planet is closing soon and almost all items in the showroom and online are now discounted 40% at checkout with code: clear40. the showroom is open standard hours 10am till 5pm tuesdays through saturdays . . showroom fixtures available for sale as well as a huge selection of homewares. our incense will continue to be sold online... so no discounts in this category...... loads more in store than online.

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finding yourself at home...

teddy was lying around one day after a huge play time with his best friends......he was daydreaming and looking forward to the next time that they would all be together again zezza the zebra had learnt some new dance moves that he entertained them all with! see how high that he can jump! the monkey sisters loved cuddle time and...
on November 21, 2015

we are all creative

planet commonwealth had a delightful visit yesterday from artist gael lambie and her husband jim who is currently exhibiting in sydney. while discussing their many interests, gael tried on an uzbeck woman’s mantle. traditionally from central asia and embroidered to represent a woman’s status, these ceremonial garments are traditionally worn as a headdress and have vestigial sleeves held together with...
on August 15, 2015

finding yourself at home... 18/06/15 newsletter detail

in kerala, southern india this january i discovered a tropical paradise. pepper vine and jackfruits became the inspiration for one of our carpet designs that were then crafted in northern india. i always thought that pepper grew on trees till I watched this skilled man harvesting a crop up his nifty bamboo ladder. if you look carefully you can see the dangling clusters of...
on June 18, 2015

finding yourself at home... 4 june newsletter detail

indigo dye has been used for thousands of years. it has played a major role in many civilisations having been associated with religious paintings dating back to 500 AD and at the time of the crusades, it was considered a highly valued 'spice'. the dye has been used across the world from asia to europe and this colour is still being used today. originally,...
on June 05, 2015

finding yourself at home... 10 may 2015 newsletter detail

we have loved and presented szilvia gyorgy's work for many years and are exited about a new collection from her studio, the 'dint' series. these pieces (above) are traditionally thrown on a potters wheel where she intentionally forms each piece differently. this is something that she believes reflects the reality of our own individuality. szilvia throws multiple shapes and before...
on May 10, 2015

finding yourself at home... 13 april 2015 newsletter detail

finding yourself at home... is our new fortnightly newsletter which aims to inform you while showing and celebrating the things that we love. to receive our newsletter, you can subscribe at the bottom of our website  on our blog, there will be a detailed and expanded view of our newsletter which will share informative articles and interests. you can expect our...
on April 14, 2015

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