The Finders Keepers Markets are a bi-annual event that showcases the work of emerging designers and artists from all around Australia & even New Zealand. With a passion for bringing independent design to the forefront and encouraging the Australian emerging art & design scene. I went last year, and loved every bit of the evening – so great to see new things and the vibe is very cool, I will try and take some  pictures this year to share with you all.  If you can make the time to go yourself, its definately worth [...]]]>

I am a sucker for anything old, recycled, antique and what my husband will regularly refer to as ‘junk’.  As a child I [...]]]>

Rabbit Trap Timber I am a sucker for anything old, recycled, antique and what my husband will regularly refer to as ‘junk’.  As a child I spent years of trawling after my mother through antique stores and clearing sales. I can still hear myself complaining of the boredom and pleading “can we go now?”.  As it turns out I have now grown to love those same shops and it is my turn to quietly bribe my children and whisper, “don’t touch or the shop lady will eat you!” A few of my favourite haunts have recently gone online, so for those of you who need a fix of ’something old is new again’, try these Rabbit Trap Timber is rescued, reclaimed, recycled furniture.  The  creative duo Robert and Justine Taylor  have developed an ecclectic collection inspired by 1930’s depression furniture.  The designs are simple with a quirky edge, due to the nature of recycling each piece is unique and has its own character and beauty. Justine also a flair for rescuing neglected peices of furniture and bringing them back to life.  You can vistit Rabit Trap Timber at their online gallery, they update with new furniture daily and all pieces are very well priced.  or they have a stall at the Bowral Farmers Market on the Second Saturday of Each month.

Doug up on Bourke is one of the largest sources of industrial, commercial, rustic antiques and hard core collectables in Sydney today.

All their stock is sourced in Australia and they specialise in mid 1800’s to late 1950’s. Doug Up On Bourke has a mindblowing collection of pigeon hole units, timber plan drawers, filing cabinets, rustic kitchen tables and trestle tables, advertising signs and old [...]]]>

Doug Up On Bourke Doug up on Bourke is one of the largest sources of industrial, commercial, rustic antiques and hard core collectables in Sydney today. All their stock is sourced in Australia and they specialise in mid 1800’s to late 1950’s. Doug Up On Bourke has a mindblowing collection of pigeon hole units, timber plan drawers, filing cabinets, rustic kitchen tables and trestle tables, advertising signs and old road signs. There are industrial work benches, old machinery tables, chairs, old bakelite phones, lovely old suitcases and shipping trunks, rustic sawhorses, childrens toys and chairs, enamel and gal buckets , nickle framed showcases, early tram and bus rolls and not forgetting the extensive selection of more than 200 old watering cans. Make sure you have plenty of time as Doug Up On Bourke is a place to browse, as both the store and their online galllery is a place to mooch around slowly, a place where surprises lurk and memories of the past come flooding back. Pay a visit to Doug Up On Bourke, I promise you that your first visit will not be your last. Each time I go online I find another yet another surprise!

Well with all the rain we have had in the last week, I thought it timely to talk about umbrellas. I also need one myself, so I may as well share my discovery of these super stylish brollies. I am tired of always carrying the umbrella that has been dragged home by my husband after some promotional golf day, they are [...]]]>

Gina & May Well with all the rain we have had in the last week, I thought it timely to talk about umbrellas. I also need one myself, so I may as well share my discovery of these super stylish brollies. I am tired of always carrying the umbrella that has been dragged home by my husband after some promotional golf day, they are generally black with an insurance company logo splashed across the side. I am not sure if I lose them on purpose, or I am just forgetful (perhaps it’s both) none the less, I seem to be stuck with no umbrella. Not any more. Gina & May Designer umbrellas are my answer. Gina & May have created a boutique collection of umbrellas that speak to high quality and functionality. mybowerbird loves the wooden handle, and especially loves the compact size the umbrella can fold down to (folds down to 19cm). Perfect for the hand bag or storing in your glove box. Vibrant colours and graphic shapes. The simple, yet bold look of this playful range, make for a striking statement, particularly on a cold and miserable day, when a burst of colour can brighten up your day as well as passers-by. My biggest problem now, which one? Don’t wait until it rains and then wish you had of purchased one of them, have a look at the online store.