Mitchell & Dent's Tittle Tattle

OK, so a little bit of a departure in subject matter for us, but as two aunties-in-waiting (not long now), Mitchell & Dent can’t help but occasionally dip our toes into baby-world. Especially when we were so fortunate to meet the very delightful Natasha and Daniel Dumais at Life InStyle, Melbourne-based designers of Ubabub. There were lots of reasons to stop and chat – brilliant brand design, incredible artwork for little ones, and THESE AMAZING COTS. And then I bumped into Natasha on Pinterest last week and if you want more eye candy, go take a peek at her pins.

ubabub.com

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My sister has an abiding love of rabbits, so much so that her imaginary friend was one. Not quite Donnie Darko style, but he did once lose himself in a fabric store causing my mum to spend a good few minutes searching with a teary little tot in tow. Well, thanks to Oh My Cavalier I’ve just started my Christmas shopping. And I shall name him Fluff Bum.

ohmycavalier.bigcartel.com

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A little warning from a red-faced and flustered Madame Mitchell – think before you google. An image search for something as seemingly innocent as ‘cute fat birds‘ came up with some surprising results. Although she did fare a little better than our friend Jane from Little Design Horse and Future Shelter (who, by the way, is speaking at Semi-Permanent10 here in Perth on Friday – go, book, now) who googled ‘man giving away carrots‘. So, be careful of the cute, it may not be all it seems. Brisbanites-in-Brooklyn Sniffle Co clearly understand.

sniffleco.bigcartel.com

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It is possible that you know I’m a fan of the work or Katie Kirk and Nate Strandberg and their design studio Eight Hour Day, lovely lovely work. Well, they’re taking their show on the road for one year and have a new blog where you’ll be able to read all about their meanderings across the USA. Tally ho, then.

eighthourday.com/blog/one-year

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My most recent kitchen tea invitation has requested that guests come dressed as fifties housewives and bring along their own teacups. A perfect excuse to treat myself to one of these marvellous Monogrammed Missus Mugs from Anthropologie (and a new dress).

www.anthropologie.com

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It is spring cleaning time and Madame Mitchell has her feather duster at the ready. I expect she might choose to wear something a little like this jumpsuit from Miss Hussy in Melbourne and the USA. She has carpets to clean, windows to wash and her flannelette bedding to pop back in the closet. Madame Dent is perhaps not so organised, but not to worry, her only wish for spring is to step out in frisky new footwear – toes unfettered.

misshussy.bigcartel.com

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But only if you want to look very silly (and a little bit cute). Crocheted bear ear headphone covers, what every girl needs.

latetotherevolution.etsy.com

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Quick sticks. If you’ve not been to Popsicle, the pop-up shipping container shop currently in Perth’s Cultural Centre, you’ve got until 5pm today. Lots of lovely things to look at including the work of another Madame Mitchell (no relation) – local gal Maevana Mitchell is the face behind the frocks, the pretty party frocks of Peppermint Milk.

peppermintmilk.etsy.com

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After much anticipation, this adorable Audrey Kawasaki brooch appeared in my letterbox last week and I’m proudly wearing it for the first time today. Sadly it is now sold out. To soften the blow here is a charming hand painted brooch by local designers Lovers and Dreamers that isn’t. Available for purchase from Popsicle and Esty.

left: audrey-kawasaki.com
right: loversdreamers.etsy.com

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Now that the weather is warming up and we’re heading into prime Pimm’s season, it is time to get your swizzle sticks out. The mesdames are very excited to see a resurgence in midcentury Blendo glass. First made by the West Virginia Speciality Glass Company, it can now be nabbed for nearly nix. Not for long though, best get in while the going’s good.

Here’s some we found on Etsy…
1. punchbowl and glasses from Hydrangea Row
2. cocktail shaker from Vintage Home Recycled
3. highballs from Swanky Lady Vintage
4. bowl set from Plaid Pony Vintage
5. tumblers from Ione’s Attic
6. pitcher and glasses from Betty’s Kitschen
7. chip and dip set from Ugly Santa
8. highballs from Blue Bernice Vintage
9. salad bowl and cruets from Rust Belt Threads

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