Jess and Brendan Ibbett – The Interiors Addict

SHELF/LIFE release their first in-house product, the planter

After seven years on the retail side of good design, aesthetics, function and sustainability, SHELF/LIFE have released their first product, a range of Oslo hanging planters.

Designed by husband and wife, Jess and Brendan Ibbett, the duo had always intended to feature their own work amongst other great independent makers and designers. “Now that we are solely online (they closed their Surry Hills shop in 2013) I have freed up time to focus on being creative again,” explains Jess. “With this renewed focus, the Oslo hanging planters are a new direction for SHELF/LIFE as we get back to what we enjoy most.”

Coming in three designs, the Oslo hanging planters (which retail for $135 each) are made from locally cut and powder-coated metal frames. With all metalwork completed by Brendan by hand, each piece is then passed onto Jess, who hand-assembles and finishes them with natural cotton rope, a hand-stamped/stitched leather tag and a hand-rolled brass ring.

Styling by Vanessa Colyer Tay | Photography by Sam McAdam–Cooper

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Homewares boutique SHELF/LIFE celebrates 5 years in business

To celebrate their 5^th birthday, online homewares boutique SHELF/LIFE have launched an updated website and a fresh new look.

Owned by husband and wife duo Jess and Brendan Ibbett, they both share a love of good design where aesthetics, function and sustainability are all given equal attention. The end result is a range that is simple, timeless and functional, with each product having a detailed and interesting story behind it.

“It is important to us to share the story behind each product: where it was made, the designer who made it, materials chosen and the process of production,” explains Jess. “Our mission is to connect the customer with products that are to be both treasured and used every day, products that are built to last and enjoyed for a lifetime.”

Their 5^th year in business has also seen them expand into a multidisciplinary studio, now offering an online styling service and an exciting array of new products designed in-house. It seems closing their bricks and mortar store in Sydney’s Surry Hills last year has done nothing to slow these two down!

For more information visit SHELF/LIFE here.

Photography by Luisa Brimble.