One month to go.....

Christmas is just round the corner now and there are lots of fantastic shopping events leading up to the big day to inspire your gift buying - here are three quite different events that Leoni & Vonk are very excited to be involved in.

First off the rank is the Melbourne French Festival held in the beautiful grounds of Como House

On Sunday we will be at Federation Square at Markit - this designer market is even bigger this year with stalls in the Foyer, Atrium and BMW Edge.

The weekend after -  in perfect time for Christmas shopping - is Melbourne's original POP UP retail event Magnolia Square at Malvern Town Hall now in it's 7th year!

If you are unable to get to any of these events our online shop will soon be full of lots of new Christmas gift ideas so keep in touch either via the blog or Facebook and/or Twitter. We will be announcing a special discount for all our loyal customers very soon!

In the meantime happy shopping!

Hats in Black and White

As today is Derby Day here in Melbourne we thought we would share some of our favourite hat images in black and white!

Isabella Blow wearing Philip Treacy

Irving Penn photo from Vogue 1952

Philip Treacy hat photographed by Norman Parkinson

Audrey Hepburn photographed by Howell Conant

Jean Patchett photograph by Irving Penn for Vogue 1950

The amazing Isabella Blow

Which one is your favourite?

Melbourne Cup Weekend Special

To celebrate the Melbourne Cup long weekend we have a gorgeous special - sterling silver double swirl pendant with white freshwater pearl drop on shimmering 80cm sterling silver box chain. Price $85 + $5 postage and packing - RRP $198! Email leoni@vonk.com.au to secure your necklace. Limited numbers so first in best dressed!

A Splash of Colour

The sun is shining and we are thinking colour, colour and more colour for Magnolia Square in St Kilda and Malvern.  Here is a taste of what's to come

What is your favourite colour for Summer?

Because The Sky Is Blue

We have been busy designing and creating a new collection for an exhibition at the beautiful Veronica George Gallery in High St, Armadale. Entitled "Because the sky is blue" the exhibition will open in early December - watch this space for more details but in the meantime here is a sneak peek! http://www.melbourne-art-glass.com/

 

79 days and counting ......Christmas shopping events

October already - can you believe it and the supermarkets are already beginning to fill their shelves with Christmas tat sorry goodies not to mention the yearly emergence of the all sparkling, tinsel grabbing "Christmas Shops" in the Department  Stores. Aghhhhh you may say but there is in fact only 79 days or 1907 hours or 114392 minutes (depending where you are in the world and when you are reading this of course!) until Christmas.

To help you with your Christmas shopping this year we are involved in many gorgeous shopping events which will hopefully make the whole experience much more enjoyable.

Magnolia Square

One of our favourite events where specially curated retailers pop up in St Kilda and Malvern Town Hall. Almost a Melbourne institution for style savvy shoppers Magnolia Square is a must for all those looking for something beautifully made and not always available in mainstream shops.

Melbourne French Festival

The beautiful Como House and grounds will again host Melbourne's annual French Festival.Showcasing gorgeous French and French inspired products and food, French entertainment and travel the Festival always has something to delight every member of the family. This year the fun will start on Friday 25 November and continue until Sunday 27 November

Markit Federation Square

The design market to be seen at the growing Markit at Fed Square is now in its second year and is getting better and better at every event. In the words of its founders Markit  "invites you to meet the designers, talk with them about their products and buy something beautiful" Markit is on 27 November from 10am - 5pm.

If you are unable to get to any of these great events you can always buy some beautiful Leoni & Vonk jewellery from one of our many lovely stockists (see our website www.leoniandvonk.com/) or our  Online Store we will also be doing our regular Weekend Specials on our Facebook Page where you will be able to snap up a bargain or two!

Anyway enough for now and hopefully see you soon - Happy Shopping!!!

Freshwater Pearl Lovelies

Happy weekend! .....and to celebrate we have another weekend special but be quick as numbers are limited and it's first in best dressed!

Freshwater pearl and dyed sea bamboo coral necklace with sterling silver clasp and extension. Length from neck approx 22cm with a 3cm extension. Price $80 (inclusive of GST) plus $5 postage and gift packaging. RRP was $140

Freshwater pearl cross on long sterling silver ball chain. Length of chain from neck approx 40cm - cross is approx 6cm long.Price $55 (inclusive of GST) plus $5 postage and gift packaging. RRP was $120

They look gorgeous together!

Email leoni@vonk.com.au to secure your necklace now!