Somewhere Off The Beaten Track

 

To all of our wonderful customers,

who have become old friends over the years

&

to those who have recently discovered us..

THANK YOU!

..for shopping ‘local’

&

continuing to support a ‘small’ family enterprise.

It’s Holiday time!

Time to put our feet up on a tropical escape

And dream a little..

Twenty fourteen is already promising

to be a year of fresh discoveries

here at Three Two One...

We’ll be back on

Tuesday 21st January…

We wish you all the

JOY

that comes with the holiday season..

&

hope that you are relaxing under a shady tree

..somewhere away from the rat race!

Til then…

Lazy Sundays...

 

Won't it be wonderful to spend a lazy Sunday

pottering around doing nothing in particular?..



 

Not yet.. not for us anyway.

 

To help take the 'busyness' out of your Christmas foraging..

We will be OPEN

on the last Sunday (22nd) before Christmas.

 

And of course on Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th.

Christmas is In!

 

Children just LOVE the countdown to Christmas!

And rightly so!

My children reminded me that it was

only 12 days until the big day!

 

Now that School is over,

it is beginning

to feel like a lot like Christmas..

 

If you need to spice up your Christmas decorating,

our wicker Bells are perfect

to casually hang off the back off the chairs

at your Christmas table.

Perhaps they can be a gift for your guests to take home?..

 

Suspend some over the table either on their own or from a fallen branch found in the garden or in the local bushland..

 

Or simply hung on a corner of the verandah, stairwell, living room, or even a tree in the garden

with some beautiful ribbon.

 

 

And if you are on the hop to a fabulous

coastal Christmas in a holiday home,

our laser cut trees (below)

are perfect to cluster in your holiday retreat..

..they pack flat, so you can throw them in the car or your luggage 

and slot them together when you arrive.

 

Voila, instant festive flair!

School's Out

 

It's almost time to wave farewell to the Teacher..

Thank him or her with these fabulous

Pencil Caddy's!

 

Made by Hand with Bone Inlay...

 

A brilliant desk ornament

and a place to stash pens, pencils

or secret stuff..

 

Also, a brilliant gift for

stationary freaks (like me)

budding writers

artists..

..those with a desk job

a beautiful studio space

or, perhaps a student heading off to University in 2014..

 

Add some fun & inspiration to their work(play) area.

An Apple for my Teacher

 

In the midst of Swim Carnivals, Carols & end of school celebrations..

It's time to think about Teacher's Gifts!

 

Giving an apple to your teacher is an age old tradition.

So why not twist the tradition & consider giving one of these ornamental apples for your child's teacher

to keep on their desk perched atop a pile of papers or books?

 

 

Oh and for those who have asked..

the background features

our fabulous Outdoor Rugs!

 

This one is the very 'now' Chevron design.

We also have other styles -

such as Marrakech, Trellis,

& a sweet subtle Stem pattern.

They are available in two sizes.

 

These are a brilliant way to add some

punch to a boring 'ol Timber Deck or Patio Floor!

 

UV Resistant, so they won't fade or fall apart.

Waterproof, so you can leave them out

in a summer storm or by the pool!

 

Mine feels lovely to walk on

with some cushioning instead of the hard wood floor...

Best of all - they won't break the budget!

 

Dressed Up!

 

You want an update in your jewel collection?

 

Dinner with the girls 

(but have "nothing to wear")

 

It's been a long hard week

(which means it's time to treat yourself)

 

It's your Bestie's birthday coming & you need a winner of a present

(And maybe something for yourself on the side)

 

You need to say a huge thank you to someone who has everything

(yes really, everything)

 

You've decided to shelve the neon neck plates

for so-fine-it's barely there necklaces instead...

 

These oh so dainty pieces are in silver or gold.

Nothing faddish.

Just eye catching simple geometrics with forever appeal!

Bubbles

 

 With Melbourne Cup Day just around the corner..
we are furiously unpacking
pallets and cartons!

..ready for the
Race to Christmas!

Our beautiful array
 of glass Christmas Ornaments
 are being hung as we speak..
..like these iridescent Glass Bubbles.

In fact we quite like them
in this stack of Edmonds Bowls
just as they are. 
Don't they look brilliant?!

So if you fancy a flutter before your Melbourne Cup bets..
the shop is bubbling with spectacular ideas!
 



Natures Gifts

 

 

 

Harsh overhead lighting can be a mood killer!

Lamps are a better, more softer approach

& give inviting pockets of light.

 

Position lamps around your living room..

(..I have four!)

for a more intimate mood.

 

Textured shades, shapes & patterns

create interest in a room & add to the ambience! 

Even by day, when they are not lit!

 

This is the latest design in our ever popular lighting.

Designed here in Australia too.

 

Now in a Frosty White colour,

these nature inspired lamps look amazing

when lit up to show the delicate branches.

And, when not lit up,

the white washed timber veneer

still exudes a lovely textured timber grain..
 

Simple, yet bold & most of all eternally fresh!

Little Hat!

 

Doesn't little Miss B

look gorgeous in her Hide & Seek Hat?!

 

We LOVE seeing our littlest customers

so well protected from the sun at such a young age!

