Downtown from behind

A few years ago a colleague of my husbands quit her job as a sales rep and set off for New York to follow her dream. The idea she had at that point wasn't what she is now known for today. Bridget Fleming moved to the Lower East Side from Australia in 2008. It was there that the photographic project downtownfrombehind was born.

DFB is a photographic project capturing subjects from behind riding their bike on every street, some 200+ streets, avenues and lanes below 14th in New York City. The concept is an environmental portrait for each street and its subject. The goal to highlight a unique set of individuals who have had an impact, previously or currently on downtown New York City, making downtown what it is today.

Subjects photographed to date have included designers, musicians, artists, restaurateur, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, academics and celebrity activists.

As well as highlighting some of downtown’s most dynamic individuals in their respective fields, downtownfrombehind is passionate about sustainability and a greener environment. downtownfrombehind supports Little Ambitious; a philanthropic initiative supporting Young Designers & Inventors who are focused on green innovation that will have a positive impact on our environment. Design Will Save The World.

I just love the guy with the flowers.

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ceramics

These great new products will be in store over the coming months. The pics aren't that great so when they arrive I'll dedicate a special post to each of them. 

1. set of three ceramic geese

2. ceramic owl cookie jar

3. Ryan Berkley framed prints

4. wooden clocks

Sounds in the Woods

Emiliana Torrini's Fishermans Woman is so beautiful I sometimes just have it on loop for hours, but Sunny Road is by far my favourite.

Flower Weave

I saw these beautiful woven hemp mats at Life in Style and fell in love with them. However, I'm not stocking them at this moment in time as I just don't have the space in my 35sqm little shop. The fact that they retail from $450 - $590 for a 1.5m diameter mat also held me back a little. They are gorgeous and made from natural fibres.... oh what to do?

The Mozartkugel

This is one of those beautifully designed objects that just stares at you until you pick it up, feel it and see how it works. Joerg Adam and Dominik Harborth design objects that work in partnership with human beings. What a beautiful first gift for that special new babe, something they are sure to have for ever. It was recently chosen by the New York times as a "Must Have" so we really should have one shouldn't we??? Another find for Neck of the Woods soon to be in store.

Sounds playing at Neck of the Woods

Loving this album right now! Little Birdy Confetti. The other tracks are just as good.

NUD collection

At Neck of the Woods we have five plain white pendant light cords hanging in the window with some over sized traditional light bulbs hanging from the end. Over the past 10 months I've had so many people ask where they can get the long coloured/patterned cords from. Luckily for me I found them at the latest trade fairs.

With 43 patterns and colours to choose from it was one of the most difficult culling processes I've ever had to do. I finally decided on 6 to start with, if they do well we will expand the range. We will have the full range in sample form, so if you would like to order one not in store I can have it to you in a few days. RRP $65 all part included