Tag: Adelaide

Gerard McCabe Awarded for Unreleased Ring

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There really is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Premier Adelaide jeweller, Gerard McCabe, has been praised for its unreleased, luxury opal and gemstone Rainbow Lorikeet ring at the prestigious JAA Australiasian Jewellery Awards.

Gerard McCabe took out the title for Best Sketch for the winning design (above), which was crafted in an ode to the enchanting Australian Rainbow Lorikeet.

A sibling to Gerard McCabe’s iconic Lorikeet pendant, the ring captures the essence of the spirited Lorikeet at play, with coloured gems trailing down the ring’s shoulders, framed by feathery gold embellishments.

Gerard McCabe Design Director, Nazanin Mohammedkhani, is among the talented creatives behind the award-winning design and sketch (pictured below).

Held by the Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA), the esteemed awards celebrate and recognises design, innovation, craftsmanship, and marketability in the jewellery industry.

“We are proud of this extraordinary achievement. There were some very talented entries and we enjoyed seeing the diversity in Australian jewellery design,” says Gerard McCabe Managing Director, Justin McCabe.

Check out the stunning and intricate piece in-person. Gerard McCabe’s winning Lorikeet design is available to view and purchase in-store now at the premier jeweller’s Rundle Mall store!

Gerard McCabe
2GB Rundle Mall Plaza, Rundle Mall
gerardmccabe.com.au
@gerardmccabe

Layer Up

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Create a warm and inviting space this winter by layering fabrics and textures. The team at OZ Design shows you how.

Existing furniture can be given a new lease of life by using a range of different materials to create layers. It’s a simple interior trick, and it not only changes a space up, but it also adds visual interest and warmth.

The experts from OZ Design suggest adding a thick throw blanket and scatter cushions to a sofa or bed or grounding your space using a textural woollen rug.

High pile rugs are ideal for the cooler months and allow your feet to sink into a soft landing. Windows and walls shouldn’t be overlooked either – drape curtains for a soft, angelic look and introduce colour and energy to a room with the addition of a hero artwork.

Complete the space with small touches, like candles and a floor lamp (or opt for a table lamp if you want to cast a soft warm glow), and greenery is a great way to add a pop of colour.

Make your house feel like a home and discover furniture and homeware collections that will live with you through every moment.

OZ Design
800 Marion Road, Marion
08 8472 3630
Gepps X Home HQ
750 Main North Road, Gepps Cross
08 8472 3640
ozdesign.com.au

Sip and Style on King William Road

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King William Road’s inaugural Sip & Style Soirée is underway for August!

The precinct’s restaurants, bars, boutiques and retailers bring shoppers and diners exclusive offers, in-store events, and unique experiences, with styling sessions and high teas. Here’s just a snippet of what shoppers can expect this month…


Fashion

Shane Staker

Enjoy a styling advice event in the studio every Friday, from 6pm–7pm. There’ll be a DJ, complimentary drinks. Shoppers can also enjoy a $250 store voucher when purchasing a full-price jacket or suit.

The Ark Clothing Co

The Ark will host an exclusive August collection preview night with drinks and nibbles on August 24, from 6pm.

The Bride Lab

Brides who purchase a gown will receive a complimentary gift box filled with local goodies and treats.

Denim Iniquity

Book a complimentary styling session with experienced in-house stylists.

Hunter & Harper

A special sip and shopping evening with complementary nibbles and drinks every Thursday. Discounted offers on rainwear all month, plus buy a rain jacket and receive overalls or rain boots at half price.

+One Dress Hire

A sip and style evening and in-store styling every Wednesday. Plus, receive an exclusive 20 percent discount when making a purchase between 6pm–9pm.

DENIM + CLOTH

A range of exclusive sales and bubbles and nibbles across two late-night sip and shop events on Thursday, August 17 and Thursday August 31.

ALT Bar + Wild Child Stylelab

Spend $250 at Wild Child and receive a complimentary glass of sparkling at ALT Bar.

Hunter and Harper

A special sip and shopping evening every Thursday with complementary nibbles and drinks, discounted offers on rainwear.

Séjour club

Experience the 2023 spring/summer collection release and styling event on Sunday, August 20, from 2pm to 6pm. Guests will have an opportunity to shop an exclusive 15 percent discount offer.

