n o o k

Hello! We're back and open for business!

2012-01-18T11:24:00.000+10:00

I hope you had a lovely break! I've been away in Kyoto for the past week lapping up the cold temperatures. I didn't forget about you though. While I was there I picked up some new things to make your visits to Nook all that more enjoyable. We now have little wire shopping baskets and a spiffy umbrella stand (been searching for one for ever)...It's the little things, right? I also picked up some chair socks for my stool to prevent floor scuffing, handy!

Above pics of Gardens at Ginkakuji, Kyoto Japan

chair socks to prevent scuffing

Jingle bells!

2011-11-24T11:53:00.001+10:00

Christmas is not far away now (just 31days, I'm told)! We've been searching high and low here at Nook to find you a wonderful selection of handmade, quirky & locally made decorations and greeting cards to make your Christmas extra special. We have cake toppers and stands, beautiful wooden & ceramic tree decorations, greeting cards, gift tags and bakers twine all instore and available now.

And for the cat fancier, you might like to check out the all new 2012 Kitty calender by Able & Game (in stock now). I do believe 'July' is my favourite!

holiday gift guide #1

2011-11-23T11:10:00.001+10:00

From the top, moving left to right:

Rifle Paper Co. recipe cards, Set of 3 storage tins,

Love Mae reusable fabric pantry labels, Paper Boat Press ceramic gift ornaments,

Spaceboy baking set, set of 3 button sewing tins,

90% recycled lunch bag, Bingo!,

Skulk of Foxes wooden bear cufflinks, One Bottle water bottle,

Rabbit & Duck phone pouch & Pannikin studs.

new stamp sets...

2011-11-05T11:12:00.002+10:00

The lovely Kia popped in yesterday with a box full of her gorgeous new woodland series stamps, along with a range of coloured VersaCraft stamp pads. VersaCraft stamp pad ink can be used on paper, wood or fabric (which can be heat set for permanence using an iron or hairdyer). ...I love the new display box too!

(images courtesy of Kia Hing Fay)

2012 calendars

2011-11-03T11:16:00.002+10:00

We have two beautiful new calendars in the shop this week...

Printed on FSC paper with soy based inks, by Paper Boat Press, Brisbane.

(images courtesy of Paper Boat Press)

The Botanical Calendar illustrated by Anna Bond , Rifle Paper Co., USA.

(images courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.)

We also have a few Frankie 2012 calendars and diaries available but only for a short time, so get in quick folks!

A Skulk of Foxes...

2011-10-13T11:51:00.001+10:00

Our very first shipment from A Skulk of Foxes arrived just before closing yesterday. I thought I'd take a quick peak in the box and leave it 'til morning to put out but it was just too tempting. Before I knew it I had the whole lot sprawled out all over the shop! It's a really lovely collection!
All pieces are designed and made in Australia from either sterling silver, acrylic & sterling silver or hardwood (sources from sustainable hardwood ranges) and come packaged in cute little white gift boxes.

(images courtesy of A Skulk of Foxes)

Best wall decals ever...

2011-10-11T12:00:00.001+10:00

The latest addition to our cosy little store, Love Mae reusable fabric wall decals! What's great about these decals is that not only do they look amazing but they can be repositioned hundreds of times over, scrunched up, smoothed out, even washed and best of all they will not damage your walls. They're Australian made, non-toxic and biodegradable too.

(images courtesy of Love Mae)

Frankie 2012

2011-09-16T16:58:00.000+10:00

Frankie 2012 diaries and calendars are on the shelves, ready & waiting to be snapped up! Arriving Soon >> Paper Boat Press & Rifle Paper Co. 2012 calendars (tantalizing pictures to come soon).

Stämpel...

2011-09-13T16:28:00.002+10:00

Latest arrivals >> Macrame plant hangers by Stämpel.
Handmade in Melbourne.

reading material...

2011-09-09T13:02:00.004+10:00

Currently gracing our shelves...
the latest issue of Peppermint Magazine
& the all new (man themed) Smith Journal.

2011-08-30T10:05:00.006+10:00

Rifle Paper Co. 'Happy Father's Day' cards; Rifle Paper Co. 'Hats' print; Able & Game 'My Dad Rocks! card; Lark Biscuit tin; Solmate recycled cotton socks; Rebound A-Z book.

Extra Curricular #6

2011-08-26T15:35:00.006+10:00

Includes interviews with Darren Song, Anissa Ljanta (Grow Mama), Nyssa Skorji (A Wilderness For You & Me), Bayley Collins (Bird in a Bunny Suit), and Desiree Tait (Flossy's Fancy). In addition to the interviews and articles, there’s a great Tiny Happy tutorial and embroidery stitch guide.

Available in store or online here.

[images courtesy of Extra Curricular]

new Able and Game...

2011-08-12T14:17:00.005+10:00

We have a bunch of new Able and Game greeting cards in the shop. All designed and printed in Melbourne.

[images by Able & Game]

we're back!

2011-07-27T16:07:00.004+10:00

We're open again this week after a week or so of reno's behind the shop. It was worth it! The floor looks a million times better than it did. A few new things in the shop too which I will show you very, very soon.

