Sitting Pretty Designs

Sitting Pretty Designs Sitting Pretty Designs is an online store for uniquely designed wares, handcrafted in Melbourne.

Sitting Pretty is an accessory label owned & operated by Melbourne based designer Lesley Curnow. Each piece is crafted by hand, with an emphasis on quality, a unique combination of leather & locally designed textiles, and a little quirkiness! Lesley hand picks every leather hide, and the majority of the textiles used are by Australian designers. She works tirelessly in her Kew studio ensuring ever

ything is made using the best quality materials & machinery. In addition to the leathergoods, her best sellers include her highly coveted sweet & quirky shower caps, as well as heat packs & eye pillows filled with Australian grown lavender, and wheat from the family farm in Central Victoria. Collections on offer are always changing so please be sure to visit this site again.

The very last 20 of the ever popular Fairy Bread Shower Caps have been added to the website. If you’ve been eyeing off t...
05/02/2025

The very last 20 of the ever popular Fairy Bread Shower Caps have been added to the website.
If you’ve been eyeing off this fun & vibrant print by Aussie , now is the time to jump online.
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Another lovely custom made handbag for a market goer! Pen from Canberra already has a Sitting Pretty Nancy Bag in Navy B...
02/02/2025

Another lovely custom made handbag for a market goer!
Pen from Canberra already has a Sitting Pretty Nancy Bag in Navy Blue leather, so she knew this is a great bag shape/size for her. And since we’re making this one from scratch, Pen chose the silver hardware as well as a screen printed linen for her lining fabric.
Thank you Pen for your positive review also 🙏🏻

I’m very excited to show you 2 NEW Nina Bags!Both part of a Mediterranean inspired range, I bring you the Sorrento Nina ...
01/02/2025

I’m very excited to show you 2 NEW Nina Bags!
Both part of a Mediterranean inspired range, I bring you the Sorrento Nina Bag.
I can’t love this combo enough!
The stunning painting printed on heavyweight canvas, combined with the most divine waxy tan cow leather.

Now on the website
https://sittingprettydesigns.com.au/product/nina-bag-sorrento/

I’m very excited to show you 2 NEW Nina Bags!Both part of a Mediterranean inspired range, I bring you the Amalfi Nina Ba...
01/02/2025

I’m very excited to show you 2 NEW Nina Bags!
Both part of a Mediterranean inspired range, I bring you the Amalfi Nina Bag.
I can’t love this combo enough!
The stunning painting printed on heavyweight canvas, combined with the most divine waxy tan cow leather.

Now on the website
https://sittingprettydesigns.com.au/product/nina-bag-amalfi/

Nina Bags waiting for you at the newly located (The black cockatoo was by request, and is a one off)
31/01/2025

Nina Bags waiting for you at the newly located

(The black cockatoo was by request, and is a one off)

Sitting Pretty’s newest brand ambassador, Isadora is enjoying some time out over the long weekend! Her review: “oh wow, ...
28/01/2025

Sitting Pretty’s newest brand ambassador, Isadora is enjoying some time out over the long weekend!

Her review: “oh wow, it feels so nice and soft. So much better than those ones that are all plasticy and scratchy around my forehead”!

Find this cool Palm Tree shower cap at https://sittingprettydesigns.com.au/?s=Tiles

Just one little component of a nice big top up order for The distressed tan door snake has always been on our website, ...
23/01/2025

Just one little component of a nice big top up order for

The distressed tan door snake has always been on our website, but why did I not have a matching door stop option? Good thing Sitting Pretty is always up for a bespoke request!

Showing off my birthday bludge day, or just another one of my shameless shower cap plugs? A bit of both really! 👌🏻
16/01/2025

Showing off my birthday bludge day, or just another one of my shameless shower cap plugs? A bit of both really! 👌🏻

My friends recently spotting my goodies out in the wild🕵🏻 I love getting these! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
15/01/2025

My friends recently spotting my goodies out in the wild🕵🏻
I love getting these! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

at Point Cook Town Centre are all ready for the new year with a nice big bundle of heat pack and eye pillow combos. You...
06/01/2025

at Point Cook Town Centre are all ready for the new year with a nice big bundle of heat pack and eye pillow combos. You can purchase separately, or they also put together really lovely gift boxes including other Aussie made goodness!

A couple of weeks resting down on the Mornington Peninsula and I’ve completely changed my textile genre…..and really can...
06/01/2025

A couple of weeks resting down on the Mornington Peninsula and I’ve completely changed my textile genre…..and really can’t love these enough 🌴
(It’s okay though my nature lovers, I also loaded up and many of your favourites! )

I won’t lie, this festive break was very very much needed. 2024 was a GREAT year for markets, but that stuff can be grueling!

