A Farm I’d be happy to be Lost at!
A Farm I’d be happy to be Lost at! : Barnbougle Dunes Golf club, which opened in December 2004, has been the number one Australian public golf course virtually since its opening and has recently seen an expansion with the establishment of another 20 hole golf course and accommodation complex Continue reading →
Bound up in beauty
Bound up in beauty : Branchbound is the wonderful jewellery creations of Sarah Louise Walker from Chicago. With a leaning towards lace Sarah Louise makes a wonderfully feminine range of products that are a real hit with Brides and lace-lovers alike! Iced Vovo spoke with Continue reading →
There’s nothing Vague about Vera!
There’s nothing Vague about Vera! : Vera Vague is the delightfully quirky name of one of the most exquisite on-line vintage boutiques. With a real emphasis on curating clothes Vera and Victor Vague spend tireless, but endlessly enjoyable, hours searching the globe for beautiful and sometimes Continue reading →
An artist who can see the trees4thewood
An artist who can see the trees4thewood : Grace Gladdish is a busy Mum of five, who runs a flower farm and produces a range of art from her heavenly hideaway in the Tasmanian Peninsula. With all that on her schedule I reckon she’s lucky she has time Continue reading →
Big vision from a Petite fashion designer
Big vision from a Petite fashion designer : Mien Moir (Mee-en Mwah) is the fashion label of Steph who is putting the focus on producing stylish garments for petite sized ladies. Based in Brisbane, Queensland Mien Moir is all about transeasonal dressing for the busy lady of today Continue reading →
Taking Fairysteps To Comfort
Taking Fairysteps To Comfort : Inspired by dreams, fairies and all things fun and fantastical Ren is making whimsical, comfortable, and always creative, shoes and accessories deep in the woods of Devonshire, England. Iced Vovo caught up with Ren to find out more about her Continue reading →
Feminine characters the inspiration for one designer
Feminine characters the inspiration for one designer : Rabia Lockwood is a Sydney Designer who has created a wonderful label, Ginny and Jude Designs, mixing nostalgia with a modern aesthetic to create a delightful range of clothing, headpieces, jewellery and other accessories. The emphasis is definitely on timeless Continue reading →
Art to hold and treasure
Art to hold and treasure : George Watson is using his many creative and artistic talents to produce art that needs to be held and appreciated rather than just being beautiful things to look at (although you can do this too – it’s just an added Continue reading →
No nasty corsets just sheer beauty!
No nasty corsets just sheer beauty! : If you haven’t come across Nasty Ginny’s Corsets then you are in for a treat! Each beautiful corset is lovingly created by the naughty but nice Kristi Robertson. All are steel boned and unique, crafted using the most exquisite vintage Continue reading →
Old world charm abounds at Flywheel
Old world charm abounds at Flywheel :
Sweet treats to be envious of!
Sweet treats to be envious of! : Sweet Envy opened two years ago along the main strip of North Hobart on Elizabeth Street and continues to go from strength to strength in building their repertoire of delicious treats and in gaining a well-earned following. The talented chefs Continue reading →
Plum little treats to brighten your day!
Plum little treats to brighten your day! : Dusty Plum is the Etsy shop of Jo Beveridge from Victoria, Australia who is using the most gorgeous fabrics to make playful hair ties, brooches, earrings and magnets that are sure to brighten up your day. Iced Vovo spoke with Continue reading →
An edible eco-friendly ethos
An edible eco-friendly ethos : ethos is a hidden gem in the heart of Hobart making a name for itself in the culinary market. The wonderful mix of heritage architecture, sourcing special and seasonal produce and a meticulous attention to detail, is the secret behind Continue reading →
Crank it up! Mythical creatures, Victorian tattooed ladies and laughing monkeys are just some of the fun things you’ll find at Crankbunny.
Crank it up! Mythical creatures, Victorian tattooed ladies and laughing monkeys are just some of the fun things you’ll find at Crankbunny. : In December when I was fishing around for great decorations I came across the Winter Nymph and the Victorian Tatooed lady paper puppet – both the marvelous creative creations of Crankbunny. Being a naughty nymph and tattooed lady myself I Continue reading →
A steely enterprise rings all the bells!
