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*bespoke* is a quarterly magazine for the creative and crafty!

Petite Oreiller – In Full Bloom Accent Pillow by Pillow Pallooza

Posted by on Jan 28, 2012 in Homewares | 0 comments

This pillow was too sweet not to share!  I just want to run my fingers through the ‘flower petals’.  Don’t you?  This gorgeous pillow in full bloom is by the talented Pillow Pallooza.  Her shop is full of lovely accent pillows that will brighten up any chair, couch, or window ledge in your home.

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Australian Bird Print by 56 Dollars for Bean Cake

Posted by on Jan 27, 2012 in Art | 0 comments

There is something just darling about this bird print by Australian artist, 56 Dollars for Bean Cake.  I really love seeing the underdrawing beneath the colors in this pink and grey Galah bird.  Have you seen this bird before?

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Fast Five ~ Nikki Montenegro

Posted by on Jan 27, 2012 in Fast Five, Jewellery | 1 comment

Who are you?

My name is Nikki Montenegro and I am a maker of handmade costume jewellery pieces. I love pleated skirts, peonies, unusual jewellery and cool rings. I never leave the house without wearing a cute pair of earrings and matching accessories. I live in beautiful Sydney, Australia with my evil dog ‘Pom Pom’ who is my number one fan.

What do you do?

I make costume jewellery pieces which have a very feminine, frou frou floral aesthetic. Think luxe Alice in Wonderland bracelets, Gossip Girl bows and my signature floral cluster rings. The photo above shows a bow bracelet from my ‘Baroque Pearl Collection’, which is my range of pearl bracelets with handmade double tone bows, which are individually custom made for my lovely customers. Most of my pieces are bespoke, and I often get jewellery requests for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.

What makes you happy?

My family and friends, good food and great conversation.

My dream is…

To be successful in the things that I do, and to always have the love and support of the people that are most important to me.

Where can we find you (off-and-on-line)?

You can find me via my online shop on Etsy, and I would love it if you could join me on my official Facebook page.

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NikkiMontenegro

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HandmadeDesigner

Instagram: nikkimontenegro

Tumblr: http://bunniesfordinner.tumblr.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiMontenegro

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Vintage 1950s skirt

Posted by on Jan 26, 2012 in Vintage | 0 comments

I adore vintage skirts and this one from the 1950s is breathtakingly beautiful!  I love the way it flares out so that you could imagine you’re wearing an old ballgown.  Pistol Poppy, an Etsy shop full of antique clothing, is lucky enough to have this skirt in their shop.  What event would you wear your golden skirt to?

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DIY ~ Terrarium Necklace

Posted by on Jan 26, 2012 in DIY | 0 comments

Terrariums are still all the rage but now you can make your own little terrarium necklace!  How cool is that?  I thought it was pretty cool.  A big thank you to Clossette for the easy, step-by-step tutorial.  I can’t wait to make one this weekend for a friend!

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