profile : exquisite style

The delightful mother and daughter duo Hayley and Janet are the brains and creative spirit behind Exquisite Style. What began as a kind of therapy after Janet was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, has flourished into a bead based business, which now includes wholesaling their products nationally, a shopfront in Hobart, and our personal favourite…a gorgeous range of handmade satin flowers. Featuring lovely layers of colour, and finished with an intricately bejewelled centre, these fancy blooms have become a favourite with brides, bridesmaids and floral minded people generally!

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
My day job is working in the family business Exquisite Style, where I help ladies choose their beads and design jewellery for them.

When did your business begin and why? 
The business began when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she used beading as a means of therapy and the interest was developed as I helped her through the years of treatment.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
I gain a lot of my inspiration from the 1950’s style of the actresses jewellery used in the Hollywood movies, also the 1940’s was another inspirational time period.

Designers you admire? 
Miriam Haskell of New York.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
I love the little town of Stanley on the northwest.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
Mainly it is the love of creating amazing jewellery

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
My handcrafted silk and satin flowers.

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profile : emily arlotte jewellery

Butterflies and birds form the cornerstone of Emily Arlotte’s self titled jewellery collection. And we don’t mean depictions of…literally bird’s feathers and butterfly wings (ethically sourced we might add) set delicately in beautifully recycled silver, glass and perspex. Such interesting and elaborate components require just the right kind of settings and Emily does this to perfection, taking nothing away from the raw beauty and individuality of nature.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
I work casually for the Hobart Royal Hospital as a Hospital Aide.

When did your business begin and why? 
Once I had finished the jewellery course at the Tasmanian Polytechnic in 2010 there was nothing else I wanted to do. My business really became reality once I began to sell jewellery, which was initially at the market in early 2011! I now stock my jewellery at The Art of Silver and the Spacebar Gallery, which are both in Salamanca, Hobart.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
The objects or materials I choose to use inspires my designs. I also draw inspiration from the Art Nouveau period and Victorian Mourning Jewellery.

Designers you admire? 
I admire and gain constant inspiration from local and international designers. I love Alexander Calder’s jewellery and the freedom in which he crafted metal, this is a design aesthetic I aspire to. I also love the artwork of Del Kathryn Barton.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
Tasmania is my home and where I have spent most of my life. I feel connected to this place, its people, the land, and of course the weather!

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
I love creating jewellery due to the intricate nature of the craft and the passion I have for collecting natural curiosities. There nothing I can complain about!

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
Many pretty jewels made from recycled sterling silver, recycled perspex, glass, moth and butterfly wings and feathers. This range of jewellery is inspired by the ideal of immortalising the beauty of butterflies and birds. Hopefully some other surprises too!

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Want to see who else will be at our July event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : little snoring

Possibly the cutest wares we’ve ever come across, Little Snoring products turn us all into panda loving, simpering sillies. While her homewares and clothing are super fun and gorgeously made, it is her tiny pocket pandas and endearingly snooty little French Poodles that really hit a nerve. Edwina Morris designs all her products with a good dose of whimsy and a fearless approach to colour. She also has the knack of constantly evolving and creating totally irresistible items that you just have to have.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
I have worked in the film industry and event management over the years. I am currently a staff writer on KidStyleFile which is Australia’s leading website for baby and kids wear designers, fashion and style, and also work in Communications for Arts@Work.

When did your business begin and why? 
I started selling what I make about 3-4 years ago and am slowing building the business over time. I love making things and am always thinking of new things to design and create so having an outlet to sell the products and gather feedback is great fun and personally very satisfying.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
Eclectic, colourful, whimsical, sometimes odd, sometimes very classical. I try to keep things simple, but do like to combine colours and textures in an unexpected way.

Designers you admire? 
Anne Hubert, Alexander McQueen, Toshiyuki Fukuda, Alex Riggs and Czech animator Jan Svankmeyer but if I could be any other person in the world I would love to be Keith Johnson, buyer-at-large for Anthropologie. I love kidswear brands such as Zorro, Bobo Choses], Pale Cloud, Le Petit Lucas, plus tonnes more.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
Bruny Island and the Channel.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
I really like connecting with people, having a conversation about one of my products or something completely unrelated. Talking, meeting customers and watching them walk away with something that really appeals to them that I have made is a very lovely experience. On the downside I don’t really like filing or putting the washing away.

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
Lots of new things plus some of my favourites from the past.

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Want to see who else will be at our July event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : red wren designs

Red Wren Designs are the bees knees in that lovely cosy kind of homewares, that make your home feel lived in and special. We love the simple and beautiful linen, the bright splashes of colour, the natural aesthetic and how all of Anna’s designs just seem to be spot on – and limited run!

