tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709524637115235032024-02-20T13:04:03.478+11:00Shop Handmade CanberraShop Handmade is A place to browse beautiful handmade goods. Opening soon in a leafy street in Canberra.Market Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12526662707103414487noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-85819190201467695882010-07-23T08:14:00.004+10:002010-07-23T08:28:39.851+10:00Shop Handmade Canberra blog has moved!<p align="center"><a href="http://canberrahandmademarket.blogspot.com/"><img style="WIDTH: 344px; HEIGHT: 102px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496857988293388146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEjDN3z-53I/AAAAAAAAPmk/LUU4C2CTm4s/s320/handmade+canberra+blog+header.bmp" /></a></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#990000;">Shop Handmade Canberra blog has moved!</span></span></div><p>Now contained within the main Handmade Canberra blog, you can still enjoy your regular Shop posts, as well as Handmade Market posts and Handmade Press posts, all in one tidy spot.<br /><br />Just head to the <a href="http://canberrahandmademarket.blogspot.com/">Handmade Canberra main blog</a> and start perusing. At the top of the main blog you'll see buttons that will bring up all Shop posts, so get clicking and see you there and make sure you follow or subscribe!<br /><br />The Handmade Canberra Team<br /><br />x </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-4108632377393999212010-07-22T18:41:00.004+10:002010-07-22T18:46:38.804+10:00Just Arrived In Store... gingerbread cookies!<p align="center"><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEgFJQl7_tI/AAAAAAAAPmY/SZA90ansSRA/s1600/P1010227.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496649001836740306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEgFJQl7_tI/AAAAAAAAPmY/SZA90ansSRA/s320/P1010227.jpg" /></a></p>Gingerbread delights in store at Shop right now - don't miss out, there's already not many left! Just divinely decorated and so delicious. How can you resist a bite?<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEgFJNnaGsI/AAAAAAAAPmQ/pK80pv5D-nY/s1600/P1010228.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496649001037601474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEgFJNnaGsI/AAAAAAAAPmQ/pK80pv5D-nY/s320/P1010228.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEgFIl0CB6I/AAAAAAAAPmI/l-bIwG6XXZk/s1600/P1010230.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496648990353131426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEgFIl0CB6I/AAAAAAAAPmI/l-bIwG6XXZk/s320/P1010230.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-39628125134654179332010-07-20T14:30:00.001+10:002010-07-20T14:32:14.884+10:00handmade living. - THE COVER!<p align="center"><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEUk59Jbe_I/AAAAAAAAPlY/io-KS_mas-s/s1600/COVER+FINAL.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 246px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495839498360814578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TEUk59Jbe_I/AAAAAAAAPlY/io-KS_mas-s/s320/COVER+FINAL.jpg" /></a></p>We are thrilled to showcase the final book cover for <a href="http://handmadelivingcanberra.blogspot.com/">handmade living.</a> - we hope you agree it looks amazing! and certainly incorporates all of the splendour contained within. As we finalise and proof pages, releasing this cover is an emotional and very exciting time for us all.<br /><br />Enjoy this fabulous cover and don't forget - you can pre-order copies for family and friends now on the <a href="http://www.handmademarket.com.au/bookorders.html">Handmade Canberra website</a>.<br /><br />Hurrah!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-29462226261257275042010-07-20T08:40:00.003+10:002010-07-20T08:46:26.267+10:00handmade living.... the cover is nigh!After many hundreds of hours working on the book, Julie, Tania and Tina have actually decided on a gorgeous cover for handmade living. Just wait til you see it - any day now... <br /><br />And on even more exciting news... handmade living. will actually be available for pre-order at Shop! That's right, you can drop into Shop and pre-order your very own copy. With the enormous interest already being shown in this book, it might be wise to secure a copy or two now, and the first 200 orders will receive a signed edition!<br /><br />In the meantime, stayed tuned for a cover peek...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-50013737735201450752010-07-16T07:05:00.003+10:002010-07-16T07:08:37.935+10:00Lisa's Pick of the Month, July<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-jT7VHpGNI/AAAAAAAAOoI/4fCJ-psBdQ8/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+lisa.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469854763676408018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-jT7VHpGNI/AAAAAAAAOoI/4fCJ-psBdQ8/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+lisa.png" /></a></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#cc0000;">What's your pick?</span><br />Boy leg briefs with wide lace trim, $16<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Who designed it?</span><br /></span><a href="http://www.annastockeldesigns.com.au/">Anna Stockel </a></p><p><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why do you love it?<br /></span>These knickers are so pretty, but not too sexy and a wonderful wearable cut. In comfy cotton lycra and a delicious range of colours, this style of knickers are comfort gone stylish. Available in sizes 8 to 18, you're sure to get a perfect fit.</p><p align="left"><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Perfect for...</span><br /></span>Every day, worn with anything. And also perfect for unexpected moments which result in surprise knicker viewing!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TD94kTYzBmI/AAAAAAAAPhk/yCL7tuMsgKk/s1600/knickers.