Shop Online With Us!

Over the past few years we have had countless requests to open an online store where customers can access all of our designs in the one place.  This is especially wonderful for our customers who don't live near or have access to any of our gorgeous retailers across Australia. So here it is.  We can now ship Australia wide with a Flat Shipping Rate of $12.00.

Online retailing is actually where we began at the beginning of 2008 so for us this is a natural progression and we are excited to be offering this service.

Shop Online with The Brown Trading Co

The keren brown and Elephant & Tiger collections will be released at Life in Style in Melbourne next month.  Both of our new collections are designed in Australia by us and produced in collaboration with traditional artisans in India.  We hope you love them as much as we do - a little sneak peek tomorrow.

Shop and enjoy :o)

Keren
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Home Beautiful

Several months ago the lovely Angela Steyn of Wicker & Stitch contacted me regarding writing an article about The Brown Trading Co for Home Beautiful Magazine.  I was so thrilled!  The August issue is out now and the article Angela wrote is wonderful (thank you so much Angela).  The whole process was so much fun and every single person I came in contact with at Home Beautiful was just delightful.  So here it is.....

Home Beautiful August Edition Cover

Home Beautiful Article written by Angela Steyn of Wicker & Stitch

What I am also loving about this issue is the purple cover!  Like most little girls I loved pink and still do but I have always had a soft spot for purple too.  It's a very under rated colour and I believe it should be given much more credit.  Our Bungalow collection features some stunning purples in cushions and quilts.

Bungalow Dahlia Purple Quilt, Nalini Purple and Dahlia Purple Cushions

Clearly we are on to something with purple because even the gorgeous Kate Middleton was recently seen frocking up in Canada in purple!

Kate Middleton frocked up in purple Issa image via 

And how fabulous is this chair in a rich purple velvet?

Love this chair! image via

And who doesn't love purple Hydrangeas?

image via

Here in Brisbane come November this is what we see, masses and masses, street upon street of perfectly pretty Jacaranda trees.

image unknown (sorry)

Think shades of amethyst, eggplant, plum, violet and wine.  Purple is associated with luxury, royalty and spirituality and can boost imagination and creativity.  I think it's high time purple was given some street cred.  Thanks again Home Beautiful for the lovely article on us and the wonderful splash of purple.

Keren
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Rani Blue Quilts, Books and Friendship

Rani Blue Queen Size Quilts

A few weeks ago we received a new shipment of our Bungalow Quilts. Some styles have sold out already!  This one is my current favourite - Rani Blue queen size, I just love it and the reverse stripe is absolutely gorgeous.  Our hand block printed quilts are so soft, perfect for snuggling up on a Winter's afternoon with a cup of tea and a great book.

Contact us for stockists www.thebrowntradingco.com.au

Speaking of great books, I received my copy of Holly Becker's divine book Decorate a few weeks ago.  If you don't already have your copy you need to buy one, Holly's wonderful design book has even made it to the New York Times Bestseller list - what a star!

Decorate by Holly Becker.  Neem Yellow Tea Towel

Sunshine print from the fabulous Annechovie

The 'Sunshine' quote print from Annechovie was given to me as a gift from my beautiful and amazing friend Amanda.  It sits in my dining room and is a constant reminder of how precious our friendship is.  It makes my heart sing.

Hope you are having a wonderful week.

Keren
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Est Magazine

Est Magazine 1st Edition April 2011

Back in April a refreshing new online design magazine hit the inboxes of Australia and no doubt around the globe.  Apart from the crisp, fresh cover featuring a stunning shady old tree, lush green grass and pops of red, it was their masthead that made me inhale and exhale with a sense of belonging 'Global Living With An Australian Twist' ' Welcome home to the heart of Australian style'.  Instantly I felt like this magazine was calling my name.

Editor Sian Macpherson and her team have created a magazine worthy of global recognition featuring 'the best that global design has to offer with an Australian twist'.  I loved every single page but highlights for me were the atelier of Danish artist Lisa Marie Frost, her darling studio (pictured below) is on my 'must have' list for my future home.

Studio perfection of Lisa Marie Frost image via Est magazine

Lisa Marie Frost in her studio.  Image via Est magazine

The 'Style Nomad' article was another winner encouraging us to 'surround yourself with things that only make you feel good - not weigh you down' and a personal favourite quote from Sian 'collecting memories not just designer furniture'.  I found myself dreaming and longing over the photography by Colin Doswell and styling by Deb McLean.  This is a magazine to lose yourself in.

How fabulous are these giant scissors! Oh and I really want to eat those apples. Image via Est

What a cosy little nook.  Image via Est

A nomadic gypsy caravan - how fun! Image via Est

All I can say is, I cannot wait for the next refreshing edition of Est Magazine.  It's a winner from start to finish.

Keren
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If I owned a cafe...

gorgeous store - source unknown via www.modernhepburn.tumblr.com

If I owned a cafe....I'm sure I would love it to look something like this.  Warm and inviting yet filled with light.  I'd have delicious pastries and cakes on display and baking in the kitchen, the aroma of coffee filling the air, an ever changing chalk board with menus and messages for my customers, antique timber counters, rustic wooden floors, a beautiful mix of old and new.  I would have shelves stacked with magazines, newspapers and books for a quick news fix or a long relaxing read.

I would love to know where this store is, if anyone knows, please share?

Keren
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Oh Linda...

Linda Evangelista circa 1991 by Steven Meisel

The 1990's when the world truly did have Super Models.  I couldn't resist posting this image, it's perfection!

Keren
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Wrap yourself...

Leaf Turquoise Quilt Queen and Single

When the icy winds hit there is nothing better than cocooning yourself inside and looking out to the crystal blue skies with a hot cup of tea, a fabulous book or magazine and wrapping yourself in one of our stunning hand block printed quilts.  This season's must have to keep the chill at bay and the toes snuggly warm.

Available in Single and Queen sizes in a gorgeous variety of colours and designs, see our website for stockists and more designs www.thebrowntradingco.com.au.

India Yellow Queen Quilt 220 x 220 cm

Dahlia Purple Quilt Queen 220 x 220 cm

Leaf Rose Orange Quilt Queen and Single

What's your favourite thing to do when the weather is chilly?

Keren
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