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Wild Heart Jewellery is the brain child of mother daughter duo, Samara and Julie Baunach – a talented pair with wandering gypsy souls and a mutual love of making beautiful jewellery.
Drawing their inspiration from Julie’s Bohemian wild child up bringing and Samara’s love for the native American culture, their designs are strongly influenced by their love of tribal and ethnic culture, freedom, peace, love, music, totem, talismans and mother nature.
You can find Wild Heart Jewellery at each TVM, on the first and third Sunday of each month.
Be sure to check out their gorgeous new website for the latest Lookbook, blog and of course to shop their amazing pieces online.
TVM: Tell us about how and when your label was created?
WHJ: We established Wild Heart in 2011. It all came about by us playing around and remaking old jewellery we had lying around. From there we started to source beads and we eventually started creating our first range, which was a bit of a mixture.
What pieces are included within your range?
Rings, bracelets, necklaces, cuffs, head pieces, anklets, earrings, ear cuffs and we have a home-wares range which includes dream catchers, wall hangings, lamps and agate coasters.
Where is the label designed and made?
We design and create all pieces in our home studio located here on the Gold Coast.
What inspires you?
Life! Native indian culture, tribes, travel, adventure.
Latest collection consists of?
Lots of crystals, leather, natural stones, sterling silver, feathers.
What’s on your mood board?
Its quite a colorful mixture of images we have found along the way, it changes all the time but at the moment there is a little tipi love, Indian chiefs strewn in jewels, amazing shots from various fashion shoots/designers and some inspirational words thrown in there too!
What’s your creative space like?
We have just constructed a new studio which is full of beautiful jewels, trinkets and treasures we collect on our little adventures or at the markets. The walls are plastered with inspiration pictures and our favorite pieces of art. There’s a little bit of both of us. Its organized chaos and we love it!
What do you listen to while getting crafty?
It’s very chilled with a few sing-alongs. At the moment we have a little bit of the xx, The Cure, Alt-J, Bob Dylan, just to name a few.
A day in the life of you consists of?
Samara is still working full-time and Julie part-time at this stage so its all after hours designing for us!
Favorite TVM stall (besides yours of course)?
Kivari, Amilita, Dust , tenspeed and brownshoes, Children of the Tribe!
What can we expect from the next collection and what are your plans for 2013?
The recent launch of our website! We are hoping to continue working with some of the amazing designers who we have met of the last two years and there will be plenty of feathered, turquoise goodness to come!
This is a sponsored post. All images courtesy of Wild Heart Jewellery.
Literally, leaving them in her Dust is what she does best.
Meet Jess Crawford. ‘Dust’ designer, super-mum and loyal TVM stall-holder for over four years now.
There is literally nothing this woman cannot do. Take juggling FIVE busy children, designing and producing her own fashion line, running a studio space to showcase her collection, playing ‘market maven’ at least twice per weekend, cooking spag bol at 6am so the troops have dinner when she gets home that afternoon, all while finding the time to boast (very proud mumma) about her son Dylan’s latest surfing triumphs, show us Grace’s swimming presentation photos – hell, she even baked cupcakes for TVM’s 3rd bday party (yes, true story, she’s amazing).
Dust has long been a favourite for TVM shoppers, with everyone rocking at least one of the labels signature tie-dye dresses. Whether it be over your cozzie, nipped in with a cute waistbelt or paired up with wedges for a launch party event, these dresses are a must-have item in every girls wardrobe. And then of course there’s the capes, which we personally live in.
Make sure you swing by Dust next time you’re at TVM! We promise you wont be disappointed.
This week we chat to the clever designer of handmade kids clothing and accessories label Alfie by Kobi.
‘Alfie’ has long been a favourite at TVM, and we’re pretty sure just about every child on the Coast has at least one of the labels cute bandana bibs in their wardrobe! Kobi is super creative, always has a smile on her face and her latest Summer collection is to die for.
Meet Kobi Brown…
What do you listen to while getting crafty?
A lot of the time to be honest its the Wiggles! After the 1000x I still don’t mind it and it’s actually kinda fun to sew along to! It never gets old with Harvi either so for now that’s a good thing!
A day in the life of you consists of:
Cuddles and avo toast with Harvi on the couch, a walk to Barefoot Barrista (cafe) for a coffee and baby chino if I’m lucky, house duties, Harvi has a nap and this is my big opportunity to sew as much as possible, when she’s awake I like to get us out of the house so maybe go visit my Gran or a friend, come home and sort dinner and bath time etc, Jesse (husband) gets home and we try sit down at the dinner table together and hang out the three of us, Harvi goes to bed and I go to the sewing room!!!