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494242635490199138" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TD94kTYzBmI/AAAAAAAAPhk/yCL7tuMsgKk/s320/knickers.bmp" /></a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-62879387391004230642010-07-14T05:26:00.003+10:002010-07-14T05:31:15.162+10:00New Look Handmade Canberra Website<p align="center"><p align="center"><a href="http://www.handmademarket.com.au/home.html"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493473665573278098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TDy9MXN1UZI/AAAAAAAAPfM/TlG8x4AjHCk/s320/handmade+website.bmp" /></a></p><p>Have you taken a peek at the stunning new look Handmade Canberra <a href="http://www.handmademarket.com.au/home.html">website</a>? You might just notice some changes. The astoundingly dedicated and super stylish Julie Nichols has been hard at work creating this amazing new site, with links to designer information and blogs a breeze. </p><p>Combining the Market, the Shop and the Book under one new title - Handmade Canberra - the website look has been designed by the über talented <a href="http://www.tinyconcept.com.au/">Tina Snerling</a>, and this whole new layout has been specially recreated by Julie to make it easier to navigate and access information throughout the Handmade three-part empire!</p><p>Great work, Julie! Love it! </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-4485610416062407032010-07-12T15:02:00.001+10:002010-07-15T13:25:56.430+10:00Shop Handmade UK<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; CLEAR: both" class="separator"><a style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87ilt2N6KbGfs-aldythK04RR_0L_8W8dEz31i9m0GDL-LsFBipKmmYoiYOfA-_4alkmXxKQdtNmodXUjW6-a2DMu6WqIImm4bw8Bb5b6adSvErIVCB_e5bpIsH-MkIFvdz2Q5BOo438/s1600/SeptBlogLogo.gif" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87ilt2N6KbGfs-aldythK04RR_0L_8W8dEz31i9m0GDL-LsFBipKmmYoiYOfA-_4alkmXxKQdtNmodXUjW6-a2DMu6WqIImm4bw8Bb5b6adSvErIVCB_e5bpIsH-MkIFvdz2Q5BOo438/s400/SeptBlogLogo.gif" width="400" height="36" /></a></div><p>A big hello back to you Belinda at <a style="COLOR: #0c343d" href="http://blog.shophandmade.co.uk/2010/07/shop-handmade-australia.html">Shop Handmade UK</a><span style="color:#0c343d;"> <span style="color:black;">for her lovely blog post about her visit to Shop Handmade Canberra.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shophandmade.co.uk/">www.shophandmade.co.uk</a> is the UK's largest directory of UK based artists, designers and makers of quality handmade goods. Their aim is to promote the artists, designers and makers listed on the directory and the benefits of buying handmade. In addition to promoting UK based handmade designers<span style="color:#0c343d;">.</span><br /><span style="color:#0c343d;"></span><br /><span style="color:#0c343d;"><span style="color:black;">How very cool is that? Maybe we should do a Shop Handmade in the UK full of Australian designers.....</span> </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: 0pt; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 0pt; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/59/D16D4C9676DDBAF54E8540BAA3BFA7E0.png" /></a>Market Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12526662707103414487noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-43911338055729849632010-07-08T08:20:00.003+10:002010-07-08T08:35:35.169+10:00Tania's Pick of the Month, July<p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-Teauu59EI/AAAAAAAAOmc/SBlBRR_kPL0/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+tania.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468740398337356866" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-Teauu59EI/AAAAAAAAOmc/SBlBRR_kPL0/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+tania.png" /></a></p><span style="color:#cc0000;">What's your pick?</span><br />Rose and Swallows necklace, $75<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Who designed it?</span><br /></span><a href="http://www.rockstarsandroyalty.com.au/main.html">Rockstars and Royalty</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why do you love it?<br /></span>Harbouring a life-long desire for a tattoo and never being able to commit to a design(!), this tattoo-like necklace is my next best option. I love its combined royal sweetness and rockstar edge.<br /><p><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Perfect for...</span><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">Wearing with something conservative like a crisp white shirt, tweed skirt and pumps, just to confuse people.</span></p><div align="center"><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAMfGF1yMbI/AAAAAAAAO4Y/beLVxEr3K7Q/s1600/DSC_0137.JPG"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TDT_3s9o5dI/AAAAAAAAPcw/ReYiquNCJZs/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_0126.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 314px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491295178099058130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TDT_3s9o5dI/AAAAAAAAPcw/ReYiquNCJZs/s320/Copy+of+DSC_0126.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAMfGF1yMbI/AAAAAAAAO4Y/beLVxEr3K7Q/s1600/DSC_0137.JPG"></p></div></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-62443005652487226572010-07-02T06:39:00.000+10:002010-07-02T07:07:03.170+10:00Posie's Pick of the Month, June<p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S8v9ZYNnZcI/AAAAAAAANwI/1NmT5v60z4M/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+posie.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461737585554974146" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S8v9ZYNnZcI/AAAAAAAANwI/1NmT5v60z4M/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+posie.png" /></a></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">What's your pick?</span><br /><a href="http://www.sheepsclothing.com.au/">Sheep’s Clothing</a> Australian pure wool knitted beanies and scarflettes<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Who designed it? </span><br />Stacey Murray, knitting guru, with a little help knitting large orders from her mother and mother-in-law!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Why do you love it?</span><br />Amazingly soft yet durable quality, my four children have been Sheep’s Clothing beanie fans for years (they love the “where did you get that??” jaw dropping appeal). I’m just thrilled to have Stacey’s fabulous creations in Shop!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Perfect for...