Thanks Sydney for being so fabulous. We hope you found many loves at first sight. Looking forward to stoking the romance in Melbourne in August 2011.
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February, 2011
Live from the show: That’s a wrap.
Sunday, February 20th, 2011Live from the show: SunnyLIFE by Shine Group
Sunday, February 20th, 2011You may know SunnyLIFE for their lovely beach gear and homewares, but you’ll be delighted to discover they’ve just launched a fresh new fashion range at Life Instyle Sydney 2011.
Bringing on board design maven Elise Miller (co-founder Elise Caarels) to produce the range, the Summer 2011 fashion collection features bags, kaftans, headwear and footwear. Leather, straw, canvas and cotton works across the pieces.
Beautiful, functional and thoughtful designs combined with the highest quality fabrics, hardware and trims have fashioned a range that will appeal to the casually chic.
For more visit: www.sunnylife.com.au
Live from the show: 3Fish
Sunday, February 20th, 2011Imagine a world where every wardrobe had ethical foundations. Natalie Dillion, and husband Marty took this idea created clothing brand 3Fish. All garments are certified organic, carbon neutral and abide by fair trade practices. And they’re also stylish, with terrific basics for every season for both men and women.
Both are passionate about fair trade and its power to tackle extreme poverty. Coming from a place believing every life is precious, 3Fish go to long lengths to ensure their products are sweatshop free and kind to the environment. As they point out: “Every dollar you spend for yourself or your organisation has a ripple effect around the globe – make it count!”
Building on tees, hoodies, and the wrap LBD, the range is now extending to other timeless pieces such as kaftans, Audrey dress below, and the white lace shift behind it. All organic cotton and ethically produced.
For more information visit 3Fish at Life Instyle Sydney until Sunday 20 February 5pm or online at: www.3fish.com.au
Live from the show: Zzzoo Lights from Likco
Sunday, February 20th, 2011ZZZOOLIGHTs are the lamps that help children dream. These enchanting animals watch over sleeping little ones, as friendly guardians of light. Made from polypropylene sheet, and designed by Italian architect, Ramin Razani, these white lamps are virtually unbreakable. Zzoolights do not warm up, are low voltage and are a perfectly safe lamp for your child’s night-light. Much love and light to be had here.
For more visit: www.likco.com.au
Live from the show: Agent 88
Sunday, February 20th, 2011When visiting Kids Instyle, make sure you pop in an see Mary Thomaidis from Agent 88. Her eclectic collection of kids lifestyle and gift products will inspire. From the Hugg-a-Planet soft balls, to fabric covered letters, gorgeous crafty bunting and ethically produced paper chains. And that’s just the beginning. At Kids Instyle until Sunday afternoon.
For more email Mary at agent88 (at) optusnet (dot) com (dot) au
Live from the show: Paprika and Lime
Saturday, February 19th, 2011This eight month old brand by niece and aunt duo has made a stunning impact at Life Instyle Sydney 2011.
Paprika and Lime’s stand for the show is mouth-wateringly good. Custom chairs in a variety of styles are covered in designed to order fabrics. Combinations can be ordered off the floor, or made to specification.
The range is complemented by ottomans with cushions.
We love the punchy colour combinations mixed with classic arm chair designs used on display for the show.
Pip Robb, a founder of the brand states “The aim is create a collection that transcends trends and simply become chairs, ottomans and cushions that belong in any stylish room.” We think they’ve hit their target.
For more information visit: www.paprikaandlime.com
Live from the show: Ville Inde
Saturday, February 19th, 2011New to Life Instyle this year is exciting furniture brand Villa Inde. Designed by Hemang Savla and made by his brother in India, his gorgeous range of industrial inspired furniture is a visual treat. This is a collection of handcrafted rustic, distressed and industrial furniture, made lovingly from recycled timber and other materials.
Fabulous buffet with deep drawers and distressed finishes.
Amazing collection of cushions from upcycled fabrics such a hessian lentil bags, old blankets and leather.
Check out the Villa Inde website www.villainde.com.au for more amazing designs, including these shipping container lockers below.
Live from the show: Sleepi Spaces
Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Made from natural maize, these moses baskets have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional bassinets. Sleepi Spaces liners are make from 100% cotton designer fabrics and are sure to be a welcome addition to any nursery. Frames for the basket come in a collapsible x-pattern for easy moving and storage, or a rib shaped rocker for gently tilting to sleep. Many Kids Instylers will want to curl up in one of these themselves by the end of tomorrow!
Each basket is sold as a set and includes the designer fabric cover, fully lined and padded, Australian Babysafe mattress, soft fitted sheet, matching minky dot backed blanket and a large dust and storage bag.
Visit Johanna at Kids Instyle until Sunday, or email her on johanna (at) sleepispaces (dot) com (dot) au.
Live from the show: Fruut by Live Play Create
Saturday, February 19th, 2011Lego woes be gone. Looking for a stylish way to store the ever mounting piles of Lego? Fruut is your answer.
The Fruut system consists of a wooden tree, storage bags and wooden hooks. Use the wooden tree on it’s own as a fancy dress clothes rack, or with the fruut bags, which are both playmats and storage devices in one. Perfect for the big Lego scoop up at the end of the day.
Watch a video of the Fruut system in action here.
Check out the other great gear Live Play Create have to offer here: Zen balance board & Tike balance bike.
Live from the show: For Walls
Saturday, February 19th, 2011After a career in corporate HR, and stint in China raising a family Linda Blackett decide it was time to do her own thing. For Walls combines her business acumen with her personal passion. Working with local designer to create wall decals, chalk decals, felt decals, wall canvases and canvas storage, Linda has created an Australian business now attracting international attention.
Linda was doing a roaring trade at the show, with many buyers interested in the large owl tree decal, and the terrific growth chart decals.
The great thing about removable decals is that interiors can be refreshed by adding new designs to those you already have – like introducing a squirrel or two and some spring blossoms to your forest friends. And the elephants below are new designs that well deserve a home!
For more information visit: www.forwalls.com.au