Favourite TVM stall (besides yours of course):
Shikoba Delicates! I may be biased as Teena is a very close friend of mine (well sister-in-law really), however she makes such beautiful, quality and original pieces with recycled feathers, driftwood and skulls. Check her out!!
Favourite reads/blogs:
To be honest I’m not really up to date with blogs as I have up until recently had the slowest internet/computer in the world, but one blog I always read without a doubt is my friend Lori’s ‘EightTenTen‘. She writes so beautifully and she truly inspires me every time I do.
What new pieces are you working on at the moment and what can we expect from Alfie in the future:
At the moment I am working on some girls mob caps, head scarves, new jumpsuits, boys sun hats and possibly something else for the boys just still playing around with the design!
From tiny hats and floral fascinators, to cute and quirky decor and homewares, this week we get inside the mind of Hattie designer Rachael Mandregin.
Years in operation:
Two years as Hattie Petite Handmade Hats and just a few month as the re-branded label Hattie.
How did Hattie begin:
The re-launch of Hattie began when I wanted to be more than just hats. My millinery skill where still developing but and I had so many different ideas flying around my head I just had to set them free and get crafty!
So I diversified my label to all things vintage, bespoke, and reclaimed..then re-branded.
What is your creative background:
I’ve always been the crafty kind.
My father is super creative and super talented, he was always using his hands on all different mediums when I was growing up. Mum was a brilliant sewer making little frocks with lots of hand embroidery goodness for me rock out in.
So I suppose I was destined to become a keen maker of things. I actually didn’t learn to sew until much later in my life when I studied fashion for two years it was there that I found my love….Sewing! And shortly after Hattie was born.
Where is Hattie designed and made:
In my humble Miami studio.
What inspires you:
The environment, up-cycling, music, sunshine, fashion, people, nature.
Latest collection consists of:
Lots of reclaimed products that are very planet conscious. Fashion impacts on the environment in so many negative ways. We have become so disposal, there is a lot of wasted items out there screaming to be reclaimed and reinvented which is why I strongly adapt these ideals and use reclaimed fabrics/products as much as I can. All my cushions are filled with a high grade fibre that is derived from plastic water bottles. My supplier which is an Australian company has so far has saved one million PET bottles from landfill.
Favourite piece from your latest collection and why:
Mister Moustache cushion…He is a little fun and a lot quirky.
What’s on your mood board:
Lots of vintage hats, navy, red, white and grey hues, sailing ships, anchors, pin up girls, everything 50′s, full skirts and suitcases. It makes me want to sail away to somewhere charming.
What’s your creative space like:
Cluttered with a lot of projects on the go at one time but I recently had a major clean out and things are a little more organised now.I have absolutely no will power when it comes to and op-shop bargain, I’m a bit of a hoarder with most treasures ending up in the studio.
What do you listen to while getting crafty:
I am a big fan of the Ipod on shuffle with Nick Cave tracks being a frequent friend. Lately I dug up some old favourites that took me on a very nostalgic trip whilst crafting like….Lamb – Best of Lamb, Sublime – 40 oz to Freedom, Brad – Interiors and Goldfrapp -Black Cherry.
Favourite reads/blogs:
Bleubirdvintage , Oh happy day , Hello Sandwich and 4th and Bleeker
A day in the life of Rachel consists of:
My life lately has such a great balance with every day full of variety I’m really feeling fulfilled and grateful. The start of my week is filled with my part time job at a little sewing alterations shop. I usually go to yoga in the evening after work so Hattie kind of takes a back seat on those day. One day a week I head to Brisbane for my Millinery studies which I’m am just loving its so creative. The end of me week is then dedicated to Hattie and Market peddling – creating, designing, and gathering inspiration. There is not much time for relaxing these days but I am just rolling with it while I am feeling so inspired and motivated.
Favourite TVM stall (besides Hattie of course):
Lovebird!!! Ange is such an inspiration her creations are so amazing, creative and labour intensive!….And she seems to do it all so effortlessly. She is a really talented designer and recently inspired me to learn how to crochet.
Best TVM finds so far:
Too many amazing vintage finds to mention!
What new pieces are you working on at the moment and what can we expect from Hattie in the future:
I’ve just started gathering inspiration for my next headwear collection for Spring carnival, so I will be working on that over the next few months. It’s really fun because I am going to use all the techniques and skills I have been learning from 18 mnths of Millinery studies, its such a beautiful creative process.
Find Hattie at TVM or on Facebook.
