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PRINCESS C, LADY J and the UPPERCRUST

LARGE BROOCHES $45

MEDIUM BROOCHES $35


SMALL BROOCHES $30

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

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In good Company

Today is the first day of the latest object exhibition In Good Company presented by &company. The exhibition provides a glimpse into the complex relationships and process behind 'local, sustainable, intelligent' design.

Designers of today are stepping up to the challenges of a changing world, stretching creative powers, re-imagining new ways of living, and exploring the potential role of design.
Design is an often elusive process that calls for creative collaboration with mates, mentors, makers, marketers - a complex network of skilled and passionate individuals. In Good Company will take you behind the scenes and introduce you to the people that make it happen. Sit side-by-side with the creators in their studio, workshops and even the dinner table. Join us in a celebration of the local creative industry that underpins Sydney's design community. Focusing on coffee, food and cycling, Object will also be running design clinics in Feburary.

In Good Company features:
Design By Them, Trent Jansen, Dinosaur Designs, Cloth, Oliver Smith, Mud, Vert Design, Koskela, High tea with Mrs Woo + more.

Lots of great design pieces to buy...

Exhibition runs from 29 January - 3 April 2011

Duppy Musique Povera

The project space welcomes Dylan Martorell with Duppy Musique Povera, 29 January - 3 April 2011.
A visual artist and electroacoustic musician, Dylan Martorell creates sound-based installations and sculptures through an improvised layering of elements drawing on whatever materials and objects are to hand. In Duppy Musique Povera, Martorell will present a selection of his hand-made musical instruments built from found materials such as discarded tins, plant matter, wood, rocks and metal.

ROBERT BAINES: METAL

Bloodier than Black Brooch, 2008


We have a Wonderful exhibition on in our main Gallery at the moment, be sure to stop by and have a look. The Exhibition will run until January 16th 2011, before touring nationally.


Robert Baines is one of Australia's most prominent and influential jewellers and goldsmiths. His exceptional craft skills and extraordinary body of work are being honoured through the 2010 Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft Series.



Each year Object Gallery celebrates the accomplishments of an Australian Maker. 6th in the series, “Robert Baines: Metalwork” is sure to delight and intrigue. Gallery entry is free and open late on thursday nights during December.



Baines has profoundly shaped Australian jewellery, object-making and international historical scholarship. With wry humour, his work challenges our understanding of the world as much as they delight with their technical brilliance.

10 Christmas gifts for the man that has everything...

Me and Amber hand screen printed card – car $7

Tony Cameron Puzzle box $44

Gerry Wedd book $45

Paperweights between $58-$175

Pair of F!NK beakers $66 or a F!NK storage vessel $110

'Claystone pottery' mugs $55 each

George Plionis money clip $130

Andrew Bartlett wine rack $180

Husque bowls $171ea

Cufflinks - Lisa Cahill $110, George Plionis $280, Janis Valdivia $159

Ps. We are open late on Thursday nights on the lead up to Christmas, so you can stop by for a visit after work.

Five fantastic, festive, fresh fruit cocktails to compliment the Edols and Elliot jug

The Social Silly season is here and to help impress your guests while entertaining, try these 5 Festive summer recipes that look great in an Edols and Elliot Jug.

Watermelon, lemon and rosemary
2 cups (500ml) water
3/4 cup (185g) white sugar
1 sprig rosemary (about 10cm long), leaves stripped and chopped
2 cups lemon juice
1 medium watermelon, seeded and cubed
8 cups ice cubes

Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in the rosemary, and set aside to steep for 1 hour. Place half of the lemon juice, and half of the watermelon into a blender. Strain the rosemary syrup through a mesh strainer into the blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain into an Edols and Elliot jug, then repeat with the remaining lemon juice and watermelon. Refrigerate till cold. Stir the drink before serving over ice.

Pineapple and ginger
1 tin (850ml) unsweetened pineapple juice
1 bottle (750ml) good ginger beer (like Bundaberg)
½ an ice cube tray of tea ice cubes (To make the tea ice-cubes just make some strong black tea, let it cool then pour into an ice cube tray)
a handful of fresh mint sprigs
the pulp from one large passionfruit (optional)

Pour it all into an Edols and Elliot jug, stir and serve immediately. Make sure each glass gets some tea ice cubes.

Frozen strawberry whip
1/2 cup (125ml) lime juice
2 cups (500ml) cold water
1/4 cup (60g) white sugar
1 1/2 cups (250g) frozen strawberries, sliced
5 cubes ice

Place lime juice, cold water, sugar and strawberries in blender and blend on high until smooth. While blender is running, add ice cubes one at a time. Pour into an Edols and Elliot jug and serve immediately.

Lavender lemonade
2 cups (500ml) boiling water
1 cup lavender flowers
2 cups (500ml) cold water
1 cup (250ml) lemon juice
1 cup (240g) sugar
In a large saucepan combine sugar, water and lavender. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Sieve to remove the Lavender. Stir in lemon juice. Cool for 15 minutes. Refrigerate lemonade at least 1 hour, or until chilled. Serve over ice, if desired, and garnish with lemon slices.
Note: This recipe also works well using fresh root ginger or fresh mint instead of the lavender.

Pimms Punch
1 cup, 250ml Pimm's Orginal
1 wedge cucumber (about the size of a finger)
1 red apple, sliced
1 orange, sliced
1/2 fresh lemon, sliced
1/2 fresh lime, sliced
2-3 leaves fresh mint
1 litre bottle sprite or lemonade
Optional ingredients:
2-3 fresh pineapple rings
2-3 fresh strawberries, sliced

Mix all ingredients in an Edols and Elliot jug. Serve chilled or over ice.
Note: Adjust the amount of Pimm's and lemonade to your preferences.