tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42080525511569285842012-02-16T19:19:17.663+11:00A treasure trove of boutique vintage inspired gifts and accessories, handmade with love in Australia.Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15786497829085150134noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208052551156928584.post-48772851542055952642012-02-08T22:52:00.001+11:002012-02-08T22:52:30.521+11:00

Life is unpredictable. I well know that. Sometimes things happen that turn your whole world upside down and make you wonder if you'll ever get back on your feet again. Yep, been there many times. And then sometimes things happen that truly renews your strength and will to go on just when you need it the most. Incredibly, I've experienced both of these moments already this year, and although

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Hello all! Welcome to the new year - and the first anniversary for this little blog! A little late, I know, being already almost the end of January (can you believe it!?), but better late then never, I say.... After all, I do have my reasons. I didn't quite start the new year as I would've liked... Remember Christmas day 2011? Remember hail as big a golf balls? If you were in Melbourne at the

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I can't believe it's already been four weeks since Kids Style Hub officially launched their new webstore - www.kidsstylehub.com.au. Unfortunately time has simply disappeared this past month while I've been flat out with orders and working on new designs (more on that next time...), I've barely had time for anything else! But now that I've sent out my last order, I finally have a chance to tell

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Goodness, how time flies! Can't believe it's already been more then 6 weeks - yes SIX WEEKS - since Kids Style Hub officially opened back in October this year. And it's already been a few weeks since I last visited... Scary!! So I think it's definitely about time I share with you some of the pics I took on my last visit! Although I know much has changed since then, it will at least give you

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After moving into our townhouse about a year ago, it was finally time to sort through boxes of books and supplies that had quite literally been hidden away in storage for years.  And now's your chance to grab yourself a bargain from amongst my many goodies! This coming Saturday, the 12th of November, I welcome you to come to visit me at my home studio and grab a bargain. There will be craft and

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It's that time of year again here in Melbourne, when things go a little crazy due to 'Cup fever'. People, those who would otherwise pay no attention to our majestic four-footed friends, suddenly seem to know all about them - at least for a day... Yes, the Spring Racing Carnival has come to town, and being a little horsey girl myself I thought it was time I join in the fun and kick up my heels as

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After quite literally months of preparation, it finally all came together - a new store was born - and I was fortunate enough to see it. Kids Style Hub - Opening day 15th October 2011 But first the lead up... Only days before Kids Style Hub was to be launched, when I came by to drop off a few of my hair accessories, the store was a chaotic mess (sorry, Nicole). Boxes piled up high, half

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Do you find it sometimes hard to keep a secret? I know I do at times - especially when it's exciting news. Somehow, though, I've managed to keep a very exciting secret for sometime now. Want to know what it was?? Yes?  I thought so. Okay, I'll tell you... Well, let me first start at the beginning, and explain why, in part, I decided to keep quiet for a while. It all began a few months ago,

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Do you ever find it difficult to keep track of all the things that inspire you? I know I do. There's such an abundance of gorgeous images and such talented fellow crafters out there it's really hard sometimes to keep track of it all. That's why for some time now I've been thinking about what I could do about it. Then it came to me - use my blog as a knid of online scrapbook of all the

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The other day, while continuing to rearrange and reorganise my studio, I got thinking about what I could do to to celebrate all the little things I've been doing to make my new look madeit store even prettier and to prepare for my exciting new collection, when it came to me - why not have a sale, just because I can, to show off all my hard work to the world! So that was that. The ball was in

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WOW! How exciting! Belinda from Designer Sphere has posted a feature about my work on her blog!! Thanks, Belinda, it looks great! = )

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So you're curious about what sort of scarf Stephanie won in our recent 'Win a Scarf for Winter' competition, hmm? Thought you might be...  ; ) Well, after showing her some of my previous work, she quickly decided what colours and style she liked best: Purple and red. Long and skinny. Then the fun began. Finger knotting each individual strand, while watching TV (of course!). Creating another

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Today is a good day. The sun might not be shining, the wind might be cold, but that doesn't bother me. I'm making change happen. For several years now I've been pursuing a 'creative career', but it hasn't all gone to plan, as I had expected and hoped... And although this has been at times quite disappointing and frustrating, I also know it hasn't all been in vain. I've learnt so much along the

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With so many new fans joining us since our last sale, and with so much stock I still need to clear before I can truly allow myself the freedom of creating new stuff, I've decided to do something I've never done before - hold an auction on facebook! So, here's the deal - Starting from 10am AEST on Friday 8th of July until 10pm AEST Sunday 8th of July 2011, a selection of items currently

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How exciting! One of our creations was featured last week on The Handmade Show blog. Can you pick it??

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So you want to know who won our recent exclusive facebook 'Win a Scarf for Winter' competition, do you? Well, let's first thank everyone who joined us on Facebook in the last two weeks! Can you believe it? In just a few short weeks, another 46 facebook fans have joined us, bringing our current total up to 146!! BIG thank you to everyone who joined us!! And keep up the good work... It really

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Need some colour in your wardrobe this winter? Maybe a new scarf would help... Well, here's your chance to win not just any old scarf, but a one-of-a-kind finger knotted fibre art scarf - custom designed by YOU!! Yes here's your chance to WIN an exclusive scarf by Minky Minx, valued at $50!! Interested in entering? Here's how... Simply visit our facebook page, become one of our 'likers',

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Well, one of the strangest summers has offically ended, and while the weather seems to have decided to bypass autumn and go straight to winter, I hope I can at least put a smile on your face with some tasty Studio updates! Besides still working on beautifying our website (yes, I am doing it myself...!), I've also been busy creating a few more treats for all the clip addicts among you...

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After receiving a new shipment of Austrian Swarovski crystals and pearls and sterling silver findings recently, I’ve been busy working on many new jewellery creations using these beautiful materials. And boy am I pleased with the results! Lots of sparkly new earrings are now available, with matching bracelets and necklaces on the way - and I’m sure they’ll delight! I’ve also been busy working on

Suziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15786497829085150134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208052551156928584.post-34778084776336532492011-01-26T22:33:00.000+11:002011-01-26T22:57:36.788+11:00

Yes, welcome to the first minky minx blog, and being our very first blog, I thought it best to begin at the beginning...  I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Suzie and I'm a textile, paper and jewellery designer/artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Although I did study Studio Textiles - Design & Production at RMIT in Bruswick, my creative journey really began long before my attendance

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