 

Our Hats come in sizes

Xtra Small & Small with chin straps for littlies like Miss B..

..and Medium, Large & Xtra Large without straps

for our bigger boys and girls.

 

Really well designed with a good wide brim

that has been

top stitched to keep it firm

and not flop in your young ones face

when they are busy out & about!

 

Now you have to agree this collection of Hats are adorable!

We have a gorgeous selection for both boys & girls.

If only they made them for us Grown Ups too..

 

AND best yet, they are designed in Australia!

 

A great Newborn or first Birthday gift!

Perfect to pop in the post overseas too!

 

What we love most

is that they are a lovely boutique style

that won't be seen on every kid at the Park!

It's a Car Park Out There!

  

We just wanted to let you know

that the fence
that was recently erected
in the middle of the Car Park,

by the neighbouring shop owner,

is beyond our control..

 

We really do apologise for the confusion

and inconvenience that this has caused some.

 

Please understand

that we are quite helpless

& are the meat in the middle of the sandwich!

 

Our Landlord is trying to move mountains

and provide a solution as soon as possible.

 

If you do find it a bit tricky to get into the Car Park,

(because of the awkward fence)

it is a lot easier to approach from the top of Eva Street,

rather than coming in off Chatsworth Road.

 

Alternatively..

we have a secret shady spot

on the other side of Chatsworth Road -

in the cul de sac of Esmonde Place.

Chatsworth Road is easy to cross here,

with a very handy Refuge Island in the middle.

 

Otherwise a leisurely stroll through the Parkland

at the back of our shop may help.

Simply park on Procyon Street on the edge of the Park behind us. 

 

We have found many a twig, seed pod or even a nest

whilst ambling down to the shop through the Parkland..

..perhaps you'll find a natural treasure

to pop in one of the many wonderful pieces

in our glass and cloche collection!

 

We hope that you will continue to beat a path to our door

& help us continue with what we do best!

 

THANK YOU!

A Tisket A Tasket

 

 

Toys, Newspapers & Magazines breed when you're not looking.

So grab baskets like these oversized beauties

when you see them!

 

Measuring over 50cm wide..

& 30cm deep..

..they're great to pop on top of a wardrobe,

in a corner of the living room or bedroom.

 

Perfect to corale all those piles of everyday items.

 

These huge 'hold alls' come in an array of styles and colours..

 

Mirror Mirror

 

Mirror Mirror on the Wall..

 

Guess what?!  It's a tray too!

 

 

These fabulous pieces arrived and

sold out within a week of reopening!

 

We just unwrapped more today!

 

So if you've been reflecting a little

(pardon the pun)

and feel the need for a new dimension in a room,

this mirror could be it!

 

Love the nautical style that it exudes

with its metal surround!

It comes built with a discreet slot on the back

to hang it easily.

 

Also, brilliant on a side table, benchtop, dresser or desk

to collate a vignette of glass vessels, trinkets or accessories.

 

Also, perfect to rest on an upholstered Ottoman/ Coffee Table.

The reflected surface invites you to take another look at your display of treasures.

 

Great for a Cocktail, Wine, Scotch enthusiast to arrange their favourite bottles and accoutrements!

 

Us?

Well we really love the unexpectedness of it on the wall.

 

See you soon..

Welcome!

Our sun-kissed new space is OPEN!

 

It looks amazing!

(..even if we do say so ourselves)

 

So if you haven't dropped in yet..

DO!!!

 

Thanks to all those

that have already
beat a new path to our door!

(..which by the way is on the verandah now..)

 

Your joy and compliments

have 'wowed' us in the past week..

making all that hard work

so very worth it!

 

It's been like a big reunion with your overwhelming buzz, 

full of excitement & enthusiasm!

 

We recently had a very successful buying spree

& our delivery guys are pulling up each day

with more cartons of fabulous finds!

 

Come on in & check out our perfect new space!

Spreading Our Wings!

 

..we're spreading our wings!

 

We've been SO excited to tell you..

 

We are expanding into the space next door.

With loads more room to move both inside

& on the beautiful leafy verandah outside.

 

Please bear with us while we close

to re-jig a bit

& open the wall up etc.

 

We won't be long..

we plan to

REOPEN

on Tuesday 20th
Thursday 22nd August
(..sorry, needed a couple more days..)

with a bounty full of ideas

& new found things for you!

 

If you need something urgently

& know exactly what you would like,

give us a call

& we'll be able to arrange something.

 

Can't wait to see you then in our

brilliant, bigger & brighter

new nest!



Scissors, Spools & a Twist of Twine

...it's always a thrill

to show you our latest discoveries!
 

These fabulous Old Old Spools come with their own little pair of Brass Scissors to snip the Jute twine wrapped around them.

You know how we love a bit of string, old wooden spools and all kinds of scissors..

Well these are the best we have found yet!
 

They look like they have turned up

from an old garden shed that's been long forgotten.

Humble but never humdrum,
these aged beauties will look amazing on display
on your desk, kitchen bench top
or part of a little arrangement on your shelves,
waiting for the moment when you need to 'string' something up!

We are trying to keep up stock of these,

but of course there is a limited quantity.