Our newly sanded and varnished floor (and a new rug, found on eBay!)

closed next week

2011-07-13T13:41:00.004+10:00

Nook will be closed all of next week {Tuesday 18th, re-opening Tuesday 26th}!
We're having the floors in the house behind the shop sanded and polished up and it's going to be very noisy and probably stinky as well. Sorry for any inconvenience! If the job gets done quicker than expected, we'll open earlier - I'll keep you posted :)

So, this is what our floors currently look like...

I look forward to showing you the 'after' photo's soon!

skinny laminx

2011-07-13T11:20:00.004+10:00

Just arrived... beautiful textured 100% cotton teatowels by Skinny LaMinx. Heather Moore is the designer behind Skinny LaMinx. If you have a moment, check out her blog! She has some of the most amazing pieces mid-century furniture I have ever seen!

[all images by Skinny LaMinx]

new...

2011-07-01T14:43:00.002+10:00

'and O designs' porcelain brooches.
Handmade in Melbourne...

MEGA! yard sale

2011-06-15T11:55:00.006+10:00

Momo & I have been cleaning out our cupboards and sorting through our bibs 'n bobs and have come to the conclusion that this weekends yard sale can only be described as one thing... MEGA!

There will be some shop stock on sale but mostly it'll be second-hand goods; furniture, stamps, toys, craft books (both English & Japanese), clothes (including Kimonos), kitchenware, little glass bottles, and various other bric-a-brac. We have a few other friends contributing goods too. So it really is going to be huge.

The sale is this Saturday at the shop and will run from 10am-2pm. I hope you can make it.

30% of the money made from the yard sale will be donated to the Bikki Childrens Fund to help children affected by Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan.

cold feet?

2011-05-11T08:29:00.015+10:00

[ images courtesy of Solmate]

Multi-patterned and colorful mismatched socks to keep those feet warm at night! These unisex socks (available in S, M & L sizes) are crafted with care by a small, family-owned business in the USA and to top it off, they are made from recycled cotton. The yarns are created from scraps and other cotton products, mainly t-shirts. Yarns are 80% cotton, 19% nylon and 1% lycra added for durability and stretch.

I have to admit, I have a bit of a sock fetish. Not in a weird way! I just like and notice the socks people wear. It often takes me longer to choose my socks in the morning than anything else. Do you have a favourite pair of socks too? ...Please say yes! : )

NEW Mingus...

2011-05-05T14:48:00.006+10:00

Lovely new Mingus products have arrived, crafted with love and care in their small studio with 100% certified renewable energy and all designs are printed with water based inks.

In the new range - notebooks made from tree free wheat stalk paper and purses made of hemp and organic cotton canvas. These little purses are perfect for organising your essentials. They are also fully lined with hemp and organic cotton fabric - nice!

[all images courtesy of Mingus]

NEW baker's twine...

2011-05-03T11:11:00.011+10:00

New in the shop - Divine Twine bio-degradable 100% cotton baker's twine. The perfect twine for gift wrapping, crafts projects, wedding favors, and product packaging! Available in a multitude of divine colours!

[all images courtesy of Whisker Graphics]

new from cat rabbit...

2011-04-29T11:52:00.006+10:00

Cat Rabbit has created a little set of commemorative brooches and handkerchiefs from her new exhibition 'Secret Animal Realms (for you to see)'. These guys are limited edition, so get in quick!

If you're in Melbourne you can visit Cat's exhibition 'Secret Animal Realms (for you to see)' at No Vacancy Project Space Fed Square Atrium until May 8th.

happy easter!

2011-04-20T14:25:00.005+10:00

EASTER TRADING

Friday 22nd - Closed
Saturday 23rd - 11 - 4pm
Sunday 24th - Closed
Monday 25th - Closed
Tuesday 26th - Closed
Wednesday 27th - 10 - 5pm

[The Carrot Crew by Mibo]

[Easter card by Rifle Paper Co. ]

I do love stamps!

2011-04-06T14:33:00.005+10:00

[photo credit : Kia Hing Fay]

New Kia Hing Fay goodies in the shop!
Kia has also hooked us up with some VersaCraft archival stamp pads which can be used on fabric (heat set with an iron) and on wood too. They are seriously the handiest little ink pads ever and come in a range of colours. They are made byTsukineko in Japan.

fancy legwear...

2011-03-26T11:02:00.005+10:00

The tights are here! Tightology tights are designed and manufactured in Australia using environmentally friendly methods. We have a range of colours and designs available in either organic cotton or bamboo. I have a pair myself and they are seriously comfy!

[image credit : Tightology]

WIN a shopping adventure in West End!

2011-03-23T11:23:00.008+10:00

	Would you like to win $1500 worth of gift vouchers to spend in the following West End stores? I think so! All you need to do is pop into any of these shops and fill out an entry form: Avid Reader, Bang Doll Vintage, Bent Books, Green Grocer, Freestyle Tout, Jet Black Cat Music, Manna, Michael Innis Menswear, Mona Lisa, Lilybean Florist and Gallery, Nectar, Nook, Perfect Potion, Shay’s Shoes, West End Acupuncture & Natural Therapy Centre . If you spend $20+ then you can enter again. Entry forms and boxes in-store. Competition closes 18th April.

