Something New

 Are You Happy Now? - part of Happyness Collection

all of the shapes were hand drawn.

btw, do you like the title of the print?

personally found it a bit funny. but will sit on it for few more days.

it is also available in gift /craft paper.

Have a look at my BigCartel's store for more details.

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New business cards!

I will be busy doing some revamp across all media.

Also, this new product line which I mentioned awhile ago is taking a bit too long to be executed.

Will hope to unveil more. Sorry but thanks for being so patient with me while I'm scratching my head :)

New Stockists: The Coffee Apple & Kids Style Hub

Today, I like to talk about 2 talented stockists I have been priviledge to stock my product range at their stores. They both have similar concept. A cafe and a gift shop.

 

The Coffee Apple - A café & gift shop based on the concept of being genuinely family friendly.

Store front of The Coffee Apple

Helen, the owner of The Coffee Apple is the key person behind this big dream she is having who happened to be based in Ringwood East, Melbourne. You have to meet Helen in person if you haven't, you should! She is one genuine & a very honest personality I ever met. I have been lurking watching over her FB's like page from the very first day on The Coffee Apple's progress making its way slowly. 

Currently, Helen has managed to have a little shop in Ringwood East. She is hoping her dream will take off and to find a place where she can own her own genuine family friendly cafe & gift shops very soon. To me, I believe in her and really think her dream is very achievable. So obviously I'm very happy to have Missy Minzy's range at her store. The thought of being able to sell some of my products at her store made me happy. Simply cuz I'm also supporting and help reaching her dream one step closer, and quicker : )

Do swing by her store if you are local and would love to support handmade and other working at home mums too. Or you could visit her online shop. Even better, follow her on FB's like page.

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Kids Style Hub is a bit different from The Coffee Apple. Apart from having a fabulous retail space for over 100+ Aus and NZ designers. It has activities room available where you can book for your kids to craft, to host parties, run classes or any events and seminars. It has some art and photographers gallery and lots more!

Missy Minzy's range is now available and stock with Kids Style Hub (KSH), Hawthorn. Best thing is it is very close to home. Nicole, the woman behind the business. A very brave woman, who actually pull everything up and running within 2 weeks after she got the key to this property.

There's a cafe at the back of the shop. A very inviting environment which is held and run by Rubble Art. Will have to take Peanut have babychino there one day :) If you like to know more about Nicole's dream, have a read on her concept of her dream, here. Best part of being involved with KSH is that there are also many talented WAHM behind all these fantastic products in store.

436 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, Australia 3122

ahhh...a bit of self thought while writing this post made me wondering will I also own a shop like Helen & Nicole. Mr Minzy and I have been tossing around the idea of moving to the country and live. Just that I have been a city girl myself. Not sure how well I will get used to it. But who knows what the future lays ahead us?

Hello

Hello. How are you?
I posted something here early September on my mini break but felt awkward and took it down. I then meant to follow up another post right after that but my days been carried away with my 17m/o and of course, my break has since begun. Thank you some of you who spent time writing emails and left me comments right after the post. It really warm my heart knowing that people do care and the supports from like minded like you!

So here's a little update what I have been up to while I was looking for my creative mojo (self seeking really) during the time I was away. I have spent many quality time looking after myself. I am feeling alot better now. I strongly recommend everyone should do that some time! Have a good break and feel recharge!

I have been to Creative Women Circle's recent talk at Frankie & Swiss' venue.

 everyone is getting ready before the talk starts

 Guest Speaker: Shelley Panton!

Look at the crowd. So concentrating!

Click here for more on what Tessa got to say on CWC's blog! Yeah, I know this is such a late update but it's better than never being blog ;)

My parents who are living o/s came to visit and stayed with us for 3 weeks. We had made a plan traveling to Tasmania for holiday when they are here. These are some of the beautiful Tassie shots we have gathered.

 Sheffield

 Enchanting Garden, Cradle Mountain

Will hopefully be back for more walk at Cradle Mountain when Peanut is older. Mind you, we did the Dove Lake (2 hours walk) with her. She was so tired and fell asleep on her dad's shoulder.

 Ross

 Hobart - Please note this is not Salamanca Market

Get to visit the infamous Salamanca Market. It was a pity the 3 of us had gastro when we were in Hobart. So we ended up staying low key throughout the 4 days stay here. On the positive note, I think I like Hobart. :)

 First experience of snow at Mt Wellington! :)

 The view on the way back from Mt Wellington. How stunning!

 Street Art? at Elizabeth Street, Hobart ;)

A visit to Mona Museum

It was a quick visit and may I say. Do Not Miss This if you ever have a plan visiting Hobart!!

I think I will finished off this post here. Will hope to write a few more posts in regards some news. Once again, thanks for hearing me out and supports! Enjoy the sun especially if you are from Melbourne :)

Oh, before I go. My Madeit's store is offering FREE POSTAGE for any giclee prints this month. Don't forget to visit my BigCartel's store too. I have finally made the plunge, pay the monthly fee just so I can get more products listed with them. So, Happy Shopping will ya! Irene xx