So possibly the most exciting fathers day is the first one you ever have- and for our little shop keeper it's a coming up! With that in mind heres a round up of a few fathers day suggestions from FB.

NEW in store are these carpenters pencils for the contemporary artist, also a great mechanical pencil here too.

Classic 'Otto & Spike' mens scarf try the aptly named 'Number 1' available in: grey, green, ink and burgundy. Or perhaps the 'bikes'.

We have just received a delivery of 'Kearnsie' souvenir cufflinks as well, below.

From 'Mattt' we have got some great man bags, in soft suiting fabrics for the guy that likes to be understated or pop in and check out the new brights!

Go on spoil the man in your life!

So a month has passed and we have received a few new bits and pieces so included are a few snaps to excite you!

Rabbit & the Duck have been busy making small zipper purses and phone pouches- perfect for your fancy new phone perhaps! They fit perfectly!

It was only time before we got in some childrens wear- (thats what our friends said anyway!) Heres the first offering- from 'Sunday Morning', available are these sweet little tees- there is also another design available. We have got the latest pillowcase designs as well, these guys are making quite the name for themselves with these.

And finally some gorgeous new brooches from 'The gently unfurling sneak'. These have some great images printed onto fabric and finished in ply wood- genius!

And the shop is smelling fresh and fragrant with the delivery of soaps again- this time we have a few newbies. A lovely gardeners soap and one for the pet that you adore. Isn't it time to enjoy the bath during these cold, wet days!

We've just had such a great response from the Pop Up Shop it's here to stay a little while longer. Be sure to stop by and take a look through the entire catalogue thats in store now!

You feeling it yet? The cold I mean...plenty of people are. They're getting ready for those cold winter days and nights by popping in for a Otto & Spike scarf, beanie and gloves. Quite a combo, but can be worn separately!

This one comes from the archives- 'Tubes', this year available in natural, tan, orange, red and a red & grey fine stripe, as seen above as well as-

soft green, blue, purple, grey, grey & black stripe and black. These look fabulous wrapped around and around to create what looks like a large, soft collar.

So you want local? Made, designed and sold locally....this scarf makes us house proud! Shop keeper Kyle designed this snappy number as a part of the collaborative project. With echos from a past era this one is called 'Atomic'. We have been lucky to have it delivered in two styles!

The first is a double layer knit (super warm) available in 3 colourways which we also have it available in a single layer knit which is exclusive to us! Also, the colour below is available only through us, which is a great soft grey scale. Hehehe, exclusive!

If you've had to venture outside today then you would know how very cold and windy it is...therefore you may just need to hop, skip and jump (to keep warm) into Five Boroughs and grab yourself a scarf, beanie and gloves!

Thats right the studio is still packed up, meaning that the print table is full of beautiful, locally made woolen goods.

Here a couple of quick coloured snaps.

Scotatto is a Melbourne based, Brunswick based accessories label. You know how we like locals, well, this clever girl is focussing on quality materials and playfully designing one off pieces. The name Scotatto was a nickname that her dad came up with when she was just a wee baby and while it was to describe the look of his new bundle of bliss (potato head) I can assure you that this little potato grew into a beautiful girl.

This week we have a fresh delivery of leather goodies, take a look...

It's pretty lucky for you (and us) that as the weather gets cooler the deliveries from 'Otto & Spike' keep on coming! This week we have some NEW designs as well as a top up of the things that have run out the door- yay!

You've got to love locally made products! If we've sold out of an item it's likely that while you pop next door for a lovely coffee we can run to the factory and get the item for you! Hows that!

So, whether it's a scarf, beanie or gloves that you're on the hunt for pop in and take a look around.

Remember this is only here for a short time and if you see something you like on the blog and don't live nearby- drop us a line and we can have it posted out to your very own door.

Heres a look at the latest gear

So, another fine worsted wool scarf but this one also has a built in list for you! Perhaps you know the check list, maybe you sing it to yourself when you go to walk out the door?

Hat, shirt, undies, tie and socks, I just hope you can fill in the rest by memory!

Navy or faded green and cream.

Looking back to the early days this one came out in the first range, and the title pretty much sums it up Number 1. Now available in four colour ways and a beanie to compliment.

It's a great all rounder, you could happily share this with any member of the family- if you're prepared to!

For the modernists out there, this one is for you!

These beauties are made from a fine Australian lambswool and are available in navy and white or a soft green and white.

To compliment these take a look at the next collaboration from Amber B. Currently in California, the Australian born designer has been influenced by the sweet, innocence of a country childhood upbringing.

We have been lucky to receive two designs, the one above perfect for riding on your very own fixie! Available in navy & white or olive & white.