Would you like to win $1500 worth of gift vouchers to spend in the following West End stores? I think so!

All you need to do is pop into any of these shops and fill out an entry form: Avid Reader, Bang Doll Vintage, Bent Books, Green Grocer, Freestyle Tout, Jet Black Cat Music, Manna, Michael Innis Menswear, Mona Lisa, Lilybean Florist and Gallery, Nectar, Nook, Perfect Potion, Shay’s Shoes, West End Acupuncture & Natural Therapy Centre .

If you spend $20+ then you can enter again.

Entry forms and boxes in-store.
Competition closes 18th April.

HELP JAPAN

2011-03-17T11:39:00.007+10:00

[poster by Anna Sangha which can be purchased here
with proceeds donated to the Japan Appeal]

I know there have been many natural disasters of late. I believe most of us are in the position to lend a hand at least financially, especially with all the amazing raffles and proceeds of goods being donated to charity. Here are just a few of those which I've come by:

Donate money to the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal.

Mr Kitly [raffle of lovely Japan-made goods. Tickets only $10]

Purchase a Kokeshi brooch from Little Shop Of Handmade for $22 with 100% of profit donated to the Japan Appeal.

Purchase the 'Hello Sandwich Gift Wrap Zine' PDF version online for only $5 with all proceeds being donated to the Japan Appeal.

Purchase Catkin & Teasel 'postcard series'. Set of 6 postcards for $8. All proceeds donated to The Red Cross.

the little speaker...

2011-03-17T11:19:00.005+10:00

Speakr Box is a portable 2 watt stereo speaker made of Hoop Pine ply wood. It has a small headphone jack (3.5mm) and requires no batteries or power to run. Plug it into your MP3, ipod/iphone or computer and away you go. Dimensions 85mm x 170mm x 65mm. Made in Melbourne! In the shop now.

BlackStar flood fundraiser

2011-03-09T11:28:00.004+10:00

BlackStar Coffee in partnership with WECA (West End Community Association) is hosting a street party and community celebration as a flood fundraiser—it will include artful constructions by the [bam]BooCrew, circus performers, the line-up includes: Pear & the awkward orchestra; Belle of the ball; Gaffa; Killbot Kindergarten and special guests the "BlackStar House Band" .

Admission will be through a $20 donation which comes with a free coffee and an entry to win a prize pack. West End's very own record shop Jet Black Cat Records will donate a $1 for every record and CD sold on the day and Blackstar Coffee is donating 40% of the day's taking. The local branch of Westpac has come forward with a great $3,000 donation.

All funds will be split between the Premier's Flood Relief Fund and local efforts to help families who were majorly affected in Rocklea and Goodna.

5:30PM-10:30PM SATURDAY 12 MARCH,
44 THOMAS ST, WEST END

pop-up shop this weekend!

2011-02-17T17:52:00.005+10:00

{Thanks to Holly for whipping up such an awesome flyer}

pop-up shop #5

2011-02-15T13:20:00.011+10:00

Another glorious pop-up shop out the front of Nook this weekend...

Saturday 19th of Feb 10am -2pm

Pannikin
Lauren Carney
Hungry Designs

These ladies are extremely talented illustrators and crafters!
Pop by... you know you want to!

[images : Pannikin]

[images: Lauren Carney]

[images: Hungry Designs]

valentine's gift guide #2

2011-02-10T14:28:00.003+10:00

Well, not so much a gift guide but a showcase of the wonderful Little Jane St. limited edition Valentine's Day goods which arrived in store today - cards, little heart magnets & the LJS Valentine's Day gift pack [pictured below] which includes magnets, ribbon, Valentine's card and heart garland!

valentine's gift guide...

2011-02-09T12:50:00.005+10:00

row 1: [L]Cat-Rabbit felt necklace [R] Little Jane St paper heart garland

row 2 : [L] Madz Has Runaway earrings [R] Cat-Rabbit cuff links

row 3: [L] Yellow Owl Workshop stamp set [R] Rifle Paper Co. card
row 4: [L] Able & Game card [R] My Mother Mabel ply/acrylic rings

{pictures sourced from designers websites, with links above}

January...

2011-02-04T12:40:00.014+10:00

From the top: ski jump in Hakuba, Japan / Cafe independance, Kyoto / Nomura Tailor shop window, Kyoto / preparations for the flood - The Gun Shop Cafe West End / making do with candles / Golden Orb.

Hello Sandwich / Gift Wrap Guide

2011-02-02T15:05:00.006+10:00

[all images : hello sandwich]

This little gem is the work of creative Tokyo-based kawaii superstar Ebony Bizy (a.k.a Hello Sandwich). 64 glorious pages of gift wrapping inspiration and how-to's to make any present look super cute! In store now!

more nice new things...

2011-01-25T15:20:00.009+10:00

Recycled paper pencils by Telegram Paper Goods

[image source: yellow owl workshop]

'Paris' rubber stamp set by Yellow Owl Workshop

[image source: yellow owl workshop]

'Cityscape' stamp set by Yellow Owl Workshop

[image source: yellow owl workshop ]

Writing sets by Yellow Owl Workshop

new things...

