Rabbit NOM NOM's @ The Tasty Pear !

The Tasty Pear in the newly refurbished (and stunning!) Bassemdean shopping center is a local pop up shop organised and run by Gill and Chantel. This is a pop up shop with a big difference - it really is a creative space with absolutely amazing decor and of course a large range of local creative design art and objects for you to purchase. Its a welcoming space that presents itself as a celebration of the results of a creative economy that is second to none right here in WA.

This pop up shop is a stand out for me - its just an absolute delight to be in.  It has a great range of really special things to buy and a great range of prices suitable for every single budget.   Its going to be around until the end of the year so you can get all of your gift shopping done in the one store.  Remember that its important to not only support the local creators of great gifts but also, these kinds of gifts are so much more special than mass produced products.   Make it extra special this year, buy local designer wares for those you love.  

Of course, Shiny Rabbit is in the Tasty Pear Mix but so are many others - you will really be amazed at how this store is pulled together and how things have been displayed.  It's such a creatively gathered and displayed collection that it verges on the curatorial.

A must visit, The Tasty Pear will take care of all of your Christmas Gift needs in one lovely location!

The Tasty Pear is located at the Hawaiian Bassendean Shopping Center on

Old Perth Rd  Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia - click here for a map

http://www.bassendeanshoppingvillage.com.au/contact-us/

 

5 Ways our Whiteboards can help you to win in A Game of Thrones

1. Planus Perfectus

You will never forget a move if you plan your hit list on your whiteboard.

2. The Strategy Splattergy 

Leave your fake strategy on your whiteboard in not too obvious, but accessible site.  Trick your enemies & pounce when they least expect it.

3. The Gorinator

Outline or sketch ultra violence on your whiteboard.  Use names.  Your opponents will be too scared to stand in your way.

Don't worry, I've got your back (in my swords sight!)

4. The Code Coefficient 

Write a nonsense code on your whiteboard underlining it with the words “7 Kingdoms domination in 20 minutes”.  Your opponents will be too busy trying to break your code and forget that they have their backs to your sword.

5. Minimus Maximus 

Tiny tiny words make your opponents move closer and closer to your whiteboard to read.  Has the added advantage of distraction and back placement ripe for sword like vengeance.

We Have New Stuff!

We are always expanding our range in an effort to keep you hooked up with unique things.  Some of the new items available are our Wristy Cuffs, in lace designs and molecule designs, our new Whiteboards which are up-sized magnets you can write on! and our new funky PacMan coaster set.   You can purchase any of these at our online shop so hop on along to www.shinyrabbit.com.au to snag yourself a unique bit of fluff for your bod and the space you live in.

PacMan Coasters set of 5 Acrylic

Speech Bubble Whiteboard Fridge Magnet

Wristy Cuffs - Lacey

Wristy Cuffs - Molecule Caffeine

Some Things In Life ARE Free!

I thought I would start a weekly resource post where you will be able to find creative projects and the like for free! One of the best resources I have found might surprise you! Its the BurdaStyle page which is nicely mixed with their own products and community contributions. I absolutely love what they have done here and while you can bet they make good business lovin' from sharing like this it also sends a message that they do appreciate the communities skills and talent. Membership is free!

The awesomeness from this site includes:

• your own project and profile page
• projects and techniques available to all members
• a great gallery to inspire
• anyone can contribute their patterns
• share your own triumphs in sewing (lord knows I have very few of those!)
• they have project runway challenges, opportunities to forward develop and create from their designs 
• and best of all, the FREE patterns you can download from the company & community! 

 

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In case you haven't checked it out yet, we have wonderful clocks available at Fly Home in Shenton Park as well as at FOUND in Fremantle at the Fremantle Arts Centre!

Shiny Rabbit Clocks @ Fly Home

Mad about Maddabling! and other news!

Recently the Shiny Rabbit team have been featured in Maddablings creative blog.  Check it out to find out more about us! While you're there have a read through some of the other features which showcase local creatives.  Its a treasure trove of handmade goodness!

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Don't forget that we have two markets coming up -

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4th of March we will be at Perth Upmarket. You can find us in Winthrop Hall upper level, our stall will be near the wall.The gallery will be open on the day so you can make a rounded trip of it!

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25th March we will be at Unwrapped in Angelo Street South Perth. Its an outdoors market and has a different feel from indoor markets.  As its outdoors and the stall is smaller we will have only a selection of our items on display for purchase. There will be live music and a selection of WA's best designers.

We Love Perth! We really do too!

