tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51679005615847792192024-03-20T09:10:49.931+11:00anaca studio.anaca studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09638545309774923816noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167900561584779219.post-50645646270437415262016-04-29T12:35:00.000+10:002016-04-29T12:35:20.694+10:00Furniture designers creating their own brand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<img alt="Stefano Giovannoni with his Rabbit chair from the new Qeeboo collection" height="457" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2016/04/designers-ditch-royalty-system_dezeen_bannera.jpg" style="text-align: center;" width="640" /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stefanno Giovannoni and his golden rabbit chairs created under his new brand Qeeboo.</span></div>
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I just read this very interesting article in Dezeen this morning and thought it was worth sharing for all other designers out there doing it alone. And for anyone else interested in creative business in general... </div>
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When I started anaca studio, I sure didn't think it was going to be a walk in the park. I have questioned many decisions I have made and it's often been a matter of trials and errors to get to a solution that worked for me. Things change so fast these days that adjustments have to be made continually. </div>
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One of the hardest thing to get my head around was how to structure the business. Do I just want to design? Do I want to everything? Is there somewhere in between?</div>
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So far I'm handling the lot. Designing, getting the designs to the manufacturers, going round picking up parts, doing some assemblies, quality control, distribution, orders, accounting, sales, clients meeting, PR, marketing, social media and so on... </div>
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I'm not writing this to complain here. In a sadistic way, I enjoy doing all this - or at least the control freak part of me does! I did make the decision to leave the manufacturing to others... I do know that I couldn't do it all. My <a href="http://www.jamfactory.com.au/associate-program.php" target="_blank">Jamfactory</a> days as a designer-maker in Adelaide at least taught me that... </div>
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I won't say that if there was an opportunity to design for a larger company, I wouldn't do it. Of course I would! But I can see why designers cannot rely on this alone to make a living... and therefore end up creating their own brands. For some big names, it might not be as challenging. Although Tom Dixon acknowledges the complexity of getting the products to the market . </div>
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Lee Broom though, is an example of someone who has done it own his own, as a start up really and succeeded in creating and growing his own brand. I'm a huge fan not just of his products but also of what he's achieved. </div>
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Anyway... check out Dezeen's article <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/23/furniture-designers-launch-their-own-brands-entrepreneurship-stefano-giovannoni/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Dezeen%20Mail%20303&utm_content=Dezeen%20Mail%20303+Version+A+CID_ba5d326d1d2ac790b1a8d1a3252c3879&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Read%20the%20story%20and%20comments" target="_blank">here</a>. It's a good read. </div>
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Blue & Green is all I see at the moment. My eye gets drawn into these deep blue - greens, icy blues, muted soft blues, bright greens, emerald and midnight blues... Gimme more! Of course in furniture for me, it reflects in gorgeous velvets, soft cottons and rich wools... </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">photo credits: <a href="http://www.thephotoargus.com/rocks-rock-an-amazing-collection-of-rock-and-mineral-photography/" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="http://iloverainandcoffee.tumblr.com/post/84119685150" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="http://trashhand.vsco.co/media/528558e85a6808c82d000019" target="_blank">3</a> / <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cubagallery/" target="_blank">4</a> / <a href="http://justbecauseyouneedit.tumblr.com/post/56424994606" target="_blank">5</a> / <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/michelblanchette/6350890046/" target="_blank">6</a> / <a href="http://indulgy.com/source/earthshots.org" target="_blank">7</a> / <a href="http://sammwidge.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">8</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">We're excited to announce that our furniture family has moved to a new home in Collingwood. Comfortably located at 64, Wellington Street, we invite you to come and stop by for a chat and a coffee. We can be out and about so give us a call before you drop in to make sure we're here to greet you!</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.5px;">So thank you to all of you who made it there and stopped by... and if you've missed us, I have included below a few snapshots from our insta feed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes, I have been pretty slack with this blog... There has been a lot going this year and unfortunately something had to give. Sorry blog. I'll definitely try and keep things and news going here though! And no, it is not a new year's resolution. :)</span><br />
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One website I often found myself going back to is Fast Company. This time what got me clicking their link is a story of this Ghost Town in Nambia called Kolmanskop. German miners settled there in the early 1900's following a "diamond rush". But it only lasted about half a century... as the resources disappeared, the town was slowly abandoned. So from 1956, the desert, the sand, the dunes just moved back in.</div>
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The result of time playing on the architecture is amazing. Aside from this incredible story, it's the fabulous light, the colours, the texture of the walls that grabbed my eye. I just wonder what the interiors would have looked like in their glory days. At the same time, the glory days maybe now... Aging gracefully, letting Nature take its course. </div>
