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SHOWstudio
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The creative process is unveiled with SHOWstudio

25 Apr 2013

Nick Knight is most renowned for his role behind the camera, as one of England's most prolific photographers. The creative has shot everyone from Kate Moss to Daphne Guinness in his uniquely flamboyant photographic style, appearing in fashion spreads across the creme de la creme of glossy publications. The photographer is also a firm believer in sharing the creative process with the world, as is evidenced in his fashion film website, SHOWstudio. more

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oohh collection
Gentlewoman

Discover recycled living at House 139, Paddington

28 Mar 2013

Injecting a spot of greenery about your home requires sweet pots to cradle your new mini cacti garden. If recycling ranks highly in your personal ethos, those empty chickpea cans from last night’s dinner can be spruced up with some gift wrap or paint. But if your interiors style is a little more refined, let us introduce you to the Oohh Collection by Lübech Living. more

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Records Vinyl in Brisbane
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Ditch digital for some top vinyl from around town

21 Mar 2013

With the introduction of Spotify and Pandora locally, we’ve found less of a need to go seeking out a hard-copy CD in order to treat our ears to the latest tunes. But all that digital noise cannot compare to the smooth croon of vinyl, and so we’ve found ourselves investing more and more in the modern LP. Here are some record haunts around town where you can spend your well-earned pennies on some sweet vinyl. more

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Mossy Antlers terrariums
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Shape an indoor jungle with Mossy Antlers terrariums

07 Mar 2013

Dashes of greenery are known to spruce up an indoor space and bring smiles to our faces when said plants are thriving happily. But keeping this foliage in good health is a talent many attempted gardeners struggle with. Taking the effort out of planting your own miniature green arrangements is Mossy Antlers. more

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scum mag, brisbane
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Local literary endeavour Scum Mag launches online

21 Feb 2013

Brisbane is home to some superb wordnerds, many merely burrowing away their witty rants in kraft paper notebooks to be stored secretly under their pillows. Giving the local scribbler a stage to voice their soon-to-be not-so-quiet talents is new online literary publication Scum Mag. more

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Put your childhood LEGO to use with Dispatchwork
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Put your childhood LEGO to use with Dispatchwork

24 Jan 2013

The apple of our youthful eye, LEGO provided many hours of enjoyment, building miniature cities for little yellow men (and women) to live in. But as we grew, the boxes of plastic fun became forgotten at the back of cupboards and under houses, stagnant until the next generation arrives. more

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Pia Jane Bijkerk Little Treasures
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Pia Jane Bijkerk launches new book Little Treasures

17 Jan 2013

Stylist, photographer, author and inspirational lady Pia Jane Bijkerk is almost ready to launch a new book, a papier creation full of heart and home. Little Treasures: Made by Hand continues to tell the tales of Pia’s journeys, this time focusing on her daughter Laly’s arrival, and the generosity of the people around this new family. more

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Bicycle Taxidermy
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Make your own bicycle taxidermy

17 Jan 2013

Taxidermy seems to go one of two ways. Either it’s an elegant, gentlemanly display of styling about one’s wood-filled study. Or it’s weird and creepy, with the sad beady eyes of animals that have been conquered or have passed away always looking on. more

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fete magazine
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Fête magazine transitions from digital to print

10 Jan 2013

In an age where most publications are packing up their printers and switching to online, a South Australian publication has shifted from a digital flipbook to the paper form. Having produced just six free bi-monthly online issues, Fête has now made the move to the tangible, with hard copies of the beautifully designed magazine scattered about town. more

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ipad sleeve
Gentlefolk

Slip your gifted iPad into a dapper sleeve

27 Dec 2012

There was a time when impending summer holidays called for trips to local bookstores and newsagencies to stock up on fodder to fuel the mind during transit and lazy beachside days. Thankfully, iPads came along and reduced the weight of carry-on luggage forever. If you’re part of the jetset taking a sojourn this summer, or you were lucky enough to get an iPad for Christmas and need a little help looking after it, keep your iPad safe by tucking it inside a dapper sleeve. more

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Maison Balzac
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Relax by the flicker of Maison Balzac candlelight

27 Dec 2012

In the past, candles served either as a decorative ornament, as a light source displayed on candlesticks in the good dining room (only to be lit in the company of guests), or as part of an emergency blackout kit. Thankfully, times have changed a new cohort of candlemakers is creating sweetly fragranced candles that make a soak in the tub or mid-week glass of red all the more indulgent. more

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fieldcandy tents
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Sleep soundly in the wilderness with FieldCandy

20 Dec 2012

Whether you are heading out with your compass and Swiss Army Knife for a weekend in the natural wilderness, or for a stint in the equally overwhelming surrounds of a crowded music-festival campground, sturdy sleeping quarters are essential. Printed with head-turning designs, FieldCandy’s two-person tents are sure to spark conversations with your fellow campers. more