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Art Deco & Nouveau Style
A visit to Katoomba’s popular Heart of Stone is an encounter with quality. You’re drawn in from the street, then delighted. Featuring the work of sculptor, Lui Friscioni, the shop offers a range of gifts and decorator items you’re unlikely to find elsewhere.
Owners Lui & his partner Louise have worked passionately to create a distinctive, elegant Art Deco and Nouveau theme and the result is a one of a kind destination reflecting real Mountain charm. The ambience, where Poirot would feel completely at ease, is often a cause for admiration bringing visitors back again and again. They come for the range of classic deco lamps, Australian and imported costume jewelry, winter scarves, classical reproductions, Australian made creams and soaps, linen and stationery – 171 Katoomba St, open 7 days, heartofstone.com.au.
Yulefest Finery In Lawson & Leura
Rick Rutherford's Country is home to the Mountains’ largest country Yulefest celebrations. Guests venture annually from around Australia for the opening celebrations at Lawson Gallery. Held on July 3rd this year, over 250 invited guests at one of five fabulous back to back functions will enjoy an impressive array of Christmas displays – White Christmas, a towering English Christmas tree, traditional exhibits, Retro Christmas, American Christmas, Children's Christmas, Snowman tree and much more.
It’s a Yulefest showcase until the end of July. Purchase rare, exclusive treasures especially imported for the event; explore Rick’s highlighted country interpretations, presented all year round; and discover why Rick Rutherford's Country is more than a country store. It’s two key Mountain destinations open seven days a week in Badgery Crescent, Lawson & Strand Arcade, Leura – rickrutherford.com.
New Tiwi Is & Arnhem Land Art At Ochre
Ochre Gallery has quickly established its reputation for reliability in quality indigenous wares. Purchasing directly from arts communities in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory and Western Australia, Judy Howarth offers hand woven baskets from dyed pandanus leaf, vegetable dyed from Gapuwiyak; inexpensive small art works from emerging artists; necklaces from seeds and shells; books and art diaries.
“I’ve just returned from a buying trip in the Tiwi Islands and eight of our Arnhem Land and Central Desert communities, so the shop’s filled with wonderful weavings, carvings and some very special new art works from Warlukurlangu and Papunya”. Ochre Gallery is a stylish first for the Blue Mountains and all purchases include a certificate of authenticity. You’ll find it just around the corner at the top of Leura Mall – 4784 1100, ochreleura.com.au.
Nature’s Wonder Fibre
Alpacas produce one of natures true ‘wonder’ fibres. Despite its strange appearance, this luxurious fibre is soft and light with hypo allergenic, low moisture absorption and fire retardant qualities. The array of products is outstanding, too, with jumpers, coats, jackets, scarves, shawls and cardigans – and, surprisingly, a wide range of homewares such as beautifully coloured throws, cushions, rugs, blankets, pillows, doonas and under-blankets.
The Winter range has arrived at the Australian Alpaca Centre in Leura’s Strand Arcade with some exquisite hand embroidered pieces and an exceptional colour palette. Fashion in alpaca fleece includes fur-trimmed jackets, new look alpaca coats, fur collars and stoles, adding winter elegance. Knitwear is hand finished, ensuring each item’s quality is of the highest standard. Shop online for your new alpaca winter fashions at alpacaaustralia.com.au.
Unique Jewellery Design
The Blue Mountains is fast becoming a home for innovative jewellery design and nowhere is this more evident than at Jewel Blue Mountains Gallery. A world-class jewellery gallery, Jewel nestles beautifully in the village of Blackheath showcasing unique hand crafted jewellery from all over the world, specialising in amber, European designer jewellery, pieces from Israel, silver jewellery, contemporary commitment rings, engagement and wedding bands. Jewel is also the exclusive NSW retailer for Camilla Gough of Melbourne.
This winter Jewel is highlighting a new range of contemporary Polish Amber direct from the design rooms of Europe. Excitingly, owner Hala Francka has also adorned her walls with the prints of world-renowned Australian wildlife painter, Greg Postle. Jewel is a ‘must see’ when visiting The Mountains – 40 Govetts Leap Rd,
4787 6727, jewelgallery.com.au
A World of Eastern Style
On a 2001 backpacking trip Lynne Curan met a young man, Thao, selling silk handbags in a Vietnam market. They decided to try producing handbags designed by Lynne and made by Thao. Welcome to the world of Lynne Curan Design, where eastern style and contemporary design blend in a range of luxury lounge wear and accessories characterized by style, comfort and versatility.
Lynne emphasises natural fibres and simple, affordable design. “We narrow the line between sleepwear and clothing in creating our range. Everyday elegance needn’t be expensive”, she believes. All her products are now made by Thao’s family business in Vietnam, in a partnership which spans ten successful years. “I do all my own designing and buying which keeps my shop unique and different” – 44 Katoomba St, 4782 6961, lynnecurandesign.com.au.
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