I’m back in the workshop today with a couple of wholesale & online orders going out first, then your custom orders will be up 💪🏻
Loving being back!!!!!!

My “TOP9” pics shared with you in 2024.Here’s what you ❤️:1 - I highlighted some differences between big business and sm...
01/01/2025

My “TOP9” pics shared with you in 2024.
Here’s what you ❤️:

1 - I highlighted some differences between big business and small business!

2 - I upcycled some boots…and you LOVED them!

3 - I chatted at length about the many benefits of Sitting Pretty Eye Pillows.

4 - I commissioned for a professional photo shoot, showcasing many best selling leather goods!

5 - Melbourne absolutely blew us all outta the water in April with the market, proving that not everyone in Melbourne is completely broke! The encouragement that gave us stallholders should never be underestimated 😘

6 - Just one of the many many custom made bags we created together in 2024.

7 - That time I fell hard for pom poms…and so did you!

8 - The first stage in finding Sitting Pretty a forever studio, meant I needed to move into a temporary studio space. My move to has been pretty incredible actually. I’ve loved chatting with other small businesses under this roof, and quizzing them about their growth strategies what makes them get outta bed in the morning!

9 - I give you the full run down on my 5 basic bag designs, and encourage you to personalize one to suit YOUR needs. You can view this pinned video at the top of my Insta page anytime, and as many times as you like 😁

Happy 2025 Y’all.
Thanks for all the ❤️ It is so so appreciated X

The standard Artisan Tote, followed by a custom order for a different lining. You can do it too!
19/12/2024

The standard Artisan Tote, followed by a custom order for a different lining. You can do it too!

If there’s something specific that you’re after, perhaps get in touch so I can confirm if I have stock, or the possibili...
18/12/2024

If there’s something specific that you’re after, perhaps get in touch so I can confirm if I have stock, or the possibility of making it prior to your arrival.
Come say hello 👋🏻 🎄

Eeeek….my last market for the season! 🎄 See you in 2 sleeps, Canberra.
10/12/2024

Eeeek….my last market for the season! 🎄
See you in 2 sleeps, Canberra.

I’ve taken a slightly different turn with the Nancy Bags, and I have a feeling they’ll go quickly! These Botanica & Fla...
10/12/2024

I’ve taken a slightly different turn with the Nancy Bags, and I have a feeling they’ll go quickly!

These Botanica & Flannel Flower prints are larger scale, so they get the full front/outer side of the bag.
I’ll take them to this Friday, unless you’d like first dibs? $175 each. 😉

Since I’m a stall holder at a few times a year, I like to keep things interesting for my regulars. And I’ve moved away ...
05/12/2024

Since I’m a stall holder at a few times a year, I like to keep things interesting for my regulars. And I’ve moved away from the chocolates and soap (too high maintenance 🫠 on the road trip!) etc in the gift sets.

So this Xmas I’ve put together these delightful Self Care Bundles. There are 6 different fabrics to choose from, and of course all by Aussie textiles designers.
For the full description and to purchase online, here’s the link:
https://sittingprettydesigns.com.au/product-category/gift-sets/

Can’t wait to show them off! 😍

My stockists around the country have me working away behind these scenes, while I prepare your online orders and get sto...
02/12/2024

My stockists around the country have me working away behind these scenes, while I prepare your online orders and get stocked up for one last market in 2024!

These pretty heat packs and a nice bundle of shower caps have just arrived at in Docklands!

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CLIK Collective/17/203 Rooks Road, Vermont
Melbourne, VIC
3133

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10am - 4pm at 203 Rooks Rd, Vermont.

I’m opening the studio again this Thursday the 19th of December. Drop by 10am - 4pm for some last minute Xmas shopping. This will be my last day of trade before I enjoy some much needed family time down the coast.

I put the shower caps up in lights at @handmadecanberra …and it worked! Ican tell you there’ll be A LOT of shower caps, eye pillows & convertible fold over bags going under Xmas trees next week. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for my last 💥 market for the season. You’re the bomb!

Silver “glow mesh” look alike!
Silver “glow mesh” look alike!

Genuine leather…really it is! She caught my eye at the leather warehouse. Not my usual style but I just had to go for it. She has glow mesh vibes don’t you think? Am I making a show stopping clutch for you?

#supportlocaldesigners

👛 Friday 11th October 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM 👛 Saturday 12th October 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 👛 Sunday 13th October 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (9-10am low sensory hour).

All the pretties….just landed at teros.eco in Hobart 😍 #showercap #heatpack #eyepillow

Sound on!
Sound on!

Sound on! Show me what’s in your bag….I dare you 😜

On route to the music festival? Picnic blanket ✔️ Cooler bag for snacks ✔️ Hat ✔️ Sunnies ✔️ Contraband disguised as a purse ✔️ 🤣🤣🤣 That’s a thing right? Asking for a friend!

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