</span><br />From the girlie beanies adorned with detachable flower brooches to the boy’s range of handsome rugged knits, plus a variety for adults too, there’s something for everyone to stay warm and stylish this winter.<br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TCAjKTc9F-I/AAAAAAAAPUE/4y1ewcehH4c/s1600/180610-SC-top-shot.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485423006064646114" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TCAjKTc9F-I/AAAAAAAAPUE/4y1ewcehH4c/s320/180610-SC-top-shot.jpg" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-91689355051436782782010-06-23T12:43:00.000+10:002010-06-23T13:11:15.758+10:00Lisa's Pick of the Month, June<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-jT7VHpGNI/AAAAAAAAOoI/4fCJ-psBdQ8/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+lisa.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469854763676408018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-jT7VHpGNI/AAAAAAAAOoI/4fCJ-psBdQ8/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+lisa.png" /></a></p><p></p><p><span style="color:#cc0000;">What's your pick?</span><br />Sophisticates Pettiskirt, $89.95<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Who designed it?</span><br /></span><a href="http://www.gypsytutu.com.au/">Gypsy Tutu</a> </p><p><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why do you love it?<br /></span>These 'pettiskirts' are amazing, frothy colour, big bow sash, innocent glamour - what's not to love? The adjustable waist means this dazzler can be worn for years, though we learned (on Shop Handmade's opening night) that they can also be worn by grown ups, girls! Look out!</p><p align="left"><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Perfect for...</span><br /></span>Tea parties, birthday parties, picnics in the park. Or another stunning rendition of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" in your living room!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TCAkBmW1dvI/AAAAAAAAPUQ/R1MHb-1UqxI/s1600/tutu.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485423956032059122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TCAkBmW1dvI/AAAAAAAAPUQ/R1MHb-1UqxI/s320/tutu.bmp" /></a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-89100038774400840962010-06-16T12:45:00.002+10:002010-06-16T12:49:10.938+10:00Julie's Pick of the Month, June<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S9XqmbeU0JI/AAAAAAAAOFc/6x7jR79ZfhY/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+julie.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464531668814844050" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S9XqmbeU0JI/AAAAAAAAOFc/6x7jR79ZfhY/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+julie.png" /></a></p><p align="left"></p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;"></span><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">What's your pick?</span><br /><a href="http://www.baldibearart.com.au/">BaldiBear Art</a> in frame $39<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Who designed it? </span><br />Justine Brentnal</div><div align="left"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Why do you love it?</span><br />Because these pictures are not only gorgeous but celebrate becoming a Mum!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Perfect for...</span><br />The expectant Mum or just to say to Mum "I love you". </div><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBg7N65WfMI/AAAAAAAAPP4/lgxbntC-X4o/s1600/baldibear+1+(2).JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483197656657722562" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBg7N65WfMI/AAAAAAAAPP4/lgxbntC-X4o/s320/baldibear+1+(2).JPG" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S9Ih1LEKgbI/AAAAAAAAN_M/HGsDwoh5_L8/s1600/DSC_0997.JPG"></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-31475914398942931262010-06-12T06:57:00.007+10:002010-06-12T07:15:09.568+10:00Shop Handmade... UK<div align="center"><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBKjes98fRI/AAAAAAAAPO8/1BHWqpZf7pI/s1600/090610-Belinda-from-Shop-Handmade-UK.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481623444325694738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBKjes98fRI/AAAAAAAAPO8/1BHWqpZf7pI/s320/090610-Belinda-from-Shop-Handmade-UK.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Belinda from Shop Handmade UK with shop girl Rachel</span></p></div><p>How utterly spooky is this...<br /><br />Just recently, like a few weeks ago, we were trawling the internet doing housekeeping for the Handmade empire, and happened to stumble across this incredibly beautiful and comphrehensive site - <a href="http://www.shophandmade.co.uk/">Shop Handmade UK</a>.<br /><br />"Oh my goodness!" we thought to ourselves - "There's another one!?" Of course, Shop Handmade UK is nothing like our little shop... Firstly, it's on the other side of the world, and secondly, it just happens to be the UK's largest directory of artists, designers and makers of quality handmade goods. Can you imagine? Don't you want to just dive inside that website and live there?<br /><br />But the spookiest thing of all - is that last week, the owner and creator of Shop Handmade UK came to our Shop!! Amazingly, she was visiting Canberra, and Shop was on her to-see list! She's just the loveliest thing and was really impressed with our gorgeous little store... but the absolute spookiest of all these things... she's an Aussie!<br /><br />Belinda - it was just a joy to meet you. Come back soon to visit us and in the meantime, all the best of handmade goodness to you with your amazing work.<br /><br />Be sure to visit Belinda's <a href="http://blog.shophandmade.co.uk/">blog</a>... and she's also a talented jeweller - you can see her work <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.miabellejewellery.co.uk">here</a>. </p><p>Isn't it so wonderful - in a world of professional envy and mindless corporate hoo-ha - to meet and share the handmade world with other beautiful, warm and like-minded souls? After all, that's what the handmade spirit is all about. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-26122095559040296182010-06-11T08:16:00.004+10:002010-06-11T08:19:13.639+10:00Shop in OUTthere Magazine!