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Baby’s Shoes and Clockwork Owls

June 19, 2015 by Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

These little leather shoes are handmade by Lorri from Shu Shu.

I walked past her stall at Paddington Markets a couple of weeks ago and felt an almost irresistible urge to rub the soles of her small creations on my cheeks. And that’s because I’d bought almost exactly the same shoes from her in 1993 for Big Boy when he was learning to walk. The memories were so powerful that I found myself standing at her stall for ages, just holding the shoes in my hands.

I bought a pair for young Evan. They’re the only thing he keeps on now…

Lorri has a workshop in Summer Hill and we both drink at Marty’s bar. How cool is that?

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Also at the markets were these gorgeous steampunk owls created by Juan and Olivia of Time Flies Designs. You might remember that I bought Pete’s birthday present from them a few weeks ago (photo below from their website)…

I’m really happy to support such a nice young couple, so I bought two of their owls ($30 each) for upcoming birthday gifts. Each one has a pewter body and slightly different eyes made from antique watch parts. I think their goal of upcycling beautiful but broken old things into beautiful new things is worth supporting, and I love their aesthetic.

There are a couple of owls for sale on their website, but if you’re interested, give Juan a call as he has many more designs available and can probably send you photos of them…

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It’s a busy time of year here, and the weather is cold and miserable. Still, I’m meeting up with friends tomorrow, which will be huge fun! What do you have planned for the weekend?

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  1. on June 19, 2015 at 8:08 am ardysez

    The little shoes are so sweet. And the upcycle of the watches is brilliant. I have an antique ladies’ pocket watch I’m trying to sell, I wonder if they are interested? I will contact them through their website. We are flying to Adelaide this weekend, so my next post will probably be from ‘the road’ or about the road. We are visiting Broken Hill and Mildura, neither of which we have seen before. Friends brighten even the coldest and gloomiest of days, so enjoy!!


  2. on June 19, 2015 at 8:37 am Susan

    Those shoes are beautious! and the Owls are so clever! Love Steam Punk stuff.


  3. on June 19, 2015 at 8:43 am Francesca

    So nice to see Juan again but now he has a rival fr gorgeousness, young Evan. What a cute little doll in his soft hand made shoes.
    The owl jewellery is pretty unusual and lovely.


    • on June 19, 2015 at 3:16 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      How very nice to “see” you, Fra!! :)


      • on June 19, 2015 at 4:24 pm Francesca

        Hahha!!! Yep, I’m out!


  4. on June 19, 2015 at 8:48 am Manuela

    The shoes are adorable! I have made similar shoes in various sizes. Do you know what type of leather she uses?


    • on June 19, 2015 at 3:15 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Manuela, I *think* it’s cow leather, but a split hide. Can you get bison leather where you are? :)


      • on June 20, 2015 at 8:26 am Manuela

        Yes I can! Lol! I usually use deer, moose, or elk though. Bison leather’s sooo thick!


        • on June 20, 2015 at 8:27 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

          Hahaha…I hope Lorri reads this comment! I bet she’s not getting deer, moose or elk leather! :) Hey love, are you near Wolf Mountain? That was on Top Gear the other night, and I thought of you!


        • on June 21, 2015 at 1:21 am Manuela

          Wolf Mountain is near Trail, BC. Pink Mountain is approx. 1,400 km north of Trail…or an approx. 16-17 hour drive by car. So it’s not too close by. Lol! But still within the same province. I think of you often as well! Enjoy your weekend!


        • on June 21, 2015 at 9:52 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

          Wow. BC is *seriously* huge!


    • on June 20, 2015 at 4:48 pm Nancy

      I used to make the shoes with Lorri, and we used whatever interesting pieces we could find – but mostly pig split or cow hide cut thin. Leather for the uppers and suede for the soles. Occasionally kangaroo or sheep. The wholesaler sometimes got in a load of bits and pieces from Italy. Lorri was the imaginative one!


      • on June 22, 2015 at 11:37 pm Manuela

        I just noticed your comment. I would love to have scraps of different leathers to play with! Lol. Cow and pig leather are very common here as well. Kangaroo leather sounds very interesting. Is it very soft?


