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PRETTY, PRETTY FRIDAY: Vintage Fabrics

Sarah — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:00:18 +0000

Take a look at these super pretty vintage fabrics! They’re from the world’s largest online vintage fabric store, based in Melbourne, Australia. Love, love, love.

Hope you all have such a happy weekend :)

THINGS THURSDAY: Hut 13

Sarah — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:07:18 +0000

I most definitely will be paying Hut 13 a visit when I’m in Melbourne. It looks like the brightest, happiest little shop around.

Too, too many things that I’d love to buy :)

ETHICAL DESIGN: Peace IndustryETHICAL DESIGN: Peace Industry

Sarah — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:05:08 +0000

Wow, I’m loving these rugs which’ve been made from 100% lamb’s wool and natural dyes, and which are fair trade.

They’re created by Melina and Dodd Raissnia in Turkey. You can find out more about the process here, and see their entire collection here. Enjoy :)

GREEN DESIGN: Luva Huva

Sarah — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:18 +0000

This is the first environmentally aware lingerie brand that I’ve ever come across. The fabrics used in the Luva Huva range include 100% organic cotton, bamboo, and soy fabrics, along with end of line remnants, and vintage lace.

It’s really pretty stuff. To find out more about the brand, take a look here.

GREEN DESIGN: Find Your Happy Design

Sarah — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:14:35 +0000

This is one of the most original ideas for upcycled products that I’ve seen in a while. Australian, Sarah Powell has taken bits of old rope and woven them into the most gorgeous little baskets. Beautiful, original and green. What more can one ask for?

If you’d like to get yourself one of these fabulous Find Your Happy Design baskets, take a look here.

HANDMADE DESIGN: Handmade by me

Sarah — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:19:51 +0000

I’m so so happy to have learned about South African designer, Handmade by Me.

The designer behind the label, Sera Holland, designs and create bespoke fabrics which she makes into handmade products, like cushion covers, tea towels and napkins. She’s just recently launched a range of wallpapers – like you see above. Beautiful!

PRETTY, PRETTY FRIDAY: Two Summer Houses

Sarah — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:00:26 +0000

I found another little Swedish cottage that I could very easily spend a summer holiday in.

How idyllic?

THINGS THURSDAY: Hello Milky

Sarah — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:39:56 +0000

Here are some more products that I hope to get while in Melbourne. I think it’s the simplicity of these hand printed cushions that appeals so much, although it’s the ones with the bright pink and coral, and bold geometric prints, that I like the most.

If you’d a Hello Milky cushion for yourself, take a look here.

ETHICAL DESIGN: Voz

Sarah — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:00:13 +0000

“VOZ is a contemporary fashion project that uses collaborative design innovation to aid indigenous artisans out of poverty by connecting them to the fashion industry”. They’re working with a Southern Chilean community of Mapuche weavers to empower their artisan women professionally, financially, and creatively. Love!

TO read more about this business, take a look here, and to buy their products, see here.

GREEN DESIGN: Do u Speak Green?

Sarah — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:25:26 +0000

Here’s a wonderful clothing brand which is all about promoting eco awareness. Do U Speak Green is an Indian business that makes fashionable, casual and yoga clothing made from organic cotton and bamboo. They also support WWF India’s conservation programme, re-insuring that they’re doing their bit for the planet.

You can find out more about this environmentally responsible brand here.