Inside Out Magazine - Sneak Peek!

Styled by Megan Morton, Photography by Sam McAdam-Cooper, Inside Out Magazine

We've got a nice little sneak peek of the newest issue from Inside Out Magazine coming out today (Wednesday, June 12/13). Starting with some gorgeous pops of colour, Inside Out's Managing Editor, Lee Tran Lam tells us - with this sneak peek we have, "stylist Megan Morton's story on giving traditional and provincial looks a contemporary (often bright) twist. It's very colourful, without getting too out of hand (even though playing with colour can be addictive and you can easily go over the top!) Photography by Sam McAdam-Cooper".

Styled by Megan Morton, Photography by Sam McAdam-Cooper, Inside Out Magazine

Styled by Megan Morton, Photography by Sam McAdam-Cooper, Inside Out Magazine

Next, style editor Jessica Hanson does a story on bedside tables. (We're on the hunt for some, and loving so many of these!) Photography by Sam McAdam-Cooper.

Styled by Jessica Hanson, Photography by Sam McAdam-Cooper, Inside Out Magazine

And lastly Lee Tran mentions, "some pics of Fab.com founder Bradford Shellhammer's ultra-bright and very fun New York weekend home. (Love the fake donuts in this kitchen!)"  We do too! Photography by Trevor Tondro/Living Inside.

Photography by Trevor Tondro/Living Inside.

Photography by Trevor Tondro/Living Inside.

Also a big thank you to Inside Out for including Poppytalk's online marketplace in their "online stores" feature (see below)! Honoured and so happy for the handmade community!

The latest issue of Inside Out (will be available Wednesday, June 12/13)! Click here to become a subscriber or visit here for a digital copy. Always fun to check out!

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Dispatches from Australia | Take a Hike with Pony Rider

The folks at Pony Rider have gone a little rugged this season for their newest collection. They have also launched a couple new categories in the mix; industrial throws –use them as a picnic rug, bed spread or even a beautiful wall hanging and Australian-made merino wool blankets –launching in king sizes only with king singles to follow throughout the year all finished with a classic blanket stitch and looking super cozy.  The new collection should be for sale online soon. Visit Pony Rider at ponyrider.com.au. (Via Inside Out Magazine)

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Dispatches from Australia: Real Living

A few pages out of the Jan/Feb '13 issue of Real Living Magazine that have caught my ey. First up, loving the Bondi beach 1930's apartment of Australian photographer and artist, Murray Hilton (above three images) that include really lovely childhood-themed photography mixed with just the right touch of modern furniture and pops of colour.  Thought that pillow case (from Third Drawer Down) was pretty fun with the star quilt too. Photography Maree Homer | Styling Louise Bickle.

Below - an image that was included in their food section.  Just felt nice and beachy - maybe because I'm longing for a bit of sun and summer weather and I wouldn't mind a print of it for our gloomy cloudy Vancouver sky (Location photography by Hannah Blackmore and William Meppem).  And a sneak peek of their next issue - because I love me a comfy bean bag chair.

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Dispatches from Australia - Kyneton

Posted by Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp.

Hello from lovely Kyneton Australia! I'm happy to be spending Christmas in Kyneton and Melbourne this year. The perfect country town and big city combo and some much needed vitamin D.

Kyneton is just an hour train journey from Melbourne and well worth the trip. An easy walk into town over a  bluestone bridge (built in 1861), crossing the Campaspe River, and you're there. This town is filled with great shops, cafes, restaurants and gardens.

Prunella is owned by two talented floral designers, Caris and Vanessa. Their shop is filled with vintage finds, flowers and all things beautiful. I loved the butterfly still life under the glass dome. So pretty. Bought some of our table decorations for Christmas lunch. More on that another day!

Mr. Carsisi is a fantastic place to go for breakfast or lunch. Their Turkish lunch menu is pretty much perfect. I love the old pieces of coloured wood planks mixed with the copper ceramic tiles at the bar too.

A couple of years back, I did a post about Stockroom (pictured above) here at Poppytalk. I loved it then and I think I love it even more now. They've created an art gallery in the back area of the shop featuring Australian and international artists. They really do "love people who make stuff". Stop by and say hi to the owners Magali and Jason (who, by the way, makes a perfect coffee).

If you stop by Rundell & Rundell, you'll probably be greeted by Millie the jack russell. The owners of this shop are Lisa and Glen Rundell. Glen is a highly skilled wood worker, making incredibly beautiful chairs and boxes. They offer workshops where you'll walk out with your own chair or a trio of the beautiful boxes pictured above. Lisa creates leather carry bags using old school tools and methods. Everything they sell, at the shop, is a labour of love.

I think Dhaba at the Mill just might be my new favourite restaurant. Delicious Indian food and a fantastic atmosphere, with bollywood films being shown on the painted bluestone wall. We sat on the front veranda for a drink and papadams and chutney, then headed inside for dinner. Can't wait to go back.

Other places to visit while you're here...

Little Swallow Cafe - great for brunch

Mollison's - homewares, vintage and gifts

Monsieur Pierre - deli, and gourmet food products

No. 2 Sweetheart - eco friendly clothing, gifts and accessories

That's it for my little tour of Kyneton. Hope to see you here!

Janis
Pinecone Camp.

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