Posted on July 6, 2011 by Olive Home

a decadent solstice at ollie & lloyd

Portraits of Dusk, the new stunning new season of Samantha Wills, is just around the corner.
However we have many stunning pieces on display from A Decadent Solstice to keep you sated…
 

Abbey Road Studios Bangle Stack (front), Young Zeta Bangle & Helen of Troy Necklace (front right).

 

From left: The Odyssey Necklaces, Nautical Knots Necklace, Harmony Necklace, Stone & Cross Necklace.

 

Julius Caesar Necklace, Mercury Lounge Bracelet Set.

 (As seen on Samantha Wills’ Facebook Page)

Photos by Maggie Barron.

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Posted on June 16, 2011 by Olive Home

and so it is winter…

…times like these I wish I had a fireplace and a bearskin rug!

Oh well…we have plenty of lovely things to keep  warm as the temperature continues to drop!

We love love love Elk here at Olive and Ollie … and hope you do to! 

It’s always exciting when the new Elk season begins, as this lovely Australian company never fails to deliver on luxurious knits and scarves and beautiful leather bags and wallets.

All of which accompany the large range of wood and resin jewellery that they are so well known for.

It’s a constant staple in the shops and in the wardrobes of all our employees!

So here’s a few of our favourite pieces to keep you warm and looking cosy this winter…

 

Chunky Poncho & Marine Stripe Scarf (scarf available in Blue)

 

Lakare Frame Bag & Lighthouse Tote (centre)

 
 

Pebble & Disc Necklace, Resin Pebble Pendant, Layer Necklace.

 

*Photos courtesy of Elk Accessories  

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Posted on May 20, 2011 by Olive Home

delve into the world of samantha wills…

Reading the escapades of Samantha Wills online is a constant source of intrigue and adventure. Each day I log into Facebook to see a new post from this glamorous entrepreneur pop up in my news feed, and it is always something positive and motivational!
 
How will Samantha Wills inspire you?
 
A self-confessed global traveller, Samantha Wills turns her experiences into exquisite jewellery. She has taken a humble jewellery stall at Bondi Markets and turned it into a world-wide phenomenon, with a lifestyle to be admired and a passport to be envied!
Tribeca Grand Earrings*

  From the beaches of Eastern Sydney to the skyscrapers of Manhattan…

From left: Ava Gardner Earrings, Cafe Del Mar Bracelet Set, Frida Earrings*

From the cobbled streets of Paris to the sprawling hills of Los Angeles, there are always new dreams to be discovered.

Santa Monica Bracelet Set, Cypress Cove Bracelet Set, and Venice Beach Bracelet Set. In stores soon!*

Her view on life never fails to inspire a generation of women to believe in the fact that the world is only as daunting as we ourselves make it out to be – in reality it’s a playground of inspiration!

The infamous Bohemian Bardot Ring! Shown with Bohemian Bardot Earrings (left) & The Odyssey Earrings (right)*

 Here at Olive Home and Ollie & Lloyd we are new into the Samantha Wills tribe – we’ve only been carrying the label for just over a year. But with a growing customer base both online and in store it’s a label we love to sell!

Beautiful Jewels at Olive Home

Click here to see the wide selection of Samantha Wills that we have available!

With new pieces of the extraordinary “A Decadent Solstice” range arriving throughout May and June, you can be sure that we are preparing ourselves for Winter, with just that extra little bit of glamour, to keep the heart warm.

*images courtesy of Samantha Wills

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Posted on May 19, 2011 by Olive Home

Massproductions by Chris Martin and Magnus Elebäck

This week’s Design Feature is written by Emma from Ollie & Lloyd.

“Our knowledge and passion is in mass production, hence the name. Our goal is to use industrial processes to create furniture which people can get excited about, something that gives them pride of ownership. You can do that with a hand-crafted piece, but for us the satisfaction comes from achieving it with an industrially produced article”   - Chris Martin.

New to Ollie & Lloyd are the elegant Tio tables and chairs, as designed and manufactured by Stockholm-based team: Chris Martin and Magnus Eleback. Their designs represent a modernist attitude towards manufacturing while also creating products which are tactile, high in quality, and represent a new thought in design. A thought in which beauty can be found not just in exclusivity, but mass production.

