So Little Time painted wooden jewellery

I love my So Little Time wooden laser-cut earrings so much that I literally have not taken them off since my birthday. In fact I am wearing them right now! I have these cute-as-a-button neon orange dipped wood disc earrings that were given to me by my dear friend Anni...

Partners Kirsty and Josh hand-craft their earrings, brooches, and necklaces from locally-sourced or recycled wood, shaping them and painting them in their Melbourne studio. I particularly love the geo ball and faceted necklaces - like wooden crystals!

 How gorgeous is this wooden locket for keeping a pic of your loved ones close to your heart...

I can hardly resist this sweet ice cream brooch - what a gorgeous gift or party favour for a little one...

Thank you so much Anni for such a thoughtful gift - you know me so well! x

You can find So Little Time jewellery in the online Etsy store and at the upcoming The Finders Keepers market in Sydney next weekend (their last market for a long time!). Tell them I sent you.

Images: So Little Time

Made By Mosey's handmade rainbow dreamer mobile

I'm so taken with this mobile - reminiscent of a dreamcatcher don't you think? - by Madeleine Sargent from Made by Mosey. Each mobile features colourful wooden beads and those stunning patchwork feathers, made by hand. I can only imagine that they take an age to create. There are all sorts of colours in the Made by Mosey online store, but this rainbow mobile has my heart. Do you have a favourite?

Read more about Made by Mosey here on Bondville.

Image: Made by Mosey

Voices of 2013 awards - top 25 Creative and Home blogs

Holy Moley. That's all I can say. I was beyond thrilled to receive an email from Kidspot to say that I was a finalist in the Voices of 2013 awards - one of the top 25 Creative and Home blogs in Australia. And then... I saw the finalists page on the site and just about fell off my chair. Look - it's me! And look at the callibre of the bloggers on there - Pia Jane Bijkerk!!! Eat Drink Chic!!! the read thread!!! And more! The food, fashion and parenting categories are amazing too. This is some serious business:

I'm incredibly honoured and flattered. On Saturday night I went to the Voices of 2013 launch  in Sydney (grinning from ear-to-ear) and met some of my favourite bloggers and re-connected with others.

I hadn't seen Maddie from Colour Me There since high school (what are the chances!), got to meet Pip from Meet Me At Mike's and Bron (maxabella loves) for the first time, and Cintia from My Poppet who is just as much fun in real life. It was great catching up with Lisa (the red thread), Viv (ish & chi), Lexi (pottymouthmama), Babs (Patchwork Cactus), Susie (Flowerpress), Rebecca (Wee Birdy), and Belinda (The Happy Home).

And there were new friends to make too. Ali from At Home With Ali is just about the loveliest person you will ever meet and has an incredible blog full of ideas for being creative with kids. And Alana from HouseGoesHome who is warm, engaging, super-interesting, and just about the best blog writer I have ever met - her site is a hoot! (And she was wearing the Marc Jacobs mouse shoes... and she has just been to a southern wedding in North Carolina... there was too much fabulousness going on).

I spent all evening gas-bagging, and not taking photos, but there are lots to see on Instagram and Twitter (#voicesof2013). When Kidspot posts all the photos from the night I will share then with you. The awards program runs all year with some great prizes (including a trip to NYC, writing contracts and Ford cars!), so I will let you know how it progresses. But seriously, I'm overwhelmed to just be a finalist.

Thank you Kidspot, justb., Vogue, Taste.com.au, and sponsors Ford and The Good Guys!

Alice in Tutu Land 8th Birthday Party by Tutu du Monde

Have I got something special to show you today. This is the gorgeous eighth birthday party of Alyna - daughter of Tutu du Monde designer Andrea Rembeck. Styling, cake, food and photography are all by amazing Sydney creative talents and all the girls are dressed in Andrea's iconic tutus. It truly is a little girl's dream come true.

Party: Alyna's 8th Birthday Party
Organised by: Andrea Rembeck (Tutu du Monde)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Event Styling: Vanessa Sheldrick
Theme: Alice in Tutuland
Cake: Ivy Puterflam
Party food: Ivy Puterflam
Decorations: Tiny Tutu Cake Couture 
Birthday Girl Wears: Tutu du Monde
Games/activities: Pass the Parcel, Pin the tail on the Fairy
Something special: Every guest changed into a Tutu du Monde tutu upon arrival which they were allowed to take home after the party instead of a goodie bag.
Photography: Hannah Scott-Stevenson

How do I get invited to Alyna's next party?! Happy Birthday Alyna and thank you Andrea for sharing Alyna's amazing day with us. Read more about Sydney children's label Tutu du Monde here on Bondville.

