Saturday Sights - NYE Fireworks in Sydney

We love New Years Eve in Sydney. There is nothing better than a warm balmy night with your friends overlooking Sydney Harbour, watching the midnight fireworks with champagne in your hand. If you are in Sydney this evening, enjoy the fantastic fireworks display that is put on - It is one of the best in the world. For more information visit the official Sydney New Years Eve website. To everyone, have a safe and wonderful night. See you in the 2012! x 

images from sydneynewyearseve.com

Funbooth Friday

It's Funbooth Friday, it's also the last Friday of 2011. Time to strike a pose in the Postman's Box Funbooth! 

Thursday Thoughts - Go Do Good

Make it your new year's resolution to do some good whether it is for yourself or for someone else.

Watch it Wednesday - Beached Az

I Do Tuesday - Enchanted

Jessica Beattie is a Sydney milliner who specialises in custom made headpieces, 

fascinators and hats for race wear,  bridal, special and casual occasions. 

We are loving the detail in Jessica’s Enchanted Bridal Collection.

For more headwear visit www.jessicabeattie.com.au

Monday Moods - Michi Girl

Postman's Box adores Michi's book Like I Give a Frock. The colour palette this week comes from the book and the wonderful illustrations (by the talented Kat Macleod).

Super Duper Sunday - Christmas Wishes

From everyone at Postman's Box, we wish you a super duper Christmas Sunday! x 

Saturday Sights - George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at NYC Ballet

It's Christmas Eve and if you are lucky enough to be in NYC, put on your pretty frock and beautiful boots and head out to New York City Ballet to see George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. There is a Matinée at 2pm (if you can still get a ticket that is). The Nutcracker is on until 31st December. For more information visit the NYC Ballet website.

Funbooth Friday

Unfortunately, we don't have Santa in our Funbooth however we want you to get into the Christmas spirit and have some fun with your friends and family this Friday. Dress up, click and pose for your yearly family (or friends) Christmas photo. We would love to see what you have created so do email us: info@postmansbox.com

Thursday Thoughts - It's Christmas Time!

Have a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family.

The Postman x 

Watch it Wednesday - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with only 4 days to go!

I do Tuesday - A Grandiflor-ist

Every wedding needs a good florist. We suggest Grandiflora in Potts Point, Sydney. Grandiflora specialises in large events and installations, nationally and internationally so don't worry if you are located outside Sydney. Contact Grandiflora about flowers for your wedding day... or any other event.

Monday Moods - Sun and the Sea

Since it's summer and coming up to Christmas, we only thought it was appropriate to

create a Monday mood card inspired by sun and the sea. 

Super Duper Sunday - Xmas Windows

Christmas is only one week away! Every year, we love to explore the Christmas windows of the world's department stores such as David Jones, Selfridges, Harrods, Barneys New York, Harvey Nichols, Liberty of London, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks. If you are lucky enough to be in New York or London this year, why not rug up and stroll the streets to have a look at these amazing creations.. Enjoy! If you don't want to head out or you are in Sunny Sydney, see more photos here.

Images from Vanity Fair

Saturday Sights - Paper Art

These amazing paper artworks are by a Sydney based artist, Lisa Rodden. Each work is carefully created by hand cutting paper. For more of her works, have a look at Lisa's website.

Funbooth Friday

It's the last day of the week before the weekend! Have some fun in the office and create a happy snap in our Funbooth!

Thursday Thoughts - We Owe Him

Watch it Wednesday - The Big Fat Man Is Coming To Town

With just under two weeks until Christmas, it is time to put the Christmas carols on and get into the spirit!
Michael Bublé's "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" is a good one to start with.

I Do Tuesday - Bridal Heaven from Givenchy

Givenchy Haute Couture AW 11/12 was bridal heaven. Riccardo Tisci uses chantilly lace, airy feathers, gauzy silk tulle, raw cashmere and organza to contrast with pony skin, nappa leather, metal chains, white beads and reflecting pearls. These designs are both original and unique while remaining timeless and classic.

Images from Vogue/Givenchy

Monday Moods - Spring Blooms

This year, we visited Floriade in Canberra. The displays were amazing and provided 

us with a great colour palette for this week's mood card.

Super Duper Sunday - 360° Throwable Ball Camera

Want to capture 360° moments? How cool is this throwable ball camera. It has been designed to be thrown into the air and capture a 360° photo. We would love one in our office to take to the next event we go to or even to the park on a super super Sunday afternoon!

Saturday Sights - Can you see Liu Bolin?

Can you see Liu Bolin? Liu Bolin is a Chinese born artist known for taking photographs of himself painted in order to blend in with the background. In June 2011, Bolin created his Hiding in New York series, in which he incorporated iconic New York sites into his work.

For more of his works you can visit here, here or here.

Funbooth Friday

Click click click! It's Funbooth Friday! Visit our Funbooth to click and create a photo strip.

Thursday Thoughts - Friendship

Send this to someone you care about. Let them know that you are thinking of them this Thursday.

Watch it Wednesday - Learn French

We found this video and thought it was a lovely way of learning French. Enjoy!

I Do Tuesday - Kiss Me Please!

Have some fun with a Kiss Me Please hens veil from the amazing duo Sereni & Shentel.

For more tete-a-tete fun visit www.sereniandshentel.com

Images by sereni&shentel

Monday Moods - Reds

Red ribbons, red cards, a red Morris Memo and red pencils are the inspiration for our design work this week.