Shiny Rabbit was recently featured in the wonderful blog We Love Perth, CLICK HERE to take a look at the interview and find out more about us and our little bunny cogs and tickings :)

We Love Perth is a renowned site focusing on Perth happenings, places and spaces as well as the people that inhabit them.  It's definitely worth following!

NEXT MARKET - Upmarket March

Shiny Rabbit will be at the next Perth Upmarket on March the 4th! 

New stock will be available and anything we sell out of, that we bring to the markets, will be sent to you for free! with a free gift! if you order and pay at the stall on the day.   
 
See you there!

Shiny Rabbit @ MADE ON THE LEFT Winter Market!

 

Join us on the day with a HEAP of items at prices you wont find at retail for our stock!  New stock also offered - fridge black boards, blackboard jewellery (cant get enough of mine - customisable with chalk!)

New jewellery, collectable swap card gift cards ... heaps! At fantastic MOTL Winter market special prices - just for the day! See you there :)

New Site New Blog & new STOCKISTS!

We have a new look blog, a new website and....... *drumroll!*

.....We are really excited to announce our new stockists!

Oldlove & Beyond The TrapDoor both located in Subiaco, are our brand new shiny friends!

The people at both shops are so warm, lovely and have great taste in wonderful objects ;) Both stores are well worth the visit and each offers a range of Shiny Rabbit wonders which you will not find in the other. Both are within walking distance of each other and both have a lovely welcoming atmosphere so make sure you check them out - support local designers! and some overseas one too!

We have a wonderful new range out -most of which you can see on our brand new website and most of which are available at our stockists so do take a peak down the rabbit hole and don't forget to bookmark our new site address :)

our new KAPOW! Acrylic coasters

Our super smexy Berretta Baby femme fatale necklaces

Yay for Unwrapped! What a great Day!

well we were WRAPPED with Unwrapped today :) We had a great day of wonderful sales and met some fantastic customers - we wanted to say how much we enjoyed speaking to you all and hearing your stories of the day, markets and handmade lovelies!

We also had a goal to attract 3 stockists in the first half of the year and behold - today alone we were approached by 3 stockists so with a bit of luck and shiny rabbit lovin' you may be able to pick up our shiny wares in a store near you soon!

Photos to come of some of the wonderful new stock we launched today at Unwrapped.... (unfortunately /fortunately - no pics of our new cushions because we sold out pretty fast!!)

Perth, MOTL, Pop up Market, BE THERE! YAAAY!

Just a reminder that tomorrow will be the day where you can pop into James St mall in Perth and enjoy all the lovelies on offer by locals who design and make their own stuff!  We at Shiny Rabbit will be there!  Bring a wad of cash because you will be spoilt for quality choice at the MOTL pop up markets tomorrow Sunday the 20th of Feb!

Happy Valentines Day!!!!!!

Sacred Starburst Heart brooch in Etsy Treasury!

It's not often that an Etsy treasury gets me really excited. For those of you who don't know what a treasury is, its a collection of Etsy creations from various makers curated by another Etsian. They can be really lovely and they are certainly a buzz to be included in.  But the themes while always nice and always well curated are themes you just fall into - this one by the folks at FolkHeartRecords had me thinking about just how vibrant and creative the curators in Etsy can be!

The challenge:  There is a secret message behind this treasury that will wake you up, make you smile and want to share the day.... click to see the treasury and comment if you can figure it out!

This little Rabbit is going to the markets!

That's right! Shiny rabbit has new market dates set - new stock will be at each market so you can expect to see something different from us with each visit.  It's worth visiting us as often products are introduced at special prices before heading onto our Etsy shop front so pick up a wonderful object from us at one of these markets!

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February 20th : MOTL Pop up market 

"As part of EPRAs Perth Cultural Centre O’Day 2011 Made on the Left will be holding a one day Pop-Up Market in the beautiful surroundings of the Cultural Centre. The day will have events including free tours of the newly opened State Theatre Centre, as well as the spiegeltent, a vintage carousel, plus other great outdoor activities and entertainment.
So keep Sunday February 20th, 2011 especially for us folks, its going to be HUGE."

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March 20th : William St Festival Markets 

stalled with Dolls After Dark !

"William Street, Perth 10.00am-4.00pm Free admission 20 March 2011

A family-orientated community event, the William Street Festival will celebrate the diversity and history of William Street � the Global Fringe of Perth. The road will be closed between Brisbane and Newcastle Streets, creating the perfect venue to celebrate the artistic and multicultural vibrancy of the area. Two stages will showcase an eclectic mix of local and global performance, dance, contemporary music and comedy, as well as roving performers and artistic displays. Many local restaurants will showcase their cuisine through street food stalls and there will be plenty of shade and places to sit and soak up the atmosphere. Children and young people are welcome and catered for with lots of activities and workshops happening throughout the day. Bring the family, leave the car at home and celebrate at the William Street Festival. "

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March 27th : Unwrapped 

"Unwrapped: South Perth 2011

12:00pm - 6:00pm, Sunday 27 March 2011
Angelo Street
South Perth, 6151

Admission: FREE

An exciting new location for Unwrapped: South Perth!