The Ark Clothing Co

The Ark will host an exclusive August collection preview night with drinks and nibbles on Thursday, August 24, from 6pm.

Better Together Pre-Loved Fashion

Experience styling tips and advice from local stylists every Saturday and learn how to style pre-loved looks.

Denim + Cloth

Exclusive sales, bubbles and nibbles across two late-night sip and shop events on August 17 and 31.

+One Dress Hire

A sip and style evening and in-store styling every Wednesday, plus receive an exclusive 20 percent discount when making a purchase between 6pm and 9pm.


Beauty

Fon Salon

Book a sip and style service and receive a glass of bubbles or red wine, a wash, hydrating in salon treatment, blow-dry/style and take-home goodie bag.

Skins & Things

Celebrate across a three-day event where customers can shop in-store special discounted offers and enjoy complimentary drinks and nibbles from August 17–19 with discounts of up to 40 percent on selected stock.

Alexia Makeup Hair Beauty

A limited offer of free cosmetic tattoo consultations during the month of August.

Ooh La La Lash Boutique

20 percent off HanLash Lash Growth Serum.


Food & Drink

Godi la Vita

Enjoy the two-course Godi La Vita Express lunch menu from Tuesday to Friday, between 12pm and 2:30pm.

Betty’s Burgers Hyde Park

Enjoy an exclusive combo – luxe burger and wine for only $25.

Four Sides Bar & Kitchen

Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine when purchasing any meal from the a la carte menu.

STH Restaurant

Dine with STH on Sunday evenings and receive a complimentary glass of French Champagne.

Phoenix Sweets Cakery

An exclusive Phoenix Sweets High Tea Set offering a selection of tea, and coffee with sweet and savoury treats every weekend.

Hello Neighbour

Enjoy the special Sgroppino cocktail across August, a recipe containing vodka, lemon sorbet and prosecco.

Keep up to date with the latest details from King William’s Sip & Style Soirée at kingwilliamroad.com.au

What’s Trending: Tones and Textures

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Terrace Floors + Furnishings give us the lowdown on how to get our space looking and feeling cosy this season.

Muted tones and plenty of texture make for warm and inviting interiors as the cooler weather hits. Here are just some of the pieces you can find at Terrace Floors + Furnishings’ Eastwood showroom to help you achieve the ultimate cosy vibes.

Combine Warmth and Texture

The sky may be grey, but it’s all about the rebirth of warm colour palettes this season. Think warm whites, soothing taupes, and rich, earthy tones.

Pair earthy colours with layers of richly textured fabrics to add another dimension to your home. The use of complex textures and a multitude of materials in any room adds both a visual and physical warmth to the space.

The Armadillo Winnow rug, shown here, offers the perfect level of tactility and softness with its crosshatch weave and thick wool pile, while the L&M Home Palermo Rectangle Cushion (see Steal the Style below) will add another layer of comfort to your sofa or bed. Woven on a traditional handloom in the finest European linen, the handmade nature of this textured design means each piece is totally unique.

Mix Old with New

From the resurgence of fully curved sofas to more subtle details like rounded or sloped chair arms, chair backs, and tables, rounded shapes soften a space and create flow. The Ethnicraft Barrow Lounge Chair is a perfect example of this. It’s the time of year to cosy up with a good book, so pick one off the bookshelf and sink into this beautifully comfy, vintage-style chair inspired by the 50s. Add the GlobeWest Axel Bench Seat (see below) with its rounded bolster pillows for a contemporary – and even comfier – look and feel to your home.

Black is back

The easiest way to play with modern pieces and to make statement pieces pop is by adding a black accent piece to your space. For example, the Ethnicraft Black Bok Side Table (left) allows you to start small, and it works well in compact spaces which can easily be overwhelmed by too much black. The Ethnicraft Blackbird Sideboard is another great addition as it’s sleek oak and black finish can easily adapt to a range of interior styles, from modern to mid-century. Try teaming it with the GlobeWest Lorne Canopy lamp to bring even more cosy warmth and a soft glow to your interior.

