Here's a sneak-peek at the recent launch of the fabulously named Man Cave - the latest pop-up from The Design Residency. Located at 72 Oxford Street in the heart of Darlo. Curated by the lovely & talented Clara of Burton Metal Depository - designer of the coolest masculine jewelry & accessories - this space is crammed with fashion, homeware textiles, grooming kits and gift ideas for the modern man in your life.

And the men certainly turned-out for the opening - no doubt lured by the complimentary whiskey, Batch Brewing Company beer and the yummy whiskey-flavored mini-cupcakes! A room full of well-dressed lads on a Thursday night was definitely our idea of fun!

With chic tailored fashion from new designers: De La Motte, Deadly Companions, Theblacklabel, soft & gorgeous undies & sleepwear from Campbell & Hall and many other fun labels this is the place to go for your guy-shopping for the next month!

 
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Crafty Dining: Stylecraft x Toki
Crafty Dining: Stylecraft x Toki

Our second stop for Crafty Dining in East Sydney was the very contemporary Stylecraft, stockists of 70% Australian designed & made furniture and homeware. We indulged in delicious mushroom arancini from Toki Italian Inspired located just around the corner on Crown Street.

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Crafty Dining: Australian Design Centre x Lankan Filling Station
Crafty Dining: Australian Design Centre x Lankan Filling Station

Check out these great shots from our Crafty Dining in East Sydney event last week! This is our first stop at the Australian Design Centre. Where our guests were introduced to the gallery space by Director Lisa Cahill and her team. Featuring a couple of exhibitions including entries in the Profile 2019: Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award.

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Skarfe x Kakawa
Skarfe x Kakawa

We have always wanted to do an event with Skarfe since we stumbled across the tiny, colourful store in it’s original location on Roslyn Terrace. Owner Brad McGlashan - a fellow New Zealander - kicked off his business in the same year as The Sydney Connection began so we always had plenty to talk about on our instore visits.

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Style Craft x Toki Italian
Style Craft x Toki Italian

In a past life we worked in the interior design business, selling furniture, ceramics and glassware to interior designers and their clients. When your in an industry you always want to know who your competitors are and what they are up to. So Stylecraft was on our radar and never failed to impress with it’s modern approach and vast showroom on Liverpool Street.

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Australian Design Centre x Lankan Filling Station
Australian Design Centre x Lankan Filling Station

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Seasonal Concepts x Isaac x Moya's Juniper Lounge
Seasonal Concepts x Isaac x Moya's Juniper Lounge

Seasonal Concepts opened its doors in 2009 and is the collaboration of Ken Wallis and his partner TR Keller. Wallis and Keller initially wanted to create a florist unlike any other in Sydney. “We wanted to marry fresh in-season flowers with the contents of Grandma’s kitchen and Grandpa’s shed and present it with all the wonder that I experienced as a kid in the country,” says Ken.

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Crafty Dining: Studio Enti + Embers Mezze Bar
Crafty Dining: Studio Enti + Embers Mezze Bar

Studio Enti is the design practice of ceramicist Naomi Taplin, producing porcelain tableware, lighting and home decor. Leading restaurants Nomad & Lotus at Barangaroo use Studio Enti's dinnerware. Each unique piece of handmade porcelain is made to be used and enjoyed.  A strong belief in the necessity of good design and concepts of longevity and sustainability are the major driving forces behind the work of Studio Enti.

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BEAMS Arts Festival 2015
BEAMS Arts Festival 2015

We checked out BEAMS Arts Festival on Saturday night in Chippendale. This year's event had expanded from the cramped laneways and alleyways of 'old' Chippendale to include the park behind Central Park. And then stretching to the all new precinct of Kensington Street situated east of the Central Park building.

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Redfern Design Rulz!
Redfern Design Rulz!

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