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These stunning images from French photographer <a href="http://romainveillon.com/" target="_blank">Romain Veillon</a> are a wonderful record of the ephemeral nature of what humans build and a reminder that if we let it, Nature will know how to take over. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Via: <a href="http://www.fastcoexist.com/3027443/incredible-images-of-a-namibian-ghost-town-taken-over-by-the-desert?utm_source=facebook#8" target="_blank">Fast Company</a> & <a href="http://romainveillon.com/" target="_blank">Romain Veillon</a></span></div>
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A little while ago as I was casually (to be honest, it was probably frantically!) browsing the internet, I just kept stumbling upon images of wooden hands. Although hands are often seen in styling props, I really like the warm texture and mechanical aspects of these ones. As it happens they are also part of the range of one of my favourite design firm: Hay. There's just something quite poetic about them... Whether they're the main decorative element or mingled among other objects, they have a lovely, soft presence. </div>
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Hello followers... Thought I'd share something a little more personal today. This was part of my very insightful horoscope yesterday. Considering how rare horoscopes (ever!) get it right, I felt it was worth creating a little inspiration card to start the week on an encouraging note. Sure struck a chord for me. Feel free to pass it on. </div>
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Thought I'd share these little Instagram snapshots as a preview of the 3 new releases of side tables, ottomans and stools - Tetra, Coco and Yaya. Descriptions and dimensions are now on the website. <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/" target="_blank">www.anacastudio.com.au </a>- More pictures on their way... keep an eye on this page - feel free to follow on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/anacastudio" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/anacastudio" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/anaca_studio" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for the freshest news!</div>
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To be honest I'm not what I'd call "a girly kind of girl" so pink was never my colour of choice. But something's shifted obviously (I bought a pair of hot pink shoes last summer - a brave moment obviously) and I am very attracted by the use of dusty/pastels/soft pinks in accessories or furniture in the home... We have now seen them in interiors and in a few furniture collections for a little bit. So in the end I guess I just gave in. They're fresh, calming, candid and peaceful. They're a great complement to greys and neutrals obviously, create a beautiful and soft contrast with black and mingle with copper like they're meant for each other. What's not to love? </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1- via <a href="http://wabisabi-style.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/soft-pastel-color-combos.html" target="_blank">Wabi-Sabi</a> 2- Ro Chair by <a href="http://www.fritzhansen.com/" target="_blank">Fritz Hansen</a> 3- <a href="http://www.muuto.com/collection/Under_The_Bell_pendant_lamp/" target="_blank">Muuto</a> 4- via <a href="http://bubbelsoda.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Bubbelsoda</a> 5- via <a href="http://ofpaperandthings.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">of paper and things</a> 6- via <a href="http://myscandinavianhome.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/the-home-of-danish-fashion-blogger.html" target="_blank">My Scadinavian Home</a> 7- via <a href="http://ofpaperandthings.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">of paper and things</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Wanting: A break</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Deciding: What to do for coming birthday</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Wishing: It was warmer </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Enjoying: Spending time on my business</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Waiting: For summer</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Liking: Sleeping in this morning then waking up to see the sun shining</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Wondering: Why is my cat always hungry??</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Loving: My new furniture being prototyped</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Pondering: Colours for the range</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Considering: Keeping it simple</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 21px;">Watching: <a href="http://worlddominationsummit.com/" target="_blank">World Domination Summit</a>'s videos</span><a href="http://www.branchshop.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.25s; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #f50a8f; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 21px;">Hoping: I could go next year</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Marvelling: How passion drives people</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Needing: A hug</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Smelling: Jean-Paul Gaultier, my fav perfume for the last 20 or so years...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Wearing: Jeans... always.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Following: Inspiring people</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Noticing: New growth on trees outside my window</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Knowing: That good things are ahead</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Thinking: Not too far ahead hopefully</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Feeling: Impatient</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 21px;">Admiring: People with <strike>balls</strike> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 21px;">drive </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Buying: A rug & cushions from <a href="http://www.westelm.com.au/" target="_blank">West Elm</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Getting: Excited about it</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Bookmarking: RAL colour chart</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Opening: Another tab</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Giggling: The number of tabs I have open at once</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Feeling: Overwhelmed at times</span><br />
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Hello! and happy Tuesday!<br />
