What I wore today: 06.09.11

It was a ridiculously warm 6th day of Spring in Sydney today, which called for brights on a grand scale. Enter some new fuschia jeans and a gloss yellow front door (thank you for persisting, Mr Tonic!) and... Voila!

Sportsgirl "Abbie" jeans, Remo "stripey thing" top, Converse sneakers.

Cyber "press": Table Tonic says thank you!

So many lovely people have given a shout out to TT these past few weeks, so it's that time! Huge thanks to Peep My Style for this lovely mention:

Huge thanks to Sophie Hart Styling for this lovely TT Berber rug mention:

Huge thanks to Linda at Stuff I Like for this lovely post:

Huge thanks to Trina at La La Lovely Things for this lovely mention:

Huge thanks to Trina (again!) and Houzz for this lovely post:

Huge thanks to Shoppe Girls for this lovely mention: 

Huge thanks to Urban Kaleidoscope for this lovely mention (Table Tonic cushions in Bali!):

Huge thanks to Amanda at Always Dreaming for this lovely mention:

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Huge thanks to Bella Sugar Australia for this lovely mention:

Cyber-love makes the world go round! Thank you everyone! Google alerts tends to be hit and miss, so if you feature Table Tonic on your blog or site, drop me a line! I'll be more than happy to give you a thank you right here next time!

It's an arm party! Buy mine online (ALL OF IT!)

Arm parties, a user's guide:

1. A watch is optional, but if you're going to wear one, a larger style (or men's) watch is the go. 2. Mixing silver and gold is acceptable. Heck, it's recommended! 3. Soften up the "metal" with some string/friendship bracelets 4. Mix it up - and if you feel like it, co-ordinate colours with your outfit like I have  

5. Be creative and have fun with it!

(below) Shop my arm party, L-R:

1. Gold plated bangle, Michael Kors click to buy

2. Sterling Silver Venetian Link Bracelet, Tiffany & Co. click to buy 

(Vintage Silver coin not included)

3. Friendship bracelet, Etsy seller The Cat Paradox click to buy

4. Gold watch, Michael Kors click to buy

 

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The September issues are in!  This is what my weekend is looking like so far - Mag junkie heaven! Australian Country Style September 2011 (below):

(below) Elle Decor September 2011:

(below) House & Garden September 2011:

Happy weekend Tonic-ettes! What are you reading right now?

Saturday in Design 2011 by Stephanie Powell

Huge thanks to Stephanie Powell, Home Beautiful 's Style Editor (that's her below) for sharing this fabulous post on her experience at Saturday in Design 2011.

Saturday morning and the sun came out to shine upon Saturday in Design, the design festival that graces Sydney every second year. There was an excitement in the air and showrooms all over the city were launching new design collections from furniture to lighting, with creative workshops and talks by leading designers. I was lucky enough to be given the all-new Accent sedan by Hyundai to test drive. It took the stress out of parking and I was even able to fit a suprisingly large purchase into it and I love cars with a generous amount of room for shopping!

Great Dane Furniture
The showroom was bustling with visitors, inspiring displays, and a workshop by the wonderful Suzie Stanford who was making necklaces out of cork and leather. But what caught my eye most was the Float light pendants hanging en masse in a cluster from the ceiling. As I stood underneath them I was mesmorised by their warm golden light. Made from cork they’re light-weight and as soft as silk to touch. I had the pleasure of meeting the man behind the design, industrial designer Benjamin Hubert:

So Benjamin, what are the top three trends for 2011? I think trends are superficial so I can’t really answer that. We always look at pushing things forward by allowing the process to be the typology of the product. 

What do you love most about Sydney? I’d have to say that having the ocean and beautiful coastal walks within such close proximity to the city is quite breathtaking.
If there’s one piece of design that you’d like to be remembered by what would it be? The Maritime chair for Casamania. I’m very interested in construction and this particular chair was led from the ship building industry. It uses minimal plywood supported by an external structure.

(above) Suzie Stanford's cork workshop at Great Dane Furniture

(above) Benjamin Hubert with his Float lights

(above) Benjamin Hubert with his designs at Great Dane Furniture

(above) Maritime chair by Benjamin Hubert

HUB
I arrived at Hub in time for tea to admire amongst many things the launch of British label SCP’s new sofas modelling eccentric turned legs, I think it was love at first sight! The showroom is committed to offering well-designed pieces in beautiful materials and high quality features, it never fails to make my heart skip a beat when I enter the showroom.

(above) SCP's stunning new sofa at Hub Furniture

I managed to grab a few minutes with furniture designer Andrew Lowe of Lowe Furniture for a cuppa, to discuss the beauty of his timber furniture. Andrew is married to the lovely Jacqueline Foti-Lowe, Director of Hub Furniture and he’s one of the most genuine down-to-earth designers I’ve ever met. They have two and a half year old twins and still manage to go great guns with both their businesses.
What inspires your designs? I have many different inspirations. For example the Coltrane table was named after John Coltrane as I was listening to his music whilst working on this design. I used to cycle to and from work and I noticed a bridge with a cantilever scenario that inspired the legs of my table.
If there’s one piece of design that you’d like to be remembered by what would it be? The new Stirling table in walnut with cross banding, and the Atticus table, designers from Europe have just loved it.
Are you passionate about your work? I really enjoy what I do, I can’t imagine doing anything else now, I studied furniture design and I’ve been doing this for over 10 years. I finished working on our new sunlounger at 5.10pm Wednesday night and drove it up from Melbourne to Sydney.

(above) Sun lounger by Lowe Furniture at Hub Furniture

(above) Hub Furniture's showroom.

Livingedge
Livingedge was nearly bursting at the seams with an excitable crowd fuelled by the delights from Longrain’s amazing cocktails and nibbles combined with the launch of fresh new furniture and lighting designs. I grabbed a passion fruit and lychee concoction and headed along to the Launch Pad exhibition of upcoming designers held on the 3rd floor. Among the highlights were Coco Reynold’s Thread Light, Tip stool by Adam Weaver, the Branch chair by Julian Faelli/Vaughn Howard, and Robert Rulli’s Embrace: Innovative Flatware. On my way downstairs I couldn't help but covet the Butte boxes by Scholten & Baijings for Established & Sons. I love their contrast of bright colour and natural timber. 

(above) The Thread Light by Coco Reynolds

(above) The Tip stool by Adam Weaver

(above) The Branch Chair by Julian Faelli/Vaughn Howard.

(above) Butte boxes by Scholten & Baijings for Established & Sons.

Thonet 
Thonet had created an industrial-looking exhibition space where their classic designs were suspended from the ceiling and stacked in boxes. I sat on many a seat, testing their comfort, admiring their colours and materials. I couldn’t help but finally purchase a beautiful Corbusier chair custom finished in white with natural timber socks. 

Now for the exciting part - You will soon have the chance to win $5,000 to spend on your design or passion project!  Head to either Twitter (@HyundaiAu) or Hyundai Australia's Facebook page for more details.

All in all I had a truly inspiring time at Saturday in Design and am already counting down the days until the next one in Melbourne 2012! - Stephanie x
Please note: Hyundai Australia provided the use of a new Hyundai Accent for the day. An agency representative was also on hand to capture images and facilitate & fund the creation of the experience.