Fox and Beau: July 2011

Sunday 31 July 2011

A penny for your thoughts....

I adore stationery and am always on the look out for, amongst many other things, divine little notebooks. I couldn’t tell you what it is I manage to fill them with, scribbles and doodles, shopping and to do lists, every now and then a great idea(!) but I feel naked without at least one in my handbag. They are just so darn handy and when they are this gorgeous how can you refuse?

Too cute! As always the fabulous felt and wire shop has no shortage of fabulous options. Try this by Pinkerton Design

or this by Design Ignites Change

This little gem by Write to Me is available on made it here

And this too! click here to see more by Geritom71

Monday 18 July 2011

Introducing Mandy Besek - Jewellery/Fanatical Colourist

How cool is Many Besek? I just so happened to click through her profile on Etsy and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this mass of colour/woolen/crazy jewellery! I think I have fallen in love. Have a click through her profile, and you wont believe the price of these fantastic creations. Yes, they are made in the US of A, but come on guys, postage isn't that expensive. Get on it!

Colourful Spindle Necklace

Crocheted necklace

Polar bear ring

Wednesday 13 July 2011

Hottie Bottie

Well, I'm not sure where you are in the world right now, but here in Sydney it's freezing (well, not actually freezing but cold, really, really cold) and all day at work I was looking forward to coming home and getting as snug as a bug in a rug. So this led me to thinking about my very own hot water bottle, which in turn got me thinking that if my hot water bottle is so awesome then perhaps, just perhaps there is a whole world of hot water bottle fabulousness to explore. Ladies and gentlemen may I present to you, for your snuggly winter cosiness, just a few of our favourite hottie botties!

Check out the vintage action at Heal's

A homemade goodie from Frankie Magazine

My very own hottie bottie from a few seasons ago at Peter Alexander

And this little gem by Mozi, available at Hard To Find

Monday 11 July 2011

it's all about... wallpaper

I think wallpaper is just grand. I really do. It's a great way to jazz up a lifeless room. The best way to do it is only to wallpaper one wall! Too many walls papered = too overbearing! I have picked my top 3 designers of some of the best patterns and best quality wallpaper. Take a peek at what they have to offer. Give wallpapering a whirl! It'll be worth it. Oh, and make sure you have a spare hand, the glue can get a little messy! Only a little though...

Shaped vintage wallpaper from www.secondhandrose.com

Patterned floral vintage wallpaper from www.secondhandrose.com

Floral vintage wallpaper from www.secondhandrose.com

Wallpaper from camillameijer.com

My favourite wallpaper! www.catherinehammerton.com

Catherine Hammerton brings wallpaper to a new dimension! www.catherinehammerton.com

Wednesday 6 July 2011

Pallet Love

Here at The Fox Trail we love clever design, and if you can combine that with up-cycling then we have a serious winner. May I introduce the everyday, industrial pallet! Pallet up-cycling to homewares is nothing short of awesome, I can't wait to knock up a handy little design myself. It's affordable and easy, with just a little bit of creativity and maybe a lick of paint look at the kinds of things you can create!

pallet chair 3/4 view © stine raarup

pallet floor lamp © stine raarup

recyclart

webecoist

www.apartmenttherapy.com

Die Frau im Haus

Monday 4 July 2011

Bike. Love. Yep.

If you don't own a bike, I suggest you get onto it! They are rad. I purchased this little number online (bikes.com.au) a few weeks back, and have turned heads in the street. Even the local German grocer followed me for three streets to find out where I got it from. He asked if I had imported it from Norway. I said yes. But what goes with a cool bike you may ask? I say fashion. All.The.Way. Below is a guide of the must haves when riding your pimped out form of eco friendly transport.