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Wee Birdy
www.weebirdy.com
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Wee Birdy is an exploratory field guide to the hidden gems in London and Sydney and sparkling treasures on the (online) horizon
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A week of Aussie Etsy: Pannikin

Etsy shop: Pannikin. Who: Illustrator and jewellery designer Holly Leonardson, who lives in Brisbane. What: Limited-edition jewellery (each piece has a run of 100) inspired by animals and nature made...

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Wee Jubilee finds: Union Jack attack

You didn’t think you were going to escape a massive dose of Union Jack love on Wee Birdy this weekend, did you? While the flag is flying high throughout the United Kingdom, luxury fashion brand...

1 day ago

A week of Aussie Etsy: Able and Game

Etsy shop: Able and Game. Who: Anna Blandford (illustrator) and Gareth Meney (techy stuff) from Melbourne, Australia. What: Offbeat and quirky hand-drawn cards, stationery and tea-towels. A welcome a...

1 day ago

A week of Aussie Etsy: Aunty Cookie

Shop: Aunty Cookie. Who: Shannon Lamden, a Melbourne-based freelance designer who specialises in textile design and illustration. What: Original screen-printed fabrics with an assortment of homewares...

2 days ago

Wee finds: the 10 best Jubilee tea-towels

You have no idea how PLEASED I am to see that the humble souvenir tea-towel has really come into its own with the Jubilee. As many of you know, I do love a good tea-towel, and some of these designs &...

3 days ago

A week of Aussie Etsy: andODesign

Etsy shop: andODesign. Who: Yumi Ando, a Japanese ceramicist based in Melbourne. What: Delicate ceramic jewellery and homewares in muted shades inspired by Japanese and Australian cultures. The piece...

3 days ago

A week of Aussie Etsy: Spin Spin

Etsy shop: Spin Spin. Who: Susan Fitzgerald, a Melbourne-based graphic designer who specialises in textiles. What: Screen-printed fabrics and homewares with a strong design sensibility. Think bold ye...

4 days ago

A week of Aussie Etsy: not Tuesday

Etsy shop: not Tuesday Who: Sydney-based Rachel Wightman, a former interiors magazine stylist who now “explores her crafty side”. What: Hand-made polymer clay bead necklaces in an array of bold and v...

4 days ago

A week of Aussie Etsy: Handmade by Kitiya Palaskas

Etsy shop: Handmade by Kitiya Palaskas Who: Kitiya Palaskas, a craft-based designer from Sydney. What: Playful old-school cut-and-paste zines and colourful accessories. Best buys: Geometric mobiles, ...

4 days ago

Etsy Success Sydney Competition: Winners announced

I’m delighted to announce that the two winners of the Etsy Success Sydney competition are Claire Wright and Emma Lee. Congratulations – you’ve each won a double pass to Etsy Success...

5 days ago

Birdy pick of the week: Owl Know How

Exciting times in Sydney and London this week, birdies. While Jubilee preparations reach fever-pitch in London, Sydney’s most iconic buildings are currently ablaze with colour for Vivid, the an...

5 days ago

FREE printables: Jubilee cupcake toppers and cake banners

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next weekend, I’ve designed some special Wee Birdy cupcake toppers and cake banners! They’re free to download and print and super-easy to as...

26 may 12

Shopping in London: St Jude’s in the City pop-up

Another day, another pop-up shop. But this is one that you won’t want to miss – and it’s a Wee Birdy favourite, too. St Jude’s is a British-based company with two studios R...

25 may 12

Shopping in London: A guide to buying mid-century modern. Part 2

When it comes to finding special vintage pieces for your home, sometimes it’s best to go through an experienced antiques dealer. They regularly trawl markets, deceased estates and auction house...

24 may 12 1 person likes this

Shopping in London: A guide to buying mid-century modern. Part 1

It’s here, it’s finally here! The modernist’s guide to shopping for mid-century furniture and decor in London. First stop is The Midcentury Show at Lords on Sunday, where 50 vintage...

