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Thursday, February 02, 2012

Lumiere Art + Co – Giveaway!

Lovely cushions and prints by Emma Cleine of Lumiere Art + Co! Photo – Armelle Habib.

Cushions and prints by Emma Cleine of Lumiere Art + Co! Photos - Armelle Habib.

I have a sneaking suspicion that they slip some kind of creative potion into the waters of the Mornington Peninsula. From the lands of Sarah Dingwall, Goldnbrown, Claire Wayman, and Codename Tom; TDF presents newcomer Lumiere Art + Co!

This super stunning range of prints and homewares is the work of one talented lady, Emma Cleine. Emma is trained in printmaking and sculpture – her cushions and artworks are printed by press, rather than screen, which ensures each item is unique. Her current print series is named ‘Mandala’, and depicts layered vintage lace circles printed on Russian linen. So simple, but seriously gorgeous – and somehow calming, like the sacred circle which inspired them. Plus, who could say no to a touch of pom pom fringing!

Lumiere Art + Co may be a young enterprise, but Emma has a seriously impressive list of stockists. Melbourne trendsetters Husk, Fenton & Fenton, and Turner and Lane have recognised Emma’s beautiful work – now that’s a truly discerning bunch of Melbourne retailers! Mornington readers can also find Emma’s work at Page 8 and White Nest (I cannot find links for these – correct me if I’m wrong!). Small cushions (45cm x 45cm) retail for $132, and large (60cm x 60cm) for $165. Emma’s prints are also now available online at Otomy’s Arthouse.

Emma has been super generous and offered a giveaway of her beautiful ‘Sailors Knot’ print for TDF readers, which retails for $300 unframed (76 x 56 cm). To be in the running, pop a comment on this post before 10.00pm this evening. The winner will be notified by email tomorrow!

*UPDATE – Congratulations to Helen (comment #243) whose name was drawn at random and has won the Lumiere Art + Co ‘Sailors Knot’ print. Thank you to everyone who left a comment and extra special thanks to Emma for this generous prize!

Giveaway – ‘Sailor’s Knot’ – a limited edition print by Emma Cleine of Lumiere Art + Co!

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Shelley Panton’s Shop + Easter Giveaway!

Shelley Panton‘s gorgeous little shop in the backstreets of Middle Park

Pretty details from Shelley’s shop – love the rustic timber hanging decorations and woven rope doorstops!

Poor Shelley Panton has been emailing me for like, a YEAR, asking me to pop in and visit her gorgeous little store in Middle Park. Aghh the guilt. Last week I finally got around to it – and I have to say it was totally worth the wait! What a hidden treasure! Occupying the cutest little shopfront in an otherwise entirely residential street, Shelley’s shop is stocked to the brim with gorgeous locally crafted homewares, textiles, books, gourmet treats and the star attraction – Shelley’s own beautiful handcrafted stoneware tableware.

Around two years ago, Shelley spotted this unique shopfront whilst looking for a home to rent in the area. It was one of those fortuitous moments where the universe conspires to send you in a certain direction – Shelley had no plans to open a shop, but something just ‘felt right’ about this space, so she took on the lease and the rest is history! Since then Shelley has created a truly special little space, drawing on experience from her previous career as an events stylist and co-ordinator.

Shelley’s stoneware is now highly sought after by stylists and often commissioned by local restauranteurs… there really is something so special about eating from a handcrafted vessel! Amazingly, she has her pottery wheel set up in the shop and creates all her ceramics right here on site – after hours of course! In addition to her own pieces, she sells gorgeous products by many local designers including TDF faves Greg Hatton, Best In Park, and of course those infamous Hookturn BYO Coffee Cups!

JUST in CASE you are not already enthused by this sweet story and picture-perfect retail space… Shelley has a little treat for one lucky Design Files reader! She has offered a fabulous Easter-inspired giveaway – a handcrafted stoneware breakfast set including egg-plate (perfect for a soft boiled egg and soldiers!), a cup, bowl and little salt dish, valued at $180.00 total.

Shelley Panton Easter Giveaway! – 1 x eggplate, cup, bowl and little salt dish, valued at $180.00 total.

To be in the running for this wonderful handcrafted prize, simply leave a comment on today’s post before 10.00pm this evening, Melbourne time. The lucky winner will be selected at random and contacted tomorrow by email!

*Update – thanks so much for all your entries! A winner has been selected at random – congratulations to Jo / comment #98, hope you enjoy your new stoneware goodies!

Big thanks to Shelley for this lovely giveaway! Do pop in and pay her a visit next time you are in the area – you won’t be disappointed!

Shelley Panton
88 Park Road
Middle Park
VIC 3206

Ph. 03 9537 0737

Shelley’s handcrafted stoneware range

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ortolan for K.W. Doggett stationery + giveaway!

Beautiful writing sets by graphic design team Ortolan for K.W Doggett‘s Rives paper range. Photos – Narelle Brewer.

JUST LOOK at these simply beautiful writing sets by graphic design team Ortolan, to promote K.W Doggett‘s Rives paper range. I’m sure you’ll spot the painterly work of Kat Macleod, who worked alongside fellow Ortolaner Narelle Brewer to design this exquisite promo. The outcome is a modern day stationery set featuring beautiful illustrations and quirky correspondence etiquette tips. My favourite – ‘If you want to be invited back, think ink! An email is not a thank you note’. Gawd. Guilty as charged.

