Blogger(s) wanted!

Made on the Left is looking for volunteers to help with our blog dedicated to promoting handmade WA design.
We require bloggers for a few different areas:

Gift Guide blogger
It will be your job to collate gift guides comprised of WA made products for various occasions e.g. Mothers Day. It would be useful if you are familiar with WA makers and their products. You will be required to compile the image to accompany the post.

Profile blogger
It will be your job to create posts centred on people in the WA handmade scene. You can email them questions or interview them personally, it's up to you. This would suit someone interested in writing/journalism/photography.

Opportunities blogger
It will be your job to inform WA makers of upcoming opportunities or items of interest e.g. market stallholder callouts, interesting exhibitions, crafty workshops, etc. You will need to make slight edits to text and source or create appropriate accompanying images.

If you are enthusiastic about WA arts and interested in being part of our volunteer team, please email admin@madeontheleft.com with the area(s) you would like to help us with.

Thanks for your support!

About Made on the Left
Made on the Left is a not-for-profit association founded by independent designers in 2008 to support Western Australian creative talent. The association aims to support all WA-based creative designers, artists, craftspeople and independent labels, by sharing information and creating events.

Guest post: 10 Qualities That Attract Wholesale Buyers

You’ve spent years perfecting your products, they sell well at markets and you’ve built up a loyal following. But how do you know if you’re ready to start selling wholesale? 

Getting shops to take you seriously as a potential wholesaler can be an uphill battle. What do they want? What are buyers looking for but they never tell you about? Below are 10 qualities that you as a business possess which will separate your products from all the competition and show buyers that you are a brand worth taking seriously.

1. You Make Products That Will Sell In Stores: 
Seems just a little bit obvious but sometimes what sells well in a market or online will not sell well in a retail shop. Personalised items or products that do not display well (made to fit clothing or un-stretched canvases) will probably be rejected by a wholesale buyer because they won’t be able to display the products well enough to get a sale.

Before approaching a shop ensure that what you are selling is something they can display and sell on the spot.

2. You Look Like A Business – Not A ‘Hobby’: 
Shops will be less likely to take you seriously if they think this is just a phase you’re going through. Always give shops every impression that you are a business; return emails and phone calls promptly, have answers to questions they might ask you at the ready, know what kind of delivery time you’ll need, have your wholesale policies in place and stay friendly and approachable but refrain from talking about personal subjects until your relationship reaches that level.

3. Your Branding Is Cohesive: 

Make sure everything about your brand tells the same story of who you are. This includes logo, packaging, website design, business cards, brochures and more. Try this exercise to see if you have cohesive branding: grab one of everything you have that relates to you business that wholesale buyers and customers will see. Spread it all out in front of you and take a good look. What does your brand say? Does everything flow together and look like it all belongs to each other? If not, revise the aspects that do not work and redesign them so they do.

Ella & Lily Photo by Brian Hadwin

4. You Have A Unique Selling Position: 

What is it that you do that sets you apart from everyone else? Do you:

• Create eco friendly products? 
• Use materials that are locally sourced? 
• Use special/unique packaging? 
• Donate to charity with profits? 

Try and refrain from simply stating “my unique selling point is that each item is handmade”. In a world full of handmade products for sale that isn’t a unique selling point. Instead find one aspect that you do that other artists aren’t doing. For example: “My cupcakes are made using only locally sourced ingredients”, “I donate one item I make to a local charity for every dozen I sell” or “My bath salts, including the packaging are 100% biodegradable”

5. Your Products Can Be Consistently Produced: 
From now on when selling to shops you need to be able to ensure that every item is the same as the last so wholesale buyers never get a shock when opening up your latest order. In some occasions you won’t be able to make identical items, necklaces featuring wood found on the beach will never be identical but customers should easily be able to tell the difference between the large wooden necklace and the small wooden necklace. Features such as clasps and wire/chain should always be consistently reproduced.

6. You Have Thought About How Your Items Will Be Displayed: 
You’ve thought long and hard about how each of your items will be displayed and worked on making changes so shops can get the best bang for their buck. Can your products be stacked on top of each other or can you use different packaging so they take up less space? Is everything eye-catching as a display? Do you need to display information with your products and is that noticeable as well?

Don’t be afraid to go back and rethink your packaging if it isn’t working for you.

Fluid Ink Letterpress

7. You Have Amazing Photos You Can Give Shops: 
Always have a collection of images you can give a shop in the chance they request one. Shops will sometimes request images so they can put them on social media, send with a press release or add to their website.

