Christmas Picks: compendiums to gift your lady friend
29 Nov 2012One can never have too many tomes … and so we went on a literary hunt about town to uncover the perfect books to gift the gentleladies in your life this Christmas. more
One can never have too many tomes … and so we went on a literary hunt about town to uncover the perfect books to gift the gentleladies in your life this Christmas. more
From handmade items crafted by local Brisbane designers, to vintage goods and delicious baked treats, the Black & Spiro Christmas Flea Market offers a vibrant and colourful array of gifts just in time for Christmas. more
This weekend, a flurry of handmade wares and lovingly crafted goods come together at the QAGOMA Christmas Design Market – a platform for local artisans to showcase their crafty talent and one-of-a-kind goods. more
When, in Vienna in 1992, a group of students stumbled upon a small enigmatic Russian camera that went by the name Lomo Kompakt Automat, little did they know they would soon lead the charge in reigniting people’s passion for experimental photography the world over. more
A kitsch caravan that travels the countryside selling butter knives, English pudding bowls and enamelware sounds like something out of frontier days. Instead it’s the retro-inspired creation of Brisbane-based stylist and vintage retailer Kara Rosenlund. more
Rob Pollock has been a panel beater his whole life. Learning auto body repair in his father’s workshop in Auckland as a kid, Rob left school to follow in his dad's footsteps. A panel beater by trade, he carried on the family business and set about restoring cars to their original glory. more
Boutique ceramic studio paper boat press has moved from its private leafy studio in Milton to a public and newly opened shop-meets-gallery space in Ashgrove. The creation of Kylie Johnson, paper boat press imprints poetic pearls of wisdom into handmade ceramics. more
Combining the spring blooms of Holly Rose Flowers with the vintage textile offerings of Funky Fabrix is Holly Rose vintage fabric store and florist at Windsor. more
Sydney-based The School has rounded up a clan of talented makers and popped them all on a bus to Brisbane. Normally based in an expansive, white-walled studio in Rosebery, The School is a hub for creative learning, hosting regular masterclasses and workshops for adults and kids to learn and play. more
Many a childhood has been spent atop the seat of a bike, traversing the streets of the local neighbourhood like a castmember of BMX Bandits. Whether it was your favourite birthday present, or the reason you broke your arm, the bicycle holds a special place in memories of youth. more
You can imagine Rohan Anderson forming a friendship with a grizzly bear over a cup of whisky in the wilderness, sitting in front of the fire as a fresh, line-caught trout grills upon a makeshift pan. more
Inspiring dress around the world and giving insight into the fashion and trends of different countries is Scott Schuman’s The Sartorialist. Capturing a moment in fashion history, The Sartorialist documents style from the streets of capitals Paris, Milan, New York and London to the smaller scapes of Sydney and Savannah. more
If you’re not a diehard vinyl fan, the petite sign revealing Eggs Records’ city presence may have eluded you since its opening a decade ago. But for the curious, and those who look up occasionally amongst the city’s centre, that little sign acted as beacon to a secret bazaar of musical goodness. Through a doorway, past a foreign money exchange kiosk and up a set of stairs, Egg Records resides, selling cult cartoon figurines and classic and collector vinyl. more
Tucked down a side street off bustling Riding Road is a new vintage and craft boutique that will tickle your crafternoon urges. SideStreet Vintage is the creation of Tracey Hopper, known for her Denim Days label, which you may have noticed at the regular BrisStyle markets. more
Avid fans of the world of music will undoubtedly be familiar with Butter Beats. The record store has resided in Brisbane City since 1998 but has now made its move across town to a larger premises at the top of the Chinatown Mall. more
Be the envy of every camper at Splendour in the Grass this weekend with a VW Campervan Tent. A to-scale replica of the iconic 1965 VW Camper Van, this nifty tent pushes aside convention, taking the art of camping to a new level. more
Run by crafty ladies Tammy Spiller and Jennine Birrell, Piece Together sewing lounge has moved from its upstairs loft-like abode in the Woolloongabba antique precinct to the street-level shop front that used to house Lavish Essentials. Joining forces with colourful coffee cranny Five Sugars, the Piece Together concept has transformed into a complete craft and sewing cafe space. more
Walking into a cosy family-run restaurant alive with the boisterous sounds of Spanish-speaking locals and ordering a dish of paella in the local tongue may be a long-forgotten new year's resolution. With six months left of the year, there is still time to perfect a second language. more
The concept of collage may take you back to the joys of craft time in preschool and artworks riddled with stickmen and glitter. Taking a more adult approach to this line of craft (but no less colourful) is former Melbournite Pia Blair, who creates abstract collages full of texture and iconography. more
Everingham & Watson is changing perceptions about what Australiana means. After a successful pop-up shop in December last year, Everingham & Watson is opening an online store of Australiana-themed handmade wares. more