Terrace Floors + Furnishings’ tip is to invest in a single piece of black furniture and decide how you like it before you add more black to your home decor. If you love the look, you can add a single black accent piece to every room in your house — the colour will become a thread that ties all your rooms together. And because black is a neutral, it pairs well with a variety of colour schemes, particularly alongside neutrals like olive green, taupe and other earthy colours.

STEAL THE STYLE

1. Ethnicraft Barrow Lounge Chair, $1540; 2. GlobeWest Lorne Canopy Table Lamp, $380; 3. GlobeWest Axel Bench Seat, $1605; 4. Ethnicraft Black Bok Side Table, $795; 5. Armadillo Winnow Rug, from $1350; 6. Ethnicraft Oak Blackbird Sideboard, $4305; 7. L&M Home Palermo Rectangle Cushion, $110

Terrace Floors + Furnishings
51 Glen Osmond Rd, Eastwood
terracefloors.com.au
@terracefloors

Kick Starting Fashion Trend to End Period Poverty

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South Australian fashion HOUSE Sunset Lover has teamed up with not-for-profit organisation KickStart for Kids to raise awareness for young women living without access to feminine hygiene products.

The local fashion brand, which uses compostable fabrics in its designs, will run a fashion parade showcasing its new collection at KickStart for Kids’ inaugural period poverty fundraiser at the Belgian Beer Café (27–29 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide) on Friday, May 26, from 12.30pm.

The Sunset Lover collections are designed in collaboration with the South Australian Museum and
Botanic Gardens of South Australia, drawing inspiration from various species of flora
and fauna.

Featuring prints from South Australian botanical illustrator Gilbet Dashorst, Sunset Lover’s luxury pieces donning the runway are part of its latest mythological gardens collection.

Sunset Lover creative director and founder, Melanie Flintoft, said: “We love KickStart for Kids and all
they do for our state, so I didn’t think twice when considering partnering up for this incredibly
important fundraiser.”

The fundraiser will include a silent auction, live music from DJ Ashie, and inspiring speeches from KickStart for Kids founder Ian Steel and KickStart for Kids ambassador and SAFM breakfast host Rebecca Morse.

Period poverty has been highlighted as a real issue in Australia after a 2020 report by the Commissioner for Children & Young People revealed more than half (51%) of school students reported not having access to feminine hygiene products. In fact, 26% had missed school because their families couldn’t afford sanitary items.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to KickStart for Kids’ period poverty cause. Guests are also encouraged to donate sanitary items.

Tickets are still available here.

Are You Being Lasered By A Qualified Nurse?

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The questions you should ask laser hair removal clinics.

Winter is looming, making it the best time for laser hair removal as your skin is less likely to be exposed to the sun. But there are a few things to consider to ensure your treatment goes as safely and smoothly as possible.

Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley fills us in on how to avoid a close shave with a dodgy clinic.

1. What training and qualifications does your staff have?

Pick a clinic led by qualified nurses rather than beauty therapists. Here at Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley, all our clients are treated by qualified nurses. We spend three months training our nursing staff to ensure they’re more than confident in safely addressing your unwanted hair needs.

In South Australia, anybody can open a laser hair removal clinic, which is frightening as high-grade laser equipment can cause a lot of damage and problems if they’re not used by staff who are adequately trained.

2. Do you provide a thorough consultation?

Make sure the clinic assesses your skin type and hair colour. There are many other assessments that should be made, including medical history and medication that may affect the treatment and results. Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley provide a complementary initial consultation where they’ll run through a thorough explanation of the service and answer any questions you have. This is to ensure the client is comfortable with the process and feels safe.

3. How many clients have you treated?

Enquire about how many clients the clinic has treated, as this might give you an idea of how popular and trusted they are. The best way to determine this is through word-of-mouth; ask your friends and family for a recommendation to a reputable clinic.

4. What equipment do you use?

Ask the clinic about the type of laser they use. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is frequently advertised as a laser, but this isn’t the case. IPL is not a laser; instead, find a clinic that uses a Class 4 Medical Laser, which achieves incredible results compared to IPL.

5. What results can I expect from the treatment?

A trick to watch out for is if the clinic offers permanent hair removal. Take note: it’s simply not possible to guarantee “permanent hair removal”; only permanent reduction can be achieved. Although the procedure is often touted as a form of permanent hair removal, laser treatment only reduces the number of unwanted hairs in a given area. It doesn’t get rid of unwanted hairs completely.