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Today, I would like to introduce a new page to the blog - I was originally going to publish it as a post but thought it actually deserved a whole separate section.<br />
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So I am starting "Environment" to present not only an important aspect of my furniture business but also to introduce a new member to the anaca studio team... (no... it's not the frog). Head over <a href="http://anacastudio.blogspot.com.au/p/environment.html" target="_blank">here</a> (or click the Environment tab from the blog) to see the new page and read the full story about Rahayu, the new team member.<br />
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There will be more added to this page in the months to come so keep an eye on it if you love the environment as much as you love the beautiful furniture / product / interior eye candy from the blog...<br />
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anaca studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09638545309774923816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167900561584779219.post-26112093882769383032013-07-08T06:30:00.000+10:002013-12-28T13:34:50.585+11:00This "plant thing" is growing on me...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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anaca studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09638545309774923816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167900561584779219.post-30526202660909290492013-05-27T06:30:00.000+10:002013-12-28T13:35:26.094+11:00Phileas floor cushions - the twins!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nice and plump, they are new and ready to go travel to their new owner... Not bad for cushions inspired by the old suitcase... These two are going in a kids playroom, pretty special!<br />
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Bon Voyage!<br />
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Anaca Studio's Phileas floor cushions: more size and specs <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/products.html" target="_blank">here</a><br />
<br />anaca studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09638545309774923816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5167900561584779219.post-86319315926406952842013-05-20T06:30:00.000+10:002013-05-20T06:30:00.778+10:00If you love it, take care of it...<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Beautiful furniture needs to be taken care of. The more you care the longer it'll last. It's like anything else. Think of the food people put into their body, see how it affects them, in a good way or in a bad way. Furniture is not too dissimilar. But it's actually really easy and it requires very little work, one just have to do the right thing. <span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 18pt;">So here's my 2 cents:</span></div>
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any lacquered finishes: the coating protects the timber and shouldn't require
any cleaning except dusting. Use a warm damp soft cloth (if soap is required,
choose a mild furniture soap) and wipe along the grain to remove any dried spills, then dry off straight
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there are usually no problems using general timber cleaning products, they
may change the shine and appearance of the original finish. Some of them contains waxes that will enhance the shine, which is not always the level of gloss intended on the original furniture. These products should not be
used more than a few times a year depending on usage of the furniture.</span></div>
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placing flower pots or vases on a table, ensure felt is placed at the
bottom to avoid any surface scratches on your furniture or water marks. Also,
some ceramics are porous and if filled with water they may cause dampness under
their bases which in turn could cause damages to the lacquer or the timber.</span></div>
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not place hot items directly on the surface of a table and do not leave any
spills (hot or cold) to sit on timber surfaces. Hot items will create these shadow marks which are hard if not impossible to get rid of without having to have to surface of your furniture </span><span style="line-height: 18px; text-indent: -18pt;">polished</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">.</span></div>
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if exposed to direct sunlight, the timber may darken or lighten. The heat
created could also damage veneers or cause solid timber to dry out and crack or
distort (this could also happen if left to close to a heater). There again, look at what happens to us when we stay too long in the sun... why should it be different for a natural </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">material</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> such as timber. </span></span></div>
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cloth </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-indent: -24px;">to remove dirt particles - e</span><span style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: -18pt;">xcept for pure aniline leathers which have no protective coatings and will absorb moisture. This said I have saved my leather armchair that has an aniline leather from a massive red wine spill by </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">immediately wiping it off with a wet cloth! I was taking a big risk, which admittedly paid off but I just wouldn't advise it generally. Aniline leathers also have a tendency to fade in the sun - so keep this in mind when placing your furniture or choosing your leather. </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px; text-indent: -24px;">So that's it... do all this and the furniture you love will last you a lifetime. At the same time don't be precious about using beautiful things, where's the joy otherwise?! In my opinion, a scratch or a bump is only adding a little bit of character and individuality to your furniture. It creates a history, a memory. That's why people love buying vintage items... </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px; text-indent: -24px;">A la prochaine!</span><br />
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Media update - Zoe table as featured in the June issue of House&Garden magazine. You can see it on the website <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/products.html" target="_blank">here</a> where you can download the brochure. Check also the Furniture and Project pages on the blog for some lovely insitu images. </div>
