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25.01.2022 Good morning lovely people! Its Caitlin here, taking over the account for today. And this is my gorgeous @peppermintmagazine co-worker Mara who looked so good yesterday in her @bellebirdhandmade hoops that I insisted she had to be featured on Browns! She paired these beautiful textured hoops with a very cool navy dress and I loved the way the colours worked together. The Bellebird hoops are so perfect for Spring too as they feel sort of light and fun. Ill feature some other of the other Bellebird pieces we have in the online shop over on stories today too. Have a wonderful Wednesday!

21.01.2022 Hello! I hope youre looking forward to a lovely weekend doing something nice. Im looking forward to a coffee and a play at the playground with my fam, nice and low key! These pretty studs are by the very clever @melaniehardy_ceramics I love the colours so much, such gorgeous tones of apricot and peach, perfect little splashes of colour. Have a great Friday Loves xx

21.01.2022 Hello my Loves! Im a bit later posting today because I went to a Bootcamp session this morning, Im a bit sore already . This is Caitlin and I getting our model on again wearing gorgeous @rogerandpeach kimonos, and Ive did a little video showing the different ways you can style them, Ill pop it up in a minute. Have a gorgeous day Honeys xx @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

20.01.2022 Well Hello There Sweet Things! So the divine Ms Caitlin came over for lunch yesterday and we got our model on just a little bit. I tried the gorgeous new @seasidetones_aus black maxi shirt dress on and am seriously in love with it. I have to apologise as it couldve done with a steam as it had been folded, but we were under very strict time pressures with Walt demanding attention every 3 minutes . I popped it on over my @snagtights with some fab @adaverafootwearpaddington bo...ots and I felt like this wouldve been perfect if I worked in a dressy office, what a fabulous staple piece it would be. But you could then unbutton it a bit more and team it with some saltwater sandals and a straw hat for the beach, or in cooler weather you could open it up completely as a bit of a coat over a tunic style dress or some such. Basically its a versatile, gorgeous piece and now I want it very badly... Remember we have FREE shipping all this week, 10% off with the code PopOn and every customer this week goes in the draw to win a pair of @denzandco earrings. Yay! Love galore xx @ The Gap See more

20.01.2022 A big cheers to the Dads, Grandpas, Father figures, lovely friends and the amazing Mamas who do it all! Also sending love to those for whom this day is hard for a multitude of reasons, thinking of you.... We are having a day of simple pottering day with lots of coffee and cuddles celebrating our wonderful @nickgilpin. This is one is the gorgeous @woodside_ceramics cups that amazingly we still have available, its just such a lush, warm glaze with beautiful tones to it. Gosh people are clever arent they! xx

19.01.2022 Hello Monday Loves! Well it seems you all love @woodside_ceramics as much as I do, youve responded with gusto to this new range of locally made ceramic earrings, and so we have more arriving this week, plus some of their gorgeous cups! We still have this stunning pair in an almost electric blue, they are light and fresh and I love them. Thank you for your kind support of our next iteration of Browns, I was a bit scared to be honest and am so glad you are as keen for Browns to continue as I am... xx

19.01.2022 Hello Lovehearts! This is the gorgeous Kate from @denzandco and Im sharing a little about her today in our maker series! Kate makes the most divine earrings and is such a warm, engaging person. Im wearing my Here Comes the Sun drops today while in hospital with Walt whos getting grommets. I love how her earrings really do brighten my day! I asked her some questions and I will put the full answers up the blog today and link it in our profile (wont be til this arvo due to t...his crazy day). And I dont have them yet but I promise Ill get these Walking on Sunshine earrings when I can. My first question to Kate was: Can you tell me what you most love about making your beautiful Denz pieces? and she said, I love making earrings that make people feel good. When a customer tells me they get compliments when wearing our earrings, that's the best feeling ever. Your earrings make me feel SO good Lovely, thank you for making them xx See more

