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Minky Minx Design Studio - Featured Artist

Wanting to bring together artistic expression with usable form, Minky Minx Design Studio was officially founded in 2006 on the desire to create 'usable art' pieces for everyone to enjoy. Today it's become a treasure trove of boutique, vintage inspired accessories and gifts, each individually handmade in Melbourne by its founder, Suzie Renda.

An avid lover of all things vintage,Suzie derives inspiration from various sources including the theatre, film and architecture.

Combining the old world charm of yesteryear with all the colour and freedom of expression today, each piece is handcrafted with care in her home studio.

'The simple joy of creating something beautiful by hand in a non-production line fashion takes me back to the days when virtually everything was hand crafted.'

Inspired by her Grandmother's work as a costume designer for the Venetian theatre during the 30's and 40's, Suzie began creating at an early age, eventually leading to her studying Studio Textiles - Design and Production at RMIT. She has since broadened her skills to incorporate a range of vintage inspired hair accessories and sterling silver jewellery.

To see more of Suzie and Minky Minx Design Studio visit her blog HERE.

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Tweet Designs - Featured Designer

Droplet Series Pendant

Tree Pendant and Silver Perspex

Lace Series Perspex Earrings

Tweet Designs - Handmade Sterling Silver and Perspex Jewellery
by Adelaide Artist Rebecca Bird.

Rebecca graduated from ACarts in Adelaide in 2006 with Bachelor Degree in Visual Arts. Since then she has focused on developing her Jewellery in today's contemporary market.

Using traditional methods and and modern materials, Rebecca has created funky yet classic, affordable pieces.

For more information about Rebecca Bird and Tweet Designs, visit the website HERE.

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Our Sweet William - Featured Designer

Melbourne based artist and illustrator Paula Mills is one of the creative minds behind the label Sweet William - a creative collaboration between Paula and her sister Shelley.

Paula studied commercial art and graphics and enjoyed a career as an art director and graphic designer.

'Once my babies came along and after tragically losing my mother, I found my self turning back to my love of drawing and painting and embarked on a new career as an illustrator'.

Sweet William's whimsical illustrations always start with a fine line pen or pencil, to which collage, paint and texture is added. Paula often draws inspiration from the past, childhood memories, paper ephemera, old children's books and all things vintage. Sweet William is passionate about 100% handmade and offer a unique range of art prints, paper goods and stationery.