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Vote for explorethekerb - Business Awards 2011

2011-07-14T19:29:00.004+10:00

Like explorethekerb? Well, we've been nominated in the 2011 City of Sydney Business Awards. Show us how much you like us. Vote for us in the City of Sydney Business Awards 2011 - you might just WIN $1500! Vote for explorethekerb - ETK.

Ears on Addison Rd

2011-06-11T19:19:00.002+10:00

Looking forward to his upcoming show at Harrison Galleries on June 18.Awesome Ears before idiots painted it over. Want more? Go to his blog.Ears, Drypnz, Foothead & Max Berry from Sam Kristofski on Vimeo.

Great art from The Grates

2011-06-07T08:54:00.007+10:00

The Grates. We like what we see and hear. Art from Kill Pixie. Verdict? Good.Secret Rituals | The GratesFind out more about The Grates on FB - get some free tunes while you're there.

Realise Your Dreams

2011-05-23T19:10:00.003+10:00

APPLICATIONS OPEN: REALISE YOUR DREAMThe British Council’s award is open for applications NOW. If you’re a creative practitioner at the start of your career, you could win a return flight to the UK, $8000 to spend while you’re there and professional hook-ups with industry contacts.Realise Your Dream 2011 promo from British Council Australia on Vimeo.

Fly girl flikr

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Pop up @ Gaffa Gallery

2010-10-25T19:52:00.028+11:00

explore the kerb is popping up at Sydney's Gaffa Gallery in Round 2 of the Finders Keepers Arcade project from Thursday, 28th October and staying over until late November for some super retro reuse!Gaffa Gallery, Clarence St Sydney Source: explorethekerbTo celebrate, the lovely ladies from Finders Keepers and Gaffa are throwing a launch party on Thursday night. Drop by and say hello, we'd love to

Favourite Flikr: Meggs

2010-10-11T21:10:00.004+11:00

'Derobed & Dethroned' Source: Flikr, http://www.flickr.com/photos/--meggs--

M.A.R.s Attacks :: 2026

2010-10-11T20:34:00.020+11:00

M.A.R.s Attacks Source: Red Bull GalleryM.A.R.s Attacks brings together four diverse artists for the first time at the Red Bull Gallery in Sydney. The exhibition shows us a brilliant lineup of low brow art including street art names Remo and Adam McLevey, along with two awesome Australian artists Meggs and 2026.The opening night on Friday 15th October kicks off at 6pm and goes to 10pm with video

Favourite Flikr: Simon Christen

2010-09-22T07:59:00.012+10:00

Abandoned in SF Source: Flikr, http://www.flickr.com/photos/seemoo

WaterAid - Walk4Water

2010-09-19T12:44:00.006+10:00

WaterAid is an international charity. Our mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. 1st – 31st October is officially Walk4Water month, which coincides with National Water Week in October.The concept is simple, register to walk 10,000 steps a day with your friends or workmates and raise funds to help end

Inspirational street art

2010-08-18T21:41:00.002+10:00

Mesa, Spain Source: http://unurth.com

Like lights? We love em!

2010-08-12T23:07:00.020+10:00

Here's a selection of the lovely lamps, lights and shades that explore the kerb has in stock. Check out the site - we'll be loading more this weekend including some gorgeous chandeliers! Barbara has been busy exploring the kerb and brightening up our store!Beautiful pink marbled art deco light fixtures {$25 each} 1970s enamel desk lamp {$40}1960s bullet desk lamp {$50}Charcoal Nur Suspension lamp

Sydney Park: Sounds of Stephen Vitiello

2010-08-12T20:01:00.025+10:00

Beautiful sounds from Stephen Vitiello and Kaldor Public Art Projects. A brilliant use of the Sydney Park brickworks!"The Sound of Red Earth" Source: http://www.kaldorartprojects.org.au/'The Sound of Red Earth' opens in Sydney Park's Brickworks tomorrow, August 13 and runs until September 12. The show is free, and the dog friendly park rocks!These inner west, urban brickworks are filled with

Kill Pixie @ Monster Children Gallery

2010-08-09T17:51:00.001+10:00

Monster Children Gallery - The Mirror Stage from Grant & George on Vimeo.

