Indian Shipment in store…
Finally our Indian shipment is in store…here are a few quick pics for inspiration – its hard not to love India, the crumbling architecture, the chaos and colour, the smells, “the best worst” – its a fun collection ~ If you are in Sydney tomorrow (21st Feb)come in for a wander through – we will … Read more
a few favourite things…
So enjoyed seeing the store with fresh eyes after a few weeks away, such a nice reminder of how lucky we are to work & play amongst such a beautiful space…it’s always good to buy pieces that you love, even small things – take time and care to display them and you will surprised at … Read more
Happy New Year…
We ended the year with a shipment just arrived from France and start the New Year with one from India…and a few thoughts to guide us through 2013. Colour and texture is a good thing… bright pinks, saffrons and reds of India always lift my spirits - they are saying be positive & live … Read more
A French Christmas
Its been pretty busy here of late… the good news is our French collection is coming together and not a minute too late! (We will be closed the 27th & 28th November setting up) We had a lot of fun buying this trip and we think it shows – there is a great mix of … Read more
a few french finds…
It can be fun buying antiques, especially in France where there are many eccentric and quirky dealers living the dream all over the country side! We see lots of things that we love and many things that we don’t… & then there are other ‘interesting’ finds that bring a smile to my face but i … Read more
On the road India style…part I
Everyday here is so busy and so full of life, yet strangely it feels like time slows down…. the colour, the crazy modes of transport, children in impossibly pressed school uniforms walk alongside scruffy street urchins seeking an existence. India, the best and worst of all that there is. A great find, a shiny new … Read more
Spring, colour & Indian inspiration…
We wanted to shine the light on some of our beautiful pieces from India as we think about heading there in the coming months… The inspiration for the Spring window was the lovely teak antique swing seat, perfect for wiling away a few afternoons as the days gradually become warmer…& a small collection of terracotta pots made in … Read more
Antiques in the workshop…
After a few weeks of buying in France & Belgium – it is very grounding to return to the workshop! Although sometimes i think the name workshop does not do justice to this creative space…perhaps atelier or studio? Whatever the name, it is here that our ideas take shape, it is a hard-working space where … Read more
Interior heaven…..
Over time i have noticed that the interiors i am drawn to & that i love are most often designed or owned by antique dealers. It is the texture and scale and what feels like personal details that are imparted into the space ~ my latest swoon was Richard Shapiros’ Malibu Beach house recently featured … Read more
Something old, something new…
After the whirlwind of opening the new shop and unpacking the antiques from our latest French shipment it was fun to rediscover the ‘new’ products we found on our travels but more importantly, find a place for them! Sometimes it can be hard to visualize how well a more modern piece will sit amongst our store that is very focused on … Read more
