Where Art Becomes Home.
At Bowerbird Collections, we believe your home should feel like you. That’s why every cushion, lamp, fabric, and artwork we create is born from a love of beauty, originality, and connection — designed to bring warmth, colour, and soul into your space.
Founded by mother-daughter duo Peta and Ellie Sweetman, Bowerbird is more than a store — it’s a lifelong collaboration of creativity and care, based in Paddington, Brisbane, and now reaching homes across Australia.
Our Story: From Dream to Design
In 1994, after a vivid dream, interior designer Peta Sweetman left her career to pursue the tactile world of ceramics. Years later, another dream led her to open our first store — a place where she could share her unique handmade ceramic lamps and tile work.
Ellie, then a Fine Arts student with a passion for oil painting, brought her creative fire to the business. Her artwork now lives on through our signature prints, fabrics, and custom-designed cushions and lampshades — each piece telling a story of colour, nature, and soulful living.
Together, Peta and Ellie turned their personal vision into a thriving creative sanctuary, where every product is handmade or locally crafted with purpose and heart.
What Makes Us Different
🪶 Functional Art for Your Home
Everything we create is both beautiful and useful. A lamp isn’t just a lamp — it’s a mood, a memory, a piece of art that lights up your day.
🎨 Original Designs, Born from Paintings
Our fabric and lampshade collections begin as Ellie’s original oil and gouache paintings, digitally transformed and printed on natural fibre cloth using eco-friendly inks.
🕯️ Australian Handmade with Integrity
Our ceramic lamp bases are hand-built by Peta in Brisbane using custom glazes she’s developed over three decades. Each piece carries a bit of our hands, hearts, and heritage.
🌿 Eco-Conscious & Intentional
We use sustainable materials, zero-waste printing methods, and offer made-to-order options to reduce excess. Quality, not quantity, guides every decision we make.
🤝 Custom, Just for You
Whether it’s a bespoke lampshade in your own fabric, a cushion that matches your room perfectly, or a commissioned portrait — we’re here to help you create something uniquely yours.
Loved by Customers Across Australia
“I regard them as functional art. My lamps are hero pieces in my home.” — Kirsty D.
“It’s not just a store — it’s a gallery that sells soulful, one-of-a-kind objects.” — Helen M.
“I make a special trip from the Sunshine Coast just to shop here.” — Survey Feedback
“The staff are warm and welcoming — and the art is unforgettable.” — Colleen L.
Visit Us or Shop Online
Our boutique store in Paddington, Brisbane is open for visitors who want to experience the magic in person. Not local? We ship Australia-wide — carefully packed and insured so your heirloom arrives safely.
Our Vision
To bring joy, beauty and meaning into the everyday.
To inspire others to live boldly, decorate creatively, and follow their dreams.
To grow a community where art is celebrated, homes are personal, and craftsmanship is cherished.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
Whether you’re redecorating your space, gifting a loved one, or starting your art collection — Bowerbird Collections invites you into a world of handmade elegance, heartfelt stories, and timeless design.
🪶 Bowerbird Collections
Art for Living. Made with Heart.