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Late last year Alyssa Milton of lyssymay headed to Melbourne to set up a new studio at Ironside Studios. Alyssa launched her handbag label in 2003 and has a loyal following of Brisbane based customers who were sad to see her leave but excited to see her spread her wings! I'm so proud that Alyssa was one of the artisans chosen to be featured in the new HANDMADE in MELBOURNE publication. Some of Alyssa's latest designs feature a gorgeous peacock print (featured in the book) which has been hand screen printed by one of the boutique market retailers - Thea & Sami. To see the latest collection head here. Interested in purchasing a copy of the book? Head here.

Earthly Jewels

Julie Evans of Earthly Jewels has always had a love of expressing her colourful imagination and creativity through craft. Using mixed media is her favourite choice for one off creations.

Stones, Lace, Polymer Clay, Beads, Shells, and Felt are just a few items used to inspire something truly different. Earthly Jewels has found a niche in the market place of mass production by hand making detailed exclusive creations and distinctive pieces using this mixed media.The textural possibilities with all of these mediums combined, allows her to make jewellery, coffee purses, belts and other items - earthly, chunky wearable pieces of colourful art. As Oscar Wilde said, “Nothing succeeds like excess.”

Julie loves to lock herself away for a few hours in her studio and just focus on making a piece. She loves it when a stranger asks her where did she get that – she smiles and says "I made it."
Earthly Jewels will debut at this weekends Boutique Market at Portside Wharf.

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Taybian Design products are designed and produced in Brisbane, by Melissa Hoedel.
After finishing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a double major of Photography and Painting, from the University of Tasmania in 2000, she has worked as a professional photographer commercially and participated in solo and group exhibitions.

Since the completion of her studies, Melissa has also designed several clothing lines, exhibiting these in several fashion shows, including Tasmanian Fashion Week in 2001. Also going onto collaborate with one of Tasmania’s leading hairdressing salons.

Since moving to Brisbane, Melissa has been working in the area of marketing and further developed her graphic design skills. It seemed a natural progression to combine her ‘passion for fashion’ with her other artistic and business skills, thus Taybian Design was born.

With all Taybian Design accessories, the utmost care is taken in the construction. All bags have been thoroughly tested for comfort and durability. Not only comfortable, but beautiful, all Taybian Design accessories use vibrant and relevant fabrics, focusing on quality, colour and texture. Every bag purchased comes packed in its very own complimentary Taybian Design Calico Carry Bag. Taybian Design will feature at the upcoming Boutique Markets at Portside wharf, June 14th.

Web: www.taybian.com

Blog: www.taybian.blogspot.com

Where's Becky bean...

Reversible Handbag - Wild Rose - above & below

Girly Pochette - Creme brulee

Becky bean is the creative outlet of two sisters, Bec & Jade. They create modern style bags, market totes and pochettes with recycled,vintage and salvaged materials. Their attention to detail means each creation is finished off with vintage buttons and sweet trims. To read more about these creative sisters visit their blogs The Small Stuff and just needs salt. Also active members of the brisStyle Etsy street team, these girls truly are creative souls!