Brisbane’s Best Antique Centres

Modern, shmodern! When it comes to fashion and design, what’s old is new again. It is as though all of the quirky, vintage bits and pieces you drool over on Pinterest (while you should be researching for that assignment or work presentation) have rallied together to create these trendy goldmines of retro frocks, furniture and, you know, the stuff of goddamn dreams! Read More

Brisbane’s Best Co-working Spaces

Whether you’re a freelancer, running a start-up, a home chef or a creative with a dream, it can be hard to stay motivated when you’re working from your humble abode. Read More

Coming to Australia – Emma Carter and Beyond the Logo

Australia has long had a serious “brain drain” issue – young, creative people flocking overseas to the bright lights (big city) of London, New York or Los Angeles. The tyranny of distance made domestic careers seem somehow secondary, a consolation … Read More

May-fever!

The Mayes in May Festival is back on this year at Logan’s oldest residential property.

Sunday the 5th of May (this weekend!) is the day for pig racing, tomato planting, sheep shearing, an animal farm, vintage cars and country … Read More

Finding that Melbourne Vibe

If you’ve ever spent much time in Melbourne, you’ll know what I mean when I speak of that Melbourne vibe. It changes by the season and the day of the week but regardless of the weather or day there are … Read More

White Night Melbourne

Been wondering what all those pictures of Flinders Station, all dressed up in colour, popping up around social media are all about? Last Saturday evening in Melbourne kicked off a little differently than usual. Melbourne’s … Read More

Changing To Lanes

Ancient cities such as Paris and Rome are filled with lanes and side streets, all with enchanted treasures just waiting to be discovered. Quaint little boutiques, bookshops and cafes are scattered so deep into the vine covered stone walls that … Read More

On Friday we chased a PARK

On Friday (24 September) was PARK(ing) Day and we managed to make it to Baxter Street, Fortitude Valley where architecture and design firm, Deicke Richards converted their car park into a little green sanctuary in their urban space and boy … Read More

“Design & Thinking” movie screening

“Design thinking” it’s not really a new concept but rather an undiscovered one. It has already sparked debates in the design industry, the corporate world, and even in social change, but has yet to catch fire in the rest of … Read More

Semi-Permanent Brisbane Review

To be honest it would be really hard for us to sum up how amazing this years Semi-Permanent Brisbane conference was; all the speakers were fantastic and we absolutely love our new 2012 Semi-Permanent book. But I’m sure you’re tired … Read More

Ekka Fireworks you can play with.

Its Ekka time and this year they’re giving us a chance to light up the sky with fireworks – the virtual sky that is.

The Ekka have launched Australia’s first and only free interactive fireworks app, giving show goers the … Read More

The Countdown Begins for Semi-Permanent (SP) Brisbane!

Yes, we have all been waiting patiently while Sydney have had their turn and now it’s finally ours! Semi-Permanent Brisbane is exactly one month away.

In case you missed any of our previous mentions about this conference; Semi-Permanent is an annual … Read More

Nadine Schmoll of Spiritfire Designs: Up-cycle and Wearable Art Artist

Here at Creative Drinks we are always looking out for things that are unusual and unique. So we were ecstatic when we discovered the intriguing and charming  accessories and home ware designs of Nadine Schmoll from Spiritfire Designs. And … Read More

The Hungry Workshop

No, this has nothing to do with food or the Hunger Games. This is about a letterpress that has an extreme case of the munchies.

It all begins when Simon and Jenna Hipgrave discovered a Heidelberg Windmill Platen circa 1970 … Read More