2011-01-19T12:24:00.004+10:00

We have a small number of Japanese craft books in the shop! Most with full scaled pattern sheet included!! Also, 'fancy' origami paper & even fancier washi paper.

...coming soon - Hello Sandwich Gift Wrapping Zine by the lovely Ebony Bizys.

...& also, 30% off all 2011 calendars and diaries.

qld flood appeal - art auction...

2011-01-18T12:04:00.011+10:00

Art 4 Heart is a collaborative Art auction starting from the 18th – 27th of January. Every item has been kindly donated by its creator and there is a wonderful assortment of illustrations, prints, jewellery and much more by Lauren Carney, Beth Emily, Courtney Brims, Bec Winnel, Kelly Smith just to name a few.

All proceeds raised will go... directly to the QLD Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal. http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

Art 4 Heart is an initative of:

Beth-Emily: http://www.beth-emily.com/
Kelly Smith: http://www.birdyandme.com.au/

business as usual

2011-01-18T07:14:00.003+10:00

We've had our power restored!!
We'll be open today from 10am - 5pm.

This month we'll be donating 10% of profits to the Fairfield RSPCA.

quick update...

2011-01-14T11:45:00.005+10:00

We're closed for the moment but hope to re-open on Tuesday 18th. We are currently without electricity due to flooding in our local area. Luckily we have had no serious flooding in our street.

If you would like to donate to QLD flood relief please visit:
http://telethon.smartservice.qld.gov.au/
Or if you can help with the clean-up:
Volunteering QLD

2011-01-11T13:36:00.000+10:00

First day back & closing early due to soggy weather. Will keep you posted...

happy holidays...

2010-12-24T12:08:00.005+10:00

What a year! Many thanks to everyone for being so lovely and supportive of our little shop in 2010. We will be closed for a bit, re-opening on January 11th. I'm off to Japan for a short holiday so you may even hear from me before the 11th, taunting you with details of Kyoto shops, cats and delicious snacks. We'll see!

All the best! x

Can I tempt you?...

2010-12-14T16:28:00.018+10:00

So many amazing and wonderful things in store at the moment.
Here are just a few of our favouites...

[image : rabbit & duck]

[image : madz has runaway]

[image : lola & bailey]

[image : betty jo]

[image : hookturn industries]

[image : able & game]

[image : sharon muir]

from top:
Rabbit & Duck journal, Madz Has Runaway brooches, Lola & Bailey lunch tote, Betty Jo recycled lino brooch, Hookturn BYO coffee cups, Able & Game mug, Sharon Muir ceramic birds.

Come and visit us at...

2010-12-08T14:35:00.003+10:00

This Saturday Nook will be in two places at once! You can visit us at 'A Handmade Holiday' in Woolloongabba. There will be lots of other super stalls there too...and some food and treats. We'll also be open in West End from 10-4 as per usual ...and don't forget we now do Sunday trading from 10-2, just until Christmas.

new shop hours...

2010-12-06T11:01:00.004+10:00

New extended hours from now until December 24.

on the weekend...

2010-12-03T15:31:00.008+10:00

Better late than never - Pics from the little market last Saturday. Mmm, I wish I were a cat!

It's been a busy week, with loads of stock arriving in time for Christmas. I'll post some pics as soon as I recover from this untimely caffeine come down... I peaked way too early : )

extra curricular...

2010-11-26T10:47:00.005+10:00

Extra Curricular issue #4 {the holiday issue} is here! With cover art by Jessica Hills, this issue includes a printmaking 'featurette', a recipe for yummy jam, interviews with creative folk and it comes with a cute little holiday activity book full of crafty ideas too.

Available in the shop and online here.

picture this...

2010-11-23T11:37:00.002+10:00

A selection of art prints have arrived and are curently gracing our shelves & walls. They're the work of Ashley Goldberg & Dawn Tan. That's just a few of the prints below. I think you'll agree, they're rather lovely!

[Ashley's are the 4 on the left, Dawn's on the right!]

On another note, I changed the shop music today. I'd been planning to make a new mixtape for a while but kept forgetting, as you do. I think I'd been listening to the same music everyday for at least a month : ( The new selection is a mix of Electrelane, The Organ, Minimum Chips, Grand Salvo, I Am Robot & Proud, Lullatone & Ben Mason (yes, of Rebound Books fame!). It's the best!

pop-up #4

2010-11-22T18:13:00.004+10:00

Did I mention there will be a Pop-up shop at Nook this coming weekend? ...with Jetta's Nest, My Nostalgic Feeling and Dash Robin.

Pop in and say Hello!

It's here...

2010-11-20T08:33:00.001+10:00

'Spaces' the long awaited mook (kinda like a magazine, kinda like a book) all about people’s pretty spaces, has finally arrived...and what a stunning little mook it is! Get in quick to nab yourself a copy. You won't be disappointed!

We also have Frankie 2011 calenders, Afternoon Tea cookbooks & the Sweet Treats cookbook, all available now.