Laser Hair Removal at The Bay & On Unley
Shop 1, 61 Tapleys Hill Road, Glenelg North
Shop 16, 13–23 Unley Road, Parkside
08 8295 7070
lhratthebay.com

When Old Meets New

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CONTEMPORARY CERAMICISTS, LIKE TAFE SA GRADUATE HOLLY PHILLIPSON, ARE USING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES TO CRAFT MODERN, AWARD-WINNING DESIGNS.

PHOTOGRAPHY: KIRSTY BURNS

Pottery is one of the oldest inventions in history, a skill utilised by the Ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and in the Japanese Jōmon period. In awe of pottery predecessors, South Australian ceramic artist Holly Phillipson champions the ancient techniques of the craft when creating her award-winning contemporary designs.

TAFE SA graduate and South Australian ceramic artist Holly Phillipson.

“The whole [pottery] process is fascinating to me,” Holly says. “There are so many skills involved at different stages.”

The artist says she hadn’t thought about a career in ceramics until she discovered the JamFactory Associate Program. Holly had been completing a short wheel-throwing course at TAFE SA when she met some glass artists employed as associates. Meeting them encouraged her to enrol in a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) – delivered concurrently by TAFE SA and Flinders University – with the hope of landing a coveted JamFactory associate position.

“I could see a clear pathway for myself as a ceramicist,” says Holly, and in 2018 she began the three-year undergraduate course at Adelaide College of the Arts. She says her biggest takeaway was the in-depth education she received.

“It’s so rewarding to create forms you envision and fire them into permanent, durable objects,” she says. Here, the degree touched on all aspects of ceramics, from mixing glazes to firing kilns and how to manage a studio. But being a part of a vibrant community of creatives, learning from industry lecturers every day, is what set the degree apart for the ceramicist.

“I felt so supported and had a profound sense of belonging.” Her thorough education led Holly to landing a place in the JamFactory’s Associate Program – her dream role. She has since been accepted into the Helpmann Academy Elevate Mentorship program, where she’ll work under her ‘ceramic heroes’ Kirsten Coelho and Peter Andersson.

“They’ll help develop an exciting new body of work and some new glazes,” she says.

In appreciation of the historical significance of pottery, Holly points to the ancient forms in her contemporary ceramic designs. She references timeless pieces from all over the globe in her range of wheel-thrown tableware. Her recent collection, Peplum (2022), featured wheel-thrown platters, bowls and candelabras, all with the signature frilly design.

Dipped in a white satin glaze, the pottery range was partially inspired by doughnut-like Russian Skopin ceramics.

“It’s fun to challenge myself to create similar forms, but with my contemporary style,” she says.

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS (VISUAL ARTS)

A dual award degree delivered by TAFE SA and Flinders University, the Bachelor of Creative Arts [Visual Arts] delivers a comprehensive grounding in the practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary visual arts studio practice. You will be required to undertake the TAFE SA Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts [CUA51120, CUA60720] concurrently with the Bachelor of Creative Arts [Visual Arts].

Duration: Three years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery: Adelaide College of the Arts

Course Admission Requirements:

• Any Certificate III or higher

• Satisfactory achievement in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

• Successful completion of SACE (year 12) results (or equivalent) achieving an ATAR of 60 or above

WHEEL-THROWING INTRODUCTION

Ideal for beginners, this course teaches the fundamental skills of wheel-throwing. Various dates, starting in May 2023.

Delivery: Adelaide College of the Arts

Visit tafesa.edu.au/visualarts to learn more.

What’s On This Mother’s Day

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Block out May 14 on your calendar.

MAKE YOUR OWN COCKTAILS

If tea isn’t Mum’s drink of choice, a cocktail might win her heart. Sign up for a gin cocktail-making class hosted by Next Door Cocktail Bar and Prohibition Liquor Co. where she’ll learn how to stir and shake and balance flavours. The cocktail recipes have been designed using the distillery’s small batch limited release Mum’s Gin. Along with a grazing platter to nibble on throughout the class, guests will also receive a 200ml bottled cocktail and recipes to try at home.

