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Sunday September 7, 2008
Out of the closet French Bazaar, known for giving everyday objects a twist, has found inspiration in the wardrobe for one of its latest releases, the Hang Me Lightly coathanger candle holder. Use it on its own or in multiples to form a chandelier, as pictured here. $55 each. For stockists phone (03) 9017 7892 or see www.frenchbazaar.com.au.
Package deal Spotted at the Life In Style trade fair in Melbourne last month, this chic-looking black and white trio are the latest additions to the funky range of wine bags on offer from DQ Co. Now arriving in store throughout Sydney, the neoprene bags come in single or double size and are priced at $19.99 and $27.99 each. For stockists phone (03) 9018 3018 or see www.dqcompany.com.Famous five Not one for myrmecophobics perhaps (that's those with a fear of ants), but we love the Fem Myror collection of fine china plates and cups by Swedish company Gustavsberg, now imported exclusively by Forest For The Trees. Each piece features five handpainted black ants and prices start at about $54 for the smallest plate going up to $104 for the breakfast cup and saucer. For stockists phone (02) 9810 2024.Location location Shining out like a beacon in the POST building on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Blueprint is the bright new star of the strip. The first retail venture for upmarket homewares importer Anasazi, the store's philosophy is to inject a bit of New York- or Tokyo-style variety into the Sydney scene. Find globally sourced brands including Icon Concepts, Culti, Nigella Lawson's Living Kitchen and U+ from Umbra; (02) 9331 3488 or see www.blueprintretail.com.Soft option These felt vases are among the latest arrivals at Shweshwe, a company that works with South African artisans to create contemporary-style African-inspired wares. The vases, which have glass inserts, are available in a range of shapes, sizes and colours. The design pictured here is priced from $160. For stockists phone (03) 8415 1666 or see www.shweshwe.com. Material gain How do they do it? While the prices of just about everything seem to be skyrocketing, Ikea has defied the trend by reducing the cost of some of its products in its latest catalogue. And where else can you buy seriously cool designer fabrics for $9 a metre - including the new Inger range (pictured). For details pick up a copy of the 2009 catalogue or see www.ikea.com.au.Pencil it in Only a few lucky visitors to the recent Young Blood Designers Market managed to snap up one of these brill chunky wooden pencil 1GB USB flash drives before they sold out. But the good news is they can be ordered directly from their Indonesian designer, Jeff Kristianto, whose company is based in Bali. $45 each (including postage). To order, see www.asialinebali.com.
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