Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christmas Gift Guide: For Lovely Ladies

Lovely ladies deserve lovely pressies! We've got a stack of items for your honey or your bestie.


1. Only Midge Betty Purse. This fabric and leather purse is large enough to take out as a clutch, but has handy card pockets inside. There's also a removable strap should you wish to sling it over your shoulder. $55.

2. Lisa Max Cat Nap Cushion. So sleepy! Lisa is a Perth based artist who adorns various household objects with her characters. $29.

3. Impossible film for Polaroid Cameras. This Ace Hotel Edition of PX600 film comes in a lovely box with a booklet. A great present for the instant photography enthusiast! $37. Different films between $18 and $40.

4. Brendan Brown Owl Print. This A3 print would look great on any wall. Such delicate detail. $30.

5. Fluffy Co Dutch Birds Tee. $55.

6. Dotty Speck Raincloud Necklace. This sterling silver beauty has been handcrafted in Seattle. Choose from raincloud, regular old cloud, teardrop and scallop patterns. Raincloud is $95.

7. Motti Silver Lace Earrings. These studs are made from sterling silver and the patterns are inspired by lace. $60.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Christmas Gift Guide: Gifts under $20

Participating in the office Secret Santa but want to get something a bit nice? Check out these gifts that are all under $20. We have lots, lots more, so pop in and ask us if you'd like some advice! And if it's a bloke you've pulled out of the hat, head to yesterday's gift guide for a few cheap bits too. Oh and we have these $17 cufflinks too... but I digress! Here's today's treats:


1. Gemma Correll Winter Notepad. Something to remind you that the hot summer really will come to an end. $15.

2. Crowded Teeth Burger Earrings. Also available as tacos, ice creams and cupcakes! Yum. $12.

3. Notions Swallow Hair Slides. Aww so pretty! $18.

4. Mouse Owl Magnets. Choose from owls, apples, trees and polka dots! All $20.

5. Only Midge Ada Purse. $20.

6. Frankie Afternoon Tea Cookbook. $19.95. All Frankie books and magazines are $9.50 to $22.95. Perfect treats!

7. Crowded Teeth Puppy Face Earrings. Or maybe kitties, hamsters, sharks, whales, octopi, grizzly bears, yetis, bunnies or unicorns are more your style? All $12.

8. Seam Zine. Support independent publications and read about crafty people, get a sewing lesson and cook a slice!

9. Mouse Polka Dot Earrings. Adds a splash of colour to any outfit! $16.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Fellas

Why not make your Christmas shopping easy by doing it in once place, we've got all your bases covered. Over the course of the week we will be publishing our Christmas Gift Guides starting today with those hard-to-buy-for blokes. Pop in and tick your squeeze, your papa and your bro off your list!


1. Whimsy & Ink hip flasks. Available in an array of colours and images, they are $39 a pop.

2. Shara Porter leather wallets. These come in black or brown and there are loads of designs: bikes, bees, anchors, ships, pigs, utes and more. The leather is lovely and soft. $55.

3. Smith Journal. From the team behind Frankie magazine comes this sturdy publication. Filled with art and photography with articles on famous writers and their typewriters, bikes and shoes, this one will help you get through the post-Christmas lunch slump with ease. $11.95. In store only.

4. Ruck Rover Creepy Tee. As usual, we have stocked up our tables with men's tees for the festive season. A bloke cannot have too many tee shirts in the Australian summer, and this one is our top pick. It's a collaboration we did with local artist Creepy and Outré Gallery. $59.

5. Lisa Max Booze Brothers. Here we have some more local, artistic talent. Who wouldn't want Lisa's awesome character art keeping their beer cool? $12 each.

6. Warrior Basketball Sneakers. Available in snazzy black with red, or classic white with blue, these sneakers start off comfy and just get more and more so. We dig them! $79.