NOW AVAILABLE from indie art & design: super cute fashions from Grazed Youth! Capes & capelets, as well as unique tops & skirts in shades of black, white, grey & red - perfect for the colder months... Read more on the blog, or browse the store.
Issue 2 of our online mini-magazine "feathered" has launched! This time we explore the Sydney retro design market, interview Brooke & Sarah from The Finders Keepers, showcase the photographic work of our lastest indie art & design contributor, Emma Starr, profile the recently-relocated Gaffa Gallery & throw together some autumn fashion ideas for you... Happy reading!
You're invited to contribute to the upcoming launch of two additional features: Window Shopping (boutiques) and Inspire (where we'll showcase outstanding graphic design & photography works, not normally seen in our 'product' blog).
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The Global Issue...
Meet the lovely Gaea Chapman (Brisbane model and all-round great gal) gracing the cover of the beautiful and diverse Issue 6. Browse the stunning wares of emerging eco-designers from all over the globe, meet a bunch of friendly folk bringing good old-fashioned values back to the table, and read stories of how traditional tribal weaving, dyeing and jewellery-making techniques are influencing fashion today.
There's also a wealth of interviews and features, including Felix from The Cat Empire, Mark Boyle - the UK's 'Moneyless Man', and SuperRoleModel Lisa Shannon who raises money (and awareness) for women in the Congo, as well as plenty of great natural beauty tips and organic products to pamper your winter skin, plus lots more.
With his vibrant fuschia felt fur, this little elephant has patterned ears of pink & red flowers on aqua. He comes from Kate Henderson's wonderful collection of handmade creatures.
Elephant is made from a wool blend felt and has a cotton tail and ears. His eyes are embroidered on. He is stuffed with polyfill and is 5 inches tall and 7 inches long.
Kate has tried to make him safe for small children, but it's recommended children under 3 be supervised while playing with him.
DIY is made super-easy by Claire from Craft Schmaft! Her kits and patterns will have you making the cutest sock creatures & characters in no time at all.
Create your own sweet Sock Owl Mobile with this deluxe kit. Designed and made in Australia, it contains absolutely everything you need to make the mobile including:
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