
We hope our readers and their families have a wonderful Christmas and we wish you all the best for 2012! Thank you for all your support throughout the year and we look forward to bringing you many more lovely things on the blog and in the store next year. All the best from Carolyn, Martin & Alisha xx
Last minute Christmas shopping at indie art & design:
The Design Files Open House
Artworks by Kirra Jamison + Dane Lovett
Stationery from Notemaker
Tote from Harvest
Cushion from Miss Beba
Little Papercup is a shop, studio and installation space dedicated to art, illustration and paper goods from independent illustrators, artists and designers.
Located in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD, Hunter Street Mall, Little Papercup
opened its doors for the very first time on Saturday 27th August 2011 .

As you wander down the main street of Katoomba, you pass through a myriad of architectural styles and boutique curiosities. The brisk mountain air ensures coffee houses aplenty; the more rugged seated at small round tables on the sidewalk, attired in scarves and beanies, their hands wrapped around steaming beverages.

EEEK!! indie art & design fave Polli are having their biggest sale ever, with up to 70% off! It's for one week only... starting... now! (1st - 7th Feb) With prices from just $12.25 AUD, and free shipping too, you need no excuse to treat yourself to their lovely charms. Soooo many designs discounted to tiny amounts...

We're back!! We extended our Christmas break for a few weeks to catch up with our four month old, who recently decided to stop sleeping... (Apparently, he doesn't want to miss out on anything!)
I hope everybody loved all the gorgeous Christmas gifts we posted out in November & December - you kept us busy with gift wrapping!

Our Christmas Wishlist series of guest blog posts now takes us into an online world of gorgeous jewellery. Oye Modern stocks everything your bejewelled heart could desire, from clever, contemporary designs to fun & playful pieces, as well as the classic and elegant... Jeni shares with us her top 3!

Three more sweet Christmas wishes from the lovely Jen from Blue Caravan - an Australian online design market which launched earlier this year. Many indie designers have their products listed on the site - and you can browse by production method! Ie. One-offs, Limited Runs, Handmade, Recycled/Upcycled, Organic, Eco/Sustainable, Locally Made or Sweat-free Certified, Ethical Trade or Fairtrade Certified.

indie art & design is a web site dedicated to promoting independent designers, artists and labels from Australia.
The blog showcases Australian products from all over, boutiques that stock them and indie related exhibitions and events.
The indie store stocks some of our favourite things from a wide range of Australian indies. We're ready to take your order!