This fun, family home in the Canberra suburbs belongs to Lisa Barrett, husband Chris, sons Dylan and Hugo and dog Brindi. In her spare time the busy mum creates one-of-a-kind reupholstered chairs to sell on Etsy and at markets.
My picks from the new Etsy look book
March 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Etsy Australia has produced its first look book and why not? The contents would all look comfortable on the pages of the best interiors and lifestyle magazines.
I have long been an Etsy-holic. What I like best about the stuff you can buy on Etsy is it’s great value (especially when considering most of it’s handmade), you get your hands on something everyone else doesn’t have and you’re supporting smaller, independent (often local) sellers. Gotta love that.
So here’s my pick of the best bits from the homewares section of the look book, all from Australian sellers.
Geometric design cushion cover, AquaDoorDesigns.etsy.com, $42
Flock of birds cartoon wall decal stickers, littlestickerboy.etsy.com, $18
The sweetest butterfly set free from a vintage china saucer, twicelovedchina.etsy.com, $45
Pantry labels, lovemaestore.etsy.com, $60
Hanging paper flower/floral ball, redzebradesigns.etsy.com, $16
What have been some of your best Etsy purchases? I’d love you to share your favourite Etsy stores below!
Etsy meets Pinterest and makes Scrollsy!
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Have you checked this out yet? Scrollsy is like a Pinterest version of Etsy. So you can actually buy the things that come up when you search. If you love Etsy and you love Pinterest, you’re going to REALLY love browsing this! It works particularly well on the iPad too. WARNING: If you have stuff to do, don’t go near this site. You could be there a while…
Win 1 of 6 art prints from Pea Press!
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you love a bit of colour on your walls and you don’t take life too seriously, Pea Press is the place to go for affordable Aussie art. I say Aussie, but artist Vicky Axford is actually a fellow Brit who made Melbourne home. There’s a funny story there actually; Vicky was in the year above me at high school in England but when I first came across Pea Press online I had no idea she was behind it! It was a happy coincidence!
Pea Press are giving SIX readers the chance to win a large print of their choice from the entire range on Etsy. All you have to do is comment below telling me which one you want and why. Too easy! You must be in Australia and entries close at midnight on Friday.