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
I work a couple of days a week on my business, a couple of hours in the office for our farm business and the rest being a mum to my beautiful one year old daughter.

When did your business begin and why? 
I had been dabbling and developing designs for some time after completing a screen printing course in Melbourne. But it was a small outdoor market in northern Tasmania which saw the launch of the Red Wren. Since then Red Wren Designs has been a regular stall holder at various markets in Tasmania, my products are stocked in a handful of galleries and gift shops throughout the State and orders are sent around the world through sales generated on my online Etsy shop.

Inspiration/design aesthetic?
Simplistic design, bold vintage/retro patterns, Scandinavian design, nature especially plant and leaf shapes, dried seedhead from the garden.

Designers you admire? 
Florence Broadhurst, Orla Keily, Heather Moore, Sanna Annuka.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
Very hard to single out one place there are too many! Walls of Jersusalem, Pieman River - west coast, The Gardens – east coast.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
I love the whole process from finalising a sketch to cutting a new stencil and the excitement of seeing the first print of a new stencil. I love being in my printing space, cups of tea, good music - a lovely way to spend time.

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
100% linen homewares – Tea towels, placemats, napkins, handmade cushions. I also look forward to providing a sneek peek of my new range of designs at the July Market.

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Want to see who else will be at our July event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : rebecca roth

Rebecca Roth creates a series of contemporary designs in resin, with a focus on vibrancy and texture. Her handcrafted signature line of colourful jewellery is incredibly popular, and for good reason… with a palette that spans pretty much the entire colour spectrum, and a product range that includes staples to statemental, bold bright accessory lovers need look no further.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
Designer, maker and Owner of Rebecca Roth Gallery.

When did your business begin and why? 
2006. Whilst on maternity leave I started a hobby in jewellery making. This grew over time and here I am today running a small business, oops!

Inspiration/design aesthetic?
My inspiration comes beaches, coastlines and foreshores. My new hobby is beachcombing for glass, stones and pebbles that I can mould and turn into new jewellery pieces. Colour inspiration also plays in a big part of what I do, I am often captivated by certain tones in nature.

Designers you admire? 
Georg Jensen and Florence Broadhurst.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
It’s a secret, not well known by many!

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
I love that I work for myself. I love everything about what I do. I love the quiet time designing and making. I love meeting new people in my retail space. There are a few niggles that surround me in the busy times of the year, but nothing too bad.

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
Bright contemporary designs in resin.

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profile : julia dineen prints

Julia Dineen is not only a very clever + talented lady (an award winning graphic designer didn’t you know?) but she also has a lovely joyful sense of humour and the ability to create a certain mood or atmosphere through her fun designer prints and stationery. We like her use of spot on phrases and splashes of colour that brighten up even the dullest day.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
Julia is an award winning freelance graphic designer. She loves to colour in all day, preferably in texta.

When did your business begin and why? 
The seed was planted many many moons ago and recently came into bloom in 2011, with the goal of being able to realize my own day to day creative musings and thoughts.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
Inspiration comes from the everyday, comments from a passing stranger, an overheard conversation in a café or the passing of time. Colours, light, shapes and patterns evolve from memories and muddled ramblings pieced together.

Designers you admire? 
Gosh where to start….current muses are Beci Orpin, Jane Reiseger, Ortolan, Dinsoaur Designs and anything vintage….

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
Cremorne Beach in winter…uncrowded, isolated and wind swept.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles?
I love getting to be creative everyday…excepting for some days, when wouldn’t it be lovely to just walk through the day without a flash of inspiration and dream colourless dreams….

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
Smiles and laughter.

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Want to see who else will be at our July event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : little lari

Larissa Kemp is a part time fairy helper and a part time talented jeweller. Her cleverly crafted jewellery designs, sold under the Little Lari label, have a lovely freedom to them, and use a fun and refreshingly unexpected pairing of components. Our favourites are her cute as a button naughts and crosses earrings and dainty silver freeform brooches, they make perfect presents too, we might add.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
Yes I do I work part time at The Faerie shop as a Faerie helper.

When did your business begin and why? 
I started making jewellery in 2005 and I started my Little Lari label in 2009. I started my label then because I think that’s when I found my groove, and made a range of jewellery that is still popular today.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
For inspiration I normally take that from nature, and from what scraps of metal are sitting on my workbench. My best ideas so far have come from what I have in front of me, and one of my many ideas floating around in my brain will find it’s way out. Ideas give me sleepless nights.

