JOURNAL

In Australia, plastic waste and recycling are hot topics. We have shopping bag bans, single-use plastic bans, and documentaries on the war on waste.

Step through the doors and prepare to enter a wonderland where photography, street culture, music and movement combine to create something truly unique. From the first glimpse that you catch of the beguiling and quirky personalities respectfully crafted by the team at BLAMO, it's hard not to be mesmerized. Every item in their collection lives and breathes a distinct personality. It’s one that speaks to individuals who appreciate timeless design, detailed craftsmanship, and a sense of playfulness when interacting with the natural world. In Blamoville, the disposable and the fast are left behind in favour of the slow, the substantial and the unexpected. ...

Why buying handmade is good for the soul.   There’s something about buying a handmade item that conjures memories of an older time. A time when blacksmiths would work at their forge amidst sweat and steel; when artists would spend hours applying paint to the canvas; and when dressmakers would hand-stitch each garment with the softest of fabrics.  These days, with the rise of mass production and ease of buying online, it’s easy to forget the simple joys of buying handmade. However, whether you’re choosing a new outfit, an item for your house or gift for a loved one, selecting...

Stand (or comfortably sit) behind your favourite essential brands when they need you most.  It’s no surprise, our economy is in a state of absolute flux. We can’t leave the house (unless it’s essential) and when we do, most of the things we need aren’t available (that’s right - we’re looking at you Toilet Paper Hoarders).   In times like these, it’s easy to forget the brands and businesses we’ve been following with awe as the survival mode that seems to have gripped the planet kicks in. So how can we, as a likeminded and caring community, support those purpose-driven brands...