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Patchy Rugs

by: ilovelollies

on Monday 21 Nov 2011

Architecture, Art, Design, Furniture, Interior Design

I have started a new venture!

I am selling remastered Turkish rugs that are just stunning! (If I do say so myself) The patchwork rugs have been overdyed and made by sewing patches from different rugs together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts! The rugs are of the highest quality and no matter what your furniture or interior style, there is a rug that will bring warmth to your space. Check out our recently launched website at patchyrugs.com.au

Patchyrugs are also being stocked in Modern Times Pop-Up shop ( 260 Smith St, Collingwood ) from 9 December! Come down and see them for yourself!

image credits: Top Left: Modern Times, I took the rest

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Wedding Bells

by: ilovelollies

on Friday 04 Nov 2011

Design, Weddings

Our wedding was recently featured on 100 Layer Cake! I have picked out some of my favourite images from our special day. Be sure to also check out our photographer, Adrian Tuazon. All designers are tough on themselves but I am happy to say I am still in love with these letterpress invites I designed (and still in love with my hubby 1 year later!) For a taste of some other invitations I have created, visit www.ilovelollies.net

image credits: Adrian Tuazon

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A master of contemporary jewels

by: ilovelollies

on Wednesday 02 Nov 2011

Art, Design, Jewellery

Robert Baines, Professor of Post Graduate Studies, Gold and Silversmithing, at RMIT is one of the leaders in contemporary jewellery. He has recently had a retrospective exhibition at Glen Eira City Council Gallery which includes his wirework sculptures and his well known take on historical jewellery where he blends contemporary elements with ancient techniques.

He also has a new body of work being showcased at Pieces of Eight. The exhibition runs till Nov 12, 2011. I was lucky enough to hear Baines talk about his ‘Frisches Fleisch – Fresh Meat‘ exhibition at Pieces of Eight. This exhibition comments on the endangerment of the original idea and plagiarism in contemporary jewellery. He visualizes this by using the Rothschild Red Giraffe, which is an endangered species.

image credits: image 1 & 2, image 3, image 4

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Characters by Stephen Banham

by: ilovelollies

on Friday 23 Sep 2011

Art, Design, Photography

I was very lucky to have Stephen Banham, a local typographic genius, as one of my lecturer at uni. He has recently published a book, entitled Characters, focusing on typographic stories in Melbourne. At the launch, Stephen spoke about how now more than ever, typography has gone mainstream, where beautiful lettering no longer just adorns the homes of designers. I can’t wait to read about Melbourne’s signage secrets!

image credits: image 1, image 2 – I took this one, image 3 – 5

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Margaret’s Earrings

by: ilovelollies

on Tuesday 20 Sep 2011

Design

The highlight for me from ACMI’s current exhibition, Margaret and David: 25 Years Talking Movies, are a selection of Margaret Pomeranz’s earrings. There is even a facebook page dedicated to them. The pieces are designed by Margaret Kirkwood.

image credits: image 1, image 2: I took this one

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Paul Smith – Gentleman Designer

by: ilovelollies

on Monday 19 Sep 2011

Design, Fashion

As part of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week I saw an inspirational documentary, ‘Paul Smith – Gentleman Designer.’ With no formal training in fashion, British designer, Paul Smith now runs a fashion empire where he creates classic clothes with a twist. The audience was treated to behind the scenes vision of him in his office stuffed full of quirky paraphernalia and to his vivacious personality that was infectious even through the screen. My favourite scene was of Smith grabbing a fox tail and running around in a meeting wearing it!

image credits: Image 1, Image 2

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Oh Mary!

by: ilovelollies

on Wednesday 07 Sep 2011

Design, Fashion

I know these Erik Madigen Heck images of Mary Katrantzou’s work have been doing the blog rounds but I couldn’t help myself. They are just too good to leave out. In fact they are spectacular! In some of the shots I had to look twice to see if these amazing prints were painted onto the models?!

image credits: Erik Madigen Heck

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The September Issue

by: ilovelollies

on Wednesday 07 Sep 2011

Design, Fashion

I missed The September Issue doco the other night on TV but was over the moon to catch it on abc iview (I really do love multitasking to some iview action). I did see the movie when it came out but there were some different scenes in this doco and I just loved seeing it all over again. It seems like a crazy fun world to be apart of (albeit stressful) and Grace Coddington is an Art Director genius.

image credits: Fashion indie, All things good, Inspiration lab

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What colour is your car?

by: ilovelollies

on Monday 05 Sep 2011

Design

My knowledge on cars is limited to say the least. Ask my husband and he will tell you it doesn’t really go beyond their colour! But on the weekend we stumbled across a car meet and I decided to have a play with some of the images I took.

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Barwon Heads is set to impress

by: ilovelollies

on Thursday 25 Aug 2011

Design, Interior Design

I had never been to Barwon Heads before and found it to be a very trendy little area. In fact I was totally impressed. In particular the styling in Moss Grotto was done so well that I had to include almost every photo I took! I must have looked at and touched everything in this jam-packed shop and ended up buying the three wise ‘rabbits’ (in the last image). I also loved the blackboard which described what seemed to be the aims and motivations of the shop. What a great way for the owners to make sure that they are staying true to their vision. And putting it right out there for everyone to see is a perfect way to show customers what you are all about.