Frankie 2011 journals arriving really, really soon. We'll keep you posted...

'tis [almost] the season...

2010-11-12T11:08:00.011+10:00

[all images paper rifle co.]

...A little taste of what's on offer this holiday season at Nook.

the smalls...

2010-11-11T11:19:00.008+10:00

[aardvark bookmarks]

Hot on the heels of the enormously popular Youngeve accessories & the Jousting Aardvark bookmarks, graphic designer Leanne Young & product designer Dean Stensness bring us their cute new Smalls 'mobile' range.

[smalls mobiles]

Headlined by the Smalls brooches & necklaces the Smalls mobiles are laser cut from sustainable pine in 5 cute designs…African animals, woodland creatures, Australian animals, dinosaurs and farmyard animals each with 4 creatures in a set...sweetness!

spaces...

2010-11-10T12:29:00.004+10:00

Spaces (by Frankie magazine) is a collection of eclectic interiors from around the world. Featuring homes, shops, vintage collections and photographs from around the globe.

Instore late November!

hookturn christmas cups...

2010-10-29T13:25:00.005+10:00

Wow, check out these swanky new limited edition Hookturn BYO coffee cups... in Christmas colours! Now available instore in both regular & large sizes. Made from food grade silicone & also microwavable.

finders keepers...

2010-10-22T15:51:00.004+10:00

[poster artwork by Natalie Perkins]

...and only a couple of weeks away!

Featuring Paper Boat Press, Little Jane St, Lauren Carney, Udessi, Cat Rabbit, Red Seed Studio, Lola & Bailey, Delilah Devine, Printink Studio & more!!!

All the designer profiles can be found on the Finders Keepers website here.

finest brooches in all the land...

2010-10-21T12:21:00.005+10:00

Nerdy harlequin brooch, where have you been all my life?

New brooches by Cat-Rabbit!!
These divine beings are limited edition, so get in quick.

2011 calendars...

2010-10-20T11:20:00.003+10:00

We now have a bunch of A5 size Able & Game 2011 calendars in stock, yay! Choose between the cute girls or the studly Able & Game boys.

[images : Able & Game]

wet & wild weekend...

2010-10-12T11:57:00.010+10:00

We braved the elements to go visit my folks property in northern NSW over the weekend. It rained heaps! I quite like the rain though. I managed to get outside for 20 mins or so when the rain turned to drizzle briefly on Sunday.

After being woken by some loud rumblings in the sky on Monday morning, I took a blurry eyed look outside & witnessed some of the heaviest rain I'd seen since... well, Sunday arvo.

I snapped this shot of the shop at about 5.30am...then went back to my warm bed where I ate toast & read blogs :)

How was your weekend?

Rebound diaries & more...

2010-10-06T12:59:00.004+10:00

The 2011 Rebound Diaries are here. All upcycled from Little Golden Books!!
The diary pages are printed in Melbourne by a carbon neutral printer using vegetable based inks on Australian made, 100% recycled paper. The diary has one week to an opening on the left hand side, and a blank page on the right - perfect :)

New bright Racon watches...

and Delilah Devine vintage wallpapered brooches...

I've had to turn on the aircon today. Getting ready for another hot summer!
xx

2011, we're ready for you...

2010-09-25T10:04:00.016+10:00

The much anticipated Frankie 2011 diary & 2011 calendar have arrived! We've also had a new shipment of Afternoon Tea cookbooks and new Rebound journals & bookmarks are here too.

[Rebound up-cycled journals]

[Rebound bookmarks]

Coming very soon -
Rebound Books 2011 Golden Book diaries & the Pictures Eat People handmade & bound storybook for peoples of all ages :)

Oh, and my basil's up! But I have just discovered we have pesky cut worms in the garden. They literally cut seedlings off at the base... in the middle of the night! If I place a tube 5mm deep around my seedlings when I plant them out, that will hopefully keep the worms at bay. I really hope it works! ...I love my little seedlings :)

new brooches...

2010-09-24T11:06:00.007+10:00

Camera and moth brooches by My Bearded Pigeon!

[image source : My Bearded Pigeon]

Shop : Little Jane St.

2010-09-18T12:03:00.004+10:00

If you're like me and you love Little Jane St's boutique stationery & goods then you should go check out the new Little Jane St shop in Winn St, Fortitude Valley (next to Flamingo Cafe). It's open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. ..& it's a super cute shop indeed !

[all images : Little Jane St]

on the weeked...

2010-09-14T13:01:00.007+10:00

Thanks to Momo, Yukiyo & Tomomi for their pop-up shop and everyone who stopped by on the weekend! We had a ball!

Little Pedro enjoyed himself too!

what's new?

2010-09-08T10:43:00.006+10:00

Yowee do we have loads of new goodies in store!
Gorgeous wallpapered flying wall ducks by Delilah Devine!

[image source: Delilah Devine]

Also from Delilah Devine, 'I like people who smile when it rains' & 'Things are looking up' papercuts. All framed and ready to hang.

[image source: Delilah Devine]

A sweet new mug by Able & Game.

[image source : Able & Game]

...and teatowel to match.