Unwrapped designers will fill Angelo Street with colour and creativity, complementing the village atmosphere of this iconic South Perth street, as part of the final event of South Perth Fiesta 2011.

As always, Unwrapped will showcase a carefully selected group of emerging artists and designers from across WA, providing a platform for these talented individuals to promote their work.

More than 60 stalls will be full to the brim with Australian made and designed products including photography; original art; women's men's and kid's fashion; homewares; jewellery; accessories and much more. It's the perfect opportunity to find something you love, while supporting WA design talent.

As well as taking home a beautiful one-off creation from one (or more!) of the Unwrapped designers, shoppers will be entertained with live music and fashion parades on the main stage, plus delicious samples from the cooking demonstrations.

Fresh coffee and delicious lunches will be available at one of the many alfresco dining areas.

All in all, the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon in South Perth."

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NEW!! Vegan Wrist Cuffs!

Pagoda Blossom Cuff - Blossom Pink

We have a wonderful new product we are adding to our range.  Its a range of wrist cuffs made from vinyl and acrylic felts - no leather, no wool... just the way we like it!  We always prefer to use non animal products where and when we can.

There are a couple of designs at this stage and more to come.  They will retail at a special introductory price starting at $20 for a Tweety Cuff to $26 for a Pagoda Blossom Cuff.  The blossom pink one shown here was a gift to the people who sold us our dear Crazy Ivan Laser machine. We added this cuff into the package with their generous purchase of our products to showcase in a upcoming trade show in the US in February!
 

Pagoda Blossom Cuff - Palace Red

Pagoda Blossom Cuff - Blossom Pink

Tweety Cuffs - Assorted colours and NEW! Fabrica Hand printed Fabric Rings

A fresh perspective for women in business and entrepreneurs

I LOVED this post by Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl and published in http://www.womeninbusiness.com.au/

Make sure you give it a read if you intend to, are already or have ever tried to follow and forge your own path in business. Enjoy! :)

Linkypoos:  A fresh perspective for women in business and entrepreneurs

Shiny Surprises!

Wellard Markets - what can I say!  OK it was a really nice day - the customers were far and few but everyone had the same customer base.  But what I really loved about the day were the people we knew who came by, some to see us and some just by accident and it ended up being a wonderful family & friends day!  Worth the stall fee on its own.

Wellard Markets January - click for larger image - again the layout is a bit limited by wind (such a windy town! :)

We had some wonderful feedback about the new products and as a result we have applied for William St festival Markets and Unwrapped Designer Market and are very excited about the prospect of attending those!

NEWS FLASH!
Also, I have just been informed that our Ice Berg "Ice Bitch" ring used in a photo shoot is being submitted to the next issue of Oyster Magazine! Karen magazine and another Mag which I am getting the name to soon from the Stylist -  How excitment!! :P

Our Ice Bitch ring

These will be released on our Etsy shop when the Mag is - but register for your interest in the comments section below. It's set to retail for a bargain at $15 (plus shipping) and stock is limited so get in soon!

NEW STOCK ! Launch @ wellard markets tomorrow!

OK, I caved - Wellard Markets has offered us Shiny Rabbit lot a better position (fingers crossed) and it looks like the perfect time to launch our new stock.  On offer tomorrow are some of our newer items, plus some of our recent stock like some fabric rings, chokers and book mark clips... but our new stock is to DIE FOR!  Well, we are in love with it.. We got inspired by love with Valentines day looming ahead and by pop culture that surrounds us in our home town.

Have a peek at some of what's on offer..... (click on it for a larger view)

Visit Shiny Rabbit at The Village at Wellard Markets this Sunday 8am -12 Located at Pimlico Gardens (just a very short amble from the Wellard Train Station)

Join me and my fellow stall holders for a fun morning of live entertainment, great food, cool kids rides and super groovy stuff available from over 60 stalls!

See you there!

 

Markets!

Ok this was a rough day with location issues, wind problems (oh Mr Wind why must you follow me to every market? :)

you can see the distance between us and section 1 of the main stalls

yes, yes I sell pebbles o_O

again, a good indication of our location - the populated area was waaay beyond that paved area

our stock

some really good specials on the day