GET FANCY WITH A HIGH TEA

Mother’s Day is synonymous with high teas. That’s why you should treat mum to a decadent afternoon at Adelaide Arcade’s Tea Cielo Tearoom + Patisserie. From 2pm, indulge in sweet and savory treats, local wine, and organic teas while The Very Modern Jazz Band performs classic jazz tunes. Get Mum’s ticket fast, as bookings are limited.

For a high tea with a twist, take Mum to Marion Hotel’s G & Tea for a delicious afternoon tea featuring hot and cold treats. And what’s a party without a refreshing gin spritz in the hotel’s Secret Garden?

GO CASUAL WITH PUB GRUB

There are a heap of pubs across South Australia hosting a special feast for the woman of the day, but be quick – bookings are essential! Here are just few worthy Mother’s Day mentions:

Parkside Hotel (142 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside)

Enjoy a bottomless brunch at Parkside Hotel with two hours unlimited mimosas, bellinis, spritzes, and sparkling wine paired with delicious savoury or sweet brunch boards.

Brighton Metro Hotel (466 Brighton Road)

Brighton Metro Hotel’s Charlie’s Diner will be serving up a delectable buffet breakfast from 8am to 9.30am. Best of all? Mums receive a complimentary glass of bubbles.

Hampstead Hotel (143 North East Road, Collinswood)

Opening early for Mums at 9am, families can enjoy a breakfast buffet at Hampstead Hotel, plus Mum gets a free mimosa on arrival.

The Unley (27 Unley Road, Parkside)

Show Mum you love her with your entire soul at The Unley’s Mother’s Day Brunch with Soul from 11am. Indulge in an exclusive two-hour experience which includes bottomless spritzes, wine and selected tap beers. What’s more, soul singers will be belting out tunes all brunch long.

Robe Hotel (Mundy Terrace, Robe)

There’s a special ‘Feed Me’ lunch menu for mums at Robe Hotel, featuring the freshest of local produce and a glass of wine. All mums will get entry into the draw to win a Mother’s Day hamper.

Mick O’Shea’s Hotel (Main South Road, Hackham)

Ever wondered why there’s only one day to celebrate the Mums in our lives? Celebrate all weekend-long at Mick O’Shea’s Hotel’s Mother’s Day Weekend, which kicks off May 13. On Saturday, Happy Hour (or Happy Few Hours) is from 2pm to 6pm, with Mum hitting the dancefloor when live music kicks off from 8.30pm. On Sunday, there’s fun for the whole family with plaster painting, live music, and even a petting zoo!

The Duck (393 Main Road, Coromandel Valley)

Bottomless beer and wine; need we say more? We shouldn’t have to, but we will. If there’s room in Mum’s tum, indulge in The Duck‘s two-hour ‘Feed Me’ menu and enter to win one of four Mother’s Day hampers.

The Hope Inn (348 Port Road, Hindmarsh)

There’s no need to hope for Mum to have a blast – she 100 per cent will at The Hope Inn. There are Mother’s Day lunch and dinner specials, two for $25 cocktails and raffle prizes.

Naracoorte Hotel (73 Ormerod Street, Naracoorte)

Cheers to Mum at Naracoorte Hotel with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, plus be in the draw to win one of six Mother’s Day hampers simply by ordering a main meal.

ENJOY A PICTURESQUE PICNIC

Just 15 minutes from Magill, venture inside Sinclair Gully Winery’s majestic candle bark forest where internationally acclaimed harpist Siobhan Owen will mesmerize Mum and pull at her heart strings.

Owen will play songs from Etta James, Elvis, the Beatles, Florence and the Machine, and many more in this majestic, outdoor performance.

Pack your own basket of goodies and buy Mum a beer, wine or soft drink when you get to the winery. Strictly no BYO alcohol.

Bowerbird Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Looking for a last-minute gift for Mum? Head to Bowerbird for inspo this weekend (May 5–7).

For the Mums who like trinkets

If Mum needs a new vase for the bunch of flowers you’ve bought, South Australian artist Alicia Butt has you covered. Specialising in ceramics, Alicia’s small business Ali Potter Ceramics is a one-woman operation where she handcrafts ceramics to create stunning creations, everything from beakers and mugs to vases and trinket dishes.

