Mitchell & Dent's Tittle Tattle

Mesdames Mitchell & Dent are very fond of a fiesta, a shindig, a soirée – even a sundowner. And whilst we disapprove of being invited by text, we don’t think every bash warrants bespoke letterpress stationery. DIY can be most delightful, so here’s some we prepared earlier… lovely invitations in little packs of 8, envelopes all included. Perfect for children’s birthdays, high teas, dinner parties and baby showers. You can find them at the Studio Bomba Shop.

(And to the lovely gal who popped in to see us on Sunday and to who I promised a blog post, apologies for my tardiness!)

Studio Bomba Shop
Open Thursday to Sunday, 10:30am to 6ish
379 Oxford Street, Mt Hawthorn, Western Australia
studiobomba.com.au 

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www.londonundercover.co.uk

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www.maxinehelfman.com

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In the most glorious vintage-inspired swimmers by My Sister Pat in Ballarat. Fully lined cotton cossies with non-perishable rubber shirring in sizes small to extra large. Almost too divine to take a dip in.

www.mysisterpat.com.au

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