Comfortable, stackable and versatile; the Tio tables and chairs lend themselves to a number of different interior styles, and are available in a black or white galvanised wire. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and are available in Cafe and Easy style.

Easy Table and Chair (shown on right)

Here in store we have matched the Easy Tio tables and chairs with the brilliant colours of Missoni’s Margherita expresso set, sugar bowl and creamer,  along with the superbly designed “La Cupola” percolator by Alessi (shown below). The Easy table and chairs are a low setting – perfect for a morning newspaper and coffee on the verandah!

 The Tio tables and chairs have been featured in a number of design publications, including the current issue of Inside Out Magazine. The pieces are sold individually or in a three piece setting.

Mass Productions are showing at a number of upcoming International Design Fairs, including an installation at Rendez Vous Tradeshow in Paris from the 24th – 26th of June, as well as an exhibition at Saturday in Design in Sydney, which takes place from the 17th – 20th of August.

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Posted on May 5, 2011 by Olive Home

fly fly away with Dinosaur Designs…

The new Insects collection by Dinosaur Designs has just arrived at Ollie & Lloyd!

As with all DInosaur collections, we just can’t wait to get our hands on it – each piece is so tactile and beautiful that it’s not uncommon to see all the staf f trying on Dinosaur straight out of the boxes!

The new Insects range is classic Dinosaur – vibrant colours, smooth contours and exquisite patterns.

Featuring Scarab beetles, dragonfly wings and butterflies in a range including necklaces, rings, home wares, and the famous Dinosaur Designs bangles.  

Insects sits alongside our already extensive collection of Dinosaur which includes pieces from Fresh, Bones, Coral Sea, Sun and Moon collections, as well and Fungi and Bird.

The Insects have landed on Ollie & Lloyd.. be sure to come and visit before they fly away!

images courtesy of Dinosaur Designs

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Posted on May 4, 2011 by Olive Home

m is for mother’s day…

Here is a selection of our favourite Mother’s Day gift ideas!

 At Olive Home and Ollie & Lloyd  we have a range of gift ideas to suit every type of Mum!

For the Miranda Kerr Mums;-

Angelina Jolie Mums;

Victoria Beckham Mums;-

Nigella Lawson Mums;-

Joanna Griggs Mums;-

And Elle MacPherson Mums!

For a full range of Gfit ideas please visit our websites or come and see us in store!

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Posted on May 3, 2011 by Olive Home

ollie & lloyd in q weekend

We were very fortunate to have our products showcased in Q Weekend on Saturday the 30th of April!

Featuring a range of products for Mother’s Day, including Dinosaur Designs, Venucci and Alessi for the home; -

Vibrant Melissa wedges and sexy Watson X Watson booties to give your Mum a touch of style!

And Missoni furnishings to add a touch of colour to the home.

Head into the store to see what else we have to brighten up your Mother’s Day!

*images courtesy of Q Weekend

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Posted on April 14, 2011 by Olive Home

creature comforts

This week’s Design blog comes to you from Emma, our Ollie & Lloyd store manager. Enjoy!

Bring joy and enchantment into your home with this delightful collection of woodland creatures, soft and colourful textiles, organic accessories and magical tableware.

The Down to the Woods collection of whimsical lamps is designed to evoke the imaginations of children while “recapturing the memories of adults”. 

These night lights have a retrospective appeal without coming across as too kitsch, and have featured heavily in a myriad of current Interior Design publications. We have more styles in store, but the cute little bunny rabbit is our favourite!

Toadstool and Bunny Lamps from Down To The Woods

“Luxurious yet practical,” Luna Gallery’s Couch Cardy collection is a range of knitted throws that come in an deluxe choice of colours, textures and patterns. The Tree Blanket, shown here in Chestnut and Feather, is perfect for dressing up a bed, or for cosy nights on the couch! Luna Gallery is an Australian designed and made company with a collection that is suitable for all interiors.