Escape the kerb: The Underwater Project

2010-08-03T09:39:00.003+10:00

The Underwater Project from The Underwater Project on Vimeo.Where we'd sometimes rather be. Clean, covered by salt water, moving with the ocean, sighting everything through that filtered light.

Art event in August: DisBand in Melbourne

2010-08-02T13:12:00.032+10:00

We told you in May about what the lovely ladies at Leeloo were doing at aMBUSH gallery with Disband. Well, we loved the show in Sydney and Melbourne could be even better! Everyone here at explore the kerb is excited to be involved with Leeloo taking the exhibition to Melbourne!So, when does it start? You'll have to wait but only until Tuesday August 24th when the show opens at the No Vacancy

Reused tunes - straight from the street

2010-07-28T14:32:00.013+10:00

Its amazing what we find out there. Check out our site: explorethekerbDavid Bowie - Heroes. Source: explorethekerbVan Morrison, Wavelength. Source: explorethekerbPrince, Sign of the Times. Source: explorethekerbcolours purple. Source: explorethekerb

Garage Sale Trail - Sustainable cash in hand

2010-07-28T13:46:00.017+10:00

The Garage Sale Trail has won a Green Globes award! This brainchild of the sustainability firm Republic of Everyone is a great idea and the plan is to take it national.On its first outing as part of Bondi's Sizzle Festival, the Garage Sale Trail was a huge success with excellent results for both the local 2026 community and the environment. Over 120 garage sales were included in the event,

street art Rotterdam : Horoiwa

2010-07-25T09:10:00.001+10:00

street art Rotterdam : Horoiwa, originally uploaded by _Kriebel_.

TED: Brilliant & inspiring ideas

2010-07-22T16:30:00.010+10:00

2026: Streetart by Marsha Meredith

2010-07-21T17:16:00.043+10:00

We've been following 2026 for a while here at explore the kerb and we had the pleasure of meeting the lady behind the art last week and yes, the lady can paint. Perched on the ridge overlooking Tamarama she's been turning out work from her open air 'studio' deck and filling the blank walls of Bondi.View from the 'studio'. Source: explorethekerbRetro lockers, extinguisher & cans. Source:

Biodiversity - its the year for it

2010-07-19T20:09:00.010+10:00

2010 is the year of Biodiversity. Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/biodiversifyme

Reuse and make the world beautiful

2010-07-17T10:35:00.008+10:00

Check out our site for lots of great gear for reloving. Call or email to order!

Favourite Flickr

2010-07-12T20:10:00.006+10:00

Foul Forecast - LE Gallery - Toronto by Dennis Hayes IV, on FlickrGross-beak - L'Autre Gallery - Montreal by Dennis Hayes IV, on Flickr

Viva Espana! Art Giveaway!

2010-07-12T09:46:00.007+10:00

To join in the world cup fun, explore the kerb is giving away a little bit of Spain!If you like the fine retro art below, then comment on our Facebook wall or this blog post or peeps can retweet the related tweet to go into the draw! We'll randomly pick a reply at 8pm tonight and announce the winner!Spanish Matador - Wood framed plaster on velvet. Source: explore the kerb

Small Stories, Big Picture - Surry Hills

2010-07-11T18:42:00.026+10:00

Sydney Design, with some help from its friends, is running the Small Stories Big Picture bike tour of Surry Hills. If you're quick you'll get a bike and LOMO camera for the day!Cost: FreeDates: Saturdays July 31, August 7, August 14Times: Pickup at 10am and drop back at 4pmSo, what do you do with the bike and camera? Well, during the tour you'll have to collect stories from retailers, cafes and

