pomme please ...

Pomme is the retail & gallery space of Sue Clements on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Sue represents an impressive stable of artisans and the result is a carefully edited range of beautiful objects, paitings, jewellery, ceramics and textiles. Pieces to adorn both your body and your home!

One of our favourites is jeweller Mary Odorcic whose fine silversmithery comprising brooches, earrings, necklaces and bracelets will leave you longing for more. Pictured above are ... 1. poppy earrings 2. front view poppy brooch 3. back view poppy brooch (for price enquires email Sue at info@pomme.com.au).

Other fabulous artists include jeweller Flick Pope, label Kitty Came Home for quirky purses and artful linen tea towels by Third Draw Down.

Rear 138 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931
Telephone 03 5976 3000 or email info@pomme.com.au

Pomme is off the beaten track of Mornington's Main Street, but most certainly worth seeking out.

good enough to eat...

Cookie Couture started out one morning in 2006 with a single tray of bright pink, heart-shaped gingerbreads, made by founder Nadine Ingram for her neighbourhood café.

Inspired by the popularity of these simple hearts, and by a love of baking for others, Nadine took to the kitchen to create a range of exquisitely iced cookies themed around the times when people come together – baby showers, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Cookie Couture uses only the finest natural ingredients to create a soft, perfectly spiced gingerbread that is balanced with the delicate crunch of beautifully applied icing.

From baby prams to handbags, Cookie Couture’s gorgeous handcrafted creations have added a whimsical touch to many celebrations since the morning of the bright pink hearts. See the range online.

to be or not to be.....

Rosebarnett is a creative partnership between friends Cath Rose and Sarah Barnett. It’s a business that exists around the edges – Cath is a full-time Art Teacher and Sarah is a full-time mum of three.

Where possible the girls use recycled and reclaimed materials testing how they appear in a new context. They have a passion for beautiful, quirky things and love to create using paper, wood, felt and some fabulous early plastics like Bakelite and Lucite.

The cufflinks are made from a vintage game of scrabble cubes. Priced at $25; available at Rosebarnetts madeit store.

circle this....

Penny Butterworth is a Sydney based ceramicist who creates desirable pieces of wearable art. She has always been fascinated with the patterns and texture in life and art and expresses this through her very tactile sculptured pieces that feel and look beautiful to wear.

The black and white ceramics on black cord or velvet are simple, unique, elegant and understated. Each circle in 'Circles' is hand formed from clay and was created as "(Penny) was experimenting with different sized and shaped discs and suddenly realised how good they all looked together."

Each version of 'circles' is uniquely and carefully constructed in an asymmetric fashion that balances itself out as it takes shape. It is a stunning piece, especially worn long against black.

This 10 disc piece sells for $200 tand is available at PennyButterworth.

dear diary.....

Entwined in delicate filigree this joyous bird is ready to guard your penned secrets.

Julia from Red Otter has been writing letters and entrusting her inner most thoughts to journals since school. "I was always fascinated by characters in books who would take out their dip pens and peacock colored ink and scratch out an entry or an epistle" During a financial pinch a few years back she decided to create her own journal, just to have some space to spill her thoughts. Thus the joy of journal making was birthed!

The beautiful Nightingale design and many others are available through Red Otter's Etsy Store.

rain, rain come and play....

Next time the rain is falling, don't despair! Instead send the girls outside to jump puddles and enjoy splashing and sploshing whilst looking gorgeous in this delightful oilcloth raincoat by AND ME TOO.

Priced at $149 it's a bit of an "investment piece" so it's ideal for those with several little girls or as a very special gift for a very special little girl! Available online at And Me Too.

love is a many splendid thing....

"Love you more than yesterday, less than tomorrow".

Decorette is a line of self-adhesive vinyl graphics located in Melbourne, Australia. Created for people who want to easily transform the look of their room space in minutes. A fantastic alternative to wallpaper and paint, these vinyl art decals are so thin, designs look like they are painted on.

Decorettes are completely removable so when you’re ready for a change, simply peel off and start again! They have designs suitable for nurseries, children's rooms and more formal areas of the home. Visit the website for further details.

The people's choice....

The bar keeps raising for The Magnolia Square Visual Merchandising Award. At Tiny and Small the judging was left to the retailers who voted Fudge by Rich as their fav. Close behind was the gorgeous stand of Little Bird Photography, the bright delights of Red Wagon and the whimsical display at Millliemelisse.

Being described in The Age Epicure as “silky-smooth confection” Fudge by Rich prides themselves on producing both a beautifully ‘smooth’ and beautifully packaged product.

They believe in making deliciously rich fudge with only the best quality raw ingredients resulting in a product, full of genuine flavour and natural colour.

With flavours such as Creamy Kahlua, Vanilla Bean, Macadamia and Rocky Road, you would be forgiven for thinking the retailers may have voted with their taste buds!

belle and bootiful ...

English illustrator and published author Mandy Sutcliffe has a dear little range of art prints, paper goods and other charming bits and bobs drawn from the memories of her own childhood. Central to Mandy's works and the namesakes of her business are little Belle and Boo who enjoy all sorts of fun climbing trees, riding woolly mammoths and talking to the birds. A glance at Belle, Boo and friends is sure to stir up cosy feelings of your own adventures as a lass! There are a few ways to see more ... the belle & boo one stop etsy shop, regular blog postings by Mandy and their very own on line shop.

below the belt....

The Cut Cloth is the culmination of a lifelong love of good design and all things beautiful for its three founders Diana, Amanda and Janet. Their diverse backgrounds and skills seemed a perfect match and so the cut cloth was born:

The girls are unified by their love of exquisite fabrics, with an eye for detail and a commitment to quality rarely seen in these mass-produced times. At The Cut Cloth it's all about the cloth! The homewares and accessories showcase fabrics with bold organic and geometric prints - with a primary emphasis on the use of strong colour.

Our pick are these stylish belts made from 100% heavy weight cotton fabric and an Italian nickel belt. Belts retail for $65.

apple of my eye...

These are just so sweet! Rondeau Industries manufacture a range of fun yet stylish wall art for children's rooms.

Beginning with a range of custom made name plagues, Rondeau's collection is constantly growing and now includes chalkboards, fabric covered names and these cute fabric covered shapes.

Girls will love the birds and butterflies while the boys will head for the aeroplanes or stars. Our favourites are these gorgeous apples! Priced at $50 for the set of three. they are good enough to eat!