[image source : Able & Game]

And as if that wasn't enough. Check out the new Able & Game Brisbane cards!!! Are they the best or WHAT!?

New A3 prints by the fabulous Lauren Carney!!

[image source : Lauren Carney]

Oh, and don't forget to stop by this Saturday for Momo, Yukiyo & Tomomi's pop-up shop at Nook, 10am to 2pm. The ladies will have discounted Japanese craft books & fabrics, handmade clothes and accessories and maybe even the odd kusudama ball or two.

Have a great week! x

pop-up shop #3

2010-08-28T11:40:00.002+10:00

September 11, 10am -2 pm @ Nook.

Handmade bags, purses, hair accessories, girls clothes made form vintage, linen and organic materials.

Japanese vintage fabrics & craft books, linen and gauze off cuts, chopsticks, second hand clothes, kids linen shorts & dresses and linen room boots.

Glass bead decorations, kusudama modular origami balls, crochet cup holders.

What a treat!

Please bring along your own shopping bag :)

stamp sets...

2010-08-25T11:17:00.007+10:00

(images by Kia Hing Fay)

These amazing limited edition stamp sets by Kia Hing Fay arrived yesterday. Each design begins life as a simple illustration which is then hand carved using a technique Kia picked up in Japan. They are then reproduced with a traditional rubber mould and mounted onto little wooden blocks and packaged in a sweet paper mache box.

We have 6 designs to choose from!
We also have a bunch of Versacraft ink pads available which can be used on fabric - hooray!

harvest ...

2010-08-24T12:47:00.007+10:00

"a literary quarterly for literate quarters"

harvest, established in 2007, is a Melbourne-based quarterly magazine for writers and readers. It publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and art from emerging writers and artists around Australia, and the rest of the world.

Issue 5 features...
Eirian Chapman, Ruby Murray, Emma Hewitt, Genna Campton, Dan Bigna, Paul Blow, Danna Ra y and Allison Colpoys, just to name a few. Cover art by Dawn Tan.

Available now
at Nook and online.

pop-up shop no.3

2010-08-18T14:00:00.003+10:00

Japanese handmade craftiness & supplies.
More details soon...

new: my mother mabel...

2010-08-13T12:25:00.008+10:00

We're very excited to have in our little Nook, new plywood & acrylic jewellery by Tasmanian label My Mother Mabel. All pieces are hand-cut, sanded, polished & finished by Jemima and her partner Dave, who incidentally, both have mothers named Mabel!

Extra Curricular // Issue 3

2010-08-12T12:54:00.007+10:00

Issue 3 is here!

This issue includes a photography 'featurette', an article about roller derby, a piece on why craft is good for you, interviews with Amy from Victoria n' Bird, Olivia from Lily's make believe, Louise from Bibliographica and plenty more goodness!

Extra Curricular is printed in full colour with vegetable based inks on beautiful recycled stock.

Available instore & online.

time away...

2010-08-12T12:01:00.010+10:00

Yep, things have been a little quiet here at Nook HQ these past couple of weeks. The reason - I've been on New Zealand's south island, seeing the sites, relaxing & taking in the cool, fresh air...

on the weekend...

2010-07-27T11:29:00.008+10:00

Cardboard cash register with functioning cash draw... freakin' amazing!

Tricycles pop-up shop at Nook on the weekend! Big thanks to Chrissy, Bec, Kate and everyone who came by . If you missed out, never fear, you can catch the ladies at The Little Market @ Avid Reader this Friday night.

fancy new arrivals...

2010-07-23T11:03:00.008+10:00

From Lark, for your op shopping pleasure we have this little fellow right here...

and for your tea & toast in bed needs, a breakfast set (your choice of orange or blue)

We're having a sale!

2010-07-16T12:11:00.006+10:00

That's right, it's sale time!
Loads of stationery, crafty items & accessories marked 20% - 50% off.

-instore sale only-
-ends July 27th-

Pop-Up Shop...

2010-07-13T10:45:00.005+10:00

Pop-Up Shop @ Nook featuring Tricyclists...

Chrissy Foreman C - fabric festish, hugs trees, makes jewellery and fine art.

Dash Robin - op shop addict, hand-made recycled & organic yarn & fabric accessories

Little Brown Dog - a compulsive op-shopper and maker of new things from old treasures, donated stashes and rescued landfill

L- R: dash robin, chrissy foreman c, little brown dog

the delightful... Lauren Carney

2010-07-09T10:35:00.011+10:00

It's beautiful here - print by lauren carney

Have you seen local lass Lauren Carney's amazing work in Peppermint Magazine yet? Page 38!! Not only is Miss Lauren an extremely talented artist & illustrator, she is also one super crafty lady:

'dolly babe clothesline paper cut outs' - lauren carney etsy

To find out more about Lauren & her work, you can visit Lauren's blog & read her interview on the Finders Keepers website.

We are truly honoured to have Laurens dolly babes, little lady sticker packs & 'It's beautiful here' A3 art prints on our little shelves here at Nook.

Pepperminty...

2010-07-03T10:45:00.004+10:00

Peppermint's Here!

issue # 6 -

featuring the super kitch home of Liz Jones Betty Jo ,
illustrations by Lauren Carney & stacks of other awesome stuff.

