Top – Imperial steel typewriter, $95 (awesome!) Bottom left – Sydney bus destination blind, original distressed condition – ok, this one is sold so don’t shoot me, but it looked too good not to include in here. Bottom right – 1950s Housie Housie (bingo) set, complete and in original box, $30.

 

Top – Cut glass sweets stand, $20. Bottom left – Small vintage cream bottles, $10 ea. Bottom right – West German chemist beakers, assorted sizes sizes, $10-$15 ea.

 

Top left – Workmans wire-cage lamp, $70. Top right – Pair red studio lights(matching pair, safety checked), $300 each. Bottom left – Orange “K” Planet desk lamp, SOLD (oopsie!) Bottom right – Original Singer industrial desk lamo, $180 (yes please!!)

 

Top of the morning to you all! I hope everyone had an ace weekend. I have to say that I am pretty sad that the World Cup is over for another four years. I’m not sure what I’m going to do with myself without the 4am wake up calls to watch superb nail-biting games, wearing ill fitting jerseys and sporting blood-shot eyes from the lack of sleep and way too much adrenaline… I suppose I could now put all that energy towards much needed exercise.

Anyway, apart from watching football {or soccer, or whatever you call the game} I made a little discovery over the weekend via the good ol’ twitter which I wanted to share with you today. I’m talking about explore the kerb, a little place that sells retro loveliness from modern design classics, vintage and industrial home-wares. Explore the kerb do not have a showroom – all items are located in Coogee in Sydney and can be inspected by appointment. You can contact them through their website if you would like to see more photos of anything before you go and see them.

Explore the kerb was founded in 2009, after 10 years of collecting and rummaging. Everything they sell is reused – some things are found on the kerb, others are bought and refurbished. Regardless of where they come from, all items receive a little bit of love – they are made beautiful again and as such are given a second chance to shine.

Above and below are a few of my favourite pieces. For more information, go ahead and check out their website, blog, Facebook and twitter.

 

Top left – Vintage meat safe with porcelain handles, $195. Top right – Market box wooden shelves, $60. Bottom – Small pine form unrestored, $40.


Top left – 70s swivel dining chair, $20. Top right – 50s bar stool, $50. Bottom left – 40s bevelled mirror, $80. Bottom right – Caramel light shade only, $20.

 

Top – Marcella double bed quilt, $125. Bottom left – 70s round cotton tablecloth, SOLD (sorry!) Bottom right – 70s cotton blend 48′ cover, $10 per meter.

 

Top – 40s Wooden Draft Set, complete and in original box, $30 (cool!) Bottom left – Vintage steel toy ferris wheel, SOLD (otherwise it would totally be mine, dammit!) Bottom right – Maileg rabbit doll, Made in Denmark, $30.



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With a disarming blend of authority and approachability, Dana is a former refugee-turned-global design visionary. Through her multi-faceted work as a creative director, keynote speaker, editor, curator, interior designer and digital publisher, Dana empowers others to appreciate and engage with design in transformative ways, making the sometimes intimidating world of design accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the subject. Dana's been catapulted to the status of a stalwart global influencer, with recognition from industry heavyweights such as AD Germany, Vogue Living, Elle Décor Italia and Danish RUM Interiør Design, who have named as one of the Top True Global Influencers of the Design World and counted her among the most visionary female creatives on the planet. Her TEDx talk—"Design Can Change the Way You See the World"— will challenge and transform your understanding of design's omnipresent and profound influence. Through her vast experience in interiors, architecture and design, Dana challenges the prevailing rapid image culture, highlighting the importance of originality, sustainability, connecting with your values and learning to "see" design beyond the aesthetic.

8 Responses

  4. explorethekerb

    Love your blog! Warms the heart on a cold day :) We’ve had many admirers of our ferris wheel but you’re top of the list if we find another one! explorethekerb x

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  6. Sophie

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    Love this stuff – annoyed that the ferris wheel is sold, am looking for decorations for the new nursery and a whole lot of other stuff for our “renovators delight” and Explore the Kerb look like they have stuff right up our alley. Thanks for sharing

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  7. julie

    Ooh, great find Dana! I love a well curated vintage store (or virtual store, you know what I mean). Going to have a look now.

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