<div align="center"><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBFkrYI-CLI/AAAAAAAAPNg/1Jrj8OW2lOs/s1600/out.bmp"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481272917863827634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBFkrYI-CLI/AAAAAAAAPNg/1Jrj8OW2lOs/s320/out.bmp" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">click to enlarge</span> </p></div>OUTthere magazine has featured a beautiful article on Canberra, written by Emma Wheaton, who just happened to drop into our beautiful shop during her time in the capital. What beautiful words she had to say about our beloved Shop. Come back again soon, Emma!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-85879251520829093892010-06-10T13:03:00.000+10:002010-06-10T15:00:37.198+10:00Rosalind's Pick of the Month, June<p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S94d1T-UqwI/AAAAAAAAOUc/SLBSWinAVUw/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+rosalind.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466839799406308098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S94d1T-UqwI/AAAAAAAAOUc/SLBSWinAVUw/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+rosalind.png" /></a></p><span style="color:#cc0000;">What's your pick?</span><br />Poppy Field Pouch, $40<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Who designed it?</span><br /></span><a href="http://www.bymarienicole.com/">by marie-nicole</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why do you love it?<br /></span>I love that it is produced using ethical and sustainable methods and is aesthetically pleasing too!! The poppies draw me in every time I pass it in the shop.<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Perfect for...</span><br /></span>Versatile size to use as a casual clutch, travel bag for costume jewellery, to hold those miscellaneous bits and pieces in your handbag, etc.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBBxExkoZDI/AAAAAAAAPNM/SbF6h88o2VI/s1600/P5110037.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481005073350288434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TBBxExkoZDI/AAAAAAAAPNM/SbF6h88o2VI/s320/P5110037.JPG" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-53694805023260358592010-06-07T10:16:00.001+10:002010-06-07T12:12:38.661+10:00Rachel's Pick of the Month, June<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-MxxJ2bucI/AAAAAAAAOgI/sFrhjLxsZDk/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+rachel.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468269093085493698" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-MxxJ2bucI/AAAAAAAAOgI/sFrhjLxsZDk/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+rachel.png" /></a> </p><span style="color:#cc0000;">What's your pick?</span><br />Laura Maidement Skirt, $60<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Who designed it? </span></span><a href="http://www.lauramaidment.com/">Laura Maidment</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why do you love it? </span><br />Because it is fun and versatile. I can glam this up with heels or be cool and casual with ballet flats. I can also wear this skirt all year round with funky stockings in winter and fabulous bare legs in summer! Loving the colours, too.<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Perfect for...</span></span><br />Looking stylish all year round.<br /><p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAhGlfYPBuI/AAAAAAAAO70/QEZoZ3KTsYY/s1600/a+rachel+pick+020610-LM-Rachel-pick.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 208px; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478706556588459746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAhGlfYPBuI/AAAAAAAAO70/QEZoZ3KTsYY/s320/a+rachel+pick+020610-LM-Rachel-pick.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAhGk_JITSI/AAAAAAAAO7s/Wjxq9IAjhgs/s1600/a+020610-LM-Rachel-pick-rack-shot.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478706547935169826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAhGk_JITSI/AAAAAAAAO7s/Wjxq9IAjhgs/s320/a+020610-LM-Rachel-pick-rack-shot.jpg" /></a> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-63561116490211661812010-06-03T06:56:00.006+10:002010-06-03T07:02:43.932+10:00Tania's Pick of the Month, June<p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-Teauu59EI/AAAAAAAAOmc/SBlBRR_kPL0/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+tania.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468740398337356866" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-Teauu59EI/AAAAAAAAOmc/SBlBRR_kPL0/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+tania.png" /></a></p><span style="color:#cc0000;">What's your pick?</span><br />Riley pencil rolls, $37.50.<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Who designed it?</span><br /></span><a href="http://taniamccartney.blogspot.com/">Tania McCartney</a> and <a href="http://www.posie.com.au/">Posie Patchwork</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why do you love it?<br /></span>Absolutely shameless plug (sorry!) but who can resist these amazing pencil rolls constructed with custom-made Riley fabric and the talents of Jennie McClelland from Posie Patchwork? I love these because they're not only a glorious collaboration, but because they feature my adorable book character... and what more could an author dream of than watching her characters come alive?<br /><p><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Perfect for...</span><br /></span>Holding in your hands, unrolling, slipping fat colourful pencils from the pockets... and colouring in like crazy!</p><div align="center"><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAMfGF1yMbI/AAAAAAAAO4Y/beLVxEr3K7Q/s1600/DSC_0137.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477255761320096178" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAMfGF1yMbI/AAAAAAAAO4Y/beLVxEr3K7Q/s320/DSC_0137.JPG" /></p></div></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-39024654336573621352010-06-02T16:17:00.003+10:002010-06-02T16:21:10.377+10:00Cover Girls!!<div align="center"><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAX3sN7o83I/AAAAAAAAO7Q/CBL_A3TlDQU/s1600/city+news+shop+b.