23 may 12

Come and hear me talk at ETSY SUCCESS SYDNEY + GIVEAWAY!

It’s no secret that I spend a lot of my free time on Etsy, and I’ve been showcasing some of my favourite Etsy finds on Wee Birdy for almost five years. So when I was invited to speak at Etsy … ...

23 may 12

Birdy pick of the week: Amazing British birds in LEGO

I’m kicking myself for not getting this post up earlier last week, when I first saw these incredible LEGO creations. Apparently they’ve hit the papers in Britain, but I’m hoping tha...

20 may 12

Vale Vidal Sassoon

Farewell Vidal Sassoon, and thank you for being so thoroughly modern. Here is a visual tribute to some of your most legendary hair cuts. Above, Grace Coddington ‘Five Point Cut’ by Vidal ...

10 may 12

Birdy pick of the week: Vedel birds

I’m back after a wee Fashion Week break – more on that later – with A Week of Modern (part II). I was a tad ambitious trying to squeeze so many posts (and research) into one week, s...

08 may 12

Top 5 Etsy shops for ’50s-inspired frocks

Yesterday I picked out my top 12 Etsy shops for original mid-century clobber. But there are also loads of designers on Etsy making vintage-inspired fashion. And some of them are custom-made. Here are...

27 apr 12

Top 12 Etsy shops for mid-century fashion

Here, I’ve trawled over 100 pages in my Etsy Favourites folder to bring you my top 12 shops that specialise in fashion from the ’50s and ’60s. 1. Wear it Again An excellent resource...

26 apr 12

Top 10 Etsy shops for mid-century modern decor

Above: West German vintage vases by Hindsvik. Etsy is an excellent source for original mid-century decor and furniture, but it’s sometimes hard to know where to find the good stuff. I’ve ...

25 apr 12

Georg Jensen’s sterling silver Ambassador collection

Australia loves Georg Jensen. In fact, we’re so enamoured by the Danish jewellery and homewares company, we’re the biggest market outside of Scandinavia. And evidently, Georg Jensen likes Australia, ...

24 apr 12

Birdy pick of the week: Vitra’s Eames House Bird

It’s a total travesty that I’ve never featured the Eames House Bird as a “birdy pick of the week” before. I always thought it was a bit obvious, so I steered well clear. But since it’s “A Week ...

23 apr 12

Wee find: Australian Modern magazine

I haven’t done a themed week in a while so I was inspired to run “A week of Modern” on Wee Birdy to celebrate the Sydney launch of Australian Modern magazine. The timing of the mag, by Chris Osborne ...

23 apr 12

A wee birdy told me about the Samsung Global Blogger Competition

I don’t usually write about competitions, but this one is so awesome that you might actually abandon me if I kept this one all to myself, as tempting as it might be. Samsung is on the hunt for 100 gl...

20 apr 12

Kidspot Ford Territory Top 50: Feel the difference*

The seed for Wee Birdy germinated with an actual trip: from Sydney to London. Now, an Australian moving to London is not exactly new/s. Or even remotely interesting. Indeed, moving to London, living ...

13 apr 12

Birdy pick of the week: Upon a Fold cards

For this week’s birdy pick I’ve returned to one of my favourite Sydney-based online shops, Upon a Fold, which showcases an immaculate collection of paper creations from around the world. ...

12 apr 12

Wee DIY projects: Confetti and washi-tape Easter eggs

Here are a couple of quick and relatively easy ways to decorate hand-blown eggs for Easter. I really wanted to avoid dyeing the eggs because I didn’t want to fuss around with all the colour, an...

05 apr 12

Wee finds: Top 10 design-led bunny presents for Easter

1. Grey Rabbit Face Egg Cup, £10.95 from Liberty. 2. Hand shadow rabbit ring, £10 from Howkapow (free UK delivery). 3. Plus D Picnica rabbit shopping bag in orange or black, AU$44, from Top 3 by Desi...

03 apr 12

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