New in the Hood

I made a discovery today.. a new hangout just down the road from me.

Sourced Grocer is one of those inner city, eatery-grocer places that I tend to associate with other (larger) cities, but it works fabulously in this area of renovated wool store factories that have been converted into apartments. 

The fit-out is simple and relaxed, the food and coffee are great, and you can buy local produce from sausages to vegetables and fresh breads to flowers :)

Why did it take so long?

This is not an ad... it really is simply a local find. 

If you'd like to check it out, you can find the address on their webpage.

Inspiration: Ari Athans

I am so inspired by the stunning new paintings of Ari Athans. I love their strong graphic nature and pallette combined with some sublime detailing.

I've posted about Ari before – she's a well-known Brisbane jeweller and her shop is just up the road from me (serious temptation!)

Actually, the gallery where her current paintings are being shown is just up the road too... 

more temptation trouble ;)

You can view all of Ari's new paintings here, or visit her blog here for more information.

Friday Find: 3 Girls + a Goat

Bird Series Gift Card - Winter White

Gift Cards + Envelopes - Coral Red, Passion Flower, Pink Petals and Sea Jelly Pink

Mint, Ice, Dogwood Blue + Lime and Lemon Filigree

Recycle Design Envelopes + Cards

Oh, do I have a treat for you today! I know you're excited, fellow-worshippers at the altar of paper... Pray, contain thyselves and be ready for the gorgeousness that is 3 Girls + a Goat stationery. Luscious paper stock that has been hand printed and embossed, hand constructed and stamped... these are truly beautiful paper goods, lovingly fashioned for maximum impact and enjoyment. Can't you just see these lovelies on your gifts? It's the kind of product that begs to be touched, all those delicious bumps and swirls!

Brisbane architect, Steffen Tuck, is the talented designer and artisan of these goodies. She began making her paper products through a desire to recycle the multitude of magazines around her house - her Recycle Design cards and envelopes are still a main feature of her paper work. From there, she began creating more detailed and crafted gift pieces. The idea behind them came from not wanting to hide a beautiful card in an envelope (cute, hey?)... So, she reversed the order and created beautifully decorated envelopes to carry the simple white cards! So unique and such a fabulous idea, don't you think?

There isn't a blog as yet (I'm told it will happen one day!) but you can find Steffen's beautiful pieces at her Etsy Store here and there's even a Made.It Store here.

Ari love

Ari Athans' new collection Letter Love

I'm so excited..!! I've just discovered the blog of someone I actually know! Ari is a local jewellery goddess right here in Brisbane. Take a 5km radius around central Bris and everyone you speak to knows Ari - her work is just sublime. If you want to check out her website go here and her blog you can find here.

Claire Stening

You'd think being such a terrible cook would mean a phobia for all things kitchen? Well, I would... but time and again I find myself totally seduced by images of this nature. How is it that a bowl of eggs or some cutlery can be so utterly exquisite? It's the form not the function I suppose :) If you'd like to see more of Claire Stening's work, her current exhibition in Brisbane can be viewed here.