A steely enterprise rings all the bells! : David Parums is a Tasmanian jeweller working with Damascus Steel to obtain the most beautiful intricate patterning. Building a reputation in the wedding ring industry David has his sights set on expanding his repertoire. David spoke with Iced Vovo about Continue reading →
A Sweet A’Fare
A Sweet A’Fare : Recently I tried some wonderful fudge and the limited edition chilli/lime chocolate (now my new favourite!) from The Fudge A’Fare based in Hobart and just had to find out a little more about these award winning tempting treats. I spoke Continue reading →
An ocean of colours and creativity
An ocean of colours and creativity : Patti Pennisi is a jewellery designer from Brisbane whose bold colours and organic shapes reflect the environment around her. Iced Vovo spoke with Patti about what inspires her colourful designs: I just love the freshness in Patti’s designs and how Continue reading →
Devine Leather Bags from de Lacy
Devine Leather Bags from de Lacy : Edward de Lacy has come a long way from making his first bag from an old pair of jeans whilst studying a Fine Arts Degree in Leeds. Currently located in Manchester de Lacy is making the most beautiful bespoke leather Continue reading →
An apple cider a day…
An apple cider a day… : Move over Tasmanian Wine here comes the Cider! Tasmania seems to be having an explosion of cider makers and one cidery that is really branching out into the market is Willie Smiths Organic Apple Cider made from freshly crushed organic Continue reading →
Frankie brings a little Ray of sunshine!
Frankie brings a little Ray of sunshine! : Recently, whilst poking about on the net looking for new treasures, I stumbled across Frankie & Ray and fell in love with her funky designs many integrating gorgeous Liberty prints. An email later I had ordered one of her lovely 3/4 Continue reading →
Mindall & Bungall – a fusion of fashion and culture
Mindall & Bungall – a fusion of fashion and culture : I recently came across the wonderful designs of Leeanne Kennedy and immediately contacted her for an interview for Iced Vovo. Leeanne spoke to me about the background story to her fashion label Mindall & Bungall, balancing her busy workload and Continue reading →
APOM – creating a connection to clothes
APOM – creating a connection to clothes : APOM (A Part Of Me) is an innovative fashion label coming out of Melbourne, Australia. This dynamic duo, Kate Brook and Kajsa Kvernmo, are on a mission to ensure that their ethereal designs and garments “become a part of the Continue reading →
Tasmanian wine, food and art tours
Tasmanian wine, food and art tours : One Tassie Tour company that is really putting the focus of their tours on all the fantastic things this State has to offer – wine, food and art – is Boutique Wine Tours Tasmania. I spoke to owner/operator David Jones Continue reading →
Designing with Natural Australian Landscapes
Designing with Natural Australian Landscapes : Jennifer Faulkner is the creative brain behind Formosa Designs a textile design business making a gorgeous range of bags, tea towels, cushions and greeting cards with a strong emphasis on Australian flora and fauna. I interviewed Jenny about the inspiration Continue reading →
Michelle Tan – tailoring clothes to fit
Michelle Tan – tailoring clothes to fit : You know how I love to browse on Etsy, well another recent find is the gorgeous handi-work of Michelle Tan who specialises in custom making classic retro clothing for women of all ages and sizes (Yes she does plus sizes Continue reading →
An emporium of dreams…
An emporium of dreams… : When I first moved to Tasmania eight years ago I was thrilled and delighted to find the Drill Hall Emporium within walking distance of my ‘new’ heritage home. Being an avid lover of beautiful old objects I was like a Continue reading →
So Little Time but so many goodies
So Little Time but so many goodies : So Little Time Co. is making fun “wearables” that are bound to brighten up your day. These cute and colourful wooden pieces of wearable art are made with love by Kirsty and her husband Josh. Iced Vovo interviewed Kirsty to Continue reading →
Minimalist stylish statements
Minimalist stylish statements : Jamie Ashkar is an up and coming fashion designer who is making bold yet intricate clothing with a seemingly minimalist ease about them. Jamie was also recently a contestant and finalist on Season 4 of Project Runway Australia aired on Continue reading →
Giddy-up! There’s no holding back one Naughty Pony…
Giddy-up! There’s no holding back one Naughty Pony… : The Naughty Pony is the edgy and eclectic fashion business of Rachel Dean. Using a diverse range of objects from typewriters to antique fabrics Rachel is making a unique range of clothes, jewellery and home wares that are sure to Continue reading →
Hats off to one milliner making a difference!
Hats off to one milliner making a difference! : Red Dragon Fly Aka Tombo is the beautiful millinery of Pheigi Sugahara MacDonald a creative Scot now living in Sapporo, Japan. After travelling to many countries Pheigi is on a mission to help lessen the world’s waste, to encourage people Continue reading →