Who? Sarah is the owner of Calico + Ivy, an independent home to the most amazing collection
of wools and fabrics (as well as other inspiring treasures) she sources from around the world.
What inspires you? We all begin from different places when we begin the creative process. Whimsical imaginings such as the evocations above generally get my creative juices flowing.
I was born a dreamer. Spending time browsing through the multitude of colours, patterns and ideas within Calico and Ivy’s fabric and yarn selections is another sure trigger for an exciting creative exploration.
Why? I hope our stores will give you a small insight into the world of Calico and Ivy, from all our beautiful quilting fabrics through to knitting yarns and special gift lines, all hand selected to make your heart sing. If you can’t visit our Perth or Balmain stores personally we happily send throughout the world. The girls and I work unitedly to present a warm, soulful environment filled with exciting ideas and – hopefully – triggers for your creative fires.
Where? www.calicoandivy.com
Calico + Ivy, Perth:
10 Glyde Street, Mosman Park, WA
Calico + Ivy, Sydney:
10 Birchgrove Road, Balmain NSW
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Who? Introducing Bellocchio Eyewear, proudly independent since 2004.
What? Aiming to create a blend of high level of optometric care, distinctive boutique eyewear and ongoing personalised customer service, the staff at Bellocchio bring over fifty years of combined experience in optics to provide you with the best possible vision using the latest in product technology.
Why? When Bellocchio make a pair of glasses for you, they want them to be a reflection of your personality and lifestyle. They will help you choose from the very latest frames from the hottest designers from around the world. They also have a large selection of hand-made pieces that will help you stand out from the high-street crowd.
Where? Bellocchio Eyewear is at 242 Clarendon Street (cnr Coventry Street), South Melbourne
www.bellocchio.com.au
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Who? Linda De Clario is the woman behind Vintage Now – an online and retail business dealing in vintage garments – especially 1920′s flapper dresses which are tearing up the runways.
What? Maintaining the integrity of her personal vision, Ms. De Clario collaborated harmoniously with the beaders and pattern makers in her pursuit of excellence, resulting in this exquisite collection of flapper dresses.
Basing her designs on the traditional silhouette of the Chicago 1920′s flapper dresses, these beaded and sometimes fringed and tassled designs are reflective of the charleston era: classy, feminine and flirty.
Where? Vintage Now is situated at The Studio, Rosebud Parade, Rosebud, Victoria
or online at www.vintage-now-clothing.com
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Who? One of our inaugural Stars Frith Hucks of Bay & Fyfe was telling me about this wonderful new website called Everything Begins.
What?
Everything Begins with an idea. And their idea is simple.
The team at Everything Begins get really excited when they find a beautiful, one-off print from a gifted artist, or when they stumble across an object so brilliantly designed it makes your hearts beat that little bit faster.
Everything Begins search far and wide for the most interesting new artwork and objects, made by
independent and emerging artists, designers and makers all over the world.
They scour open studios, design shows, little-known galleries and the latest boutiques, hand pick the best stuff and bring it all together at their website www.everythingbegins.com
You get to experience truly unique items before anyone else, straight from the makers themselves.
And they gain the global exposure they so readily deserve.
Where? Visit Everything Begins at www.everythingbegins.com
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Who? Designed Eyes in Rosebud, Victoria is run by Murray O’Brien along with his wife Akemi. Anthony Liska is the consulting optometrist. Murray began his optical career over 30 years ago, and besides a stint as an English teacher and Japanese speaking tour guide, has been in optics ever since.
What? Murray and Akemi love helping people to see their best and look their best. They also love being able to offer the service, quality and advice that big chains in particular cannot give. They do all their own work onsite and their joy is working with quality products and producing the highest quality glasses available.
Why? They are deservedly proud of the knowledge and skills they’ve gained and they really want to make a difference to people’s lives and the optical industry.
Where? Visit Murray and Akemi at Designed Eyes – Shop 16, 967 – 991 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud, Victoria
www.designedeyes.com.au
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