"When I buy handmade I am buying more than a product. I am supporting an artist who has put care, creativity and love into the product. I am supporting thier vision. The product has such a personal history and story". Pamela Sherry
It's no secret that I love handmade everything. Creating for myself and others, people often see my products and the products of others and want to know more about my handmade purchases! So I thought it's time I share some fabulous little business' out there. And what a great day to share too being AUSTRALIA DAY!!
Some are purchases from markets, friends in business or others are through making new networks with the fabulous social network community. Guaranteed though, these business' offer high quality handmade items and most importantly are by talented local and regional designers and artists.
Pictured below are some of my purchases:
Fine Lady
Family Picture: www.facebook.com/lefrenchcatphotography
Firstly I want to start with this picture of my beautiful family recently taken at my nephews birthday. It shows me and one of my bolero purchases, handmade by my gorgeous friend Rachael Brown. Aside from the fact that Rachael's Fine Lady offers a unique range on quality handmade clothes and bolero's, she is one amazing girl with a depth of business knowledge and provides me with so much support and advice for my little business. I can't thank her enough for keeping me sane with all the ideas I present to her! She channels me in the most productive way.
Lisa Ralston Design
Everyone loves a bit of Rock 'n' Roll! Banjo and I both love this singlet! Not only a gorgeous design, but being black it's a great colour for spirited boys that love to get outside! Goes fabulously with any item of clothing including patterned shorts and especially coloured jeans. We have a lot of 'muso' friends so no noubt they'll be wanting Lisa's details! Lisa also makes a number of Handmade Retro inspired Bags, toys, clothing, decorations & earings. I love her motto: "Support local & buy a piece of history".
Liv Happy
Couldn't be more happier with our purchase of Poppy's Handmade doll for her birthday this year. Since her dramatic start to life, there was something pretty special about having a little girl and my mum probably started the tradition by her precious gift of a handmade doll for her birth. I love and that was to purchase a handmade doll every year for her birthday. This year through a mutual friend, I was able to discover a local business and found a lovely confidant in Olivia Elder. Olivia came to my home, discussed what I wanted and ended up leaving with some of my fabric so she could perfectly match our dolly to Poppy's room. Now thats what I call great local service!! We have since been discussing everything handmade and I love bouncing ideas back and forth with her. Our discussions then led me to the idea of setting up a local handmade facebook support network for the Ballarat area. If you have a local handmade business and would like to join the group please feel free to contact me or follow this link:
Enamoured Creative Obsessions
What do you buy someone you love that does so much for you in 10 fold? My gift to my husband for his birthday was a set of dog tags. On one side is our wedding date, while the other is a reminder of the date his three beautiful children entered the world. I couldn't be more happier with Rebecca's creation of our family's most significant dates. Rebecca makes personalised hand-stamped, mixed metal jewellery. Unique, custom made pieces for the ones you love. Perfect for new mums, dads or that special someone in your life. Brass, Copper, Aluminium and Sterling Silver are all available.
Little Me Things To Love....
Carla makes the most devine little gifts. Poppy's first from her range was a Babooshka bought by a friend and then I chose Carla to design her first Birthday Dolly in reds to match her room. We love this doll and poppy loves redressing her with her removeable skirt!
Tias Secret and Olicartia
www.facebook.com/Olicartia
Apple Crumble
How devine are these shorts made by Elaine from Apple Crumble? I discovered Apple Crumble at the last Designer Craft Market we both had stalls at. Thank goodness it was the end of the day, otherwise I think I would have spent far too much money! And how's this for service?..... I couldn't decide on the size without my little girl with me so Elaine let me take home a couple of skirts and pairs of shorts to try. I love local handmade products and most importantly finding wonderful local service!
The next Designer Craft Market will be held in Buninyong on 23rd March 2013. Come say hello! http://www.facebook.com/thedesignercraftmarket
Amaya Handmade
And my gift to myself at the minute?...... One can never have too many bags or shoes!! At the moment I have asked the talented Jenny from Amaya to make me a new bag. Love all of her work, and hence, I just couldn't decide so I have asked Jenny to use her creativity and come up with something for everyday use. I'm just a tad too excited and can't wait to see what she comes up with! Along with with bag, Jenny also makes purses, scarves and clutches. All with quality fabrics, a mix of new and vintage/repurposed, creating unique items that are mostly one of a kind.
So what a wonderful way to showcase some Local Handmade Australian Owned Products on Australia Day! Be sure to visit our friends and remember to tell them @16feathers sent you!
HAVE A WONDERFUL AUSTRALIA DAY!!
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