Ali Potter Ceramics
@alipotter_ceramics

For the Mums who like handmade jewellery

Creator of mitchell.maker, Carolyn Mitchell, describes her handmade, recycled sterling silver jewellery as ‘simple, strong and timeless’ – just like Mum. Carolyn uses the ancient lost wax method of casting metal to create her tactile pieces. Browse Carolyn’s Bowerbird stall for a pair of silver earrings, pendants or rings.

mitchell.maker
mitchell-maker.myshopify.com
@mitchell.maker

For the Mums whose homes smell delicious

It wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without a new candle for Mum’s collection. Find one or a sweet-scented diffuser at the Mojo Candle Co. stall. The vessels are hand-cut from reclaimed wine and beer bottles, filled with natural soy wax infused with modern, sophisticated fragrances and topped with sustainable cork stoppers.

Mojo Candle Co.
mojocandleco.com.au
@mojocandleco

For the stylish Mums

It’s officially winter! Keep Mum cosy and stylish with a scarf or shrug designed and knitted by boutique knitwear label sheep-ish. Using 100 per cent Australian merino wool, the sheep-ish range includes merino shrugs, ponchos, scarves, wrist warmers, headbands, baby blankets and cushions.

sheep-ish
sheep-ish.com.au

For the Mums who love nature

Inspired by our diverse and colourful birdlife, Songbird is an art and stationery label that showcases iconic birds, all while raising awareness of some of the most vulnerable and critically endangered varieties. In 2011, Songbird founder, Alexandra Sommer, travelled to a small village in Thailand and was overwhelmed by the immense talent of local women. Today, Songbird provides employment to their team of artisans in Thailand who help create pieces that’ll make Mum’s heart sing this Mother’s Day.

Songbird
songbirdcollection.com
@songbirdcollection

For the Mums who love a cuppa

Sit down with Mum to enjoy a cup of tea brewed by The Dandy Tea Co., founded by Renmark-born Mandy de Rose. Collaborating with local growers, Mandy creates the freshest, seasonal fruit and herbal blends to hand-blend her extensive range of teas. Yum!

The Dandy Tea Co.
@thedandyteaco

For the artistic Mums

Find Mum a new, pretty print for her lounge room at South Australia’s My Little Print Studio, which uses real flora and fauna to create cyanotypes (also known as a blueprint). This simple photographic printing process creates a bold and beautiful blue and white print that immediately connects its audience to nature. My Little Print Studio’s artworks have also been merged into gift cards, coasters, earrings, heat bags and tea towels, so you’re bound to find something unique for Mum. You can even pick up Mum her very own DYI cyanotype printing kit.

My Little Print Studio
mylittleprintstudio.com.au
@mylittleprintstudio

Bowerbird
May 5–7
Adelaide Showground
bowerbird.net.au

Meet The Makers

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BOWERBIRD IS BACK THIS MAY! HERE are JUST A FEW OF THE INCREDIBLE LOCAL AND INTERSTATE ARTISANS POPPING UP AT ADELAIDE’S PREMIER DESIGN MARKET.

1. CHERIE EM

Cherie Em bottle.

South Australian-based Cherie Em boasts a bespoke range inspired by the centuries-old techniques used in French perfumeries. The delicate blends of rose and chamomile, mint and myrtle, and Chantilly are handcrafted from natural materials and essences. Our pick? We love the subtle scents of the Mint & Myrtle Hand & Body Wash and Tangerine Lip Balm.
cherie-em.com
@cherieembotanical

2. CARDIGANG

Two women in colourful, pastel knit jumpers.

Founded by Morgan Collins and Cat Bloxsom, Cardigang is the Victorian-based brand that’s revolutionising how people learn to knit and crochet with their easy-to-follow DIY kits made for beginners, by beginners. Make your own colourful, chunky-knit jumper, crop top or cardigan and flaunt your ‘made by me’ tag with style.
cardigang.com.au
@cardigang_knits

3. BASK AROMATHERAPY

Bottle of body lotion with Bask Aromatherapy branding.

Since 2014, Bask Aromatherapy’s non-toxic, plant-based and locally-made lotions, body washes and hand creams have made people’s skin feel luxurious, soft and repaired. The boutique brand gently blends essential oils with the best botanicals, with products using balancing and relaxing scents like lemon myrtle, geranium and lavender.
baskaromatherapy.com.au
@baskaromatherapy

4. CLAIRE ISHINO

Blue and yellow print with white birds, designed by artist Claire Ishino.