We also have a few issue #5's left for those of you who missed out.

Hello Sandwich Tokyo Guide!

2010-06-29T13:51:00.005+10:00

I've been seriously excited about this little zine for some time; having fallen in love with Japan when I first visited friends living there in 2005. I've been back 3 times since and it just gets better each time.

The Hello Sandwich Tokyo Guide Zine is by Ebony Bizy of Hello Sandwich blog fame. The Zine is choc full of little gems; cafes, cute boutiques and the maps you will need to locate them.
Tokyo suburbs included are Shimokitazawa, Gakugeidaigaku, Harajuku, Shibuya, Koenji, Kichijoji, Jiyugaoka, Nakameguro, Aoyama and Daikanyama.

...and just when you thought this little Zine couldn't possibly get any better; each Guide comes complete with Japanese MT tape hand binding detail... I think I'm in love!

I have a bunch of these at Nook and in the online shop HERE.

all images by Hello Sandwich

Found & Kept!

2010-06-28T11:05:00.005+10:00

Wowsers, what an exciting weekend we had visiting The Finders Keepers market & catching up with friends! Not only did I enjoy a shopping spree of mammoth proportions but I met for the first time many of the lovely intertaters up for the market.

I was lucky enough to meet the lovely ladies from Leeloo , the super creative folk who bring us Able & Game & one half of quirky jewellery/accessory guru's Made by White.

Some of the things I couldn't resist ...

pyramid brooch & Dario brooch by Corky Saint Clair, 'Thanks' brooch by White Square, Alfalfa brooch - Leeloo, ceramic dot earrings by Paper Boat Press, embroidered branch pendant by Edward & Lilly.

In other news, we're looking forward to the arrival of the latest Peppermint Magazine [issue 6]. Will let you know when we have it instore :)

lovely clouds

2010-06-22T13:07:00.009+10:00

New Paper Boat Press ceramics have arrived. Quote tags, magnets, cloud earrings and brooches, cloud plates and letterpress prints featuring poetry by Kylie Johnson. Not only do I love Kylie's work but she's an exceptionally nice lady too.
Kylie will be at The Finders Keepers market in Brisbane this weekend if you want to pop in and say 'hi'..

Speaking of clouds & nice ladies, Penny Eager's (a.k.a Pocket carnival) new cloud coinpurses, prints and greeting cards are also instore now.

big thanks

2010-06-18T11:45:00.008+10:00

A big THANK YOU to all the lovely folk who have featured Nook on their blog in the last few weeks! You're all ace!

Chrissy Foreman C
CreateCraft
Moose & Bird

Brisbane Hot or Not article by Kylie of Flying Ducks
Telegram Paper Goods
Epheriell
Comic Mummy
That Vintage

...and thank you also to {Kid} Independent for featuring my somewhat neglected label Pedrosprout.

apples & pears

2010-06-12T11:35:00.008+10:00

They say you should have 5-9 pieces of fruit a day. I wonder if that includes fruit in the form of brooches and cute cushions? ...

Little brooch beauties made by Jetta's Nest. Hand cut & painted on salvaged Camphor Laurel.

Cushions by Moose & Bird. Lovingly handmade using the most glorious re-purposed fabrics I've ever seen!

winter warmth...

2010-06-09T12:29:00.008+10:00

Keep toasty warm with these unique scarflettes by Petrafanella, hand-knitted from strips of recycled designer cotton fabric and finished with a recycled wood button.

Available at Nook now.
More wearable wintery goodness by Petrafanella coming soon!

Wholly markets!

2010-06-04T15:44:00.021+10:00

Brisbane will be a veritable smorgasbord of handmade & vintage delights this weekend...

MARKY MARKETS

Where:
The Boundary Hotel, 137 Boundary St, West End

When:
Sun Jun 6, 10am-2pm
1st & 3rd Sunday of each month

How much:
Free entry. Cheap drinks

Contact:
www.markymarkets.com

BRIS-STYLE INDIE DESIGNERS MARKETS

Saturday 5th June 9am -2pm

St Augustine's Church
Racecourse Road
Hamilton

SUITCASE RUMMAGE

'a mini scaled market with giant rewards'!

June 6th, 12pm - 5pm
King George Square
between Adelaide Street and Ann Street, Brisbane CBD

Southbank Young Designers Market

June 6th, 10am - 4pm
Little Stanley St, South Brisbane

Featuring; Fashion, accessories, jewellery, home wares, object design, furniture and arts.

tape glorious tape!

2010-06-03T13:53:00.006+10:00

That's right, you guessed it, and here it is in all it's colourful, patterned, paper glory ... 'MT' tape is here!

Use it to wrap presents, decorate stationary or label your spice jars. MT is easy to peel off again & won't leave a sticky residue. Masking tape really doesn't get any better than this...

What's new? ...I'll tell you what's new...

2010-05-28T13:52:00.009+10:00

We have seriously cute new wallets by Double Happiness. Not only do these look good on the outside, inside there's a spot for your cards, notes and a zippered coin pouch - handy! Who could ask for more?

