Thursday, 10 March 2011

Somewhere Over The Rainbow....

Check out these rainbow-licious picks served up with a rich dollop of 80s from pastel to neon!

Neon Horse shirt by CrystalCurfew (USA)

Vintage 1980s Spring Romper from Dotto (USA)

Cross Over dress by Goodone London - Goodone is an award-winning independent fashion label that reflects contemporary London through conscious design. They are reinventing the potential of what up-cycled garments can be.

Ms Rainbow bubble brooch by The Gently Unfurling Sneak (Australia) - made from 100% renewable bamboo and printed cotton, with a very handy gunmetal pin on the back.

Rainbow Hot Air Balloon designed by TrulySanctuary (USA)

"Things that are Round" Letterpress Poster by 1canoe2 (USA) - Printed on luxurious 100% cotton Crane's Lettra letterpress paper.

Spots and Stripes Kazuri Bead necklace from Liz Briggs Designs (Australia) - The Kazuri beads are hand made and hand painted by women in Kenya. The Kazuri Bead business employes 360 women who are all paid fair wages and then the goods are sold under the Fair Trade Agreement. It is an ethically run business and has helped many women, especially single mothers, to work their way out of poverty and care for their family.

Vintage 80s Sheer Puff Sleeve Rainbow Dress from Poor Girl Vintage

Rainbow Wave Length glass pendant by CCPendants (USA)

Vegan Rainbow Candy Soap by SweetsNThings (USA) - currently on SALE!

Rainbow Bright Vintage White Vegan handbag from FabulousDresses (USA)

Vegan Laser Kitty wallet by tinymeat (USA) - this is simply awe-some!


Custom Colorista Pure Mineral Makeup by Orglamix (USA) - FREE of Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals and Phthalates

Fancypants Rainbow Cupcake Oblada (USA) - All cupcakes except lemon meringue can be made vegan :o)

Ecoist Confetti Clutch from EcoChix (Australia) - Made from recycled and repurposed food packaging!

Vintage Rainbow Vegan Leather Sandals from OliverandAlexa (USA)

Just what every household needs....a set of eco-felt Paramecium and Amoeba magnets by WhatNoMints (USA) - Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles...Brilliant + Quirky!

Vintage 70s Rainbow Wrap Maxi Dress by Finnish designer Pia ja Paula from Joules Vintage (USA)

"Bright Lights" Silverbeet from Boondie Seeds (Australia)

Happy Rainbow Teapot from OpenYourWindow (USA)

Shimmery Pastel Lego Vegan Soaps by Bubbleanesoap (Australia) - I loooove these! They'd look great in the bathroom, in a gift hamper or for bribing kids to take a bath :D

Retro Ingrid 1960s Multi-coloured Tiered Picnic Box Set from Fun Vintage Living (USA)

Modern Block Bowl from Hardscrabble Boutique (USA) - Design by Jack Prince, and shape by Gerald Gulatta. Made in Portugal by Vista Alegre and produced in the 80s

Over the Rainbow vintage canvas purse from TinyGirl

Vintage 'remixed' hat box by Judy the Jazz Cat (USA)

Rainbow Vintage Mini Bowling Pin Set from Miss Lady Janey (USA) - waaay more fun than Nintendo ;o)

Vintage Jordache Rainbow Shorts from Sweet Metal Vintage (USA)

Vintage Rainbow Sun Dress from Salty Blue Ocean (USA)

Vintage Catalina Rainbow Stripes Swimsuit from LuvStoneVintage (USA) - Imagine lazing by your infinity pool with a rainbow coloured cocktail in your hand while sporting this bright number...nice...

Monday, 7 March 2011

Home Grown Kindness

I thought I would share with you a little story of kindness from my own life :o)

Once upon a time, there was a fancy smancy fundraiser which cost a bucket just to get in - but thanks to an unexpected turn of events - my parents were able to go along for free.  So they traveled to the land of auctions, consisting of both the silent and raucous kinds. One of the extravagant items under the hammer was a whole pig to be delivered dead and dressed and ready for your fancy BBQ. 