You will need at least one image per product with a plain white background and one image per product which includes props and/or people. Make sure they are crisp and clear, show special details, illustrate packaging and show who you are as a brand.

8. You Can Offer Your Products At A Price Which Allows The Shop To Add A Profitable Mark-Up: 

It may seem unfair that a shop gets to make as much if not more money than you and all they do is selling. But don’t forget the point that they are actually selling your products, without them you would have to sell the items yourself, a costly and time consuming undertaking. They also have many overheads that they need to pay in order to sell your items. If you cannot sell your products at a reasonable wholesale price then you’ll need to change some aspect of your production/costs in order to do so or forgo being able to sell your items at retail outlets.

9. You Can Deliver Your Wholesale Orders On Time: 
To do this you’ll need to perfect your manufacturing process, work consistently until the order is completed and ensure that no matter what else is happening in your professional/personal life you can fulfil the order.

10. You’re In This For The Long Haul: 
Realistically, most businesses take 2 – 3 years of wholesaling before they break even and much longer to turn a decent profit. This means you’ll spend years selling wholesale to shops before it becomes financially worthwhile for you. The personal benefits will kick in almost immediately but perseverance and hard work will get you through the long years. This is good news for retail outlets who will need to know that you will stick around and that the time and money they will invest in you will pay off for them long term.

Jacquie Hughes is a former committee member of Made on the Left. Find her here: delightsociety.com.au

Mother's Day gift guide

Today we have a guest post by Brittany du Boulay of Captured by a Girl. Here are her picks for some great locally made Mother's Day presents.

Clay & Clasp Teacup and Teapot Necklace $35

Captured by a girl Mothers Day Framed Print and Card Pack $28

Carpets for Communities Small Mats 40x50cm $30

Cleanse with Benefits Mothers Day Gift Soap Collection $35

Xquisit Organics Macadamia and Calendula Hand Cream $25

Starzyia Tree of Life Pendant $16.50

(Costs do not include shipping charges)

New Guest Blogger : Tara from The Ginger Fox

Hey there, howdy and hi Made on the Left readers, my name is Tara Fox and I own The Ginger Fox an ever growing collection of delectable vintage clothing and accessories. At some point in my lengthy web travels I stumbled across the Made On The Left website and was so to happy to have found a site that supports and celebrates local creativity and good ole DIY. Now I am tickled pink to have the opportunity to be a guest blogger helping to unearth some of WA's hidden crafty creatures.

A little about me, I began as a Murdoch graduate in Marine Science and Biological science which lead me to a position in the Department of Water as essentially an environmental scientist. Almost three years and one thought provoking jaunt around South America later, I knew the life of science wasn't for me. I hung up my survey khakis and threw myself into a hobby which had always bordered on obsession, the continued and endless search for THE perfect vintage piece. I now have to-die-for vintage apparel coming out of my ears as well as a proud collection of vintage jewellery, handbags, homewares, shoes and menswear.

I stock quality items found locally and an even larger proportion imported from the US and UK. You can find my vintage treasures at the Perth Cultural Centre Markets every Saturday from 10am to 5pm. I also have a range of late 60's jewellery stocked in Wild Lily Empire on Hampden Rd, Nedlands and Oxford Street, Leederville. In addition, I upload photos regularly (some gorgeous ones from TJM Photography and some not so awesome ones taken by me) to my blog and facebook page so if your eyeballing a particular piece just drop me a line.

Well that's about all for now but I will be back soon with a some info on lush local treats. In the meantime I'll leave you with my latest made-in-Perth (in a way haha) find, my ridiculously cute Maltese Shi Tzu puppy called Indiana Jones, known to his friends as Indy. Byeee

Striking a Balance

'Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.'

Albert Schweitzer

Striking a balance (and finding happiness on the way)

I am often asked how I balance working, running a (very) small business, raise a family and find time to create. The answer? I don’t. But I try my best and sometimes, and only sometimes it just all comes together. And life rocks.

We each have different backgrounds, different responsibilities and different passions. Some of us may be studying, working, raising a family, running a business, caring for someone or looking to make changes in our life (or all of the above – don’t laugh - I did this last year).

So........ How does this relate to craft? It appears from attending markets, selling online and chatting on various craft forums that crafters are predominantly female. I hesitate to quote but many (myself included) are utilising their creative skills as a self funding hobby/ separate source of personal income. There are broader reasons but I want to stay personal - I thought I would share my own experiences in finding the right mix.

