Bonjour from Lama 1

After many years of Lama adventures with lots of rather lively discussions (some really loud!), dreams and good times behind and ahead of us, it will be fun to share with likeminded other lamas all the stuff that we love.

Typical of her selfless nature she put me as Lama 1, however we are equally crafty I do believe with her many hidden talents! As for me, I tend towards sage green although pale pinks certainly gets my attention - however I seem to veer towards SO many things of all descriptions that are related to home decorating, dressing, cooking.... it's hard to decide what to leave behind!

I love to look for the unique pieces whether at markets, in boutiques - but not so much on-line as I'm an old fashioned kind of lama. I'm afraid if I start using ebay I'll never stop - especially to buy kitchen stuff and homemade crafts! I have a softspot for linens and vintage cookbooks too.

So for my very first entry to our Crafty LLama, I want to share a gorgeous shop I came across called Gigi http://www.gigi.com.au/ . It is an absolute delight and appeals to my Francophile side immensely with the amazing finds to be had... think household goods including textiles, enamelware, ceramics - all from France that are antique, vintage or new! Enjoy:)

The Works

Lama 2 here. The other week I visited The Works, 275 Burwood Road, Hawthorn which is part of the Bed, Bath 'n Table chain. My friend Carlee recommended that I go in there to use a voucher she and her husband had given to me for my birthday.

I walked in and thought I had died and gone to heaven.

The Works is a massive homewares store with every kind of kitchen, bedroom or bathroom item you could ever want.

Here are some of the things that caught my eye.

Mozi

I fell in love with the gorgeous cake plates.


Love Plates
So colourful!


Robert Gordon homewares
Can I buy one of each?


Asian style homewares (I've forgotten the brand name)
I think my mum would like these.


Beautiful white and pink cups and bowls made in India
I coudn't find a brand name
Note to Lama 1: You want the white and green version!

Retro Kitchen Ideas

Some retro kitchen ideas from other blogs and websites.

Colourful Kitchens






Pink Kitchens




Blue Kitchens



Red/White/Black Kitchens

My obsession with pink bread bins

Lama 2 here. So I have an obsession. And a confession. I spent 10 hours last week surfing the web in search of a pink retro style bread bin and all other pink retro kitchen items. So to save you the hassle of doing this type of search I found the following retro bread bins and cannisters:

Typhoon Enamel Breadbin and Tea, Coffee Sugar Canisters and Cake Tin






Typhoon Price Comparisons at 20 June 2009

The Cheapest - http://www.hospitalitywholesale.com.au/ Bread Bin in black and white $59.59 Set of 3 Canisters in black/white/pink $41.56 Cake Tin in blackwhite $27.69

In the Middle - http://www.isaacandmai.com.au/ Bread Bin in red/black $99.95 / Set of 3 Canisters in blue/cream/green/pink $54.95 Cake Tin in red/black/white $54.95

The Dearest - http://www.weddinggiftsdirect.com.au/ Bread bin in white $109.95 Set of 3 Canisters in $79.95 Cake Tin in white $59.59

A cheaper option would be Robert Gordon Set of 5 Tins including Bread Bin only $35.95 from www.kitchendiscounts.com.au



Pink Kitchen Scales

Gorgeous retro scales from Vintage Pretty and Chambermade, both $40:


Above: http://www.vintageprettyandpink.com/homewares.htm
Above: http://www.chambermade.com.au/homewares.html

Welcome to The Crafty Llama

Welcome to the first post of The Crafty Llama. We're two best friends who call each other lama after watching The Emperor's New Groove and running amuck in Paris in 2003 and generally being bad lamas.

You can call us Lama 1 and Lama 2. A bit like B1 and B2. Except we don't wear striped pyjamas.

Lama 1 is the craftier one of the two of us and I'll get her to introduce herself in the next couple of posts.

Lama 2 is writing this post and is addicted to browsing ebay, anything pink, covered in hearts, brightly colourful and is currently decorating her dream home in her head.

We had the idea to create a blog and to post anything crafty or homey that inspires us and will hopefully inspire you.

Enjoy!