  5. on June 19, 2015 at 9:35 am lambsearsandhoney

    Very cold, wet and grey here too, Celia, but I’m not complaining. It justifies my preference for lounge-lolling with my book or baking and eating.


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:48 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      That needs no justification, lovely! :)


  6. on June 19, 2015 at 9:46 am Carolyn

    Celia, after your previous post about “Times Flys” I purchased the most gorgeous piece from their wind up collection. I am just thrilled with it, it is perfect and Juan was so nice and helpful. I really recommend this unique business. So thank you for mentioning them.
    I think being part of the “Foodie” Community, even just by reading blogs is a pretty wonderful thing, you mention you cooked a goose, I mention where I source mine. You promote a small business, I make a purchase. I think it is all about caring and sharing and trying to help each other if we can, and isn’t that the whole thing about food, when we create and cook a meal it is an expression of our love and caring for others… Carolyn


    • on June 19, 2015 at 9:48 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Carolyn, and of course, I went in and bought a goose from Melinda, and told her you’d recommended me!! :) Thanks for supporting Juan and Olivia, they really are the nicest young couple. They’re going to be at the Brewer’s Yard markets at Central Park this Sunday if you wanted to pop in and say hi! :)


  7. on June 19, 2015 at 12:22 pm EllaDee

    How wonderful you could buy the same leather shoes as you did 1993, that’s the staying power of a good product.
    Delightful owls :) I love the way you give a shout out, I do it too, just because it’s a good thing to do.
    I’m looking forward to tomorrow too :)


  8. on June 19, 2015 at 4:46 pm Lisa

    Squeeee! What gorgeous little shoes! I must keep my eye out for something similar for Jimmy as he has decided he would like to stand now (at seven months!) so walking won’t be too far away.

    Those owls are gorgeous. I have so much I want to do when I’m next in Sydney… Which won’t be for ages I suspect, but I shall have fun compiling a list :)


  9. on June 19, 2015 at 6:07 pm Chica Andaluza

    Lots of gorgeousness today Celia! Love those little booties (I want some for myself!) and as for those owls – fab :) We’re off to a Festival of Fish (where there will be much eating done tomorrow) and Sunday is Father’s Day so if my dad is up to it, we’re off out for lunch with him and my mum. Looking forward to it all! Enjoy your weekend hun x


  10. on June 19, 2015 at 6:27 pm hotlyspiced

    I remember those shoes from long, long ago. I had no idea the business was still going strong. They are the best new-walker shoes. Loving the owls! xx


    • on June 19, 2015 at 6:29 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Charlie, you would have had Archie in them, I’m sure! Lorri used to sell them at the Mosman markets as well back then! Enjoy Bali hon, loving the photos! :)


  11. on June 19, 2015 at 10:45 pm Judy @Savoring Today

    Those little shoes are adorable! And they do look soft enough for cheeks too. We are having a wine and cheese night on our back deck with friends this weekend as it would seem summer has finally arrived for us here in CO. Have a great weekend with friends! :)


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:06 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Judy, how lovely the sun is shining for you. So….no bears in your backyard at the moment? :)


      • on June 25, 2015 at 10:22 pm Judy @Savoring Today

        Ha, no bears as yet, though the trash has been knocked over so we know they are here. :)


  12. on June 20, 2015 at 12:18 am Mary Frances

    Those baby shoes are so sweet. What a nice little tradition. The owls are really interesting too!


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:07 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Mary, those shoes made me weepy – they brought back so many memories! Seeing little Evan in them is sheer joy! :)


  13. on June 20, 2015 at 12:36 am Kim Bultman

    Such creativity! (The lil’ fellow, too — looks like he’s figuring out what to do with whatever’s in his hands — so cute!) I can see why those shop owners were awarded “best presented stall in the market” — their clockwork creations are stunning and their displays look intriguing. I can also see why you fell in love with those tiny shoes all over again, xo.


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:08 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Kim, I think he’s just discovered his fingers! Juan and Olivia will be so pleased that you commented on their displays – they build them from scratch! Lots of love to you, my very dear friend.. xxx


  14. on June 20, 2015 at 1:40 am Elaine @ foodbod

    Such gorgeous little feet in gorgeous little shoes :)


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:08 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      I know, he’s just too cute, isn’t he! :)


  15. on June 20, 2015 at 3:24 am marilynscottwaters

    The boy graduated from high school yesterday so we are recovering from that and Father’s Day is Sunday so I’ll be cooking a nice brunch. Those tiny shoes are making me weepy, must be because they grow up so fast. Hugs, Maz.