Designers you admire? 
Julie Blyfeild she is from Adelaide and an amazing silversmith.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
Wow that’s a hard one can I have more than one? The east coast (broad I know but it is just beautiful) and the top of mount Wellington on a clear day, ooh and the west coast.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
I love that I have the freedom to create and that I don’t have anyone telling me what to do. My little gripe would be that I work from home and I am the best procrastinator around!! Not a good mix.

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
I will have my favorites there and I always try and pop in a few new pieces and some one off designs. 

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profile : nara design

Miriam Herzfeld from Nara Design is all for celebrating beautiful textiles…aren’t we all? Miriam celebrates them by making them into stylish, practical and very appealing clothing for adults and children, along with a small range of homewares. Her fabrics for 2012 are indeed beautiful and include organic cotton and wool, low impact textiles, along with some seriously stunning Japanese + vintage fabrics.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
I’m a Mum to my four year old Tibby. I also run my own business working as a consultant in the area of health promotion, community development and population health.

When did your business begin and why? 
I started nara design after the birth of my daughter in 2008. I found it difficult to find warm clothing in Tasmania so I started to search for organic merino wool fabric so I could make my own clothes for her. I particularly wanted to make pants with booties. Market research with mothers in the area gave me further ideas about what people were looking for. And I went on to design other pants, dresses and bedding for little people. About 16 months on, and I with the help of my wonderfully talented and supportive Mum had enough stock to start trading.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
I’m inspired by the beautiful textiles that are made both within Tasmania and around the world. I’ve been fortunate to travel to some places that produce amazing textiles including Japan, Uzbekistan, Holland, France and China. I particularly love Japanese textiles such as those produce by Nani Iro and Etsuko Furuya. I also love vintage and retro design and am an avid collector of eclectic wares – everything from vintage chairs to retro brooches. I’m enthused by many things - from Florence Broadhurst wallpaper designs to the colours and wonders of nature.

Designers you admire? 
My Mum, Nani Iro, Etsuko Furuya, Melody Miller and Florence Broadhurst.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
Bruny Island because I love the coast and going on the ferry makes me feel like I’m going to another country.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
I love the creative opportunities that nara design and being involved in the market have provided me. I’ve met so many lovely and talented people who are part of the creative community - it’s a real pleasure to be part of it. It’s really nice when you come across a little person wearing something you made and when you get repeat customers who give you feedback. I love working with my Mum for nara design. She’s a fantastic sewer and I owe my love for textiles and sewing abilities to her.

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
At the beginning of this year we did a lot of research and thinking about where we wanted to head with nara design in 2012. We purchased a large collection of new textiles and developed a range of new designs and ideas. Our designs will be simple allowing the textiles to be the star of our products. We hope to bring a unique and stylish collection of children’s wear, women’s wear and homewards.

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profile : phat flats

Phat Flats really are phat….and joyful and fun and as bright as a button too. Hobart graphic designer and talented illustrator Cathy McAuliffe produces a range of greeting cards, gift wrap, art prints and gift tags that always hit the proverbial nail on the head. The best thing about her cards (in our humble opinion anyway,) is that her range seems to provide the appropriate card for every occasion, or person… best friend, great grandfather, the weird neighbor down the street…fun, quirky and individual cards for everyone.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
I am a graphic designer, living in lovely Hobart with my two kids and hubby. In the time I don’t spend at the park or on the beach doing kid’s stuff, I work from the home office doing a mix of my design business, Cathy McAuliffe Design and my cards business, Phat Flats. The graphic design is really my day job but because I get to create illustrations for clients and love incorporating these into design and branding, it really doesn’t feel like a ‘day job’.

When did your business begin and why? 
Creating graphic design and illustrations for clients and business is endless fun but I am always responding to a brief, design considerations, limitations, budgets and even just personal taste and opinion! I wanted to create a creative outlet for my artwork where I got to work on things that interest me, without having to run it past anyone. When the cards are printed though, I love getting feedback and responses to the work from customers and store owners. That’s why I love being involved in The Market, especially when people are excited by a new range of designs.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
Phat Flats imagery is inspired by old advertising posters, the graphic patterns of Dwell Studio and Marimekko, the wobbly lines of Julia Rothman, the items and objects in everyday life and the beautiful surrounds of Hobart, Tasmania!

Designers you admire? 
This changes all the time, but the well-worn favourite designers include Scandinavian graphic influences of Olle Eksell, Alexander Girard and Draw Pilgram. Retro stuff and nice linework by Kilowatt Kat, House Industries and Evan Hecox. Architecture and furniture by Arthur Erikson, Charles and Ray Eames, Enzo Mari and George Nelson. Beautiful architectural magazines are always around our house (architect husband) with favourites of Monument and Dwell. I love to curl up with the house mags such as Real Living! There’s always a massive list of blogs featuring lovely eye candy stacked up in my ‘reading list’, plus favourite online magazines including BIG and LMNOP. Inspiration for making kid stuff usually starts with these two magazines and a personal favourite, Made By Joel.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
Creating art prints has been a super exciting part of the business. I have also loved learning more about the website and how I can add some interesting one-off goodies – watch this space! One thing I am not so good at getting in to see my local store people to show them new ranges or to restock their current cards!

