quirky – The Interiors Addict

Say hello to Tokyo-inspired DIY with Ebony Bizys’ new book

Personal touches are what make your home unique. So designer Ebony Bizys’ latest book, Hello Tokyo, draws attention to the little details that make up everyday life.

The Tokyo-based Australian blogger, who also wrote Hello Sandwich, offers cute and quirky tips on how to create handmade, personalised items that will add thoughtful, whimsical touches to your home.

Craft projects include hand-sewn cushions, memory walking books and charm necklaces infused with Japanese culture. True to the author’s love of detail, the book contains ideas on making your own quirky stationary, envelopes and even gift tags.

Hello Tokyo is published by Murdoch Books. Available online and through all good book shops.

Online shopping fix: Ipso Mofo

Stocking furniture and homewares that are “a tad out of the ordinary,” Ipso Mofo is a no-nonsense, non-pretentious online store, focusing on quality, colourful, quirky lifestyle products from independent makers.

Featuring wares largely designed and manufactured in Europe, there’s nothing mass-produced or made in China in sight! With all their brands being small indie producers, founder Paul Noe started Ipso Mofo after struggling to find products for his own home. “Other than the usual high street stores, we would either find lots of Chinese made replica furniture or at the other end of the scale, high-end products that were out of the average person’s price range. We felt there was a gap in the mid market in Australia for cool design products made by boutique brands that you wouldn’t have to sell the car to afford.”

Proudly the only Australian stockist for all their brands, Ipso Mofo takes a fresh, tongue in cheek approach, by not taking themselves too seriously (you’ll definitely have a laugh or two browsing through their website). With a style that is “anti-minimalist”, more quirky brands will be added soon, with Paul also hoping to start offering Ipso MoFo as a platform for Australian-made products. “We would love to represent more Aussie brands and give some upcoming designers an outlet to show off their stuff.” Watch this space!

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