I am a mother to two sweet boys aged 4, and 8. In 2008, I ran into difficulty securing stable ongoing childcare for my sons and decided to return to shiftwork. I am fortunate my employer has been supportive of my priorities.

Around the same time I discovered the whole handmade scene on etsy and a whole range of possibilities opened up. I began creating simple pieces for myself, and then decided to open up a store. Since then, my jewellery has been thrust into the work-life balance as it has become a little business generating a self supporting income. Here are the things I feel are important when searching for the right balance.

*** Establish a basic routine ***

I use Flylady as a tool – establishing routines that allow things to run efficiently when I am on shift. This means everyone in the household (children included) have a role to play – the boys have tasks allocated to them, my husband steps in when I go to work and takes over the homework/dinner/mad evening rush… whatever works for you. I also created a 100 Day Action Plan for myself (based on Empire of Delight founder Jacquie's idea to implement structured change to her life and business venture)

Jot down a quick mudmap of your life – are you happy with the direction your life is taking? What do you wish to change? Are these changes realistic? Achieveable? What will it take to improve or re-direct yourself? And more importantly, what are you willing to do? Kate James Director of the Total Balance Group writes in her recent newsletter that even today, many young people are steered towards career decisions that are the wrong fit. Though it’s never too late, why not lay the foundations now for the life you want to lead?

*** Find a support network ***

I have a strong supportive family who respect and encourage me to continue my dreams. My husband is my number one support, my mother my number one fan. I have friends who accept I am often late, miss get togethers or get completely overwhelmed by it all and become a hermit. They are also great at being honest and realistic when they think I am going too hard. Surround yourself with likeminded people, or with people you know will help and not hinder you.

*** Make Downtime ***

There are always times when present circumstances require a different mix. Leading up to the birth of a new child, final exams, sudden unemployment..... life just happens. Accept this and you are halfway there. Sometimes you may lose your mojo. Perfect break time. Do something different! I picked up my papercrafting this week after a two year break and it was so much fun!

*** Give ***

Now you may think I am crazy for adding this to the mix, but I strongly believe that by giving back to your community, you are strengthening the bonds that keep society together and enriching your life in the process. Giving should be encouraged from early on, supported in schools, and widely implemented in workplaces. I want my children to see this as part of their social obligations. How? Money isn’t always the answer. Perhaps you have a skill that a local school group or nursing home would love you to share. You could donate your handmade pieces for a fundraiser at your local school. Donate blood, volunteer on a committee with similar interests to you…..you are limited only by your creative imaginations.

Happy Crafting!

Guest Blogger: Lotta

*Welcome* to Made on The Left, I will be your guest blogger for the next few weeks! Sit down, strap in and prepare yourself for one fun ride!

I am known to many as Lotta, aka princesslotta and I wear many hats…. mother, wifey, daughter, designer, crafter, employee, friend, volunteer and collector of all things shiny. (And not so shiny).

My day job with the government sees me working on shifts predominantly nights to allow me to be fulltime(ish) mum to my two awesome sons. You can read more about that stuff in my blog.

I came into the handmade world early 2008 when I discovered Etsy… a turning point in my creative life. I did papercrafts prior to that but longed for something more dimensional.

I now have two jewellery labels, one being Lotta (Steampunk and neo-Victorian inspired jewellery) and princesslotta (Jewellery for the everyday princess).

My life is hectic to say the least but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

SOME OF MY SHINY THINGS!

A few random snippets…

• I turned 30 this July gone, and spent it with friends at Sugar Blue Burlesque club. What a wonderful way to kick off my thirties!

• I want to learn Burlesque. And live burlesque.

• I am a sucker for glomesh, anodized aluminium kitchen stuff, keys, locks, old records, 50’s style fashion and furniture design, doilies and Doctor Who (mostly in David Tennant form thanks for asking).

• I love op-shopping, council collection week and weekend markets

• The smell of briny salty ocean air brings me to tears.

• I want to grow old disgracefully.

Stay tuned for some more Lotta goodness!!!

www.princesslotta.etsy.com

www.princesslotta.blogspot.com

www.lotta.com.au (under construction)

enquiries@lotta.com.au

Ta Ta for Now!

Hey, Its Lauren, your guest blogger signing off at the end of her two weeks, tomorrow you'll have a brand new person to entertain you. I'll miss you all, you were great company :) do come and visit me at my own little blog. And as a goodbye present I'm posting my five-minute vintage fabric ring tutorial. Its really easy, give it a go! Click on the image to get a big version.

Want to star as our Guest Blogger?

