Mitchell & Dent's Tittle Tattle

Mesdames Mitchell and Dent are soon to become aunties. And like all childless aunties we will most probably end up buying perfectly pretty, but pretty impractical, presents for our new neice/s and/or nephew/s. What’s function got to do with it, when the form is as good as this junior Lampert sofa by Jonathan Adler? Baby sick? Leaking nappies? Sticky fingers? Not an auntie’s concern. And just wait until they’re four and we buy them finger paints and kiddie drumkits.

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For some reason, when our ‘minty’ Keren (a final year design student we mentor) is in, the iTunes shuffly thing decides to play non-stop 90s Brit-pop. It is embarrassing. There is only so much Oasis and Blur and Travis one can bear. Unless of course, it is Travis Price (smooth segue that, don’t you think?). We had the great fortune to meet Travis at Life InStyle and go gaga over his Mister Mista goodies for not-so-big boys. He’s much nicer than a Gallagher.

travisprice.com.au
mistermista.com.au

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Om nom nom, vegetables love your tummy and fruit is sweet on you, don’t you know?! Well, Mitchell & Dent think so anyhow. These brand new art prints are perfect for cute kitchens and kids who need to learn more about healthy foods. This is what happens when we watch too much Jamie Oliver. Oh – and do note the Ray Cook ramekins I bought during our delightful day out in Melbourne with Miss Gemma. Yummy.

mitchellanddent.com.au

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I am a sad fan of Matte Stephens. The reason it has taken me so long to tell you what I love about him is because I’m a ditherer. I can barely choose from a menu without the fear of meal envy, so deciding which of his works to show is a near impossible task. By choosing one or two or three favourites means a few dozen more equally wonderful works are neglected. But then, in my quarantined snufflehead state last week I revisited my favourite film from childhood – Mon Oncle – and the decision was made. You’ll be delighted to know Matte Stephens artworks are available from Perth’s brand new Outré Gallery in William Street.

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So, clogs are going to be big in the southern hemisphere this spring. How do I know? Because when I was home sick last week I watched daytime telly (inbetween whining and moaning and feeling terribly terribly terribly bored – not good at being sick, me). And Nicky Hilton, the font of all fashion knowledge (tee hee), said Chanel did a high-heeled clog and they were, like, the coolest thing evah. She may have meant something like this, but in my snot-laden head I imagined them to be more like these Swedish Hasbeens. Clearly, I’m so 2009.

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Harry Rogers illustrated these screen-printed posters for the Australian airline Qantas in the 1950′s and they are ridiculously wonderful. Even more wonderful is that they are now available again, this time as limited edition giclee prints. I want the Singapore tiger, no – the Australian kangaroo, noooo – the Canadian moose, noooooo – the Pacific Islands sea turtle.

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Mesdames Mitchell and Dent would feel right at home here at the Parker Palm Springs. The hotel was once Gene Autry‘s ranch and the Merv Griffin Resort, but was given a Jonathan Adler retro stroke kitsch stroke glam make-over earlier this century. A little bit vintage 50s, a little bit 60s mod, a little bit shag-pile 70s – all faaaabulous. According to the New York Times it is frequented by gay Hollywood producers, straight Hollywood producers, celebrities and their entourages. I’m sure there could be room for two ladies who love Pimms. Anyone got a sugar daddy going spare?

theparkerpalmsprings.com

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If you’re looking for old-school mid-century glamour but can’t afford to run away to get married at The Parker, why not opt for a little Palm Springs style in your own home town? Honeycomb is the perfect wedding stationery suite for couples who wish to channel their inner Audrey and Cary and can be found on the Mitchell & Dent website, in our newest catalogue or in a sample pack available in our little online shop.

mitchellanddent.com.au

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If you heart paper like Mitchell & Dent hearts paper, then Paper Heart is the wedding stationery suite for you. Cut-paper style hearts with your names custom designed in Madame Dent’s very own retro-y hand-drawn typeface. Simple and sweet and sassy, perfect for the day when you pledge your heart to your one and only. To find out more visit the website, request the newest catalogue or order a sample.

mitchellanddent.com.au

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Some folks just aren’t into over-the-top declarations with seventeen bridesmaids, lit limousines that look more like a club than a car, fifty foot trains and puffy ruffles a’plenty. They prefer something simple and sweet and a little playful, just like Mitchell & Dent‘s Milk Bar wedding stationery suite. If you’d like to meet Mitchell & Dent at the milk bar, drop by the website, ask for the newest catalogue or order a sample pack. Sweet.

mitchellanddent.com.au

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