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 286px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478056860792189810" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAX3sN7o83I/AAAAAAAAO7Q/CBL_A3TlDQU/s320/city+news+shop+b.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">click to enlarge</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><p>Julie and Rachel are covergirls!! What a stunning photo, on the cover of Canberra's weekly newsy mag - <a href="http://issuu.com/citynews/docs/100603_citynews">City News</a>! Huge thanks to Ian and Silas for this amazing feature article. Shop Handmade continues to go from strength to strength with yet more sensational exposure - well done, girls - you SO deserve it!<p></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAX3sTcZilI/AAAAAAAAO7Y/4juJLWijQ9E/s1600/city+news+shop+a.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 169px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478056862271769170" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAX3sTcZilI/AAAAAAAAO7Y/4juJLWijQ9E/s320/city+news+shop+a.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">click to enlarge</span><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-1135681323393721032010-06-02T11:54:00.004+10:002010-06-02T12:35:31.591+10:00Breaking News: Shop in Inside Out Magazine!<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAW54RZ8ajI/AAAAAAAAO60/HrsuNXQTqPQ/s1600/shop+inside+out.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 226px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477988898162108978" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAW54RZ8ajI/AAAAAAAAO60/HrsuNXQTqPQ/s320/shop+inside+out.JPG" /></a></p>Wowee - what a fantastic mention! Shop Handmade in Inside Out magazine. Thanks for the shout out! and what a wonderful way to let Australia know about our gorgeous shop, and how brilliant our designers are. The piece will appear in <em>next month's </em>Inside Out magazine (unless you are a subscriber and already have it in your hot little hands!).<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAW542OkDII/AAAAAAAAO68/62qza5pgMyc/s1600/shop+inside+out+closeup.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 129px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477988908046486658" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/TAW542OkDII/AAAAAAAAO68/62qza5pgMyc/s320/shop+inside+out+closeup.JPG" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-64641241482440491282010-05-27T22:47:00.001+10:002010-05-28T08:07:07.106+10:00Designer Interview - by Marie-Nicole<div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7oqbAOzpI/AAAAAAAAO28/NuxaJJebsiM/s1600/Profile+pic.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476070012429979282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7oqbAOzpI/AAAAAAAAO28/NuxaJJebsiM/s320/Profile+pic.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><p><span style="color:#000099;">What is your name?</span> Marie-Nicole (Nic, for short).<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">What is your design company called?</span> <a href="http://www.bymarienicole.com/">by marie-nicole</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">What do you make? </span>Beautiful products for everyday living that add to the atmosphere of our lives… extending art into all aspects of living, not just to hang on our walls. Items such as tote bags, eco-sacks, kitchen linen, tableware, brooches and more… some of these are screen printed with my motifs designs.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">What’s special about your goodies?</span> Everything I make is done in short runs, in order to minimise waste, and it gives each piece it’s own unique character. My screen printing is all done using a traditional fine art method, with hand sketched designs, and I hand-cut my stencils then print using both eco-friendly materials and methods. </p><p align="left">The base fabric I use for most of my works is 100% linen. Flax is an amazing plant that needs a lot less water to grow than cotton and has its own natural pest resistant qualities. Linen is one of the most sustainable fibres to produce, plus it is available in such a wide range of textures and weaves. </p><p align="left">Other items I use to embellish some of my works are salvaged items like vintage buttons, ribbons and threads from liquidated stock, off cuts, scraps and misprints; nothing goes to waste here.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">What’s your favourite design? </span>It’s really difficult to pick a favourite; my work is always evolving, which is what I believe art is all about. One, which has had a great response, is my LIVE Consciously Tote, not because of its beauty (I would not call it beautiful) but what it represents.</p><p align="left">There is so much that takes place several steps back in the production of goods that we are often not aware of, but these are having a devastating affect on the lives of others, which is why I wanted to bring focus to this. It represents the ethos behind my work, not only am I wanting to embellish our everyday lives, but I want to do it a way that is ethical and sustainable.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">What inspires your designs?</span> So many things - activities of everyday life, often to do with the simple pleasures in life, a beautiful piece of fabric, nature, ironwork, architecture, a conversation, emotions and feelings from within. When working on my ironwork series, I would just sit and sketch in a way that replicated what I was feeling at that time. These designs are complex and at times chaotic but always have a sense of rhythm and repetition, which is often much like the thoughts that flow through my mind and the activities of my life.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? </span>For a long time I wanted to be a lawyer (I always did like a good debate), but was cured of that during my work experience. Sketching, sewing and photography have been a part of my life since a very young age so I knew I wanted to work in a creative industry but not until I was in my early 20’s did it occur to me that I could actually earn a living doing what I love.