The Do-Good Cookbook

Tuesday 19 January 2010, 3:34 PM
By The Team | Posted in Things

Shona Stark and Lily Tidhar are the smarts behind Wolfgang and Shlomo, a Melbourne-based graphic design studio with a philanthropic bent. They’ve just released their inaugural letterpress printed publication COOKBOOK, with all proceeds going to The Australian AIDS Fund Inc. We asked them how the project unfurled.

The book combines our love of typography, traditional design and social initiatives. Raising money for charity was our initial inspiration but then it grew into a beautiful example of Melbourne’s style and talent.

Truly some of Melbourne’s best, most acclaimed chefs jumped on board. COOKBOOK features amazing recipes by Neil
Perry, Dallas Cuddy and Andrew McConnell, just to name a few. Jon Campbell, Ned Culic, and Tin&Ed graciously collaborated with us to provide the beautiful lino prints which feature prominently in COOKBOOK. We think they make for an eclectic mix, as they each have a strong and unique voice within the Australian art and design community.

We love that people in Melbourne are relaxed and comfortable in their own skin – whoever they may be. There is a great design community in Melbourne and always an exhibition or discussion to attend to inspire and enlighten. We found that everyone we came in contact with while making

COOKBOOK, whether they came from a design background or not, were really open and enthusiastic about what we were doing.

The next frontier for Wolfgang & Shlomo will be our second COOKBOOK! We are currently discussing new ideas and possible directions as we are going to be a bit more adventurous with this one and take a different approach. Keep an eye and ear out for it later this year.

There are only a few COOKBOOKs left, so head down to Metropolis or The Thousands Shop in Curtin House (225 Swanston Street), or the Narrows Gallery on Flinders Lane to get your grubby hands on one stat!

NGV Shop: give some art from the heart

Friday 18 December 2009, 9:09 AM
By The Team | Posted in Things

Creative types are hard to buy for, especially when their taste is so different from your own. You thought they’d love that whacky scarf from last year but then you saw it tied around a tomato stake when you were over there last week.

Why not leave making arty gift decisions to the experts? The fine folk at the NGV know what appeals to aesthetes. Let them help you and your creative loved one have a happier Christmas together.

Plus the NGV has two galleries so it also has two shops. Double happiness!

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
NGV International

	My Name is Charles Saatchi and I’m an Artaholic ~ $14.95 Charles Saatchi, founder of the global advertising agency and one of the most influential art collectors of our time, waxes lyrical on artists, dealers, advertising and investment with unflinching honesty.
	Limited Edition Ricky Swallow Canvas Tote Bag ~ $89.95 Designed exclusively for the NGV, this collectable bag is a must have for Christmas! Only at NGV Australia.
	Tonic Melways Soap ~ 50g $9.95 & 200g $12.95 Made in Melbourne by Tonic, Melways Soap is as stylish as its hometown!  Features fig and almond notes – husk from the latter serving to exfoliate the skin. Swoon!
	Morris the Memo Holder ~ $24.95 Hi Ho, Silver – or Morris! Morris will hold your Post-it note pad on his back and your pen in his mouth. And when it’s time to knock of work, you can ride Morris home. Or not.
	Vase Maker ~ $49.95 Transform any old tea cup, water bottle or wine glass you have lying around into an instant vase with the Vase Maker. D.I.Y. dream!
	Remake it Home: The Essential Guide to Resourceful Living ~ $49.95 Remake it Home is an indispensable and inspirational guide to being resourceful by design in your home. Save money, save the planet and stay ahead in the style stakes!

Christmas enCOUNTER at Craft Victoria

Friday 11 December 2009, 11:50 AM
By The Team | Posted in Things

Melbourne is so creative that choosing a gallery to visit has become an art in itself. But if you choose Craft Victoria you’ll be so happy you’ll want to pop yourself in a frame. At this time of year you’ll be doubly chuffed to find yourself at the home of Victoria’s professional craft community.

Craft Victoria’s COUNTER offers superb gift ideas for people of all ages and interests. Here are our faves:

	Apple Necklace ~ $45 Gorgeous sterling silver apple necklaces made by with love by Melbourne designer Kearnsie – known for her eclectic, witty and well-crafted jewellery pieces. An apple for your teacher?
	I like to skim brooch ~ $25 If you like walks on the beach, you no doubt like skimming stones. The perfect gift for anyone who finds speed dating a little too fast. Part of Kearnsie’s seriously sought after Hello brooch series. These quirky brooches come in varying colours and messages.
	Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture in Australia ~ $49.95 Menagerie is a major touring exhibition (currently showing at the Australian Museum in Sydney) featuring striking, serene and sublime works by some of the very best Indigenous artists. Buy the book and see for yourself.
	My Wonderful World of Fashion ~ $35 A book to draw, create and dream about fashion. Ever wondered what the pharaoh queen wore to parties? Or what platform shoes have in common with ancient Japan? Beautifully illustrated by Nina Chakrabarti, My Wonderful Work of Fashion combines interesting facts with fun projects.