We've had this blog for a bit, and as much as we love to update it all the time with new events, information and loves, we want more.

So we've decided to hand over part of this blog to our readers, by inviting guest bloggers to take part every two weeks. We are really enjoying all the guest bloggers we've had so far, they totally rock our socks off!

We are enjoying finding out more about those involved in the perth creative scene, and are loving to learn new things. This is where you come in. We'd love for you to be a guest blogger!

You need to be -

• Western Australian
• Creatively minded. Whether that be as a seller, a store owner, a buyer or just a watcher. =)
  

Guidelines -
• You can post about anything, as long as it remains family orientated.
• For obvious reasons subjects about art and craft are preferred, but not essential.
• Ideas for posts include advice, markets, selling, online things, marketing, techniques, inspirations, trends, the next 'big' thing, artists, crafters, your work, boutiques, seasonal trends, fashion, TV, music, celebrities.... anything really!

Over the two week period we would love if you could do a minimum of 4 posts, but there is no maximum. :) We would like the first post to be an introduction, then you can post about whatever you'd like.

Please let us know whether you would be interested in participating and we can arrange a timeslot that suits you!

So what are you waiting for? Contact us!

Trash or Treasure?

Lauren/Osier here, back for another informative and interesting blog post (psht, who am I kidding...)

Today I went op-shopping, one of my favourite past-times. I'm lucky that the town where I op-shop, is generally a low socio-economic area, so shoppers arn't looking for the same stuff I am at thrift-stores. They're looking for work/boring clothes, whereas I'm looking for vintage retro delights. I like to think I'm pretty good at finding the good stuff, I went looking for a cardigan today, and found three that were perfect. So I thought that I might share my tips with you.

1. Go to a low socio-economic background area and visit the thrift stores there. Subiaco, Fremantle and Dalkeith have already been stripped to the bone, so dont bother going there.

2. Use these websites to find shops close to you or where you intend on heading. You'll note that I've only listed charity stores. This is because I only shop at charity stores, because feeling good about spending money on clothes is pretty rare.

salvos :: vinnies :: anglicare :: good sammys :: paraquad

3. ALWAYS try on shoes and go for a walk around the store in them. Dont buy them if you're thinking "oh, they'll stretch" because they wont (no matter how cute they are), they've already been worn. Or if they're really high heeled, or they rub, cause they'll give you blisters pretty quick.

4. The dress sections are always my favourite, and basically offer a whole outfit for under $10 most of the time. Make sure you try these on too, as not everything is going to flatter you.

5. This goes without saying, but never buy socks, undies or pantihose/leggings from op-shops. Yuk.

6. If you're struggling to think what to wear something with, either dont buy it or find something in the store that will go with it, otherwise it will be chucked under the bed and forgotten.

7. ALWAYS take a car and your own bags, as many op-shops now have a "no-plastic bag" policy and often dont have anything to replace them. Juggling three pairs of shoes, a dress and a vintage typewriter on the bus home is just going to annoy you.

8. Take note of the price. I've had a couple of nasty surprises when I've gone to checkout and found that the cute jacket I thought was a cool bonus was actually THE most expensive second hand item in the history of the world.

9. This might sound gross, but smell the armpits/crotches of anything you've got your eye on. Chances are that if it stinks, you're not going to be able to get rid of the smell, sorry.

10. Lastly, always wash things at home before you wear them.



Any questions or tips? I'd love to hear them! xoLauren

Mustard Menagerie

Osier here, back for another guest blogging extravaganza!

Ok, so a few days ago I promised a look at a hot trend in handmade was soon to come. I'll have you know I dont dissapoint... heres a beautiful picture from The Sartorialist blog to get your heart racing...
Possibly the greatest colour combo I have ever seen. Grey, maroon, creamy white, and the trend-setter colour we'll be taking a squiz at today, Mustard Yellow.

Heres some great etsy finds, using the keyword 'mustard', with both handmade and vintage stirred in (I cant resist mustard AND vintage, its just too much!)

And of course, this would not be a Made On The Left blog post without featuring the mustardy goodness of WA etsy sellers!

Mustard Shroom Earrings
by Cocoa Pod
(your last awesome guest blogger)

Petite Bird's Nest Pendant
by Starry Designs
(the queen of bird's nest style jewellery)

Typewriter in Turner Yellow
by Tea for Bini
(her outdated technology series has my heart a-flutter)

Well, thats all for now, thanks for listening, I'll see you later on this week for my version of being prepared for a market...







xo Lauren

well, how do you do?

