I’ve been rather busy with life of late.

New job, new renovations in the pipeline, new vegetable garden and, well, just loving life.

But don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about Scout & Finch. In my recent travels, I’ve been collecting a few things that I’ve scouted out and want to share with you. So here goes…

The Cargo Case – this is a fantastic Brisbane company that creates cool one-of-a-kind vintages cases with in-built sound systems. Forget having ugly, gaudy speakers in the corner, now you can have a decorative vintage case hiding the cords and – the system is also smartphone compatible.  They aren’t mass produced; each one has a special look and is made out of pre-loved vintage suitcases. Visit www.thecargocase.com.

Photo courtesy of Cargo Case

Salvage Designs – this is a relatively new shop in Warana, Sunshine Coast. The shop sells cool retro furniture and lighting fittings as well as housing  an espresso bar. Located on the busy Nicklin Way, this new shop is a great little treasure. Check out the industrial lamps they have created – just stunning. Oh and they make delicious coffee too. Visit https://www.facebook.com/salvagedesign

Photo courtesy of Salvage Design

Photo courtesy of Salvage Designs

Lady Brass Steampunk Garnishes – I found this fantastic little stall at the Boundary Street Markets at West End. Such a clever idea, where the talented lady makes amazing rings, tie clips, hair clips/slides, brooches and earrings out of old metal parts. I bought a pair of hair slides made out of old typewriter parts. Visit her at the markets or check out her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LadyBrassSteampunkGarnishes

Photo courtesy of Steampunk

Photo courtesy of Steampunk

Retro Kitchen – I found this cool business at the recent Everything Deco and Retro Vintage Fair at Windsor. They have amazing 1950s home décor and specialise in retro aprons, tea towels, table cloths, ’50s kitchen items, retro collectables, cups, glassware… It made me feel really nostalgic for my grandmother’s home and the times I spent with her there. Check them out at http://retrokitchenhomedecor.bigcartel.com/. I think they have a great Easter sale at present.

Photo courtesy of Retro Kitchen

Biridies raised vegetable garden – I’d been planning on building two raised vegetable gardens in our backyard for some time. After much research and picking the brains of my family, I finally decided on the Birdies range. I love these as you can configure them into the shape you want and they are easy to use (particularly for a new gardener like myself). We now proudly have two Birdies garden beds – one for cucumbers, tomatoes and shallots and the other for different varieties of lettuce, capsicum and spinach. New post coming up on my progress, but in the meantime check out my very first vegetable. Isn’t that the most gorgeous cucumber you have ever seen? Check out www.birdiesgardenproducts.com.au

My first vegetable – out of my garden.

Photo courtesy of Birdies