Sadly you cannot buy these :( They’re for promotional use only. But excitingly today you might win one! K.W Doggett would love to fill the mailboxes of 5 lucky TDF readers with a package of papery designy etiquettey goodness.

If you’d like to be in the running, please leave a comment on this post today Thursday March 31st, before 10.00pm Melbourne time. The winners will be selected at random tomorrow.

Thankyou and good morning. :)

*update – thanks so much for all your entries! 5 winners have now been randomly selected – the winning comments were #60, #206, #111, #230, and #58. Congratulations Claire, Chloe, Angelique, Hailey and Margie!

Aw the cuteness of the gift tags!

All envelopes should be yellow on the inside. Surely.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Tractor Home – Heartworks giveaway!

Heartworks hand embroidered bear and cushion from Tractor Home

WELL I certainly hope you’re not sick of extravagant giveaways…. because we have another pearler for you today! Today’s beautiful prize has been generously offered from the lovely folks at Tractor Home, who I have previously blogged here and here. Mandy Munro and family travel to Africa regularly to source her incredible range of handmade homewares and accessories… and these stunning embroidered pieces from Heartworks Stitching Club in Cape Town are one of her most popular finds! Each piece is embroidered and appliqued completely by hand in a free form ‘design-as-you-go’ kinda way, ensuring no two designs are ever exactly the same. This inspiring initiative now employs and empowers many local women in Cape Town – you can learn a little more about Heartworks here.

I love the sweet embroidered heart cushion… but also how GORGEOUS is the bear! A very smart and utterly unique gift for any new bub! (Sadly no photo could ever do these guys justice… truly they are even more beautiful and detailed in person!).

You can check out these stunning pieces in person at either Safari Living or After in Melbourne, or if in Sydney try I ran the wrong way in Surry Hills. HOWEVER if you’re lucky, you might be making friends with these guys as early as next week! You could win the very handsome pair pictured above (embroidered bear and large heart cushion) simply by leaving a comment on this post today! A winner will be selected at random and contacted by email tomorrow. Yippee!

Huge thanks to Mandy at Tractor Home for this super gorgeous giveaway… do share the love by popping over to the Tractor Home website to check out her full range of beautiful handcrafted pieces!

*UPDATE – thanks so much for all your comments! The winner has now been drawn – comment #197 was randomly selected. Congratulations to Stephanie Darling, enjoy your Heartworks embroidered bear and heart cushion!! Thank you again to Tractor Home for such a lovely giveaway!!

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Friday, February 04, 2011

The Lowercase Guest Blog Giveaway!

The Lowercase brilliant ‘Alphabetti Spaghetti’ paper placemats!

OH it is very sad to say goodbye to the lovely Lowercase peeps today on the Guest Blog! I have enjoyed learning a little more about the inspiration for their quirky designs… it’s not often you see a launch range of product where each piece really does have it’s own story.

Tessa and Michael (+ bump!) at The Lowercase have loved sharing their stories with you guys this week, and so have kindly offered a sweet giveaway for one lucky Design Files reader! If you pop over and leave a comment on ANY of their GUEST POSTS this week, you will be in the running to win all three sets of their creative paper placemats (total value $78.00). Just think of the super fun dinner parties which await you…! These fabulous designs are not to be wasted on KIDS! He he. Well ok, but only if they’ve been really really good.

Pop over to the Guest Blog and leave your comment to be in the running! A winner will be selected randomly and contacted by email on the weekend.

The Lowercase paper placemats – for a creative, interactive dining experience!

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Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Hollie & Harrie Sombrilla giveaway!

Genius new ‘Sombrillas’ by new Melbourne company Hollie & Harrie

How good are these new ‘Sombrilla’ sunshades from Melbourne start-up Hollie & Harrie!?

The Sombrilla was a ‘lightbulb moment’ for Hampton-based Mums Skye Hollingsworth and Claire Harris (Hollie & Harrie, get it?), who, with 5 young kids between them, were looking for an effective but stylish way to keep their families protected on the beach in summer. The Sombrilla is such an elegantly simple solution! Made from 100% cotton fabric (nothing plasticky thankyou very much!), it can be adjusted throughout the day as the sun moves across the beach / backyard / campsite/ wherever you happen to be… ! They’re available in three vibrant designs as shown here, each with a corresponding carry-bag, and are priced at $150.00 each – extremely reasonable for such a fanastic locally designed product!

Claire and Skye are very excited to offer one lucky Design Files reader a Sombrilla of their choice! If this week is anything to go by, we still have a fair few hot days ahead of us… so get commenting for your chance to be in the running!

To enter, please leave a comment on this post before midnight tonight Tuesday Feb 1st, Melbourne time! A winner will be drawn at random and contacted by email tomorrow. (Competition open to Australian residents only). If you subscribe to these posts by email, please don’t reply to your daily email, just pop over to thedesignfiles.net to enter.

HUGE thanks to Claire and Skye for this fabulous summery giveaway! Don’t forget to show your support to these clever local ladies by visiting their website – Sombrillas can also be purchased online here.

*UPDATE – This giveaway is now closed! The winning commenter was #497 – congratulations Edwina! Thanks so much for all your entries!

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