Hooray, a new guest blogger to keep you all entertained for the next two weeks. My name is Lauren, a few of you may know my label Osier from the past few Made On The Left markets, but here is a bit more about me, I'm sure we'll get along swimmingly, especially if you talk back, commenting is easy!

This is me.
I do wear glasses, but not as big as this.
This is just me being silly.




I study Architecture at the
University of Western Australia.
1.5 years down, 3.5 to go.




I also teach swimming.
To adults, kiddies and little babies.
So much fun :)




Live music is one of my
greatest joys apart from making things.
Little Red from Melbourne
are one of my faves.



I also collect cacti and succulents,
and plant them up in vintage teacups, and sell some in my vintage stores :
www.acornsvintage.etsy.com and
www.ilovetoopshop.etsy.com.
I've been collecting since I was about 7.

And last, but definitly not least,
is tea and coffee. At least 3 cups of each a day,
especially in these below zero nights
I've been having where I live. Brrr.




And that is me in a nutshell. I'll see you on Wednesday folks for a look at some hot trends in handmade!

xo Lauren

blog: www.osier.com.au
etsy:www.osier.etsy.com
madeit:www.madeit.com.au/osier

The Studio

Heather Bailey's studio.

Well, this week I have been religiously cleaning up my studio as part of of my action plan. As I always do, I swear to myself that it will never get into that state again... but it always does! Like many others, I just can't do one project at a time, I need at least 3 to start with. Go figure.

I wonder if Heather Bailey's studio is always picture perfect? Is that some 'junk' I see stuffed underneath the chair? ;)

So, I thought I'd start a topic on ways to get a bit more in control of our 'creative clutter'. And in the future I'd like to do a bigger post with all our suggestions put together.

What is your motivation and inspiration to stay clean/organised? Any tips for us? Please leave a comment!

Signed,
Renee

Supplies

Why not make a little splurge on craft supplies today and support creative West Australians?! Nothing beats getting something in the mail. All the above supplies are from West Australian Etsy sellers.

Renee

Top 8 Buying Regrets - Learn from our mistakes

I find the buying mistakes hurt the most. As someone who does designing/the indie scene full time, money is very precious. After a little bit of research, I worked out and felt a little bit relieved that there are many others with the same 'regrets' as mine. Sure, they are learning curves, but who would complain bypassing some of them? I thought I would compile a list of the top 8.

1. Buying the minimal of supplies to save money can backfire. If it is unique, handmade, from overseas and/or the exchange rate is good, please consider buying it bulk. The same goes for staple supplies as well, such as wire for a jeweller and thread for a seamstress.

• WHY? Unique and handmade supplies are generally limited, and once they are gone, they are gone for good in some cases. Buying from overseas generally can be expensive shipping/postage wise and exchange rate wise, if AUD is doing poorly.

2. As soon as you work out your perfect business name, buy your domains ASAP. Even if you do not plan on having a website for awhile, it would be even more of a problem when the time comes for you to build a website and someone else has bought your domain.

• WHY? Branding is very important - so having a matching domain to your business name looks more professional and makes your business name easier to remember.

3. Cheap markets/shows doesn't always mean cheap markets/shows, in fact, they can work out more expensive, depending on your products.

• WHY? These markets generally attract buyers who are after cheap things, and if you do not fit in the criteria, you are better off investing in a dearer one.

4. If you selling online and post/ship your items, saving your money by not buying a scale might not be the best idea. I bought a small digital one from Woolworths for $10, and if you sell bigger things, you could try a human scale (I believe they are $20).

• WHY? You don't want to undersell your self.

5. Unless you sell affordable everyday items, consider buying fewer good quality and/or unique supplies rather than a high quantity of perhaps lower quality and un-unique supplies.

• WHY? The supplies you use play a big part in the wow factor your work has.

6. Even if you are just a hobbyist, book-keeping is very important and it is easier to start it in the beginning. Stop procrastinating today! =P

• WHY? It is not only important when it comes to tax time, but it makes it easier to price your creations, and working out if you should register your business and set up an ABN account.

7. Before you decide on investing big in a market/show or home party display, make your own display and do at least a few markets first.

• WHY? Firstly, markets/shows might not be for you. Secondly, there is no such thing as perfect display, especially for your first one. Doing at least a few markets before you decide investing big is good because generally only personal experience is the way to work it out. (even if you THINK you already know)

8. When buying online, if you can, do your research on the supplier. See if you can find any reviews on them and check their return policy. With things on the pricier side it might be worthwhile to only get a few first. You should always never feel bad to ask the supplier questions.

