New York Lights The New York collective electricity bill for lighting must be off the scale. Cruise down Fifth Avenue around Christmas time and you get a sense of it. These… More…
John Derian Company Inc. This was a must see shop on my New York list. I got onto it from Sibella Court's book "Etcetera" which I thoroughly recommend. Sibella lived and worked… More…
Melbournalia Melbournalia is a souvenir shop with a difference. Along with three other like minded Melbournians, fashion and marketing guru Alasdair Mackinnon set about putting… More…
Nook Nook Jocelyn Cross, co-director of Nook Nook furniture, is just as bright, brave and bubbly as her furniture. Taking these photos in her dear little terrace just north of… More…
Vitra This little shop at the top end of Greenwich Street (just down from the Chelsea Market) took my eye on my first day in New York. They have managed to create a delightfully… More…
Clarence The shopping strip in Healesville is such a hip happening place. Great shops and great places to eat are a winning combination. Last week, I started my Healesville shop… More…
Sibella Court "My mother called me Silver...part precious metal part pirate." "Etcetera" by Sibella Court. She oozes creative genius from every stylist pore. She first made her… More…
Morris Brown Morris Brown is directly across the road in Healesville (Maroondah Highway) from Clarence. Two great shops in such close proximity is shoppers heaven, and lets face… More…
"Minoan Teapot" Randy Long. (b.1951 US) "Minoan Teapot" 1988 Sterling Silver, Granite, 18k gold, 24k gold leaf and wood. I think this little piece of work is so stunning that I… More…
Marianne van Ooij's Tea Time Around about this time last year I met Marianne van Ooij at the Open Studio Program at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. I was very taken… More…
Marti Portfolio Last week I promised to tell you more about Marti Portfolio in Malvern. What a find. Gallery, interior design, jewellery and fashion. All managed by interior… More…
Izzi and Popo Bernadette Wyer is the brains behind Izzi and Popo. A great little shop selling antiques and specialty items from Belgium. It's been delighting locals now for six… More…
The Yarra Store I've been going to the Yarra Store since before I came to live in Warrandyte. Owner, Rosemary Barry has helped me give my credit card a run on several occasions.… More…
The Robins Ahhh Warrandyte you've done it again! Just when I was thinking to include more houses on Isiiad (particularly after the experience of Lascelles), I saw an ad for the… More…
"Lascelles" I've been wanting to feature homes and interiors since I started Isiiad. I'm so happy that Helen and Wayne Lascelles' house at Panton Hill is the first. It's a… More…
Robin Boyd's Wright House I remember reading Robin Boyd's book "The Australian Ugliness" as a young girl and completely agreeing with his opinion that we tend to uglify our… More…
Oku Den These beautiful little Japanese wooden name stamps typify what Oku Den is all about. They sit in an equally beautiful antique Japanese cabinet in the centre of the store.… More…
New York Rainwater Tanks I've been fascinated with New York rainwater tanks since I saw pictures of Rupert Murdochs apartment in Soho. The design of it's makeover (masterminded by… More…
More from Marianne Van Ooij One of my favourite New York finds, Marianne Van Ooij, has sent some great news. I met her last December at the Museum of Arts and Design as a… More…
