Goose and Dust make sustainable kids sunglasses that you'll want too

Here’s a stocking stuffer that will get heaps of use and is recyclable at the end of its life! Aussie designers Goose and Dust make the best sunnies and eyewear for kids that I ever did see.

The mid-century modern inspired artwork you have to have by Inaluxe

Another amazing Australian-designed Christmas gift idea: the Sleepy Lion art print by Inaluxe - the masters of mid-century modern-inspired artwork. It's a piece that transcends all ages, and would look pretty fabulous with some beautiful mustard linen sheets, or even adding a massive pop of colour in a neutral space. It's certainly a head-turner.

Gorgeous cards with Australian birds and animals in tea cups

Who doesn’t love a black cockatoo - especially in a teacup. This gorgeous card is by Renee Treml and you can find her sweet illustrations on prints, ceramics, Christmas decorations, and children's books too - Renee is also a renowned and multi award-winning author/illustrator!

It would make such a big difference to our local design community if we bought even one or two local cards this year to support Aussie artists. You can even frame them after the holiday season!

Ruby Red Shoes - the sweetest 2019 diary for girls

For lovers of the delightful Ruby Red Shoes books, you'll adore the brand new 2019 Ruby Red Shoes diary! It's a beautiful Australian-designed and illustrated gift by Brisbane artist and author Kate Knapp of Twigseeds fame. Be inspired by Kate's illustrations and poetic musings all year long. What a gorgeous gift for Christmas.

Finally mini couch covers that you and your child will love

I’m so impressed with this spill-proof mini couch cover by Aussies Alicia, Hayley and Hayley from Marmalade Lion. We had two of those fold-out foam couches in the ugliest fabric possible, and if you have one yourself, you’ll know that the little ones adore them. They have been so practical; and now they can be cute too.

Loving right now: Australian design favourites June 2018

Brrr. It's getting chilly and I've got my eye on warm knits, texture, stone, pottery mugs for warm cups of chai tea and the mustard, ochre, tobacco and rust tones of late Autumn. These are a few of my favourite Australian design picks for June 2018!

8 more Australian-designed Mother's Day gift ideas

I couldn't resist putting together another Mother's Day gift guide full of Australian-designed goodies. If edgy is more your style, check out my Gift Guide for Minimalist Mamas. But if you've also got a softer side, like me, here are eight more ideas to pass on to your other half:

8 Australian Mother's Day gift ideas for a minimialist Mama

Mother's Day is really all about cuddles and kisses from little ones and precious time spent with our own mothers. If there's a gift you need to get or a wishlist you're compiling, be inspired by these eight Australian-designed gift ideas that a minimalist Mama would love:

The most divine Australian dolls

If you are looking for a special gift for a special Miss, look no further than our own Australian designers for beautiful handcraft dolls. These are three of the best designs with incredible attention to detail, beautiful fabrics and embellishments.

Laura Blythman kids' backpacks, duffles and caps for Little Renegade Company

If you love Laura Blythman's whimsical collage-style artwork, you'll be just as thrilled as I was to discover Laura's collaboration with the Little Renegade Company. What results are super-cool caps, duffle bags and backpacks for kids in the Moonscape and Sugar Mountains prints.

Bondville Aussie Christmas Gift Guide 2016

Well, there are six weeks to go until Christmas and it's time to get cracking. To get you started, I've put together four fun gift guides this year with forty products from Australian designers, makers and Aussie online stores for kids. Choose from kid's room gift ideas, toys you will both love, my picks for mini fashionistas and some favourite Christmas essentials. Go ahead and click on all those links to support Aussie entrepreneurs - most of whom are parents with their own small businesses. Keep it local this year so the money goes into the pockets of the makers and the shakers. I hope you find some great ideas for your family...

Loving right now - Kip and Co cutlery, Australian bird art, free Bonnie and Neil tea towels

The weather is trying to warm up and I've got colour on my mind. Here are a few beautiful pieces by Australian artists and designers that I'm loving right now:

Why we should love Australiana again

Why should we love Australiana again? Because it's uniquely us. Because we absolutely should be proud of our iconic flora, fauna and scenery. Because we're supporting Australian design talent. And because it's now cool! There are so many clever Australian designers making beautiful products that don't scream souvenir anymore; and that we should be as proud to show off in our homes as vegemite in our cupboards. Here are some of my current favourite homewares that embrace Australia as an icon:

Christmas Tree Shelf Shadow Box

Local Sydney DIY expert and wood-working artisan Natasha Dickens from Little Red Industries has just launched this brand new product - a handmade one metre tall Christmas tree shelf shadow box, painted in chic ombre style. You can style up the tree for Christmas with baubles and trinkets and either hang on the wall, or sit on the floor. Heck, why not use it all year around and fill with Lego creations, favourite Sonny Angels and Sylvanian Families and keepsakes. Keep reading if you would like to win a grey ombre tree!

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: Just For Fun

I've left my favourite Christmas 2015 Gift Guide until last. This is a collection of Australian-designed gift ideas for kids that will make them smile - from neon cactii, to personalised books with their own name, Christmas decals and prints for their wall, bright and beautiful kindy sheets, cute pillowcases, fun artwork, fun clothes to play in (for our special needs kids too), and pretty things to brighten their day.

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: For Her

I've scoured all the Australian designers and online stores in the Bondville shopping directory and chosen my favourite gift ideas for this Bondville Christmas Gift Guide for a Sister/Mum/Grandma/Bestie/Cousin/Gal Pal. I'll have one of everything please:

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: For Kids' Rooms (II)

Kids are so proud of their rooms and this Christmas Gift Guide is the mini interior designers out there. Add touches of pink to a grey, white and blonde wood base for a Scandi-feel room that will last through to their teens. The hint of metallic, grid pattern, marble-look and weaving wall-hanging are the key trends to layer on timeless big-ticket items. All these gift ideas can be found in stores in the Bondville Online Shopping Directory where it's all-Australian, all the time.

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: For Beach Bums

This Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015 is dedicated to little beach bums. Summer and Christmas in Australia are made for each other - school holidays, festive food and drinks, lazing around with full tummies and spending all day at the beach. Pop a couple of these Australian-designed beach items for kids under the Christmas tree to celebrate long days in the sun.

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: For Little Fashionistas

Do you have a child/niece/friend who just loves to dress up? My fourth Bondville Christmas Gift Guide this year is dedicated to little fashionistas and showcases some of my favourite party outfits from Australian designers and online stores.

Bondville Christmas Gift Guide 2015: For Baby (II)

I couldn't resist all the cute Australian-designed goodies for baby this year; here is the Christmas Gift Guide for Baby Part 2, featuring some of my favourite items from stores in the Bondville Online Shopping Directory.