Creative Finds Blog

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In my second instalment of Meet the Maker, I'm talking with Kirby from More Sleep. Kirby Vann is the founder and director of the business with a mission to "help busy women sleep well". Having expertly crafted the 'sensory sleep collection' these products are created in order to calm your nervous system and promote sleep using the proven healing properties of aromatherapy and magnesium. These beautiful Dream Drops are my go to every evening. Spritzing the goodness onto my pillow and pulse points before turning in, the divine scent instantly soothes.   Learn a little more from Kirby about her philosophy...

Last week I visited the Life Instyle Trade Show at Sydney's Hordern Pavillion. While many of the exhibitors at these shows are well established brands, who have large minimum order quantities and they already supply to many stores and businesses all over Australia; there is always the "first in show" section that I gravitate towards. Here are businesses who are relatively new to the the trade show experience. It's a section devoted towards emerging designers and, an early adopter,  I love the innovation, quality & originality on display in this area of the show. Here are my three favourite 'finds'...

In the first of what will be a regular post, I want to introduce you to the talented creatives behind some of the handcrafted gifts discovered and offered within the Creative Finds store. Let's call it a Meet the Maker interview. First up - and let's be honest, my guinea pig -  is Lauren from Ayana Jewellery! I first discovered Lauren's simplistic range at the Coal Loader Markets in Waverton (North Sydney), where I bought the super popular X & O earrings for myself (all in the name of research of course!). Since then, I've ordered and re-ordered Ayana pieces...