Stroll through TVM and you’ll be stopped in your tracks by LoveBird.
Step inside and you’ll find walls lined with colourful crochet wall hangings, chunky handcrafted knit’s and neon crochet neckpieces hang from the racks, and amazing decorative cushions are piled on old vintage suitcases. This stall could easily be mistaken for a page from Real Living Magazine.
Meet Angela Steedon, the creative force behind LoveBird….
Tell us about LoveBird and what we can expect to discover:
The idea for LoveBird has always been simple; to create statement hand made crochet pieces that are beautiful, well made, feel soft against your skin and evoke the feeling of taking you back to another time. LoveBird is a constant reflection of the relaxed lifestyle that I have living on the Gold Coast in Queensland. With the beautiful weather and the beach on our doorstep, it’s hard to not be influenced by the surroundings. LoveBird is a collection of hand crochet bikinis, tops, singlets dresses and accessories. We also have a collection of printed cotton tops, dresses and capes using limited edition prints that are bought on a small run so once sold they can never be bought again. The collection is designed to be worn over your favourite bikini for day or worn as a stand alone piece for a night out.
How and when did LoveBird begin:
I have always loved creating with my hands and using fabric and sewing has been a big part of my life however I could see a niche that needed to be filled and so crochet became ‘my thing’. Thanks must go out to my Nanna Peggy for teaching me the lost art of crochet. After having children and wanting to find original soft toys that had that ‘ just like Nanna used to make’ look and feel, I decided to create ‘Cutecritters’ in 2009 in memory of my Nanna Peggy. Cutecritters was full of hand crochet soft toys, baby blankets, mobiles, booties as well as a range of embellished singlets and printed cotton bloomers. After finding the Babies and Kids market saturated I decided to re-define my focus and in early 2011 LoveBird was created and debuted it’s first collection at the May TVM.
What is your creative background:
I have an on-again-off-again love affair with photography and after finishing school I embarked on my journey of becoming a sports photographer. After a year of TAFE and the first year of a Bachelor of Photography done, I decided Photography wasn’t going to be my profession and turned my attention onto learning how to sew……and never looked back. Photography is still a huge part of my life. I love taking photos and creating permanent memories.
I have also spent 12 years in the Fashion Industry working as a Designer.
Where is LoveBird designed and made:
I can say that 100% of LoveBird is designed and made in my home in Palm Beach Queensland.
I am truly proud to be able to produce a product that is so hands-on and is created in small runs and can be tailored to suit individual customers.
What inspires you:
My biggest inspiration comes from where I live. The lifestyle, the people, the environment. I ultimately want to make beautiful, inspired but practical garments. I am also influenced and inspired by other creative people. It’s wonderful to catchup with likeminded people and talk ideas.
Latest collection consists of:
LoveBirds’ latest collection is called Neon Nights. It’s a small capsule collection of 6 garments with neon a running colour inspiration. The collection is a little more dressed-up. Each piece is designed to be dressed-up a little with neckpieces, statement tops, full length fringed skirts, oversized jumper/dress, and a statement made to order ‘it’ dress.
What’s on your mood board:
Neon!! Currently in love with Neon. Lots of Crochet inspiration. 70′s vintage crochet patterns. Homewares. Macrame
What’s your creative space like:
As LoveBird is made in my home, my workspace shifts from place to place within the house. I do have a designated workspace with a desk and cupboards for materials and filing but my main work area is on the comfy couch.
Luckily crocheting is a craft that doesn’t need much room or large equipment.
What do you listen to while getting crafty:
I’m quite boring….I do pop the ipod on shuffle sometimes but usually I have the TV going for some background noise.
A day in the life of you consists of:
At the moment my life is quite full-on. I have a 3yr old daughter, Kit, and a 20month old son, Sunny, so my day consists of getting these 2 ready for daycare before heading to my full-time job. I then do the pickup run before heading home to get dinner, baths and bed done (for the kids) finally sitting down and crocheting for LoveBird, searching the internet and blogs for inspiration, replying to emails or adding items to my website or Etsy store. Thankfully I have a wonderful supportive husband and a great family network that can step in and help out when needed.
Favourite TVM stall (besides yours of course):
Hattie!!!! I met Rach and have become great friends through doing The Village Markets. We both have a passion for crochet and you can often find us talking shop or doing impromptu crochet lessons at TVM.
Favourite reads/blogs:
TVM Blog of course!!!!! Also Unknown Pleasures Blog, Spell and The Gypsycollective, Macushla Burke Photography, Honestly WTF
What new pieces are you working on at the moment and what can we expect from LoveBird in the future:
I’ve started a line of crochet pieces for your home. LoveBird Home is full of Crochet and Linen cushions in ethnic prints and colours. They are an easy way to update your decor with out breaking the bank.
