current observations

Category: stores

  • Birdsnest

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    I am not what you would call a dedicated follower of fashion but I do love bags! While bidding on eBay for this one – the red plait poppet by Louenhide I went searching for other stockists of Louenhide bags. This is how I stumbled across Birdsnest and found a top so cute that I…

  • 2nd Modern Economy Sale

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    It’s on again! The 2nd Annual Modern Economy Home & Lifestyle Sample Sale. Wednesday August 9th from 9:00am the virtual store opens, that’s east coast USA time. Last year I got some lovely table linen from Simrin. This year I think I’ll just have to admire from afar. Here are some of my favourites, clockwise…

  • Tree of Life

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    I really like this wall decal from the Wall Sticker Company. My darling husband is not so sure but I think it would be wonderful focal point from our kitchen through to our dining room. I just wonder if I would get sick of it really quickly. I’m not really a blue person… or gold…

  • Rainbow Swirlz

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    I discovered this etsy store last year, but it looks like Rainbow Swirlz is either no longer on esty or gone out on their own. Regardless it’s nice to see that I can still buy their whimsical printed t-shirts and bags. I love the owl field bag! I’m also a big fan of the robots!…

  • A Home for my Phone

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    I am the first to admit I’m a little too attached to my iPhone. Since I got it last December it has been housed in a small drawstring bag that came with the youngest one’s latest pair of sunglasses. Someone introduced my to Beyzacases who make leather cases for all types of phones and laptops.…

  • Wish I Was Here

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    Wow a long time between posts. Apologies to the 3 or so people who actually read it! I just got this reminder in my inbox of the Modern Economy one day sale – it’s in San Francisco. This sale is the creation of Meg Mateo Ilasco – designer and writer. Go and have a look…

  • Meet the Baron

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    My latest and way overdue acquisition. The final piece in my workspace puzzle. This is the Baron chair and it is even more comfortable than it looks! Ordering it was a lot of fun as I was dealing with a company that aren’t accustomed to selling one chair; their specialty is workplace fit outs for…

  • Aesop

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    I subscribe to many newsletters… mostly because I don’t like junk mail in my letter box. Most of them I delete (just like junk mail) except those from Aesop. They are makers of lovely lotions, oils and creams that have bulk mail newsletters that are filled with interesting links. In this months edition there’s links…

  • Envirosax

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    Last week I discovered these gorgeous packable grocery bags. They are made by Envirosax a company based in Queensland. It’s always nice to support Aussie companies. You can buy them as singles but I bought this “Mikado” Graphic set that comes in it’s own little pouch. They arrived yesterday and I got to test them…

  • IKEA PS Ellan Chair

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    I absolutely love chairs and not only from the practical perspective. I even built a couple when I was at art school. One of which was made out of oregon hard wood and needs two people to lift it – not very practical. I was quite amused by this Ikea PS Ellan chair I found…