Super Duper Sunday - Tape is all the rage

Tape is all the rage! Postman's Box loves MT Masking Tape. If you haven't already, check out MT Masking Tape and the wonderful range that they have on offer. Tape can be used for any type of decoration. The MT Gallery show you different ways to use the tape and customise objects, cards and scrapbooks.

Saturday Sights - Dinosaur Designs at GOMA

To celebrate the fifth birthday of the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, Dinosaur Designs have been commissioned to produce a body of work. The collection of works consist of large platters that will be displayed in the Foyer Cabinet. 

If you are located in Brisbane or heading that way before the 25 March 2012, go have a look at what Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy, from Dinosaur Designs, have created. 

For more information, visit the GOMA website.

Funbooth Friday

Go on... hop into our Funbooth and create a photo strip

Thursday Thoughts - Be different

Watch it Wednesday - Time lapse view from space

This amazing time lapse sequences of photographs were taken by NASA crew from space, during August to October 2011.
The video has been put together by Michael König

I Do Tuesday - Photographer Nikole Ramsay

Recently, a friend of ours was married in Santorini, Greece. When we saw how amazing the photos were, we were not sure if it was the bride, the location or the photographer who had created these perfect moments, however we decided to do our own research. 

Yes, the bride is gorgeous, yes, we all want to be in the Greek Islands and YES the photographer, Nikole Ramsay, is extremely impressive. 

Nikole has photographed weddings for the past 10 years and was one of London’s most sought after wedding photographers. Lucky for us, she has relocated closer to home in Victoria, Australia. To have a look at more of her work, visit www.nikoleramsay.com

Images by Nikole Ramsay

Monday Moods - Textures

Postman's Box loves textures. This mood card is inspired by Sibella Court's book titled etc.

Sibella uses a lot of fabrics and collected objects to design and decorate interiors.
Even her website The Society Inc. gives us inspiration when designing.

Images taken from etc. by Sibella Court

Super Duper Sunday - Squint Limited

Postman's Box loves Squint Limited furniture. Located in London, Squint is a unique, independent design company specialising in premium quality, bespoke furniture and home accessories. With customers from around the world including Mr Louboutin himself, Squint is becoming very popular. 

Each piece is made to order and the customer is able to join in on the design process by choosing fabrics from the hundreds that they have on offer.

Lisa, the owner and founder,  has a store in East London and recently launched an online store. Other stockists include Lane Crawford and The Conran Shop. 

With one piece already in our office, we are wanting more!

Saturday Sights - Oi You! Art by Banksy

No one really knows who Banksy is, except that he is the world's most famous street artist, having sold a piece of work for a record $1.87 million in 2008 at Sotheby's New York.

A private collection of 23 pieces by Banksy will be exhibited at the Oi You! exhibition in Sydney until December 11. So, don't know what to do today? Head to Cockatoo Island to see some fantastic street art. Other street artists include Kid Zoom, ROA and Anthony Lister.

For more information visit the Outpost website

Funbooth Friday

Click it, strike it and share it in the Postman's Box Funbooth

Thursday Thoughts

Don't know where to go for the end of year holidays? Ms Hepburn said it correctly.

Watch it Wednesday - Bill Cunningham New York

The trailer says it all. Bill Cunningham New York, the film, is fantastic.

It's the middle of the week, so take a break and watch it at your nearest cinema.

For more information about the documentary visit the website

I Do Tuesday - Cake Face

We are all wondering, who is the face of Cake Face? 

Mignon Daymond, owner and cake designer at Cake Face produces the most wonderful, ultra modern, funky and classic cakes for all occassions. Each cake is made from scratch using beautiful ingredients and decorated specifically for you.

Cake Face is too right when they say “Life’s short - eat cake”, so what are you waiting for, start designing your dream cake from www.cakeface.com.au

Images by Cake Face

Monday Moods - Green and Pink

What are you creating this week? Why not be inspired by our Monday mood board. We thought that green and pink were appropriate for those afternoon picnics in the park.

Super Duper Sunday - Confetti System

We are absolutely obsessed with this creative team of young artists and their amazing confetti projects.

if you’re looking for a unique way to bring a little color to a wedding or a party, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on some of this colorful, craziness

For all of you DIY lovers - you can re-create confetti like this at home! gather colorful ribbons & strips of construction paper and tissue and tie them around some funky wire, and hang it up to brighten a room! 

To view more of their amazing pieces go to www.confettisystem.com

Saturday Sights - Matisse: Drawing Life

Sight something cultural on Saturday and plan to visit Matisse’s exhibition “Matisse: Drawing Life” which is opening on December 3 at the GOMA in Brisbane. It might not be Musée d’Orsay but a little French is coming your way! For more information about the exhibition visit the gallery’s website.

Funbooth Friday

Thursday Thoughts

Watch it Wednesday - Moleskine x Stop Motion

Postman’s Box loves stop motion videos and loves Moleskine notebooks, so cross the two together and this is what you get! ..Hope you enjoy it

I Do Tuesday - Candy Buffet Company

Mmmmmm…..Candy Buffet Company… All I can say is YUM and what fun for a wedding instead of or as well as a traditional cake. And did I mention it’s a great way to keep the kids entertained.

Visit Candy Buffet for more information and inspiration for your wedding or event.

Monday Moods - Paisley Pinwheel

How do you get inspired? This week we were inspired by paisley prints!