Midway Journey - Brushstokes

2010-07-11T16:38:00.008+10:00

Midway Brushstrokes 3. Source: http://www.midwayjourney.comMidway Journey is highlighting one of the most heartbreaking of the many environmental tragedies of our time: the deaths by starvation of thousands of albatrosses who mistake floating plastic garbage for food.For more, you can fan Midway Journey on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

BIG BANG BIG BOOM by BLU

2010-07-09T22:53:00.003+10:00

BIG BANG BIG BOOM - the new wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

Reverse Garbage in Taylor Square

2010-07-04T18:42:00.016+10:00

Reverse Garbage has found a new place to grow and we're thinking Taylors Square is bound to be better for the arrival! Their new store will open doors on July 17 for 9 - 5 on 1 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst.Before then you can still find Reverse Garbage at the Addison Rd Centre, Marrickville or at the Sydney Sustainable Markets each Saturday in Taylors Square from 8am to 1pm.For more info, you

Street art popup - Dendy Newtown

2010-06-30T13:39:00.016+10:00

Exit Throught the Gift Shop. Source: http://www.banksyfilm.com/If you missed Banksy's flick - Exit Through the Gift Shop - at the Sydney Film Festival, then the Newtown Dendy is now showing it for a limited season.Sitting alongside the movie and the cinema entrance, there's a temporary pop up street art gallery featuring signed prints by Banksy, Shepard Fairey, 2026 and others. The show is

Sydney, meet Shilo

2010-06-28T14:00:00.036+10:00

It seems like Neil Diamond is on tour again, with the Shilo Project working its way around the country. Now its Sydney's turn! The S.H. Ervin Gallery presents the work of 100 contemporary artists in the Shilo Project, 02 July – 01 August.We love how this exhibition came about! The curator, Chris McAuliffe, was doing a spot of retro shopping in an op shop on the Mornington Peninsula, when he came

Experiment in Time Displacement

2010-06-25T15:14:00.001+10:00

Chinese art @ Neocha

2010-06-22T16:40:00.005+10:00

Zhang Wen Menz. Source: www.edge.neocha.comBrilliant Chinese online creative community on Neocha. Check it out!

Samantha Robinson porcelain

2010-06-22T14:56:00.028+10:00

teacups. Source: www.samantharobinson.com.auFrom her studio in Sydney's Inner West suburb of Alexandria, Samantha Robinson has sent her beautiful handmade porcelain out to the world.Walking by on Mitchell Road on a sunny Winter's day, we couldn't help but be pulled into her studio to look over her spread of porcelain. Then the next weekend we were in Melbourne's Brunswick St and saw more of her

Young Blood Designers Market 2010

2010-06-10T11:17:00.008+10:00

I sound like my Mum but where has that year gone? Its nearly time for the 2010 Young Blood Designers Market at the Powerhouse Museum again! The market gives young emerging designers a great launch pad and for the rest of us, a chance to check out their work and maybe buy a piece or two.The Powerhouse is currently calling for stallholders, with entries closing on Wednesday, 30 June 2010. So if you

Winterland @ CarriageWorks

2010-06-07T15:40:00.012+10:00

They're saying that it's Sydney's coolest festival and they just might be right. Its Winter and from 5 - 31st July, CarriageWorks is bringing the European winter markets to Sydney's Inner West.So, what's at a winter markets? Well, the CarriageWorks's foyer is going to be overflowing with a dazzling indoor ice rink, live music and bands - over a 100 local and new musicians, playing in over 40

Featured Artist: Stefan Dunlop

2010-05-31T13:18:00.039+10:00

Ships 168 X 366CM OIL ON LINEN 2010Born in New Zealand, Stefan Dunlop now lives and works in Australia, not far from the surf on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Stefan has exhibited around the world in London, Prague, New York, Hong Kong to name a few cities but he hasn't forgotten his adopted home and has shown across it in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney."My view of painting is that it is a

New this Week: Lots more on the site!

2010-05-31T12:14:00.008+10:00

We've been out and found heaps of lovely retro.Funky furniture, kitchen collectables, art from the street...Its all waiting on explore the kerb for you to sort through, love and reuse!To arrange a viewing or order, you can call on 02 96646938 or email us.

