Stop. Reflect. Refresh.

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Recently I was fortunate enough to travel overseas - first time as an adult - and finally visit some of the places I had been dreaming of visiting for so long! Places like New Zealand, French Polynesia and Hawaii. To say it was 'memorable', is an understatement...

In just a few short weeks, I discovered the truth of what Danny Kaye said above and my perspective on life was refined. As we visited place after place, tasted one culture after another, spent quality time with my family, met new people, made new friends, did new things - I had the chance to stop and reflect:

Was my life, my work, my relationships, really heading in the right direction, or could things be better? Did I really have the life I wanted? 

When we finally arrived home again, I felt renewed. I knew the answer to those questions and was inspired to jump in and do something about it. I knew there were quite a few things that needed adjusting, but wasn't daunted by the task ahead. I was pumped and ready to go!

So, in a nutshell, that's what I've been up to these past few months - busily working away in the background, making things happen, getting things done. But it hasn't just been all about personal stuff either...

I've been working on plans - big, exciting plans for Minky Minx - but, as with many things in life, I've realised they're going take a little time to make happen...

So, after much deliberation, I've decided that I need to shut-up shop for a while to help me reorganise, revamp and refresh.

But before I do so, I've got a little sale planned for this coming week. So, if your wanting to make a purchase, this may be your last chance for a while. Further details about the sale will be announced on our Facebook page over the coming days - including how you can get a further 10% off + FREE postage - so stay tuned!

Till then! x

♥

So, have you ever had an experience that changed your perspective on life? If so, what was the result? 

So, you coming??

Yeap. We're having another massive garage sale (and I really do mean MASSIVE!). Didn't exactly plan to, but after the success of last years and after an extensive clean out of my studio, we have decided it's time to have another. Plus, it's about time my parents down-sized...

So, here's your chance to find yourself a bargain from a whole bunch of garage sale treasures - including a heap of fabrics, patterns and other sewing & craft supplies from my studio - before they get listed in my Craftumi store.

PLUS, I'll be setting up my new look Minky Minx stall and reducing everything by up to 50% off the RRP  to make room for new stock!!

Ok, so I get that you can't all come down just for the sale. I know, not all of you live in sunny Melbourne, do you? So, in view of this, I'm planning something special, just for you, in the coming weeks - so stay tuned!

P.S. Oh, In case you want to find out more about the actual garage sale, click here.

Just because I can...

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 motion, and I spent a sleepless night (quite literally) making a final few adjustments in anticipation, while my head was spinning with ideas of how to promote it, what to offer and what still to list!!

So here's the deal:

Buy any 2 items from my madeit store, and get your 3rd item FREE!!

The only catch is that this offer is only until midnight AEST Sunday 21st of August and the free item must be of equal or lesser value to the other items.

I also ask that you quote this code when finalizing your purchases - 342SALE11 - to make my job a little easier and please wait until I adjust the invoice before finalising payment.

     

So go crazy - buy a fabulous fibre art scarf for a friend, a lovely new pair of earrings for yourself and a set of cute hair clips for your daughter! It's up to YOU!

Hey it's Autumn... or is it??

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...

   

From delicate and dainty, to bright and bold, our new selection has something to delight both young and old, including mum! In addition to some new shades of our elegant satin rosettes and cute glitter flower snaps, we have some brand new hair bows, snaps and slides, as well as a limited supply of matching headbands – finally!

 

 

  

If you live in Melbourne, you may be even happier to hear that coming this Saturday - the 5th of March 2011 - I’ll be having a massive clearance sale at our market stall, where everything – including ALL new stock – will be reduced!!

I’ll be taking 10% off all Jewellery – including our new sterling silver Austrian Crystal ranges – and hair accessories, 15% off all scarves and kids beanies, and a massive 30% off everything else, such as our all our handmade and embroidered baby wear and greeting cards!!

So come and grab a bargain while you can!

   

  

So, although it might be our last Warrandyte market for a while, that, at least should put a smile on your face... : )

As for anyone unfortunate enough to live outside of our beautiful Melbourne, or unable to come down for some other reason, then stay tuned. Whatever’s left after Saturday will be up for grabs via our online Madeit store, and will be sent out for FREE anywhere in Australia!

(I will post an update regarding the details of this shortly...)