December 31, 2008 – 8:00 pm 
A Recipe for Love by Adi Firth, published in Tango issue 8 – Love and Food from Cardigan Comics Tango is an Australian comic anthology put out by Cardigan Comics in Carlton ‘almost annually since 1997′…. and I feel very lucky to have recently received a complimentary copy of the current issue, ‘Love and Food’ (yay!).
Love and food are two of my favourite things, and what’s more, I have such a soft-spot for food illustration! (remember Maira Kalman? and Marcela Restrepo‘s gorgeous food illustrations for Nylon mag?). So needless to say I am probably a little biased… anyway, details aside, I really loved flicking through this fantastic and very extensive collection of work by local comic artists! 70 artists from Australia and New Zealand are represented, and it’s a really varied, entertaining and easy read. I thoroughly recommend grabbing a copy and supporting this local creative venture!
Tango Eight is supported by Arts Victoria and published by Cardigan Comics. It’s available at Polyster Books in Brunswick st, Brunswick st Books, Readings in Carlton, Greville st Bookshop in Prahran and also many more places listed here…
My favourite pages below….
Lettuce Hearts by Mirranda Burton
We Love Food – but not as much as we love each other by Gina Monaco and Glenn Smith – a gorgeous celebration of this couple’s love for food and each other!
Twistie of Fate by Daniel Reed – a kooky, slightly dark story illustrated in beautiful detail
Hot Plates by Toby Morris – the life-cycle of a relationship spelled out meal by meal!ps) Should also say that Tango Eight was launched recently at Mr Wilkinson, my partner’s bar in Brunswick… They absolutely filled the venue and according to all reports it was a fantastic night (photos here)!
Keep up to date with all Cardigan Comics new on their blog here!
December 30, 2008 – 8:00 pm 
Did you see this ad on the back of the ‘M Magazine’ in the Sunday Age on the weekend…? Must admit I am usually not the biggest fan of art deco styling (shock horror!) but I do love these graphics! The bold geometric shapes and faceted diamond in the centre especially… it’s a really attention-grabbing design.
I don’t, however, have $355 (or $600!) to spend on New Years Eve so unfortunately this was little wasted on me :) (actually, the more current info on the website is promoting tickets at $100 so perhaps not too excessive if you’re up for a posh NYE in Melbourne!). For more info try here.
December 29, 2008 – 8:00 pm 
Bespoke wallpaper by Catherine Hammerton. Left – Collection Wallpaper is a handmade collaged wallpaper of various vintage ephemera. No two panels are ever the same! Right - Fly Away Wallpaper also incorporates vintage wallpaper and is handcut with bird silhouettes.
Catherine Hammerton is a UK designer/maker of bespoke wallpapers an soft furnishings… Her layered, eclectic work is playful, whimsical and very girly :)
Collection Tablecloth – handprinted on 100% Egyptian cotton and finished with vintage floral patches border and trims. Available from the Catherine Hammerton online shop.
Feather Fabric - digitally printed and hand-dyed silk chiffon layers cut and sewn to give a layered, textured effect. Suitable for curtains or room dividers.
Lovely website too… screenshot below.
December 29, 2008 – 8:56 am 
How could I forget this image when I posted about Dean Kaufman last week? It is perhaps my favourite one of all.
The Prada building in Tokyo I think…? And all white, again.
Love it. :)
December 28, 2008 – 8:00 pm December 25, 2008 – 8:00 pm 
Do you remember I posted about the lovely Galerie Montmartre in Fitzroy a little while ago? (if not, do re-visit my original post to see some more shots of their gorgeous showroom and vintage poster collection). And if you’ve been toying with the idea of investing in one of their stunning vintage French posters, you’ll be pleased to know that they’re having a huge sale for 2 days only, this December 27th and 28th (ie this weekend!).
10 – 50% off ALL floorstock! Agggh.
Make sure you pop down and snap up something gorgeous, because they sure won’t last long! :)
ALSO international / Interstate readers will be pleased to know that any email inquiries / internet sales during this period will also attract the same floorstock discount! Wicked.
Galerie Montmartre
rear 197b Brunswick st (enter via Moor st)
Fitzroy
03 9486 8686
A Recipe for Love by Adi Firth, published in Tango issue 8 – Love and Food from Cardigan Comics 
Lettuce Hearts by Mirranda Burton
We Love Food – but not as much as we love each other by Gina Monaco and Glenn Smith – a gorgeous celebration of this couple’s love for food and each other!
Twistie of Fate by Daniel Reed – a kooky, slightly dark story illustrated in beautiful detail
Hot Plates by Toby Morris – the life-cycle of a relationship spelled out meal by meal!