Cute & quirky recycled lino brooches & pendants by Betty Jo. Each piece is a little work of art!

...and these! For all those crafty folk out there you can now make your very own bag tag or brooch from recycled materials with these cool craft kits from The Sister Outlaws.

image source : sister outlaws

bigger than Ben Hur...

2010-05-26T11:27:00.006+10:00

We now stock large size BYO takeaway coffee cups!
12oz (340ml) worth of coffee goodness!

• Food grade silicone
cup/lid

• Eco friendly and reusable

• Dishwasher safe

• Withstands up to
200ºC heat

• Cool to the touch

Savoirs of the Lost Arts

2010-05-26T11:19:00.003+10:00

For more info, head over to the BrisStyle blog or Bleeding Hearts Website.

2010-05-21T13:42:00.001+10:00

latest arrivals...

2010-05-17T13:35:00.006+10:00

Lovely paper wrapped Staedtler HB2 lead graphite & coloured pencils by missIsa.

Young Eve accessories in wood, acrylic or stainless steel
- made on the Gold Coast.

New men's Timber Preservation Society designs on American Apparel tees. I love these! You can never have too many bearded men t-shirts.

E. C. winner!

2010-05-17T10:53:00.003+10:00

Congrats to Lauren Carney! You've won yourself a copy of Extra Curricular magazine. Thanks to everyone who entered and shared their extra curricular activities. Nice to see so much craft ,design & outdoorsy activities taking place. I have to admit, I'm rather partial to a bit of daydreaming & op shopping myself :)

extra curricular - issue 2 is here!

2010-05-10T15:06:00.008+10:00

Extra Curricular is a publication dedicated to showcasing people who do interesting creative projects in their spare time as well as encouraging those who wish they did.

Whether they have a 9-5 job, a fledgling business or a young family, the people profiled in Extra Curricular are connected by their passion for keeping the right side of the brain active in their off-hours. They do it for the love of it - driven by a creative urge, they stay up late and work weekends in order to complete their latest side project.

This issue includes a wee illustration featurette, an article about the craft craze and whether it's possible to make a living selling your wares, interviews with a leather tooler, a jewellery maker, a paper artist, and the girls behind 'Martha Goes Green' talk about self-publishing their vegetarian cookbook. There are a few other treats to be discovered too.

Extra Curricular is printed in full colour on beautiful recycled stock, in New Zealand.

Available instore or at Nook online.

g i v e a w a y

To win yourself your a copy of Extra Curricular, simply leave a comment at the end of this post & mention an extra curricular activity you take part in.
The winner will be chosen at random & announced next Monday morning (the 17th, I think).

2010-05-08T15:48:00.003+10:00

SUITCASE RUMMAGE 2#
WHEN: Sunday May 9, 2010. 12pm midday, it will last until 5pm

WHERE: King George Square, Brisbane City, the shaded area outside Groove Cafe (on the opposite side to Town Hall entrance

There will be suitcases filled to the brim with bric-a-brac, clothing, books, jewellery, seconds, hand-made designs, shoes, records and other music…anything goes! Swap, bargain or do some old-fashioned haggling.

sweet treats indeed...

2010-05-07T12:48:00.005+10:00

Sweet Treats & Afternoon Tea cookbooks are here!
Yummy recipies and yummy photo's.

double happiness...

2010-05-07T11:14:00.005+10:00

Beautiful Japanese inspired accessories handmade by Keiko. Keiko, originally from Japan now lives nearby in West End - lucky for us! For those of you who can read Japanese or are familiar with google translate, check out Keiko's blog 'Double Happiness' here.

wallets with space for cards & notes plus zippered coin pouch

sunglasses case with strap

coin pouches

recycled japanese newspaper flower brooches

hot toffee...

2010-05-06T14:39:00.005+10:00

Yesterday Nicole from Hot Toffee dropped by with a range of her lovely fused glass pieces for Nook. It's always a delight to chat with Nicole and be able to choose each unique little piece for the store. Below are some of my favorites...

this weekend...

2010-05-06T14:36:00.003+10:00

The BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market
Saturday 8 May, 9am-2pm
St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds
Racecourse Road
Hamilton

new from Sniffle Co. ...

2010-05-04T15:43:00.011+10:00

The latest range of Sniffle Co. goods has arrived! Tea rings, shoe pendants & shuttlecock brooches a-plenty...
plus old favourites - the woody brooch & H.B. pencil brooch.

all images from : sniffle co.

Marky Markets is coming...

2010-05-04T14:43:00.004+10:00

For info on becoming a stall holder, visit:

http://www.markymarkets.com/

mothers day gift guides

2010-04-30T12:02:00.016+10:00

Mother's Day May 9th

treat mum to a unique, handmade gift this mother's day

$30 & under

clockwise from top left: that vintage earrings $30, edward and lilly lavender scented bird $15, aunty cookie eyechart tote ( to be presented to mum at your own risk) $15, little jane st ceramic plant label $7.50

$50 & and under

clockwise from top left: states of nature cotton/linen scarf $38, decoylab clock $39, trove cocktail ring, $40, hot toffee fused glass earrings $50

able & game mother's day cards $6