18.01.2022 Hi Sweeties! I ADORE these earrings, this message is one that I need reminding of all the time - Im always looking at other people thinking theyre doing life the right way and I am most definitely wrong ... I love all of these gorgeous wordy earrings by @denzandco the here comes the sun dangles are my everyday pair in these strange times. I think Ive chosen the best of the best for Browns and they are all online now! Also I forgot to draw the winner of our Pop On week ...challenge yesterday, so I just did a random draw from everyone who placed an order this week and the winner is our gorgeous @wabisabiwoman hop online and choose which Denz pair youd like and DM me. Also, Ive decided to keep FREE SHIPPING going for now as its not like I can see you all at the moment, and stay tuned Ill be announcing another earring competition this afternoon.... xxxxx See more

17.01.2022 Hello There Honeys! Walty and I decided to be models again, but hes not so happy as the poor bug has a burst ear drum... I am wearing the gorgeous @seasidetones_aus navy oversized dress and it is unironed but still looks good, yay for clothes that look good unironed! I am obsessed with this dress, Ive had it at least a year now and its in perfect condition and always looks nice xx

15.01.2022 Hello Sweeties! Another maker spotlight today, this time with the wondrous Jess from @ivyandwood . She and her partner Brad run this amazing creative business together and handmake a glorious range of beautiful smelling goodies! I asked her some questions about the business and how shes going this year, I will pop her responses up on our blog (link in profile), but when I asked her what she loves most about creating @ivyandwood candles and products this is what she said: I just love creating! I find pouring candles therapeutic (though thats more Brads realm these days) and I love designing new products and ranges because it allows me to be a little creative. Its so rewarding taking a product from conception to launch and seeing other people enjoy it in their homes. So lovely Jess, thank you for sharing with us! xx

15.01.2022 Hello Lovely Hearts! We have just a smattering of ceramic travel cups from the wondrous @judithhoffmannceramics in stock. Oh how gorgeous they are, perfect for delicious cups of coffee consumed in the springtime sun. I hope youre all doing ok on this Sunday, it is such beautiful weather in Brisbane, and Im feeling very lucky to be having days spent basking in sunshine, playing with my boys xx

15.01.2022 Hi Loves! Monday again... Im feeling quite flat to be honest, but just returning to routine and small pleasures, including popping on some pretty earrings to brighten up my day. I thought these @woodside_ceramics pretties wouldve been snapped up this week, but we still have this gorgeous pair. I just love the colours in these and the little soft flowers are so cute. Hop over to our stories as I did a little video of them so you can see more detail. Onwards we go Loves, learning how resilient we are and how human we are

14.01.2022 Hello Honeypies! I hope youre well and having a nice Monday. I wanted to share a pic of another of the glorious Happy Houses by @leaf_and_co with you all, they really do make me happy! Each one is handcrafted and completely unique. Ive been meaning to send one for ages to a friends Mum who is in hospital as I think a pretty little sculpture with a gorgeous blossom in it will brighten long days. It really is the small things that sustain us in hard times isnt it! My beautiful sister is in Melbourne and for the first time in weeks she can take her children to the playground today, oh the joy, Im trying to remember to appreciate all these little delights in the everyday. Love to you all, buy an extra big socially distanced air kiss for the Victorians xxxx

14.01.2022 Hello Lovely Hearts, its such a beautiful day here, I hope its wonderful weather where you are too! This photo is of my gorgeous friend Claire wearing the divine @seasidetones_aus maxi dress with a @rogerandpeach kimono. I dont have this beautiful kimono in stock but we have some other stunning kimonos available. I think this might be the perfect outfit for a spring day for a lovely picnic in the park or a glass of wine in the sun. Glorious! xx

14.01.2022 Hello Lovely Ones! Well I hope youre doing ok today, Ive gone into routine mode again - walking, meditation, decaf coffee - as I found my anxiety doing a little creep up (actually an all out lunge if Im honest) over the last week, and this gentle self care really helps me. The other thing Ive returned to is dressing for the day, earrings and lipstick is back. It really does help me feel good if Ive made an effort to shower, do my hair, put some lippy and a lovely pair of... earrings in. And is there anything lovelier than these @denzandco plant earrings? Im obsessed with them, such a ray of light for your ears. Ive done a little video Ill put in stories so you can see the detail. And remember because we had to postpone our pop up weve got some pop on(line) treats this week including free shipping and 10% off with the code PopOn. Take care Honeys, you are so divine xx See more

