Australian Christmas 2010: Kim Wallace

My Brisbane-based friend Kim Wallace from Udessi has created gorgeous ceramic ornaments in a sophisticated palette of dusky hues and snowy white for Christmas 2010. Each decoration is handmade and imprinted with vintage lace; no two are exactly alike. Simply beautiful.

Choose from coloured stoneware or white porcelain strung with delicate ribbon. But you may have to get in quick; the ornaments are selling out quickly (especially as they were featured in the latest issues of Home Beautiful and Australian House and Garden!).

You can find Kim Wallace ceramic ornaments in the Udessi online store and at stockists around Australia. and if you're in Brisbane, stop by the Christmas Pop-Up Markets in Woolloongabba on 11 December 2010 for a chance to buy Kim's ornaments and ceramics as well as goodies from some of my favourite local designers including Red Seed Studio, Edward & Lilly and Renee Treml.

Find out more about Kim Wallace and Udessi on Bondville. And check out more Australian Christmas 2010 ideas here on Bondville.

Images: Kim Wallace

15% Off Sale at Udessi online art and craft gallery

If you love Australian art, craft and designers, then you'll love every carefully curated item on Kim's Udessi online gallery. And lucky for us, Kim is having a huge 15% off sale on many items until 8th April 2010.

The sale range includes art prints, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, bags, greeting cards, homewares and ornaments. So if you have been coveting a The Red Thread sushibird tile, some divine Pippijoe fabric, feed the dog textile art panel or chic HeatherKeiko felt necklace, now is your chance to scoop them up!

Image: Udessi

Hip Products: Ruby Rosebud Designs softies

My lovely friend Kim was over for morning tea yesterday and came armed with a surprise for our little ones. A gorgeous Kim Wallace ceramic bird for our eldest and a lovely hand towel and this special owl by Ruby Rosebud Designs for our newborn. Thanks Kim!

Brisbane-based Ruby Rosebud Designs also makes a selection of lovely items for little ones including owl softies, soft cotton baby shoes, wall art, gorgeous dolls and owl doorstops.

You can find Ruby Rosebud Designs in the online store and at upcoming markets. Check the Ruby Rosebud Design blog for new designs and market details.

You'll also find Ruby Rosebud Designs at the Mathilda's Market this weekend in Brisbane. Here are all the details:
And shop online for kids products from great stores in the Australian Online Kids and Baby Store Directory.

Image: Steph Bond

Hip Products: Kim Wallace ceramic jewellery

My friend Kim Wallace debuted her divine handmade ceramic jewellery range at the Finders Keepers markets recently and I've been dying to show them off to you. Imprinted with vintage lace doilies, the pendants are strung on cotton cord and brass chain. They sit beautifully and look gorgeous on - like delicate shells, or icing sugar moons. Feminine and hip at the same time.

I'm also taken with the limited edition pendants that Kim has created in collaboration with artist Belinda Kemp (see bottom image). Each porcelain disc pendant sits on a sterling silver chain, with a sweet hand-stamped design and the artists' initials on the back.

These are perfect last minute Christmas gifts. You can find Kim Wallace ceramic jewellery in the Udessi online gallery (also curated by Kim). Order before this Sunday 20th December 2009 to ensure delivery to major Australian cities before Christmas.

For more about Kim, check out the Kim Wallace profile on Bondville.

Images: Kim Wallace