Art in Sydney - DisBand : An Exhibition

2010-05-24T12:15:00.018+10:00

What does art, a love of retro and the breakup of the Beatles have in common? The answer is DisBand. Its not all about breakups though, there's young love as well. The love of great new art!The exhibition is the brainchild of Leeloo and is supported by other people we love; Frankie, the Finders Keepers and daily addict. Yours truly is delighted to be contributing some of our fancy retro wares

TEDx Sydney @ CarriageWorks

2010-05-20T18:23:00.005+10:00

TEDx Sydney is back and spreading ideas @ CarriageWorks this Saturday, 22nd May. Speakers will present Ideas Worth Spreading in somewhere between 3 and 15 minutes. Hundreds were nominated this year but less than 20 people will be sharing their views.The day starts at 8:45am at CarriageWorks and features speakers, music and poetry. It’s open to everybody, free and goes to 8:45pm. Go to the TEDx

Anthony Gormley in Australia

2010-05-18T15:26:00.011+10:00

Sculptor and artist Anthony Gormley, has revitalised the human image in sculpture over the last 25 years,. Gormley's work is currently showing in Sydney's Inner West at the Anna Schwartz Gallery from 7th May to 3rd July in his brilliant FIRMAMENT IV exhibition. If you’re hungry for more, then go to the western end of Lake Ballard in Western Australia for Gormley’s INSIDE AUSTRALIA installation.

Photocurator - wall mount your photos

2010-05-16T19:43:00.005+10:00

explore the kerb loves Photocurator!Photocurator is a simple new system for displaying your 6x4 photographs on the wall, and is a homegrown, Australian design from Surry Hills, Sydney.By using two mounts per photograph you can mount your favourites on your wall and then update them regularly, as you take new shots.Want more? Check out the Photocurator blog and Facebook.

Ron Arad - Design & the Barbican

2010-05-15T09:15:00.006+10:00

Yesterday, Ron Arad smashed Wiff Waff at London's Barbican gallery or ping pong to its friends at his Restless exhibition.In London? You've got until tomorrow, 16th May, to see the Restless exhibition at the Barbican art gallery.Want more? How did Ron Arad get into design? Hear more about how Ron Arad was sucked into the world of design. See the chrome version of the piece that did the trick

Wood bowl sale! 20% off all bowls

2010-05-11T12:59:00.007+10:00

explore the kerb is having a wooden bowl sale!20% off all wooden bowls, in store and online.Call or email us to order.

Sydney Vivid Festival 2010

2010-04-29T17:37:00.008+10:00

Sydney's festival of LIGHT, MUSIC & IDEAS is on again. The Vivid Festival for 2010 on 27th May and runs to the 21st June.This year the festival includes Vivid LIVE, Macquarie Visions, The Rocks Fire Water, Creative Sydney, X|Media|Lab Global Media Ideas and Song Summit.Vivid Live - co-curated by Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed - is staged at a Sydney Opera House all lit up by Light.Want to know what

Sustainable Markets @ Taylor Square

2010-04-29T17:10:00.013+10:00

Sydney's Taylor Square is set to be transformed into a busy market square this Saturday, with farmers and producers offering fresh produce to inner city dwellers.Sydney Sustainable Markets's inaugural farmers market at Taylor Square, is on this Saturday 1st May from 8am – 1pm. You can expect to find seasonal fruit and vegetables, free range poultry and eggs, rare breed meats and fish, hand made

Feathered mag Issue # 2

2010-04-20T09:22:00.007+10:00

April has arrived and with it Issue # 2 of indie art & design's new online bi-monthly mag - Feathered!There's a Q&A with the Finders Keepers and explore the kerb even gets a mention in the great "retro design rediscovered" article! Love it!We're already looking forward to the next edition in June!