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Mood board... Colour board... As I am working on my next range of products for <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/" target="_blank">anaca studio</a>, I am going through some colour selection for the upholstery. I am a generally a big fan of neutral and grey and tans, and although it can seem a little safe at times, I still love the look in interiors. So long as it is mixed with plenty of texture. I find it calming and soothing. This said, a little introduction of colours cannot go astray. So when I started putting a few elements together and thinking of what colour to bring in my favourite mix of neutrals, I didn't choose the colour, the colour jumped at me like it was the obvious choice. This rich cobalt blue. Admittedly it has been growing in the back of my mind for a little while - unnoticed and somehow overlooked. Until now. So now the colours are picked, I'm going through texture selections... More soon, so keep an eye on this page... </div>
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Oh, and if you're interested in colour psychology, I stumbled onto this interesting article from <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/science/with-new-findings-scientists-are-captivated-by-the-color-blue.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0" target="_blank">NY Times</a>. Enjoy.</div>
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As I spent a lot of the Easter week-end wrapped up in blankets whilst practicing meditation in Central Victoria, I came back home and though I needed to get myself one of these warm, woolly, big fat blankets for this winter (hoping I'll stay on track with the meditation! otherwise they'll do just fine while sitting on the couch!)... So when I stumbled upon these blankets from Norwegian brand <a href="http://www.rorostweed.no/" target="_blank">Roros Tweed</a> (thanks to <a href="http://www.yatzer.com/Roros-Tweed-norway" target="_blank">Yatzer</a>), I thought, "these are just what I need!"... I love the stubble tones and simple patterns, but mostly, I think it's incredible when a product looks so inviting and you can see the quality and almost feel the soft texture of the wool just by looking at the pictures... Oooh... to spend long winter days wrapped up in one of these would just be fabulous... </div>
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I took this quick Instagram snapshot whilst assisting the very talented Interior Designer <a href="http://www.chelseahing.com.au/" target="_blank">Chelsea Hing</a> in the styling of one of her recent project. Showing the Elliot coat stand in situ. Perfect hallway piece. <br />
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anaca studio's Elliot page <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/products.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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anaca studio's <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/products.html" target="_blank">Zoe table</a> comes standard with a black or white base (in previous post <a href="http://anacastudio.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/zoe-side-table-pretty-in-white.html" target="_blank">here</a>) but is also available in other Dulux powdercoat finishes. So it's versatile depending if you need a more sophisticated look or something a little more colourful (see it <a href="http://%28in%20previous%20post%20here%29/" target="_blank">here</a> too)... Regardless, it keeps its beautiful lines and stays the best table you will have at home... </div>
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These little guys are ready to go to their lucky owner this week. Well pink Phileas stays in the studio, but they made such a good pair, I just had to take that shot! The little poufs are perfect for kids room or to throw around the lounge when the extra guests come along... Do you have yours yet? Don't forget the Zoe table to go with them... </div>
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See other options <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/products.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I have just found this amazing photographer Line T Klein... her images are just stunning, beautiful lighting... the Scandinavian way. The images of the ceramics hit a note for me as back when I was studying at the College of Arts in Edinburgh, one of my subject was ceramics and a day a week was dedicated to that (I might have mentioned this in a previous post). I loved spending the day in the quiet studios. I always thought it was like meditating whilst creating, getting so connected with the material you shape. What I love about those images depicting the tools, the shelves, the crumbled dry clay, the wheel... is that they feel so familiar and really brought back some fond memories. That's what photography should do, more than being visually beautiful, it tells a story. And now I'm feeling quite nostalgic. So there... I share.</div>
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See the rest of her images <a href="http://lineklein.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I just keep looking at this really, really well designed range of homewares from <a href="http://www.countryroad.com.au/collections/13-jan-style-guide/home/tableware" target="_blank">Country Road</a>. I think each year they improve on their previous collection. So this time I'm loving the monochromatic style with a touch of colour and some natural warmth from the timber utensils and trays. </div>
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What a sweet assortment. I recently started to think that I should work on small products to add to the <a href="http://www.anacastudio.com.au/" target="_blank">anaca studio</a> collection and this only inspires and motivates me. </div>
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Happy Australia day everyone! I hope you all have a fabulous and inspiring day and an enjoyable long week-end!! What are you all up to? </div>
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Ok... I may be a little late catching up with <a href="http://www.gervasoni1882.it/en" target="_blank">Gervasoni's</a> Nuvola collection from Paola Navone. Not sure how I missed it, the Ghost collection being already quite a favorite (thanks to Chelsea @<a href="http://www.chelseahing.com.au/" target="_blank">CHDC</a> who introduced me to it!). I just love the chunkiness of this piece especially with the linen cover and the fact that it is not the typical fabric you would see used on this form. It's like a giant fluffy pillow in a form of a sofa! For many people linen is synonymous with a more traditional style of sofas... So there you go. Not-at-all.</div>
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