13.01.2022 Hello There Lovelies! Over the next few weeks Ill start featuring some of our gorgeous makers so you can get to know the amazing people who create all the goodies for Browns. First is the delightful Melanie, creator of @aquarelle_art_ cards. I asked her a few questions about what she does and how shes going this year. Ill pop her responses up on the website today and link to it in our profile. Heres her first answer to why she loves creating her cards: I really love pa...inting flora & fauna, especially the Australian varieties, like my magpies. Sharing these creations makes my heart happy! I am also really proud that Ive managed to keep everything recyclable and the production as local as possible (in-home packaging, printing in Australia, sourcing Australian made envelopes). My next set of cards will even be printed on recycled paper! yay for clever creatives! xx See more

12.01.2022 Hello Lovely Hearts. Today I wanted to feature a pair of gorgeous @paird.com.au earrings, because the wonderful women who make them are in Victoria and oh gosh my heart goes out to them, and to all the Victorians right now... Sending so much love to you all. These beautiful earrings handcrafted by Vicky and Leah in the Mornington Peninsula are such a simple but striking pair, everything they create is so stunning, just simple, understated but truly gorgeous pieces of wearable art. Thank you for continuing to make such gorgeous things in this time of difficulty, you gals are just so very clever xxxx

11.01.2022 Hello Sweethearts! Saturday, yay! And what glorious weather up here, and Ive just heard from my family in Victoria to say the sun is shining down there too and they are all planning days in the garden, which makes me so happy! Yesterday our gorgeous @sarahsplate_ came and took some of her magnificent photographs of our gorgeous range and I first up wanted to share these pretty pics of our @ivyandwood candles. These are my 3 favourite scents at present: I love the sweet frang...ipani and honey notes in the Australian florals, the citrus spicy tones of the Bergamot and Banksia and then the heavenly jasmine and smokiness in the Blue Cypress and Jasmine... Nick is going to take the boys for a drive today and Im going to have a bath and burn a candle, best! REMEMBER, last day of our Pop On special because we had to cancel our pop up, FREE SHIPPING on all orders in Australia, 10% off store wide with the code PopOn and every customer goes in the draw to win a pair of @denzandco earrings. Ends midnight tonight! xx @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia See more

11.01.2022 Hello Sweet Loves, I hope youre doing ok on this beautiful Thursday. Im going to be really honest and say Im not really, its just been hit after hit this year and I feel very worn down by it. I know people are doing life much tougher than me, and yet knowing that doesnt change the sadness of the things Im struggling with, losing my lovely shop, having an ill bubba, missing my family in Victoria terribly and having a lot of work and financial uncertainty, plus a few othe...r things that are a bit too personal to share (I share most things but sometimes I just keep a few tight to me). Im so tired from it... I wanted to share this as I know sooo many people are struggling and I wanted you to know that we are in this together. I thought this beautiful @melaniehardy_ceramics rainbow was the perfect piece to share with you today, as currently I am waiting for that rainbow, I know it will come if I just keep going. I love Mels pieces, they are simple in style and design, but so carefully, lovingly and well made right here in The Gap, Brisbane. I will take some close ups of these lovely rainbows later today and post them in stories. Much love to you all, onwards we go... xx See more

10.01.2022 Hi There Sweetie Pies! Have I told you how we came to stock the gorgeous @claudecrochet handmade toys at Browns? Remember when our beautiful Caitlin hurt her back last year? Well she started to see a lovely physio and they got talking and it turned out this amazing physio was also an amazing crocheter who handcrafted divine little critters! So Caitlin asked the lovely Lauren (physio and crochet Queen) if she would make some for Browns and away we went! It was incredible tim...ing too as I was looking for a local maker who created small, soft toys for bubbas and hoorah thats what we found. We currently have some cutie koala, kangaroo and cockatoo rattles in stock. They are so adorable, soft and they only rattle very gently, which is perfect... These are such a perfect gift for a new baby human and can be kept and passed onto future generations! xx by our wonderful @sarahsplate_ shes such a whiz at taking photos See more