• WHY? Buying online can generally be so much cheaper, but photos can be deceiving, even if not on purpose. You do not want to be stuck with # amount of things that you can't use.

Please feel free to share your buying regrets and useful advice on this subject!

Talk later,
Renee

Goodbye for now

So today is my last day for guest blogging for Made on the Left. It's been fun and too bad I didn't get to write as many posts as I wanted to, but with all the uni work I have to do it just wasn't possible. If you want to hear more from me, tune into my blog.

To leave on a fun inspired note, here are some blogs that I love reading:

Fashionologie - get up to date news and gossip on the fashion world

Keiko Lynn - fashion blog of a very very pretty girl living in New York who is a fashion designer. She updates often and adds photos of her equally very very pretty boyfriend and pets.

Chickengirl Design - Sweet illustrator Jannie Ho loves chickens and makes kick-ass children's illustrations.

Drawn - an illustration and cartooning blog where you can find all the up and coming arty folk as well as news on the illustrating and cartooning world.


Gemma Correll and her merry band of misfits - I LOVE her work. It has that great balance of ugly and cute. I just adore the way she draws cats.

Goodbye my lovelies, and keep an eye out for the next guest blogger :)

xoxo
N.

Terrible Yellow Eyes

I'm sure everyone reading knows of "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. I personally love the book. The story is brilliant and well written, the illustrations are just superb and the whole structure of the book is genius. I analysed it as part of my honours project and it made me realise just how great a book it is. I'm also looking forward to the movie, if you haven't seen the movie trailer take a gander right here...






To get more of a fix of Wild Things, take a look at this website called "Terrible Yellow Eyes" created by illustrator Cory Godbey. He has invited a number of excellent illustrators to join him in creating artwork inspired by the book. It's still a continuing project so add it to your blog reader and delve into the magical world of the Wild Things, and perhaps join in on a wild rumpus or two!

Illustration Inspiration

Being an illustrator, you need inspiration from somewhere. Sometimes I get it from random objects or something I see in a magazine or on TV. When I look at other illustrator's work, if it speaks to me it makes me want to draw. Here are some illustrators that really inspire me at the moment...






Hsinping's work is so cute! I especially love the first one with the little men things. Website. Shop.





These are so wonderful! I love the Japanese style used.
By Coqumaho





Bettycat has such a unique style and the lush colours used makes me want to use my paints so bad!

I Love Etsy

I (and pretty much everyone else on the planet) LOVES Etsy. Handmade stuff totally kicks the ass of mass produced stuff you buy from Target. Here's a taster of things I'm coveting at the moment...


W.A. sellers


I love stationery and how sweet would it be to write in this one?
by little mo and friends


I'm a Libra so these earrings are just perfect!
by Thylady


One day I will get myself this purse, it is just too cute to live without.
by Osier


This fat little unicorn is so cute! Gotta read the comic one day...
by Campbell Whyte of Hometime

International sellers

Imagine this sitting on your mantlepiece....AWESOME
by In the Woods


This gorgeous art print is called "Tea time with Mr.Boris"...I want to have tea with Mr.Boris!!!
by Teri Chung


Oh My Lord....TOMATO EARRINGS!
by Petit Plat


How comfortable would this be to wear! I want it so baaaaad...
by Emily Ryan

What are you coveting right now from Etsy?

xoxo
N.

Guest Blogger #1 - Niina Aoki

Hello everyone! I'll be your guest blogger until the 1st of June! Thankyou to the ladies of Made on the Left for inviting me, I hope you will all enjoy my posts.

So who am I?




I'm 23 years old and still at uni, this year I am doing my Honours in Design (Illustration). On the side since last year I've been making stuff under my name. I'm also the one responsible for illustrating the previous Made on the Left market poster.




I have a thing about rabbits as you can probably guess from above! I don't even own a rabbit and cats are my favourite animals, but for some reason I really like drawing rabbits and can't draw cats. It's something I really need to work on. You'd think that I would be able to draw my favourite animal!

I also really love fashion and want to incorporate that love more into my illustration, hopefully I'll kick myself into action and produce something soon. I seriously haven't done any serious drawing for months now, too much uni is distracting me.

I also love love LOVE watching movies! So expect a post about my favourite movies soon. I'll try to post as much as I can in the short space I have. Some posts will be about me so you can get to know who I am, and other posts will be informational or inspirational (hopefully!).

Thanks for reading, and see you soon

xoxo
N.