Bondi Sizzle Festival

2010-04-20T08:23:00.009+10:00

Haven't let go of summer yet? Well, Bondi is warming up for its Sizzle community festival on 6-9th May. Along with live music and street art, the festival showcases local food and art across a weekend stacked with events. On the Sunday, 9th May, the Garage Sale Trail aims to be Bondi’s biggest ever garage sale and promote reuse and sustainability.Check out what's on and where and get updates on

Street art - Unurth.com

2010-04-17T09:33:00.003+10:00

Beautiful street art in Porto, Portugal. Unurth - we can't stop staring!

Performance Space @ CarriageWorks

2010-04-13T07:44:00.005+10:00

You Are Here is a new season of performance, dance and installation art in Sydney's Inner West.The work is managed by Performance Space and is showing at CarriageWorks across May and June.To book tickets go to ticketmaster.com.au or just walk by CarriageWorks and check out what's going on, there's always something happening and its often free to see.

explore the kerb's April sale!

2010-04-06T20:04:00.004+10:00

explore the kerb starts its April sale tomorrow! Get 10% off all items! Check out our lovely wares on explore the kerb. Call or email us to order!

Happy Easter!

2010-04-01T14:40:00.004+11:00

Happy Easter everyone! We love the bilby but here's a bunny for your baby :)This as new Maileg rabbit doll, was made in Denmark and is available on explore the kerb.We're open for business across Easter, so call or email us. We'd love to hear from you!

Udessi Autumn Sale

2010-04-01T14:34:00.004+11:00

Udessi is having an 15% off Autumn Sale!Over 150 handmade products by independent Australian designers and artists on sale.Hurry, its finishes next Thursday, April 8th!

Peppermint mag # 5

2010-03-26T07:10:00.005+11:00

explore the kerb loves Peppermint along with why they do what they do. Issue # 5 looks at how to have a "big fat green wedding", finds vintage dresses for garden party glamour and Miss Sew & Sew shows how to reuse old tableclothes.Worth every cent, you can get this mag at Leeloo or mag nation and many other stockists. Enjoy, I know we do.

New retro store in Newtown

2010-03-25T15:44:00.007+11:00

The Red Cross has opened a new vintage clothes store in Newtown called 359 King.The store has a great mix of quality vintage clothes and street accessories, and the shelves should be restocked every few days, so be a regular and help the Red Cross while you shop.Address: 359 King Street, NewtownPublic transport: #352, #355 & #370 buses, or train to NewtownParking: Street parkingHours: M - F 9am-

Cakes to crave - The Cupcake Room

2010-03-21T20:24:00.005+11:00

We've just found The Cupcake Room in Leichhardt!If you're local, enjoy...if you're not, they do orders or its worth the drive! To window shop, go to the The Cupcake Room.

Sunday at Marrickville Markets

2010-03-15T17:54:00.007+11:00

explorethekerb had a great time at the Marrickville markets yesterday. You can't help but enjoy the food, organic fruit and vegetables, community galleries and of course, the recycled goods co-ops - Reverse Garbage and the Bower.The market is on 9am - 2pm each Sunday, under the fig trees of the Addison Road Centre, in Marrickville.

iiamo go baby bottles - Karim Rashid

2010-03-09T18:04:00.003+11:00

Here's a little design for the Mums & Dads, from Karim Rashid - the 'poet of plastic'. The iiamo go is a self-warming feeding bottle made in Denmark.It is the only feeding bottle in the world which will warm up 180 ml milk to body temperature (37c) quickly and without the use of electricity. iiamo go heats the milk using a disposable capsule containing water and salt (CaCl2). Heat is generated as

Feathered online magazine

2010-03-05T18:36:00.004+11:00

explore the kerb is flicking through the new Feathered bi-monthly magazine and likes what they see. Feathered is the new online mag from the guys behind indie art and design.We're looking forward to the next edition in April!

New this week - kitchenwares

2010-03-04T11:01:00.011+11:00

explorethekerb is spotlighting and reusing kitchenwares. New this week; enamel pots, saucepans, dishes...Check out our site and drop us an email or call us to order.