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">If you would be anywhere right now, where would it be? </span>Ideally, working in my studio on a very large property, possibly a vineyard or olive grove in France, Italy or even Spain. I love the culture and lifestyle of these countries. But I am also happy to settle for the countryside of South Eastern NSW.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">What’s your biggest designer dream? </span>To continue to grow and evolve the skills required to meet my end goal - creating one-off pieces of upholstered furniture… functional works of art that add to the atmosphere of a home. Selling these pieces in three main cities of the world Paris, London and New York City. </p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7oqBfKQVI/AAAAAAAAO20/vnmkavKyp9c/s1600/Kitchen-%26-Dining.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476070005580382546" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7oqBfKQVI/AAAAAAAAO20/vnmkavKyp9c/s320/Kitchen-%26-Dining.jpg" /></a> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7oqwHbO7I/AAAAAAAAO3E/DuhXSowb-Hc/s1600/Totes-Pouches-Cases.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476070018097298354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7oqwHbO7I/AAAAAAAAO3E/DuhXSowb-Hc/s320/Totes-Pouches-Cases.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7opnAjZ8I/AAAAAAAAO2s/uv3QUAEqAyI/s1600/Brooches-each-One-of-a-Kind.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476069998472685506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_7opnAjZ8I/AAAAAAAAO2s/uv3QUAEqAyI/s320/Brooches-each-One-of-a-Kind.jpg" /></a></p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-45789595991086935262010-05-24T08:06:00.006+10:002010-05-24T08:22:06.333+10:00Designer Interview - Tiny Concept<p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnwFO_sEI/AAAAAAAAOyI/qtWYoXvz3Aw/s1600/t+tina+snerling.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 280px; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474591266526179394" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnwFO_sEI/AAAAAAAAOyI/qtWYoXvz3Aw/s320/t+tina+snerling.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="color:#663366;">What is your name?</span> Kristina when I am in trouble, but most people call me Tina (Snerling).</p><p><span style="color:#663366;">What is your design company called?</span> <a href="http://www.tinyconcept.com.au/">Tiny Concept</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">What do you make?</span> My core business is my unique, one-of-a-kind dolls, but I have been known to create anything from soldiers to sailboats – all from textiles.<br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">What’s special about your goodies?</span> My dolls are one-of-a-kind and have a unique look. I can spend hundreds of hours creating my ‘girls’ using textiles like raw silk, pure wool, French lace or pure cotton. Each one is individually named and never to be re-created.<br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">What’s your favourite design?</span> A doll I created named ‘Elizabeth Ann’. I named her in honour of my Mother.<br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">What inspires your designs?</span> My children, vintage frocks and beautiful textiles.<br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">What did you want to be when you grew up?</span> I changed my mind weekly. Anything from a jeweller, a fashion designer, a florist, an accountant, a stockbroker, a lawyer – I have done almost all of them in some way or another!<br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">If you would be anywhere right now, where would it be?</span> Paris, France. It is my favourite place in the world. I would love to have a beautiful little studio overlooking quaint French streets, drinking French wine and eating those delicious baguettes. Oh, but to dream!<br /><br /><span style="color:#663366;">What’s your biggest designer dream?</span> I secretly would love to create my own book. But, then along came <a href="http://handmadelivingcanberra.blogspot.com/">handmade living.</a> – dream accomplished!<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnvUSwT5I/AAAAAAAAOx4/7ynt6-VigTk/s1600/t+arden1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474591253388611474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnvUSwT5I/AAAAAAAAOx4/7ynt6-VigTk/s320/t+arden1.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnvvxItnI/AAAAAAAAOyA/TbnuFSn_CaY/s1600/t+marjolaine1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474591260763797106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnvvxItnI/AAAAAAAAOyA/TbnuFSn_CaY/s320/t+marjolaine1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnuwUd_FI/AAAAAAAAOxw/koW9ru6lVwM/s1600/t+anatasia1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474591243732122706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnuwUd_FI/AAAAAAAAOxw/koW9ru6lVwM/s320/t+anatasia1.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnudcKY8I/AAAAAAAAOxo/Vlb5u2ds6lY/s1600/t+alice2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 196px; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474591238664119234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_mnudcKY8I/AAAAAAAAOxo/Vlb5u2ds6lY/s320/t+alice2.jpg" /></a> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-32739701358532161912010-05-23T06:56:00.000+10:002010-05-23T09:02:11.372+10:00Posie's Pick of the Month, May<p align="center"> <p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-MttJU-P7I/AAAAAAAAOgA/qiLEvoe52xo/s1600/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+posie.png"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264626179162034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-MttJU-P7I/AAAAAAAAOgA/qiLEvoe52xo/s320/shop+handmade+pick+of+the+month+posie.png" /></a></p><span style="color:#cc0000;">What's your pick?</span><br />Resin bangles, $40 - $55.<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Who designed it?</span><br /></span><a href="http://www.littleslave.com.au/">Little Slave</a>.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Why do you love it?<br /></span>There's not only a range of fabulous shapes, textures, colours and monotones, there's also a variety of sizes!<br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Perfect for...