This is just a quick snap of the selection of really cute socks in store right now! Want happy feet this winter come in and see us!
Strips and crazy colours plus more mens sizes!

Mmm, hungry for a  gelato anyone?? Hookturn have delivered these delicious range of pastels just in time to awaken mum with a coffee....four colours pink, green, blue and lemon.

Hello, just to let you all know the shop will be CLOSED from Friday 22nd and re Open on Wednesday 27th.

Also our phones are working again! NBN had carefully cut through the phone/eftpos line yesterday, so any queries over the weekend, leave a message.

Hope you all enjoy some chocolate and quite break, see you next week.

We're looking for weekend staff....if your interested email us at info@fiveboroughs.com.au. Look forward to hearing from you.

Yee Haa look at these cute tees from Brunswick buddies 'Sunday Morning Designs'. Starting in sizes for those closer to toddling this time round (yes thats Charlie now!). In super fine cotton, made, designed and printed locally, just lovely.

One day a sweet girl came into our store and told us she was designing some stationary and would we be interested in seeing it...some time later she popped back in and in that time she had created 'Ask Alice'. Designed, printed, made in Melbourne which is quite an effort. We have just had a delivery from her in the past couple of weeks and if you've got some notes to jot or a memoir to scribe this is it. Beautiful fabric, hard covered books are just one of her off springs. Pop in to see other designs.

Country swap meet this weekend, and these were added to the family. I was working in the shop when an email came through quoting that there had been car purchases made, I was wondering how much more could possibly fit in the garage, and now I can happily try fit these in the toy box....also over flowing!

Happy weekends everyone.

Sunday photo
Left; dads old, dirty shoe
Right; charlies new, clean shoe

Just a quick reminder about the online auction that is now live and ready for your bidding- all proceeds are being donated to Red Cross Japan and Pacific Appeal 2011- follow this link there are some wonderful items, iheartjapan.

We received a lovely delivery from Shonah this week, some new square pendants featuring original screen prints and vintage inspired necklaces with charms, below. Lots more in store too including brooches, cufflinks and earrings.

Long time Boroughs stockest, Kenji Uranishi has just let us know that he and his wife have been busy  organising a project together raising money for the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Appeal 2011.

More than 20 artists have each donated work that will be auctioned on eBay starting on Friday 8th April 3pm (EST) and finishing Sunday 10th April at 8pm (EST). 

eBay.

You can follow the link to see a selection of the work- more to come by the looks of it at this stage!

facebook gallery.

Net proceeds of the auction will be donated to the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Appeal 2011.

What a great way to purchase some beautiful, locally made work and also help those who need it most right now.  

We'll make sure we keep you up to date with how it all goes.

We made it into The Age this weekend, pick yourselves up a copy and check those smiling faces!

Ta da

Finished off the shoulder bags yesterday afternoon, (still enjoying Charlies afternoon sleep!)
We've got three designs available in this style, the other one we call 'arrowheads' it's like a little leaf shape and printed in black. Now I've just got to do doorstops.

Another gorgeous few days weather wise- hope as many of you out there are enjoying it!
We've had a few more spurts in the studio and are getting our way through making shoulder bags and more doorstops, as well as gift cards and tags. More photos to come once there finished.

Tomorrow I'm off around the corner to see Al at Otto and Spike to look at their winter range- exciting especially to those people that have already popped in to see if anything had arrived yet!
We'll also discuss the POP UP shop for the coming months, that is eeeeeeeexcitment!
(Charlie just took his first steps in the shop 29/03/2011 2.29pm)

I'm about to purchase my sons first shoes (excitment) and he'll be sporting his very own pair of Chuck Taylors- but lucky for him they'll be soft canvas and not bone china, awkward.

These have been a favourite here (see above) and they've just made a come back after selling out. Buy one or get yourself a kickn' pair.
We've also got the SLR camera lamps back in, swoon.

Deliveries from Tasmania came to us this week, with some classics (above) and some new pieces all from the beloved 'Dick and Dora'. They've also put up a fab new online store check it out: shop.

Right now we have a selection of 'Mingus' designs on SALE, hemp, yak, linen and cotton messenger bags, purses and scarves are what's on offer. Be quick these won't last at the prices!

You know it's going to get colder right? Melbourne, winter, brrrrrrr.
To lift your spirits we've got you covered Happy Socks are back in and ready to take on black Melbournians.

Wear your clogs, wear you sandles cause you're going to want to show these fancy socks to the world.

So you've see design guides before I know that, we've sold them! But hear us out- theres a new kid on the block in the form of 'Hide and Seek' Melbourne guidebooks.

These have just been released and are so fun this time split into four editions so you can simple grab the one that takes your fancy try 'Night Owl', 'Treasure Trove' Feeling Peckish' or 'Hit the Streets'.
Covering hidden and intriguing night spots, unique shopping locations, delicious places to eat and unusual experiences and activities.
With over 160 carefully selected and reviewed locations whats not to love? Work all week, have a child(ren) and don't get out often enough? Pick these up and start choosing your next outing- we might even see you there.

                  We've made it nice and easy by bundling all 4 together for a special price- nice.

Shop talk, we made it into The Age today. Check the pull out M section. Thanks, we covet this section each weekend while sipping a freshly brewed rewind coffee ourselves.
But on a more personal note, the littlest member of the boroughs took his first step last night! Eeekkk, never felt such a joy. Just know some will share the excitement.