Masterpieces from Paris exhibition

2010-03-02T14:22:00.005+11:00

Post-impressionism from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris.Masterpieces from Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see some of the best works of modern art, in Canberra at the National Gallery of Australia. The exhibition is on now and continues to Monday, 5th April 2010.Famous works include Van Gogh’s bedroom at Arles 1889, Gauguin’s Tahitian women 1891, Cézanne’s beloved Mount Saint-Victoire

Monsterthreads in Newtown

2010-02-27T22:28:00.008+11:00

We picked up some great shirts from Monsterthreads today at Glebe Markets. They're selling tees, jumpers, singlets, art prints and more online or at their new store in 229 King st Newtown.2010 holds big things for Monsterthreads with stores opening in Brisbane and Brunswick St, Melbourne.Monsterthreads designs are sourced from round the world.

Vindaloo against Violence

2010-02-24T15:46:00.007+11:00

explore the kerb is dining well and dining Indian tonight for Vindaloo against Violence. Dine at your local Indian restaurant tonight, Wednesday 24 February 2010 and show solidarity with the local Indian community or cook an Indian feast at home.We'll be showing our love of all things Indian!Listen to organiser Mia Northrop on ABC Radio National - Life Matters and load photos from your feast to

Frankie - Mar/Apr 2010

2010-02-21T09:38:00.004+11:00

Have a digital peek into the new Frankie mag.We love it!

Hip Hop @ CarriageWorks

2010-02-19T11:20:00.007+11:00

Pop it for free at CarriageWorks next Saturday, 27th February. They're offering free Hip Hop dance classes. So, do you think you can dance?Its a warm up for the Platform 3 Hip Hop Festival on 19 - 20th March.

New this week! Vintage Avery scales

2010-02-19T09:37:00.003+11:00

explorethekerb weighs in with some vintage Avery scales. Perfect for your kitchen or shop! Check out our site for this and more, and drop us an email or call us to order.explorethekerb is open 7 days a week!

What to do with your old fridge

2010-02-16T15:46:00.020+11:00

Need to get rid of an old inefficient fridge but you don't want it to go into landfill? Have a garage sale, or you can sell the fridge on Gumtree or ebay, or have your local council collect it - see City of Sydney.In Sydney, Fridge Buyback pays you $35 to have your old 2nd fridge removed from your home. The fridge must be in regular use, working and over 10 years old. Save money on your energy

Finders Keepers - Autumn / Winter Market

2010-02-16T09:47:00.005+11:00

Applications for the Autumn / Winter Finders Keepers markets @ CarriageWorks are open - find info at The Finders Keepers.The Summer market last December was brilliant, so we're looking forward to 7-8th May and the winter market.

Reusable cups for your morning coffee

2010-02-14T20:25:00.007+11:00

Don't contribute to the mountain of discarded disposable coffee cups piling up in landfill.Small life changes can make a big difference - swap out your takeaway coffee cup for reusable. Check out KeepCup or hookTURN, for a range of reusable cups in industry standard sizes and lots of colours. Buy online, take it with you, love your coffee, wash it, reuse and stop adding to the rubbish in the

Happy Chinese New Year!

2010-02-12T19:38:00.018+11:00

2010 Chinese New Year began with a bang in Belmore Park, Sydney today - check out the line up across February online at City of Sydney.While you're at Belmore Park, drop into the City of Sydney Live Green House. The house demonstrates how to apply sustainable green ideas to your home and limit energy use, save water, minimise waste and grow food in small spaces. Its open 12-14 February 2010

The Edge Design Competition - Furniture Winners

2010-02-10T12:00:00.013+11:00

Last week, The Edge Design Competition showcased new and emerging furniture designers at the Australian International Furniture Fair in Sydney.And this week, the Sydney Morning Herald showed us the winners (see above, for the Green category winner - Stuart Faulkner)

Inside Out does bathrooms & kitchens

2010-02-10T11:30:00.008+11:00

Improve your bathroom and kitchen with Inside Out!The March - April edition out now includes 44 pages of new bathroom and kitchen ideas.explorethekerb can help with sourcing the items to fill the rooms. Check out our site and give us a call.