</span><br /></span>Everyday style, weekend safari, seaside resort, dress up a casual look, all round fun and comfortable.<br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-MtjAf8XmI/AAAAAAAAOf4/zGFXFnhvbhg/s1600/050510-little-Slave-bangles-Jennie.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 268px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264452010565218" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-MtjAf8XmI/AAAAAAAAOf4/zGFXFnhvbhg/s320/050510-little-Slave-bangles-Jennie.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-48090780295125742782010-05-22T17:58:00.005+10:002010-05-23T20:50:25.077+10:00What's in the window...<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><p>Starring in the window this week is a truly beautiful and practical product for baby, handmade by <a href="http://snugglebug.com.au/">Snugglebug</a>. This sleeping bag is perfect for keeping baby snuggly and warm in the pram, out and about (hey it'll catch the dummy!) or even at home. Made with gorgeous French imported Broderie Anglaise, the style will never date and is suited to boys or girls.<br /></div><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv47J3n8xdT9Rh8ufL5YI3G79SBN6uwvmI9XVjlFC4V4JKR70YE0G5E06U1RiXWzjWHqZyvQC-MgiHygvVgrHXNAUIYcKMdzwivpX_ewu_KbmyMsbn_S8FVLwD6MQX7vp9KArKsW2lIzY/s1600/IMG_6309.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 199px; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474017795576034962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv47J3n8xdT9Rh8ufL5YI3G79SBN6uwvmI9XVjlFC4V4JKR70YE0G5E06U1RiXWzjWHqZyvQC-MgiHygvVgrHXNAUIYcKMdzwivpX_ewu_KbmyMsbn_S8FVLwD6MQX7vp9KArKsW2lIzY/s400/IMG_6309.jpg" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrcs4ScmGpGg5MhWEmlE7yPgwYULy0SXiCWhtKHSGrtXJrs7zL7PmIx-8siFzIO8pLng0XeSUaq4mHtaLMIiO0zTlg2xBnDXDvhqjRkLuPQ6JSHsWRRqT7QVwSIzonjGHraqM-kcsGvw/s1600/IMG_6316.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 229px; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474001040015150546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrcs4ScmGpGg5MhWEmlE7yPgwYULy0SXiCWhtKHSGrtXJrs7zL7PmIx-8siFzIO8pLng0XeSUaq4mHtaLMIiO0zTlg2xBnDXDvhqjRkLuPQ6JSHsWRRqT7QVwSIzonjGHraqM-kcsGvw/s400/IMG_6316.jpg" /></a><br /></p></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img style="WIDTH: 378px; HEIGHT: 242px" alt="http://snugglebug.com.au/images/productimage1.jpg" src="http://snugglebug.com.au/images/productimage1.jpg" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRUa_0zmoO-YJqtWOBN7Flw04zpj1za10scq0_mw6JhbjrKyW2oxwMPAwawfv6R5vpAtkHjkDW8vMp521dgVmh7uxG1ceqCmWtFe32Uma-2ulZWCxyXIUVfnlGVaf-mjQToRTPycMraM/s1600/IMG_6312.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 217px; HEIGHT: 289px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474001048971069554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKRUa_0zmoO-YJqtWOBN7Flw04zpj1za10scq0_mw6JhbjrKyW2oxwMPAwawfv6R5vpAtkHjkDW8vMp521dgVmh7uxG1ceqCmWtFe32Uma-2ulZWCxyXIUVfnlGVaf-mjQToRTPycMraM/s400/IMG_6312.jpg" /></a> <img style="WIDTH: 223px; HEIGHT: 288px" alt="http://snugglebug.com.au/images/productimage2.jpg" src="http://snugglebug.com.au/images/productimage2.jpg" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><p>Zip up the hood or keep it flat, on these cold cold nights, there's only one more thing I need to know... does it come in my size?!! I wish! <a href="http://snugglebug.com.au/">Snugglebug</a> available now at Shop Handmade.<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a></p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-26558597258904438042010-05-21T13:04:00.001+10:002010-05-21T13:50:52.196+10:00What's Happening in Shop, 19 May 2010<div align="center"><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NXDxE9TzI/AAAAAAAAOuY/Z_TgifvkC-0/s1600/DSC_0723.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813694410641202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NXDxE9TzI/AAAAAAAAOuY/Z_TgifvkC-0/s320/DSC_0723.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW-Y5fPKI/AAAAAAAAOt4/G_VRbdob3T8/s1600/DSC_0712.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813602020736162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW-Y5fPKI/AAAAAAAAOt4/G_VRbdob3T8/s320/DSC_0712.JPG" /></a><br /></p></div>I nipped into Shop early on Wednesday morning to drop off and pick up a range of goodies to photograph for handmade living., including a lightbox from Posie... it's just so exciting seeing the book come together.<br /><br />I love popping into shop because there's always so much treasure to see, new and old. And it's also fascinating to hear tales from the shop girls about how products are simply marching out the door.<br /><br />Here's a peek at what's happening in Shop... what's new and what is faithfully restocked (almost daily!).<br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW94jCMiI/AAAAAAAAOtw/UpZRqEyvxf0/s1600/DSC_0711.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813593336623650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW94jCMiI/AAAAAAAAOtw/UpZRqEyvxf0/s320/DSC_0711.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW-jFkr4I/AAAAAAAAOuA/JlT5enJMkjA/s1600/DSC_0713.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813604755779458" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW-jFkr4I/AAAAAAAAOuA/JlT5enJMkjA/s320/DSC_0713.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWwxONK8I/AAAAAAAAOtQ/8y1s8WaNUWY/s1600/DSC_0704.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813368031914946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWwxONK8I/AAAAAAAAOtQ/8y1s8WaNUWY/s320/DSC_0704.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWxmwarxI/AAAAAAAAOtg/eRZ1UoWCGlk/s1600/DSC_0707.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813382402486034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWxmwarxI/AAAAAAAAOtg/eRZ1UoWCGlk/s320/DSC_0707.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWxQ4PvtI/AAAAAAAAOtY/MGt7vj0SpGw/s1600/DSC_0705.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813376529743570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWxQ4PvtI/AAAAAAAAOtY/MGt7vj0SpGw/s320/DSC_0705.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWx0koQqI/AAAAAAAAOto/0uLrbxjJgAU/s1600/DSC_0710.