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Rabbit trap Timber

mybowerbird — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:17:27 +0000

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.

David met Nicole

mybowerbird — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:22:12 +0000

David Met Nicole

The names itself fascinates me. Who is David and when and where did he meet Nicole. I need to know the storey! What I do know is that this is a fabulous store with products ranging from furniture, lighting, eclectic pieces for the home and clothing,vantage and contemporary, both men’s and women’s.
The DavidmetNicole online store is overwhelming. Their range is enormous – my favourite parts are the lighting (I have a fascinations with industrial lamps at the moment) and don’t forget to check out the ‘items of interest’, but be warned you may get stuck there, so much to see.
A sale is always a good excuse to buy something and it just so happens DavidmetNicole has one until the 6th of March.
So does anyone know how DavidmetNicole?

homeware & interiors

dhama door

mybowerbird — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:59:27 +0000

The Dharma Door sources products with integrity and collections that are truly unique. Apart from supplying exquisite handcrafted products, they wholeheartedly support Fair Trade, with their range created by artisans in developing communities in India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and Bangladesh. Stunning bags, baskets, journals, fair trade tea, table ware and home decor can be found on this wonderfully easy to navigate website. Visit the blog spot to share in the Dharma Door story.
The Dharma Door is equally committed to their environmental policy and all of their new products are created from sustainable or recycled materials.

Shady Designs

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:41:22 +0000

Everyone who has ever renovated, put up curtains or wall papered a room always has that little bit left over that they store at the back of the linen press, with whimsical thoughts about what they might use it for one day…Or are you the person who has pounded the pavements searching for the perfect lamp to finish of your favourite room? Shady Designs is going to solve all your lampshade dilemmas, they offer a range of custom made lampshades in an array of gorgeous fabrics or wall papers; They specialise in pendant feature lights, elegant table lamps and floor lamps, illuminating both homes or commercial spaces. The lamps are all handcrafted in Sydney and may be sent anywhere around the world. Take a look, you will love it.

Print dolls

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:58:38 +0000

PrintDolls were the first to recreate vintage destination blinds. All Stops To… is the nostalgic range of artworks, inspired by the former cloth scrolls originally used to display the ‘end of the line’ on old buses, trams & trains. The prints, proudly designed & hand-made in Australia, now adorn walls of sentimental homes all over the world.In keeping with the era, it was essential to retain the vintage aesthetic of the original scrolls; hence the traditional techniques and materials chosen to create them. Each artwork is carefully screen-printed by hand, allowing the creation of pieces with slight imperfections which give the artworks additional charm

No Chintz

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:30:42 +0000

No Chintz

No Chintz stores in Sydney offer some of the most beautiful and diverse ranges of fabrics and furnishings in Australia. With their signature whimsical names, each story comprises an incredible choice of fabric styles and colours. And, by popular demand, there is now an exquisite nursery collection. No Chintz also stocks perennial favourites, many of which have been in the collection since the first store opened 17 years ago. All these fabrics can be teamed with trims from the exclusive in-store range.

Poppy Crossing Designs

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:23:22 +0000

Poppy Crossing Designs

Poppy Crossing Designs are renouned for designing sculptures and garden furniture. Inspiration comes from patterns in the landscape and from printed graphics.
The designs are cut out of metal and either left to rust, or finished in fun colours or copper patina. The funky floral patterns, designed to be used both inside and outside don’t need weeding or watering! The sculptures provide a whimsical touch to garden walls or sheds, or can be freestanding sculptures in garden beds. Simply stunning!

Cambodia House

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:20:11 +0000

Cambodia House

Cambodia House is a not for profit business established by Reads of Woollahra, working with traditional Khmer craftsmen and producer groups in Cambodia. Funds provided by Cambodia House support training, education programs and the development of individual and community capabilities. Buying a Cambodia House product helps to raise the standard of living and welfare of many people in Cambodia. mybowerbird is proud to be associated with Cambodia house, we hope you enjoy shopping there.

The Laundry Bag

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:12:44 +0000

The Laundry Bag

The Laundry Bag is a designer laundry solution that works in any space and saves space….The Laundry Bag range includes, travel bag, peg and wet bags. Designed by four creative clean freaks who wanted more from their laundry bag – full of nifty design features to finesse the laundry process.

Peter Crisp

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:09:51 +0000

Peter Crisp

Peter Crisp started experimenting with glass in 1978 using the ancient Egyptian technique of “slumped glass”, heat and gravity to shape and form glass.
Five distinct areas exist in the work of Crisp. Museum pieces, studio works, limited edition items, tableware, exclusive design work for other companies and individuals. Take a peak at his amazing work online or visit the Crisp Galleries near Bowning, NSW. If you visit on the weekends you can sit down and have the best home made scones you have ever eaten.