Inspired by the colour, pattern and the beauty of Australia’s native flora and fauna, local artist Claire Ishino crafts colourful prints that brighten any room. The Adelaide-based artisan, whose illustrations are featured on Jurlique, Twenty Third Street Distillery and Jim Barry packaging, is also a fan of collaboration, working with local makers like Kitty Came Home to create small collections of accessories.
claireishino.com
@claireishino

5. CHOMO STUDIO

Colourful designs on paper and plates.

Melbourne-based Chomo Studio ceramics have a distinctive style and story, with the hand-painted whimsical designs, characters and coloured patterns bringing joy to any room. At the May markets, find handmade cremains and original illustration prints at the Chomo Studio stall, alongside sweet clay figurines featuring hand-picked, dried flowers from the designer’s own backyard.
chomostudio.com
@chomo.studio

6. CLAY BY KHOA

Mugs in earthy tones and textures.

Adelaide’s Khoa Edgecombe handcrafts ceramics that celebrate form and function, drawing inspiration from South Australia’s natural landscapes, intertwining her love of the state’s earthy tones and textures into her range. The line of thickly-rimmed dishes, mugs and mini bowls are made from locally-sourced clay.
claybykhoa.com.au
@clay_by_khoa

7. FRANK N AL CHAI

Brown takeaway cup with Frank n Al branding on it.

Frank n Al Chai was born out of a need for a coffee alternative. Founder Kristen Carroll was searching for caffeine substitutes when she discovered the benefits of chai. She’s now developed her own range of certified organic chai that is gluten, dairy and sugar-free, and vegan-friendly. Hand-blended, Frank n Al Chai’s spiced tones give the perfect morning buzz. Even better, the packaging is compostable and includes a meditation guide!
franknal.com.au
@franknal_chai

8. METANOIA

Leather handbag with gold metal bars.

Born from wanting to give vintage leather a new lease of life, Metanoia is the South Australian slow fashion label handcrafting timeless bags from old jackets to minimise textile waste. Each design is one-of-a-kind, with the edgy bags effortlessly elevating any look with a statement style.
metanoialeather.com
@metanoia.leather

9. THURSTON AND LOVEY

Dainty necklace with different coloured stones hanging off it.

Since 2009, Thurston and Lovey have been crafting jewellery pieces perfect for every occasion. The Adelaide-born brand’s sustainable range of sterling silver, pearl-beaded and gold vermeil necklaces, earrings and rings are timeless in design and elegant in appearance, making them the perfect gift for a loved one or yourself!
thurstonandlovey.com.au
@thurston_lovey

10. PALI BASKETS

Purple woven bag.

Handwoven basket brand, Pāli, was born from a desire to economically empower remote communities, ethically working with villagers to find ways to showcase their craft globally while ensuring they’re correctly compensated. Founders Maggie and Cass work closely with artisans in remote areas, designing stand-out bags that are then handcrafted in Myanmar from new and recycled palette strapping.
palibaskets.com
@pali_baskets

11. NUTMEG CREATIVE

Artist painting on a doormat.

Nutmeg Creative is on a mission to make you smile with their quirky range of tote bags, greeting cards, hand-painted doormats and more. From doormats reading ‘I hope you brought wine’ and tote bags with ‘emotional baggage’ on the front, each design is decorated with cheeky slogans. Nutmeg Creative is also committed to sustainable practice, with the Adelaide-made label using clean products, recycling and reusing where possible.
nutmegcreative.com.au
@nutmeg_creative

12. PRYSHAN CLAY STONES

Clay stones stacked on top of each other.

Discover the benefits of naturally exfoliating with Pryshan’s Clay Stones. Using natural French clay, the boutique beauty brand craft the buffing stones across two weeks before placing them in a kiln to ensure the product is future-proof. The stone is a great tool for deep exfoliation, gently removing dead skin cells to leave you looking brighter, smoother and refreshed.
pryshan.com.au
@pryshanbeauty

Bowerbird
5–7 May
Adelaide Showground
bowerbird.net.au