Best of Australian Design
Looking for a gift to send to family overseas? Or perhaps a homesick friend overseas? Here are a few Australian designed items that might inspire you in your gift-shopping mission… The ‘1984’ fish bowl by Danny Cheung borrows its name from George Orwell’s acclaimed novel. You can always keep a close eye on your finned friend with the … Continue reading
Corban & Blair Promo
We are giving away a C&B ‘Journey’ leather A5 travel journal…simply visit one of our stores between October 17 and 21 and leave your business card with a staff member to enter the draw. The winner will be drawn on October 21! Don’t forget to check out our range of Corban and Blair products from … Continue reading
B&B Definitive Guide: Laptop Protection
You want…aesthetics Australian company, Toffee, makes a great range of leather accessories for digital products. Perfect for keeping your precious laptop safe on the commute to and from work. Zip-up cases and envelopes are available for a range of laptop sizes. Visit a store or contact us for more details. The Alexander Girard collection by Built … Continue reading
Environmentally Friendly Gift Wrapping
Furoshiki is a type of wrapping cloth that has traditionally been used in Japan to wrap clothes whilst bathing in public baths. Throughout history, these cloths have also been used as an all-purpose carrying device. Back in 2006, Japanese environmental minister at the time, Yuriko Koike, promoted her own resurrected form of furoshiki. Yuriko … Continue reading
Designers and Artists – a gift guide
Lacking creative flair? Here are some fail-proof gift ideas for the artists, art afficionados, designers and design-nerds in your life… Mighty Wallet – Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Can This tearproof and water resistant wallet is folded into shape using a single piece of ‘paper’ (technically, it is made from ‘Tyvek’ – a microfibre material traditionally used for … Continue reading
OTTO Espresso Tasting Session – THIS SATURDAY
Drawing inspiration from Robbiati’s Atomic design, the OTTO Stovetop Espresso Maker combines meticulously engineered functionality with classic aesthetic to create a stovetop maker that produces a superb espresso shot. Unlike traditional stovetop models that take about 4-5 minutes to produce coffee (which can easily be burnt if you aren’t careful), the OTTO extracts a double … Continue reading
Australian International Design Award Winners Announced!
Last Friday, the Australian International Design Award winners were announced in Melbourne. A total of 47 finalists were awarded with a Design Award. Best in Category design award winners included: Architectural and Interior Products – Sayl by Fuseproject Automotive and Transport – Audi A7 Sportback by Audi Business and Technology – DaVinci Resolve hardware control … Continue reading
Colour Makeover
You’ve done your winter wardrobe shopping – your bright sundresses have been stowed away to make room for neutral coats, chunky scarves and woollen shift dresses. Just because your wardrobe has been sedated in order to accomodate for the colder months, it doesn’t mean your home has to undergo a similar makeover. With the help of these colourful pieces, … Continue reading
Vespa Design
Vespa is now in-store at Bristol and Brooks QVB (please note that these products are not currently available on our online store). The Vespa range of products are perfect gifts for proud Vespa owners and vintage design fans. We are currently stocking 2 lighter and 3 keyring designs inspired by body components of the iconic scooter design. Each … Continue reading
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