The second design is 'Lire entre les lignes'- to read between the lines. Made of 100% merino wool these are so lovely and soft to wear. Available in charcoal & pink, black & yellow or grey & slate in scarves and beanies.

This scarf is not only to keep you warm it also features text in the design- quite the suggestive scarf!

Next collaboration comes from a Sydney based designer- Deuce Design. This scarf is made from merino lambswool, viscose and angora, called 'Tie Me Up'.

Like the tag suggests, "All over the world scarves are used as headpieces, short skirts, shoulder wraps, pillows, comforters, knee warmers and sometimes just a 'tie up'."

This one is a super soft, 2 colour, Jacquard knit in a cross stitch design and comes in yellow & lavender, slate & grey marle, indigo blue & berry and peach & charcoal.

Ok, so back to woolly goods, those who live in the local area (or any inner city suburb) are probably surrounded by development- some good, some bad. In Brunswick we still have a few actual factories producing an assortment of goods. So you might be asking what they have to do with a scarf- well, good design comes in many forms and the designs for 2 items in the range came from security frames on warehouses. Aptly named 'Grill' is a soft beanie made from lambswool (seen above) and back to 'Victor' whom comes from the city, Mitchell House in fact.

Brunswick E. factory inspiration for the 'Grill' beanie.

Above: 'Victor' scarf, in purple and slate. Available in natural, black, rust, red, green (as seen in previous post) and light beige. Made in gorgeous soft Lambswool/angora blend.

Below is the doorway into Mitchell house in the CBD, Melbourne.

'Sunday Morning' is a Melbourne based label with a strong focus on illustration, producing an assortment of products including the jewels as seen above, kitty cat lovers!

Colouring books, book plates as well as cotton knit pillowcases with illustrations of Owls and sleeping elephants. So enjoy a little bit of sunday morning.

With the winter weather sending people inside it has meant that we have received some lovely new deliveries from makers, including this sterling silver jewellery from Brunswick based lass 'Milly'. Playing with textures and repetitive patterns this is fresh, new work for her as well!

It feels like the type of work that is worn and loved already, think favorite pair of jeans. Brushed finishes, slight oxidising you could mix and match, pick a single piece or combine a few perhaps spots and stripes!

Thought it might be fun for those out there to see what people are buying. So, with a little convincing I got my first customer photo. This combination left the store on Sunday, a black and white 'Fleming', named so after the park in Brunswick E. and a 'Victor' in olive, (more on him later). Worn together, this is an indication of how cold it has been in Melbourne town already, and of things to come so drop by to pick up your winter woollies!

This is #2 in the collaborative project, designed by local resident, 'Wendy Voon'. Pictured above is 'Pendant' brought to life in a combination of pure merino and wool acetate mix yarns.

The design is a twist on the traditional argyle, Voon has removed elements recreating an abstract version available in black & silver, beige green, grey marle & yellow, charcoal & ruby, grey & purple.

Otto & Spike were lucky to have Voon design not 1 but 2 scarves for the project, the second is a smaller but by no means lesser addition.

The preppy "scarvette" named after the 1967 movie "The Graduate" again sees the designer play with the argyle styling. Look at this number and think; "modern American classics, slim fit fronted chinos, single button cord jacket.....loafers- preppy".

An example of the colours available here:

The Graduate scarf- gorgeous colours! Check out the reverse patterning super cute.

With a visit from a grandpa emanate this weekend it felt appropriate to blog about the woolly type as well!

This one is from the 'Otto & Spike' archives, but why let something this good rest?!

Seriously, these scarves are fabulous this season they have grown the colour range and the matching 'Squizzy' beanie is also available.

Red & Natural, Airforce blue & Natural, Orange & Caramel, Petrol & Grey, Faded green & Violet, Petrol & Aubergine, Bronze & Light beige, Indigo blue & Berry

Is it a scarf, is it a beanie....? Blotchwoman has combined the two to create a "headscarf". Available in 2 colourways; black/red/capri and charcoal/pink/juniper (pictured) and made with cashmere, fine wool, cotton and modal. Simply wear this as a scarf or when the cold hits pop on the hat as well, some have been known to get little horns whiles wearing!

Do the Pixel Polka Dot! This scarf is one of the fine collaborations that came out of this years project put together at the Otto & Spike HQ.

The designer behind this is Rachel Kroussoratis who also completed an internship last year with O&S. This scarf sees a popping colour palette perfect for a cold winters days and draws on the designers love for strong graphics. Made with fine wool, modal and cashmere. Pop in colours, black/white, orange/brown, cerise/capri blue and pink/angel blue!