Planet lights sold!

2010-02-04T19:05:00.007+11:00

Our original Planet lamps are selling fast!We only have one left, the brown-is-beautiful floor lamp (see left).Check out our lights on the explorethekerb website.

Green loans up to $10k available

2010-02-02T15:51:00.019+11:00

There are green loans available of up to $10,000 to improve your home's environmental efficiency, under a federal government initiative. The green loans are interest free for up to four years.Improve instead of move.To apply for the loan, you will need a home sustainability assessment done. There has been talk that the free assessments may finish soon, so you should get in now. To arrange an

Sydney tram destination blind

2010-02-01T18:09:00.005+11:00

explore the kerb has had some requests for the original Sydney tram destination blind on its site. Sorry to say but its gone to a good home. If you are looking and don't mind copies, then check out Marika Jarv's work on her PrintDolls site. She also features in last month's Inside Out magazine.

Kevin McCloud's Grand Tour on ABC

2010-02-01T16:40:00.005+11:00

Kevin McCloud is moving from UK's Grand Designs to Europe's architecture, starting his Grand Tour in France and Italy on ABC this week on Tuesday, 2nd February at 8:30pm.

Eveleigh Farmers & Artisan Markets

2010-01-29T20:27:00.012+11:00

Homemade savouries and sweets, local meats and vegetables and lots of dogs....on leash of course: Eveleigh Farmers Market has it all.The farmers market is on each Saturday in the all-weather space adjacent to Carriageworks near Redfern train station.If you're up early there's great coffee and cake, or if the head is sore from the night before, then maybe a smoky bacon & egg roll will soothe the

Grand Designs Australia arrives in 2010

2010-01-25T09:28:00.005+11:00

explore the kerb is looking forward to the arrival of Grand Designs Australia. There are 10 episodes showing on the Lifestyle channel in 2010. It was announced last year that Australian architect Peter Maddison of Maddison Architects would be hosting the Australian version of the popular UK show. The circular Mount Macedon house (see left) by Melbourne based Andrew Maynard Architects will feature

Hurry, chair sale ending soon

2010-01-21T19:52:00.004+11:00

Snap up a bargain during explore the kerb's chair sale! We have 20% off all lounge chairs, bar stools, forms and dining chairs but be quick - sale ends Friday January 22.

A bright idea

2010-01-20T18:13:00.005+11:00

In the modern home, a large percentage of our lighting comes from downlights, in particular halogen downlights. Halogens are low voltage lighting but this does not mean that halogens are efficient. In fact they are the opposite.A typical halogen light uses 50 watts plus a transformer, which generally uses an additional 15 watts. Where in the past we used a 100 watt incandescent globe for a

Super lovely news!

2010-01-19T22:29:00.005+11:00

Explore the kerb gets a shout on the frankie magazine blog!Check out frankie here

Chair sale now on!

2010-01-19T10:07:00.005+11:00

Explore the kerb has 20% off all chairs this week. Sale ends January 22 so be quick! Contact us to arrange a viewing of our stock. We are open by appointment seven days a week.

The studio K lamp - an Australian icon

2010-01-15T15:06:00.010+11:00

Melbourne, 1962. A chap called Bill Iggulden creates an industrial-style desk lamp, which he calls the Studio K. It's simple design, ease of use and practicality becomes an instant hit with creative types around Australia. Nearly 50 years on, Studio K is still being made by its original manufacturer - Planet Lighting - and is just as sought after. Explore the kerb has three original mid-century

Retro design + recycling = explore the kerb

2010-01-14T11:21:00.006+11:00

Hello there! Welcome to explore the kerb's blog. We're based in Sydney and sell original mid-century furniture, lighting, objects and fabric. We salvage unwanted pieces of retro gorgeousness that people have put out on the street, destined to become landfill. We fix them and get them looking beautiful again. Other pieces we buy and refurbish. But everything at explore the