The Couch Cardy Tree Blanket

Venucci brings us a range of “flat-pack” pear trees and moose busts. Ideal for hanging jewellery and seasonal decorations, the pear trees are a perfect centrepiece for your dining table or sideboard and are suitable for creating both eclectic and minimal themes.  The moose heads are great for creating a winter lodge aspect to a room. Alternatively, try painting them in a solid ‘pop’ colour with enamel paint for some pop-art drama!

At Ollie & Lloyd we have the Iittala tableware range by Finnish designer Klaus Haapaniemi, bringing to life his imaginative Taika (magic) illustrations.  Wise Owls, slender foxes and fantasy forests – the Taika range is designed to add a touch of magic to everyday life.  Each piece can be bought separately, and are considered by some to be collectable items.

And in all of our stores we have the adorable Florabelle Moss Rabbits, the set of 3 ceramic rabbits by Venucci, and mushroom sets by Orson & Blake. Shown with the brightly coloured Bubble Rug (Down To The Woods) and Missoni Jerash cushions, this delightful collection of shapes and patterns will warm the heart on a cool winters eve and let imaginations run wild!

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Posted on April 11, 2011 by Olive Home

dinosaur designs

Over the years we have seen colourful and innovative designs flow in and out of Ollie & Lloyd, with overseas giants such as Alessi and Missoni being what the store is primarily known for. Yet alongside these Italian masters sits an Australian company which, from humble beginnings, has grown into one that works with the highest standards and receives the highest regards. I am of course talking about Dinosaur Designs, and as any one of our Ollie & Lloyd staff can assure you, when a new Dinosaur Designs range is due to be delivered, the anticipation is palpable!

Coral Sea Collection*

The concept of Dinosaur Designs first began when Louise Olsen, Stephen Ormandy and Lianne Rossler met whilst studying at art school in 1983. In 1985 they started building a clientele at Sydney’s Paddington Markets selling hand printed fabrics and jewellery, and within a year were experimenting with resin. By 1996 they had expanded their range into home wares and the rest, as they say, is history. And with each item still being handmade, no two pieces are ever the same. This dedication to the craft is just one of the reasons why we chose to incorporate Dinosaur Designs into our store.   

Bird Collection*

Ollie & Lloyd began their affiliation with Dinosaur Designs two years ago and has since become one of the largest stockists in Queensland. We have found that nothing quite equates to the unique vibrancy that is present in each piece.

Moon Collection*

 Drawing inspiration from nature is a key component in the design process of the company. We currently have items available in store from the Fungi, Sun, Moon, Bird and Coral Sea collections, along with an extensive range of 2010’s hugely successful Bones collection.

Bones Collection*

Bones Collection*

In May we will see the release of their new collection, ‘Insects’, featuring brilliant colours and designs reminiscent of dragonfly wings and scarab beetles. We will announce when it has arrived so stay tuned!

*Photographs courtesy of Dinosaur Designs

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Posted on April 1, 2011 by Olive Home

introducing Magali Pascal…

Magali Pascal is a French designer, whose exquisite winter range has just arrived at Olive Home Paddington.

Born in a small town on the outskirts of Paris, Magali Pascal is one of the lucky few who studied at the prestigious school of arts, Atelier de Sevres, in Paris. Her passion for design and textiles excelled her education and she went on to train with a stellar cast of European artists and designers.

Magali Pascal Tarifa Top*

She launched her first range in 2002, and has since gone on to split her time between France and Bali each year. She designs her collections and sources fabric from France, with production taking place mostly in Bali. This is a combination that we believe is recognisable in the ethereal nature of her pieces.

It is understandable why Magali Pascal is said to have a surreal style. The intrigue and beauty of the snake print collection for this season make for an undeniable addition to any wardrobe, and you could almost imagine yourself strolling down Boulevard Saint-Germain wearing these stunning designs.

Magali Pascal Snake Party Dress*

With these classic lines however, an element of Balinese dream-state is implied with the subtle play of silks and vintage stylings of lace and sequins.  

Magali Pascal Ekai Jacket*

Her vision is magnificent and we are pleased to bring you Magali Pascal’s Winter 2011 Collection.

*Photographs courtesy of Matt Neville.

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