So Dad went to the auctioneer and asked if the pig was still alive and he was told "yes", so Dad outbid everyone in the room (and these are scary rich people) in order to save piggy's life :D :D :D 

So my Dad's amazingness started a chain reaction of kindness and Mum went to work saving a lamb that some fancy man wanted because he had already paid for a famous chef to come and give a dinner party for 6 at his house and he wanted roast lamb. However my Mum said bugger that and bid against him but she lost to someone else, which is fine because they chose to save the little lamb's life as well! And then someone else did the same for the calf! So ALL the animals were saved and we had a new piggy which we named Black Betty. 

When my parent's went to the pig breeder to pick up Black Betty they noticed another little pig with her and decided they couldn't leave this tiny one behind. So it's my pleasure to introduce you to... Betty & Belle:

Black Betty showing little Belle around the property :D

Black Betty makes a 'house call'

Black Betty
My friend Gemma and I give the girls are well deserved belly-rub :D

I'd love to hear YOUR tales of kindness...please do leave a comment and share your story :o)

Saturday, 5 March 2011

Plant-tastic!

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit” - Nelson Henderson

Foliage Organic Bedding by Fou Furnishing


By Nature's Product of the Week - Fair Trade Daha hand-painted ceramic door knobs!



Vine linocut gift tags by Ruby Victoria (Australia)

 
Dandelion Clocks Lamp by Phoebe Lamps (Australia)

An amazing and unique twist on the old coat rack by The Binary Box

Jarpido Piccolo by Art Terre. Made from Pevechouc, a new material made by recycling PVC textiles from car interiors.

Ailo Kiwi storage pockets by Art Terre. These 100% organic cotton pockets remind me of juicy succulent leaves :o)

Flower lampshade by Michel Coudert - 100% Recyclable


Fabric with Kangaroo Grass design by Stilelemente (Australia). Printed by a carbon-neutral business on hemp / organic cotton blend basecloth using water-based solvent-free inks.

Kangaroo Paw Cushions on eco-fabric by Stilelemente (Australia)

Triple Leaf Vintage Fabric Necklace by My Nostalgic Feeling (Australia). The designer hand crafts one-off pieces so you can feel extra special when you wear one!

Double Leaf Bib in Blues Vintage Fabric Necklace by My Nostalgic Feeling (Australia)

Doily Cloud Salvaged Timber Brooch by Jetta's Nest (Australia). Each brooch is 100% unique :o)

Weeping Tree pendant by Pirates Dreaming (Australia). The design has been cut by hand into an antique silver 'epns' spoon and each necklace come wrapped in a recycled fabric gift bag!

Plant's are for little people too! Check out this Tree Hugger shirt by MooBear Designs (Australia). The tree is made from recycled materials and "hug me" is screen printed so each shirt is unique.

Black and White Vintage Clutch Purse by minc design (Australia). Made from vintage fabric, it is a limited edition design.

Vegan Succulents Bifold Wallet by QuietDoing (USA)

A Tree Grows pendant by TuckooandMooCow (USA). Features one-of-a-kind miniature watercolor painting by Sarah-Lambert Cook

Vintage Glasses with Green Bamboo design from RichardandRuthie (USA)

Fair Trade sequin bag made in Northern India using traditional embroidery techniques from Purity 


The always original and outrageous Melissa Shoes are digging the plant scene too! Check out the latest addition to her 'flatties' by Brasilian designer Isabela Capeto

Wednesday, 2 March 2011

Fur-goodness Sakes Spotlight: Hemp Works

Stylish, urban wear that's not only beautiful but also high in comfort and produced in an earth friendly way - Hemp Works

Established in 1993 by Adam Dunn and Douglas Mignola, Hemp Works is an Amsterdam based store committed to eco-friendly fabrics with a particular focus on hemp, sustainable production methods and materials, as well as cruelty free fashion! Their lastest endeavour is a new in-house label - Hemp HoodLamb which features some fabulous alternatives to fur to keep you looking stylish and feeling cosy in the winter months. 

Check out my favs:

HoodLamb's Furry Bag - cruelty free hemp fur and organic cotton
Ladies Sea Shepherd Furry Hoody - $10 donation will be given to the Sea Shepherd Charity for every purchase!
Junior Ruderalis Hat - Keep baby's ears toasty warm with this furry hemp hat
Ladies Long Coat - I love the length and the gorgeous colour of this water and wind resistant coat
Men's Stash Mits - cruelty free fur mits for your man with the tricky feature of a secret stash pocket and inner zipper for easy access in case he needs to answer his i-phone

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