And The Winner Is..

CONGRATULATIONS!

Jacqueline was the Lucky One

to win our $50 Gift Card!

Norma & Julie

were our Lucky Ducks to win

our very sweet Owl Caddy

from the fabulous Have You Met Miss Jones!

See you all soon to collect your goodies!

And..

..by the way..

..we have just

discovered & ordered

lots of brilliant new goodies

 to tempt you all right now!

Pop in & be the first in town to have them.

Happy Bird Day!

 

Twelve months in our new nest have flown by!

(Pardon the pun)..

 

Look what we found in our bird cage yesterday!

A real bird hopped in to check things out!

 

As have many of our loyal customers and so many new ones too.

 

So as a treat

simply fly in

and pick up something for you, a friend or loved one,

spend $20,

and pop your name in the lucky tin

to win a $50 Gift Card!

 

Good Luck!

 



Club Tropicana

 

Embrace relaxed tropical style

with Pineapples!

BUT we say..

..keep it understated and

pay homage to the tropical feel.

 

It's the smallest incidentals

like this that create

a tropical room without being too obvious.

 

Our new lamps are exquisite, if we do say so ourselves!

 

They are handmade from a translucent porcelain.

The shape & facets in the porcelain

allude to a pineapple.

 

Did you know that..

..in the Hawaiian culture pineapples are the emblem

for a welcome, warm & friendly home!

 

And in colonial times to give a pineapple as a gift

conveyed your intention to promote friendship.

 

Simply Stunning!

 

..one doesn't need to

elaborate..

 

..this necklace is our

MUST have!

 

Swing by, try it on

& walk out

wearing it!



Mum's The Word

 

Looking for that perfect Mother's Day gift?

We LOVE these new necklaces!

AND they look even better ON!

And then these hand made Fantail Jewellery Boxes

are also on our Want/Love/Wish List!

Beautifully crafted in New Zealand.

 

All Mums deserve a treat!

 

 

Budgie's needing a good home

 Back in the day

many of us had a Budgie as a pet.

With grand plans to teach 'Tweetie' to talk..

Letting him out of the cage for 'free flying'

only to have him flee to a nearby tree

..after finding one forgotten window was left ajar.

Popping a piece of found cuttlefish in his cage to chew on..

Finding a swing, a bell, and a mirror to entertain them..

Or hearing that distinctive Budgie trill.

Oh the memories that come flooding back!

How many of us have Budgerigars now?

We have the perfect Budgie!

He's pure white porcelain!

And will happily perch on a vase or photo frame

..without flying out the window!

A true Australian icon!

Hop Into Easter!

Don't you love the anticipation

of hooking into four long days off 

over the Easter Weekend?

For some reason it doesn't seem

to have the same madness

that comes with Christmas time..

And that's what we love about this time of year!

Whatever you are up to this Easter Weekend..

ENJOY!

Life's Good!

A thought that has been in my head lately..

"You can't smell the roses

if you haven't opened your eyes to notice them!"

Make sure you stop and smell the roses,

breathe in that sea air,

listen to the Rainbow Lorikeets clustered in a big tree,

feel the breeze on a lazy afternoon..

Oh... By the way,
we will be closed over the entire weekend
to stop and enjoy some time with our families.
Meantime we are open until Thursday 28th March 
and be back next Tuesday 2nd April..

Rain Rain & more Rain

Well, we've just wrapped up another trip to Trade Fair

curating lots of exciting new

pieces & ideas for our collection!

 

Like...

these fabulous ceramic Umbrella Vessels

headed our way.

We LOVE the modern take,

with an array of umbrellas smattered around.

 

All it needs is your brolly collection

to be popped in,

ready for the next sprinkle..or downpour.. 

 

If you are thinking you need a new brolly to shelter from these rainy showers, we have some gorgeous designs for you and the kids!

(Also, great to stave off the hot hot sun.)

 

So, pull your brolly out,

brave the weather and swing by..

..our swag of goodies are

already hitting our back door

ready to be unpacked

and brought out into the shop.

 

One of our biggest thrills

is seeing something that we were

very excited to find,

finally arrive!

It always shines in the shop

and we love it

when you get a kick out of discovering it too!

BIG LOVE !

 Say it simply on the 14th to the one you love..

We LOVE these tins!

 

Make their day..

'pop' their favourite thing inside..

hand made chocolates;

a pair of cufflinks;

or a ticket to an event

you know they want to go to..

 

Our 'LOVE' Sampler tins come in two sizes..

One perfect for a

new piece of jewellery or scarf.

And the other perfect for those of us

who would get a 'kick' out of finding it

filled with vintage reels;

stamps; stationery & twine..

OR my favourite sweet treats!!

 

..And a LoVe NoTe..

 



Coasting Back

 

..We're back..

 

Remember days spent idylly wondering beaches & coastline..

 

Cast away work days &

conjure the dreamy down-to-earth
feel of a Boat House

with objects such as

nautical, bubbly glassware
& fishing paraphernalia..

 

..such as these coloured glass sea floats
arranged casually

in one of our salt worn crates with rope handles.

 

Enjoy coasting into 2013!