I am also loving creating 1off Crochet Wall Hangings. They are more like art pieces and are made without a pattern, making them truly original.
You can find LoveBird at TVM on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month! Or visit www.lovebird.com and ‘like’ them on Facebook here.
Introducing the gorgeous Megan Saurbier, from Drowning In Decadence.
Megan is a TVM favourite and has been at every market day since our inception in October 2008 (in fact she has probably only missed a handful of events including the birth of both of her beautiful babies!). She is lovely both inside and out and boasts a collection of vintage and vintage inspired pieces to make you swoon.
Tell us about Drowning In Decadence and what we can expect to discover:?
Drowning In Decadence is a special place for me where I can share my love of vintage clothing, so I want DID to be a fun, enjoyable shopping experience for customers. I also want DID to be a place where I can meet like minded people so we can celebrate the same passion, and that of course is vintage fashion.
DID is filled to the brim with retro, vintage and vintage inspired dresses, and of course other gems I may find along the way!
How and when did DID begin:
I lived overseas for a few years, including London, there were so many amazing vintage shops and markets I wish I could have fitted everything in my backpack! When I returned home I started collecting some really gorgeous retro and vintage pieces and started selling them at The Village Markets when they very first began (YAY). I had such wonderful feedback and it was so much fun, so I just kept on at it and before I knew it, it has become what it after many hours of hunting and sourcing from locally to all over the globe!
What is your creative background:
Im not sure I’d call myself a creative person. I think I’m more of an appreciator of others creations!
Where is DID designed and made:
DID vintage inspired dresses are currently being made in Thailand. Retro and vintage dresses and clothing are from all over, America, Europe, Asia.
What inspires you:
My kids inspire me daily. If I wasn’t at home with my babies everyday then I wouldn’t have had the chance to make DID into what it has become. I’m inspired by styles that have character! A little bit of quirkiness even! Even though I’m a bit of a hippy style lover at heart, there is just something that draws me to vintage dresses!
Latest collection consists of:
My latest collection consists of 60′s inspired dresses, funky retro prints, floral patterns with lace collars. Also long sleeve dresses- perfect for tights and boots for winter!
What’s on your mood board:
My little family, they make me smile! Also pictures and photos of some projects Greg and I have been working on and hopefully will soon be working on…can’t give away any hints just yet ; )
What’s your creative space like:
I try to have my own creative corner but it’s very quickly buried underneath a tonne of toys.
What do you listen to while getting crafty:
I love a little bit of Van Morrison, Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell whilst getting crafty!
A day in the life of you consists of:
A day in the life of me…At 4am I wake to a little person climbing into our bed, so when I do wake up properly I enjoy some pretty nice snuggles! Im still feeding Mabel, so I have a lot of time feeding her and trying to read Jarvis books at the same time. In the mornings I try and spend time with the kiddies. We do a lot of morning trips during the week to Brunswick Heads or Byron for a play and a coffee. The babes sleep for a good chunk in the middle of the day so this is when I try to power on with my dresses! Photos, measurements, postage, sourcing new stock, replying to emails etc. The kids sleep flies on by way too quickly and I realise I haven’t done any house work! Oops!
Afternoon consists of more playing, then getting dinner ready for when Greg returns home from work. We always sit at the table for dinner, it’s a lovely tradition to pass down to your kids I think, plus its a nice way to all communicate and share each others days. Followed quickly by bathtime for the kids. This is when I put up new stock on DID’s Facebook page, so between getting the kids to bed and replying to customers questions etc its a very busy time of the day!
You can follow Megan’s daily life through her beautiful images over on her blog, here.
Favourite TVM stall (besides yours of course):
I must say I can not choose one! I don’t even let myself walk around at TVM as I will spend all my money! Honestly there are some really amazing stalls, it’s really hard to pick a fav!
Favourite reads/blogs:
I love, love, love bleubird vintage blog. I feel like I can relate to it in many ways, I think it’s nice to feel a connection when following one’s blog. This blog inspires me alot and gives me lots of ideas for projects etc.
What new pieces are you sourcing at the moment and what can we expect from DID in the future:
At the moment I am trying to source some winter goodness. Even though vintage dresses worn with tights and boots is one of my fav winter looks!
Shop Drowning In Decadence at TVM and also, here.
Images courtesy of Drowning In Decadence, TVM, bleubird vintage.
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