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:08 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Maz, my Big Boy is now 22. Sometimes it feels like he’s more grown up than I am! :)


  16. on June 20, 2015 at 3:34 am MamaD1xx4xy

    Hot and humid here! The boys and I head home from the mountains tomorrow in time to celebrate Father’s Day. Guess that means planning a meal and shopping and cooking and baking…… Love those leather shoes. Our boys all had similar shoes when they were small. Seems so long ago, especially since they all have HUGE feet!


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:09 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Gretchen, you’ve got fast growing boys, it probably costs you a fortune in shoes! I remember when I had to buy new school shoes twice a year because their feet were growing so fast!


  17. on June 20, 2015 at 7:15 am Jane @ Shady Baker

    Love those little shoes Celia, have a lovely weekend and stay warm x


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:10 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks lovely. The weather has been quite pleasant last few days, hope you’ve been enjoying some sunshine as well.


  18. on June 20, 2015 at 10:31 am Soapy Tales

    Those owls are absolutely beautiful. I’m all for supporting small businesses and creative people. Hope you and all your readers have a lovely weekend. I will be spending mine studying for exams that are this coming week. With a brain that has gone missing( thank you menopause) l’m not feeling positive about them:)


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:10 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Jo, how did you go? I’m sorry I didn’t get to this comment in time to wish you good luck!!


      • on June 25, 2015 at 9:12 pm Soapy Tales

        Thanks for the good luck. I need it. The 1st exam was today and l did not do well. My memory is shocking at the moment(thanks very much menopause). Another one tomorrow:)


  19. on June 20, 2015 at 7:46 pm My Kitchen Stories

    Oh aren’t they the cutest little shoes. Lovely to see people making lovely things and recycling celia


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:10 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Tania, it’s just so nice to see things not going to waste, isn’t it?


  20. on June 20, 2015 at 8:58 pm themateriallady

    I love the owls Celia, and those shoes are cute too.
    It’s not very warm today in the UK so I am planning a lazy day! (Any excuse after a very busy week)


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:11 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Kim, I hope it was a very restful weekend for you! AND that the sun decides to shine a bit more brightly!


  21. on June 21, 2015 at 10:29 am anne54

    Those little owls are sensational! Aren’t people clever? And good on you for spreading the word about their work.


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:12 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Anne, thank you! They really are the nicest people, and I think their creations are genius and very appealing. A lot of steampunk jewellery is very industrial, but Juan’s pieces feel like art.


  22. on June 21, 2015 at 3:32 pm Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    I love those shoes. I wouldn’t wear anything else if I had a choice either. The owls are so clever!


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:13 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Maureen, you and me both. I want to pad around the house in little leather moccasins. I wonder if Lorri would make me an adult sized pair? :)


  23. on June 24, 2015 at 4:13 am Sally

    You have great taste for spotting excellent craftsmanship Celia. The owls are beautiful.


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:13 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sally, you’re very kind. The owls are so clever – each one has a different eyes and therefore a different face and personality!


  24. on June 25, 2015 at 12:59 am dianeskitchentable

    I can feel the softness of those little baby shoes. I’m just getting so many ideas every time you post something by Juan & Olivia.
    Sorry that you’re getting the cold now – we’re in our crazy up & down summer days. One day is stifling hot & the next I’m wearing long pants & long sleeved shirts.


    • on June 25, 2015 at 8:15 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Diane, it’s not too cold really – I don’t think it’s right to ever complain about a Sydney winter to someone from Boston! :)


      • on June 30, 2015 at 4:13 am dianeskitchentable

        Aw, Celia, you can complain. It’s just when we get more than our fair share that I have a hard time.


  25. on November 2, 2015 at 6:07 pm blondieaka

    So love the owls..really cool.:)


  26. on November 3, 2015 at 3:36 am mogsya

    The owls are super. Always been attracted to owls. I am originally from Leeds in West Yorkshire, England and the owl is a Leeds symbol. How cool are they? Super! ☺



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