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813386111140514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NWx0koQqI/AAAAAAAAOto/0uLrbxjJgAU/s320/DSC_0710.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW_cdv1UI/AAAAAAAAOuQ/njtVRLume4A/s1600/DSC_0718.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813620157994306" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW_cdv1UI/AAAAAAAAOuQ/njtVRLume4A/s320/DSC_0718.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW-9LaymI/AAAAAAAAOuI/5VjaHFL4hvo/s1600/DSC_0715.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 214px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472813611759618658" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_NW-9LaymI/AAAAAAAAOuI/5VjaHFL4hvo/s320/DSC_0715.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Above: amazing snuggle knits for kids by shop girl </span><a href="http://mylittleangellittledevil.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Rachel</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">! They go around the neck and won't hang down and get caught in bicycle wheels or anything kiddly like that. Perfection, and gorgeous, too!)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-38480989326676874922010-05-20T22:30:00.002+10:002010-05-20T22:35:28.301+10:00Earl Grey in Cosmic Collars<p align="center"> <p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_By5djUW_I/AAAAAAAAOso/J1jqR11CqRo/s1600/Picture+12.png"><img style="WIDTH: 291px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471999878766025714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_By5djUW_I/AAAAAAAAOso/J1jqR11CqRo/s320/Picture+12.png" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">They call me Earl, Earl Grey.</span></p>Just delighted to receive these priceless pics of designer <a href="http://daniellekathleenjewelery.blogspot.com/">Danielle Kathleen</a>'s puddy tat, Earl Grey, modelling the latest in designs from fellow Shop designer <a href="http://www.cosmiccollars.com.au/">Cosmic Collars</a>.<br /><br /><div align="left">Elegant, super-stylish, with that highly-elusive feline <em>je ne sais quoi</em>, Earl Grey and his lustrous coat and supermodel/international spy attitude are the perfect showcase for his Cosmic bow tie and angel wings.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">"The bows and wings were $5 each and the collar $10," said Danielle of her purchases. "I've bought three more collars as well, because I love them so much!"</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Looks like Earl Grey is setting the style scene with his growing collection of neck bling. Just goes to show you don't need to skimp on the style stakes just because you're covered in fur. Good news for cool cats (and dogs) everywhere.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_By41Vcj4I/AAAAAAAAOsg/dTSFcYWPT9Q/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img style="WIDTH: 252px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471999867970424706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S_By41Vcj4I/AAAAAAAAOsg/dTSFcYWPT9Q/s320/Picture+7.png" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Angel. Poised for flight</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170952463711523503.post-9803882225020388802010-05-19T06:07:00.000+10:002010-05-19T08:08:15.165+10:00Designer Interview - Allana C<p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-3mUylx6BI/AAAAAAAAOrA/CCGC9DljJqs/s1600/P5124785.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 272px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471282367177025554" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-3mUylx6BI/AAAAAAAAOrA/CCGC9DljJqs/s320/P5124785.JPG" /></a></p><span style="color:#cc33cc;">What is your name?</span> Jodie Wilton<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">What is your design company called?</span> allana C. - named after my lovely little niece and nephew.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">What do you make?</span> Mostly soft toys - elephants, turtles, penguins, giraffes, owls... but also pretty dog leads, camera straps and belts.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">What’s special about your goodies?</span> The toys are all really cute - I like cute, they make me happy as I make them! The fabrics I use are generally very bright and colourful.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">What’s your favourite design?</span> I love the camera straps. Boring black replaced by pretty patchwork fabrics - I love making these.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">What inspires your designs?</span> Beautiful fabrics certainly play a big part in my inspiration. A lot of my work starts with me spotting a fabric and then thinking about what I can make. With the soft toys, I am inspired to make my favourite animals - I love giraffes, elephants, turtles and penguins. They are all so cute.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?</span> A nurse. How funny - I'd be hopeless!<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">If you would be anywhere right now, where would it be?</span> With winter approaching I'd have to say somewhere warmer - Townsville, perhaps, with my lovely sister and her family. They moved from Canberra to Townsville a couple of years ago and while they love it up there, I miss them terribly.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">What’s your biggest designer dream?</span> I'd love to be able to give up my day job...<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-3mVdhrfcI/AAAAAAAAOrI/20YTtJVpzJE/s1600/P3224640.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 260px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471282378702552514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-3mVdhrfcI/AAAAAAAAOrI/20YTtJVpzJE/s320/P3224640.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-3mVsHn2OI/AAAAAAAAOrQ/aU5vgongq-M/s1600/P3224589.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 232px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471282382619793634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CEsdtnbVhhA/S-3mVsHn2OI/AAAAAAAAOrQ/aU5vgongq-M/s320/P3224589.JPG" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3