Images: Hannah Scott-Stevenson for Tutu du Monde

BOXY handmade jewellery - the next big thing

I received this gorgeous BOXY necklace for my birthday last month from my friend Laura and I'm completely obsessed with it.

BOXY is designed and handmade by Sally Jarmaine in her studio by the beach near Sydney. Sally's pieces are fun, bright and so very on-trend. Each necklace is hand-modelled in polymer clay and strung on leather cord, then anointed its very own name to match its personality. This one is called 'confetti':

I could eat them all. You can find BOXY in the online etsy store, select stockists in NSW and Victoria and at the upcoming The Finders Keepers markets in Sydney.

Images: Steph Bond-Hutkin | Bondville

Make: DIY face masks and party hats for kids by TMOD

Those creators of cool - Sydney's TMOD - have done it again with these gorgeous DIY crafts kits for kids. Choose from make-your-own animal face masks or party hats with watercolour paints and elastic included.

 

TMOD (Georgie Swift and Milenka Osen) just always seems to have their finger on the pulse. These craft kits are beautifully drawn and right in line with the huge DIY movement. These would make an excellent activity for a kids' party to keep them occupied, and then to be worn for the rest of the event. I'm super-impressed.

You can find TMOD products in the online store as well as stockists around Australia.

Images: TMOD

Killer Gorman mohair throws and homewares

I could wear Gorman every day and not get sick of it (hint, hint kids-slash-husband!). So I just about flipped when I saw the new mohair throws from Gorman in collaboration with Melbourne's iconic St Albans.

Choose from a boucle finish (in yellow or fuschia) or brushed finish (in orange/blue, green/blue or my favourite - multi-colour). It's just like a favourite Gorman jumper for your sofa/bed!


And speaking of beds, have you seen the amazing Gorman quilt in collaboration with Melbourne-based print media artist Ellie Malin that is about to be released? It's all kinds of wonderful.

You can find Gorman mohair throws and homewares in the online store. Happy Mother's Day shopping!

Images: Gorman

Sweet family portraits and embroidered jewellery from Dandelyne

What an amazing birthday present. Four of my lovely girlfriends got me the most thoughtful gift - a custom family portrait and necklace embroidered by the supremely talented Sonia Lyne of Dandelyne! Here's my family portrait - so cute!

And here are some of Sonia's other amazing creations:

Based in Melbourne, Sonia creates embroidered mini artworks on 4cm and 5.5cm hoops that can be worn as necklaces or brooches. Some of the great designs include bunting, bicycles, clouds and rain, and the cutest ever vintage caravan.

Sonia also creates larger custom-designed pieces featuring your nearest and dearest (including pets!) that will be cherished for generations. Her artistry is impeccable and Sonia is super-fun to work with, pouring lots of love and special attention into her pieces.

Thank you so much Carmen, Estelle, Linda and Renay for my gorgeous pieces, and to Carmen for organising such a special gift!

You can find Dandelyne embroidered works in the online Etsy store as well as stockists in Victoria and online.

Images: Dandelyne

Zillpa coil rope homewares - and BrisStyle Mother's Day markets

Another great Mother's Day gift! One of my most exciting discoveries from the Eumundi Markets last weekend were these amazing coil rope bowls, bags, plant holders and other homewares from Queensland artisan Clare under her Zillpa label.

 

Clare hand-makes these gorgeous products by coiling cotton rope and stitching together with her industrial sewing machine. Not an easy task! The current collection includes nesting bowls, coasters, pot holders, plant hangers, three bag styles and key rings made-to-order. I'm in love with every piece, and can't wait to see Clare's new collection incorporating fabrics. Here's a sneak peek:

Totally gorgeous, don't you think? You can find Zillpa products in the online store as well as at markets and stockists around Australia.You will also find Zillpa at the always-inspiring BrisStyle Indie Markets this Saturday at Brisbane's newly refurbished City Hall from 9am-2pm, 11th May, 2013. (This new event is being held the 2nd Saturday of every month).

Images: Zillpa, bottom image by Yan Chen

Six Gorgeous Australian-designed Mother's Day gifts

It's only a week away - have you picked up a little something for Mother's Day yet? (or does Hubby need a good hint?). I've chosen six of my favourite current goodies from Australian designers for some last-minute inspiration. Support Australian design and get onto it quick!

1. Moonbeam hoops (golden sorbet) by Naomi Murrell
2. Totem Collection single doona cover from Harvest Textiles
3. Porcelain teapot (prism grey/yellow) by MOZI
4. Apricot studs from Emily Green
5. Croc (desert) cushion cover by Kip & Co. at Hunting for George
6. Jessica T Karma print heeled gumboot from Wellies.com.au

For more options, check out these other Mother's Day Gift ideas here on Bondville. Happy shopping!