10.01.2022 Oh Hi There! I hope youre having a lovely Thursday. Gosh I feel like this week has flown by, and I cant believe the school term ends tomorrow! We received a gorgeous collection of @woodfolknaturalaccessories this week including this stunning platter. Julia hand makes every piece and her glazed are just so lush! This platter also comes in a soft green and a pinky/red. Divine! xx

10.01.2022 Hello Honeys! More beautiful earrings from @woodside_ceramics arrived last week. I adore these pretty meadow drops, arent they so sweet, and so very perfect for spring! I hope youre having a beautiful day whatever youre doing. Its such a gorgeous day in Brissy, I love the weather at this time of year xx

10.01.2022 Hi Pretties, I think we need to have a collective conversation on how much cooking has become a saving force over this last few months. Ive always quite liked to cook, but regularly find myself in a rut cooking the same dishes again and again. But during covid that need to nourish myself and my family has escalated and I have turned to cooking (and gardening actually). Here are two of my favourite cookbooks by the wondrous @hettymckinnon and she has another coming out in Sep...tember . If these arent part of your household yet Id recommend them so highly, they might make a nice Fathers Day gift? They are filled with scrumptious recipes for healthy, sustaining, nourishing food and I think they are things that are essential right now - health, sustenance and nourishment xx (for some reason insta wont let me tag the Community cookbook , but its on the website too xx) See more

08.01.2022 A little bit of extra heart is needed at the moment! I love these new Venetian heart earrings by @paird.com.au made the very clever sisters Vicky and Leah in Victoria. Weve stocked Paird for awhile and I love all that they do. Our Victorian friends are doing it so tough right now, sending so much love southwards at the moment, we are with you Loves xx

07.01.2022 Beautiful books galore! Yay for Friday book deliveries, such a treat. So many gorgeous books for cooking, gardening, learning, growing, teaching and sharing. Heres just a selection of my faves. I hope you all have a lush Saturday, and a Saturday spent curled up with a book is never ever a waste... xx

07.01.2022 Feeling a bit butterfly-esque in this gorgeous @rogerandpeach kimono! I have two and they are actually now wardrobe staples for me as I can throw them on over anything (I even like to clash prints...) and they make a basic black dress, or a pair of jeans and a T-shirt into a popping outfit. They are the first fashion items I have added to Browns the next generation, I will add more, Im just choosing and going gently. Also I wanted to post a @rogerandpeach piece today and send a big smoochy kiss to owner and designer Mel who has just had her second baby, beautiful Maeve! I am sooo happy for you Lovely, huge congratulations xx

07.01.2022 Happy Saturday Loves! Weve just had an absolutely beautiful morning with a takeaway coffee and a roam in nature, just what I was dreaming of for this day. Eddie got to ride his bike through muddy puddles and Walty got to splash in them, so everyone was very happy! I wanted to show you some of the glorious @studio.nikulinsky cards we have today, I just adore these so much, the illustrations of amazing native flora are incredible and theyve taught me about plants I didnt know before. I do love a nice card and I think one of the greatest treats in life is to receive a card just because dont you think? Have a great day Loves xx

06.01.2022 Hi Sweet Honeys! My lovely Nick took this gorgeous close up of some of the @leaf_and_co happy homes we have, arent they gorgeous! They are all different, with hand painted details and are made by a very clever Brisbane trio. Ive included a small, medium and large house in the pic, and the large ones can hold a bit of water so you can pop a spring of something green in there, otherwise a little dried flower in the chimney is divine. Ooh its so lovely to be doing Browns things again