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
Well, this year I will be concentrating on developing gorgeous pick-up gifts. You can also buy lovely gift boxes of Phat Flats cards, plus a new range of small gift tags. There will be a few surprises too as I have some new ideas I would like to test!

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Want to see who else will be at our July event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

profile : oceanides

Jewellery inspired by the miniature creatures of the Antarctic Ocean…now that’s unique. Oceanides is a striking range of jewels designed by Marine Scientist Karin Beaumont, she aims to open people’s eyes to the diversity, beauty and importance of microscopic marine life. Delicate patterns, carefully considered styles and lovely materials mean that the Oceanides label is not only scientifically savvy, but also stunning.

Do you have a day job, if so what is it? 
I’m an Antarctic Voyage Leader and Tasmanian Tour Guide.

When did your business begin and why? 
Oceanides was born from a fascination with the stunning microscopic patterns and forms I observed during my PhD research in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean. Instantly inspired, I created my first piece of metal sculpture in the diesel mechanics workshop at Davis Station, Antarctica. This was a seed for later completing a Diploma in Art, Craft, Design in 2006 and the evolution of my label ‘Oceanides’ meaning ‘beauties of the sea’. The aim of my business has been to open people’s eyes to the diversity, beauty and importance of microscopic marine life though the uniquely personal medium of jewellery.

Inspiration/design aesthetic? 
My designs inspired by nature, yet it is a side of nature most people don’t get to see: a scientists view of the ocean, of creatures magnified 1000 times. Some designs are inspired directly by a particular pattern while others are more abstract yet, somehow, may appear oddly familiar. In my latest range, I return to my favourite material, sterling silver. The Ocean Planet series is inspired by both the physical landscapes of both Antarctica and Tasmania and their microscopic marine life. This range is designed to be accessible to both women and men. The designs are simple and abstract incorporating negative space so the clothing and body become part of the design.

Designers you admire? 
Scandinavian design in general, and several Korean jewellery designers, Marian Hosking, Julie Blyfield, Khai Liew, Sally Brown and Linda Fredheim.

What is your favourite part of Tasmania? 
The North-East coast (Bay of Fires) and the South West coast – two totally different climates and environments on the one island! I love the north-east for it’s beaches, lichen-covered rocks, turquoise waters, and dry sclerophyll forest. The south-west I love for its ruggedness, it’s wild, wet, changeable weather and raw beauty of the great southern ocean that pounds the coast.

What do you love about what you do...and any little gripes or niggles? 
I love seeing patterns, forms and composing ideas, and then transposing these ideas into tangible three-dimensional objects. I enjoy resolving a design: ‘solving the puzzle’ of turning an object into something functional and wearable. I also get a real buzz when people appreciate the inspiration and story behind the design as well as the overall aesthetic and functionality of the piece.

What can our lovely customers expect to see you exhibiting? 
My Aluma cuff bracelets in anodised aluminium – a design I am very proud of due to its widespread appeal from 18 to 80 year olds! My ‘silica shard’ silver earrings, ‘cocco’ powder-coated coloured rings, and my more recent and abstract ‘Ocean Planet’ range of matt silver jewellery, including pendants, brooches, and unisex lapel / tie pins, all inspired by unique microscopic marine life.

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Want to see who else will be at our July event? For more interviews with our exhibitors check out our look book.

Welcome to our July market

Sunday 08 July, 10am - 3pm

Welcome to July at the market. This market promises to brighten up the long cold Hobart winter, with our carefully selected collection of exhibitors, all presenting beautiful and inspiring designs. With an eclectic product mix including lighting design, home wares and fashion illustration, this would have to be one of our favourite lineups to date. Do have a fossick through our look book, it will give you a sneak peek as to which labels will be presenting their wares on market day and also the philosophies of the artists, designers and makers behind them. While vastly differing in products and style, all our exhibitors are of a similar ilk, which we feel demonstrates the core values of the market, to present customers with the cream of the crop of Art & Design in Tasmania.

We’re also rather excited that the lovely singers Festival of Voices will be joining us at this event! We’re so chuffed that our market customers will be treated to the sounds from Tasmania’s largest winter cultural event and cannot wait to see (or hear!) what they have in store for us.

We look forward to seeing you on the 8th July!

- Shannon + Holly

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