coffee and spend some time in front of the laptop browsing their extensive online store. I love the Villeroy & Boch Nature's Essentials Range

The Nature’s Essentials range of handmade pieces features flowers, leaves and stems in blue and aqua tinted glass.

Large Aqua and Dark Blue Bowl Diameter: 22cm.Height: 15cm $AUD46 (RRP $AUD78)

Small Dark Blue Bowl Height: 10cm.Diameter: 14cm $AUD23 (RRP $39)

Vase Aqua and Dark Blue Height: 29cm.Diameter: 14cm $64 (RRP $AUD110)