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Each of these super soft t-shirts is an original work of art. Silk screened by hand onto 100% cotton, the shirts have a 60s/70s retro feel. Hence the name of the brand, Retrofit.
The garments have been designed and silk screened by artist/designer/illustrator James Nocito. His paintings have been exhibited in a number[.....]
What is it about cats that we find so fascinating? So much so that we honour them in poetry and art and we’ve even taken to wearing their likenesses? I’ve been scouring the net and have come up with an array of feline-inspired goodies.
First up is one of my favourite Friday afternoon websites[.....]
Since its debut back in 2000, online jewellery store Bonnin Designs has gone from strength to strength. A number of their pieces have appeared in US TV shows such as ‘Becker’, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and ‘Yes Dear’. Jewellery designer Shari Bonnin is no stranger to TV, having appeared as a guest designer in[.....]
Rachel Blackmore is the creative mind behind Disturbed Penguin Poo (not a name you will forget in a hurry). She makes unusual items out of recycled materials. The bag shown above has been fashioned out of a rubber car mat. It has a nifty front flap which fastens by pushing it over an[.....]
Jennifer Park began creating children’s artwork back in 1994 when she became pregnant with her daughter. Painting pieces for her family and friends quickly turned into a business and from that came Arty Pants.
Arty Pants is an online boutique which sells trendy clothes and accessories for children and mums-to-be. Products[.....]
Caroline Sirand, self-confessed ‘Jill-of-all-trades’, is inspired by all things vintage. She frequently scours thrift shops and auctions from around the world and converts her vintage fabrics and jewellery finds into ‘one-of-a-kind feminine and flirty pieces’.
Take the Queen of Hearts scarf, for example (above). This is one of Gentille Fille’s signature lines and is[.....]
Kelly Meeker Designs is all about stunning, handcrafted jewellery ’designed for every mood, every event and every woman’. Kelly’s jewellery is made from sterling silver, filled gold, semi-precious stones, pearls and crystals. Her inspiration comes from nature ’ Mother Nature and human nature. It’s not surprising then that she sees her designs[.....]
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