06.01.2022 Hi Pretties, so.... our pop up has to be cancelled this weekend. There is a new cluster of covid cases in Brisbane and so restrictions on gatherings have been imposed. We totally understand this and want everyone to be safe and well, but we are also totally sad that we wont get to see you and start this new lovely project. But, this year keeps teaching me that I am more resilient than I knew, so after a bit of a meltdown and lots of support from Nick and Caitlin weve come u...p with a plan for the week. Instead of coming to our POP UP were going to encourage you to POP ON to our website! We have so many beautiful Australian and ethically made goodies on there and we just want to keep supporting those makers as much as we can. So its FREE SHIPPING on everything all this week, 10% OFF EVERYTHING all week with the code PopOn and every customer this week goes in the draw to WIN a pair of @denzandco earrings. I know everyone is having such a tough time, but Im still sad about this, and hoping we can connect and continue in other ways... love galore xx PS - sorry about the sound in the video, I dont know what I was doing to make that tapping noise and I was trying to be quiet as the boys were asleep... See more

05.01.2022 Its happening! Pop up time. Ive consulted with my crew about the best time and we have decided it will happen 10-12 Friday 28 August and 10-2 Saturday 29 August at our home in The Gap, Brisbane. I will provide the actual address next week closer to the day, and all the details will go out in my Thursday email too (you can sign up on the website). Caitlin and I will be there both days and I think the other Browns gals will stop in for some of the time. You can also meet my ...husband Nick and my boys! There will be Browns bunches, beautiful fashion, gorgeous ceramics, delish chocolate, fab earrings and more. With some great potential Fathers Day gifts in there. It will be outside so we dont have to be so careful about numbers, but will of course be adhering to social distancing, sanitation and other requirements. And if youre intending on coming itd be great if you could indicate just so we have a sense of numbers for covid safety purposes. I hope you all like this idea, I think this year is making us all think differently about how we do things, and Im trying to innovate with Browns so it has a positive, community connected new iteration despite the impact of covid... love galore xx See more

05.01.2022 Hello Sweet Ones, hope your Monday morning is going well so far! Here are some of the gorgeous vases we received last week from @woodfolknaturalaccessories the colours are so lush! xx

04.01.2022 Hi Lovely Ones! Wow, I know its been a LOT with the earrings this week, but we just have so many gorgeous pairs at the moment and more arrived this week. These pretties are handcrafted by the gorgeous Aria from @beach_hill_co based in the Mornington Peninsula. Another Victorian maker that I am super keen to support at this time. These resin pretties are one of a kind and just bright and beautiful. Theres lots of gorgeous different one of a kind pairs online now, yay! xxoo

04.01.2022 Hello There! I hope youre all having a lovely Sunday. Im lying on the bed with my little bean while he sleeps. He is just divine... Also divine is this gorgeous @seasidetones_aus dress we have back in stock, and available in white too (next pic). This dress is stunning and can be worn so many ways - belted, open over pants, buttoned up with heels for work, or just tossed on over swimmers. And its gorgeous soft Baltic linen, yay! xx

04.01.2022 Hello There Loves! I promised you another little earring competition, and here it is. The lovely @melaniehardy_ceramics has kindly given us these gorgeous studs as a giveaway for the Browns community. We have some of these for sale online too, but if you would like to win these little delights please ensure you are following @brownsgeneralstore and @melaniehardy_ceramics and pop a little comment below. Competition closes on Friday at 5pm, winner will be drawn at random, this competition is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram. Love galore xxxx

03.01.2022 Hi There Beauties! If you receive our newsletter or have looked at our stories a bit lately youll have seen I have a little plan to create a Browns Community Cookbook! I read an article in the NY Times about a woman in Baltimore doing this and thought it was such a good idea. I feel like in the time of Covid we are cooking so much more, sharing recipes and building community through food. So I thought together we could create a Browns Community Cookbook and raise money for domestic violence charities who need extra support right now. So I need your recipes! Please send through your fave personal or family recipe. Then once I have enough recipes to make this viable Ive got a plan about where to go from there... yay! So DM me your fave recipe or email me [email protected] xxxx