Three things...

Okay maybe four. First thing. I'm awfully sorry the blog has been neglected of late. The TT shop in Avalon is going super-duper-better-than-I-ever-imagined brilliantly, and the days are literally whizzing by before my eyes. And PS How is it September on Saturday?! But hey, that means Spring (yay!), my birthday (on the 19th - double yay!) and a holiday involving an airport for me and Mr Tonic, without the kids, for TEN WHOLE NIGHTS. Excellent. And PS We're going here. And also here.

Okedoke. Second thing: How dingin' cute is this idea - washi tape (yes, you can write on it!) to help you plan your week (thank for the heads up bellaMUMMA!):

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Oh and somebody say "washi tape picture frame makover"?

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While we're on the subject of Take 2 they're small, check it out. Super cute blog. Third thing: Look what just just JUST landed at tabletonic.com.au:

 

(above) Calf hair foldover clutch in beautiful browns, $149. Click to buy. 

(above) Calf hair foldover clutch in (mainly) white, $149. Click to buy (only 2 available).

(above) And we haven't even talked about my "Making Colour Cool" appearance on LifeStyled yet. Where does the time go... x

Calf Hair Foldover Clutches at tabletonic.com.au!

Whoa. Is there anything better than a huge, smooshy foldover clutch for carting all your bits around? I think not. BRAND NEW to Table Tonic and just six three two of these babies remain! Click to buy at tabletonic.com.au and if you're ever in Avalon, pop into the shop they're even dreamier in real life... PS They're 100% leather and $149 each.

Jennifer Hawkins loves Table Tonic cushions!

Step 1: Sell Table Tonic Ikat cushions to former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins. Oh, and they're "going to be in a shoot". Eeeeek! Die a little bit.

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Step 2: See the following tweet from Interiors GURU Darren Palmer. Just about die a little bit more. Because, NO! I HADN'T!!!

Step 3: Promptly ring the "mini mart" a few blocks away to check they have it. Jump in car, come home with OK Magazine. Success!

Step 4: Instagram/Tweet a picture of the OK mag shoot and get a retweet from the Hawkins herself! OMG.

SO. You're busting to see it right? Here they are - the lovebirds, Jen and Jake in their brand spankers new Curl Curl home:

That picture again in case you missed it:

 
(above) Jennifer Hawkins and her Table Tonic Yellow Spot Ikat cushions ($79 each). 

Interior design and home renovation expert, Darren Palmer collaborated with Jennifer Hawkins on her dream home and recently talked to lifestyle website Rescu (you guys will love it) about the creative process. "Jennifer has a very clear sense of style and a focused direction on what she wanted to achieve for the interiors of their home, I was merely on hand to make their imaginings a reality. Thankfully we worked seamlessly with each other and share a common aesthetic so the creative process was a dream. The challenge was to make their new home looked lived in and soft, homely and comfortable."

Click to read the full article for a few more of Darren's styling tips for making any home present in it’s best possible light. Darren adds: "Cushions will bring a sofa, bed or occasional chair to life and are a lovely way to tie together colours in your room and to add an extra pop of colour or texture."

Click to shop table Tonic Ikat cushions!

Table Tonic Top 5: Shoes, Rings, Candles, Blogs...

READING: The Escapade blog:

DISCOVERING: The Bullet With Butterfly Wings blog. Oh, and PS My friend Heidi just started a blog inspired by her recent sea change. I think you might just love it - Paddo to Palmy. This is her beautiful Palm Beach home (complete with TT Ikat cushions!):

LUSTING AFTER: The Cartier Star Trinity Ring. OMFG:

BUYING: Isabel Marant Bobby's in Beige:

EATING: "Carrot, Dill and White Bean Salad" (only with celery, coriander and baby spinach added):

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INHALING: The sweet, sweet smell of our heavenly (and huge!) new delivery of Simpatico Candles at the TT shop (click to buy online):

Taken with Instagram - @tabletonic

Cool blog alert! "Sublime Home"

I love nothing more than a blog which combines interiors and fashion. Jasmin, one of my lovely TT customers is doing it beautifully over at Sublime Home, so consider it officially on your radar Tonic-ettes! #addtofavourites

And how did I discover it? Jasmin showed off her new TT purchase (our new $16 Polynesian Bracelets) and tweeted about it!

Oh and (in case you've been living under a rock or are a social media "newbie"), you can follow me on Twitter and find me on (everyone's new addiction!) Instagram too (my username is @tabletonic)!

What blogs have you recently stumbled upon that are worth shouting about?

Harper's Bazaar "Loves Table Tonic"!

You read that right - "Bazaar loves Table Tonic's new beachside boutique"! Eeeeeeeeeeek!

This is the first time Table Tonic has graced the pages of Harper's Bazaar, so it's all very exciting! Thank you Noelle and thank you Harper's Bazaar.

The September issue of Harper's Bazaar is on sale now. It's also (ex Grazia Editor) Kellie Hush's turn in the Editor's seat, so grab a copy and see what you think. Bazaar's previous Editor Edwina McCann replaced Kirstie Clements as Editor of Aussie Vogue. Pheeeewf!

The best $8 you'll ever spend... Seriously!

The Olympic Games. Table Tonic Washi Tape. It's a match made in heaven! Washi tape hails from Japan and is a fancy schmacy craft "sticky tape", only it's made from rice paper (yes you can write on it!). It's also low tack, so it's easy peasy to reposition - great for kid's craft. 

But what can you do with it? Ohhhhhh, where to start....! I'll let Pinterest do the talking. Click for inspiration: 
Washi Tape Ideas
Washi Tape Projects
Washi Tape Craft

Consider kid's birthday presents officially SORTED (little people go nuts for the stuff)! Each roll contains 15 metres (almost 50 feet) of tape. PS Be warned - there are 26 different designs to choose from! Click to shop!

Old Hollywood Glamour: Get the Look!

Step 1: Read Adore Home blog.
Step 2: Discover great blog, Habitat + Beyond.
Step 3: Trawl Habitat + Beyond archives. 
Step 5: Notice Table Tonic Juju Hat mention!

Thank you Kelle! Click for more info on our beautiful Large Off White Juju Hat and see the full post here on Kelle's fabulous blog - Habitat + Beyond.

Happy Adore Home Day!

The August/September 2012 issue of (Aussie online mag) Adore Home is now live!

(above) Another sweeeeet cover, this time featuring Sydney (Waterloo)-based PAD (that's Passionate About Design to you and me).

(above) The beautiful big hobnail glass candles we sell in the TT shop (and you can buy them from TT online here!) are featured on page 15.

(above) And woohoo! A lovely write up of the new Table Tonic Avalon shop too! Click to read the new issue of Adore Home. It's beautiful. And free. Win win.

Keith Richards. Patti Hansen. Bruce Weber. US Vogue.

I nearly dropped my Green Smoothie when I saw this amazing editorial in the latest issue of US Vogue. The use of Vintage Uzbekistani Suzanis is positively rampant! It's all very hippy-luxe, really. My favourite fashion "genre"! PS Read the feature (and see the full slideshow) here!

Mmmm. I think I'll be taking one to the beach this Summer. This one is looking like a winner right now...