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The new Bob Boutique catalogue front cover - Amazing adventures in the land of bob

It's out!! We've been eagerly awaiting this years' edition of the Bob Boutique catalogue, and it arrived in my post office box just a couple of days ago... It is bursting with delight, but before I get too carried away though, I should make some introductions. For those of you who haven't heard, Bob Boutique is an independent boutique and gallery in the heart of Bendigo (near Melbourne). Owner & fellow artist/designer Sonia Brit first opened the doors to Bob Boutique in 2004. Located in the Hotel Shamrock building, the atmosphere is a mix of old world charm with the cute and kooky, quaint and quirky...

The new Bob Boutique catalogue - Amazing adventures in the land of bob

The adjoining gallery space showcases work by new labels and unique artists. Recent exhibitions have included animation cell prints by Melbourne artist Wendy Tyrer, ink & watercolour works by Bendigo artist Logan French, storybook inspired prints by London's Mandy Sutcliffe (AKA Belle and Boo)and hand printed works by Griffith artist Kristy Brown.

Currently showing are original works, badges, stationery and fashion from Sydney designer Akina's recent trip to Japan. The Akina exhibition closes on December 20, so if you're in Bendigo, be quick!

Next up at the Bob Boutique gallery will be yours truly! (I'm currently working on a selection of original paintings to accompany our series of Non-Fiction Family Portrait prints. I'll tell you more closer to the date!)

The new Bob Boutique catalogue - Amazing adventures in the land of bob

Bob Boutique has a large mailorder following, so each year Sonia puts together a tempting catalogue for the out-of-towners... Titled "Amazing adventures in the land of bob", the catalogue is packed full of products you'll LOVE. Around 80% of labels are Australian, including many favourites such as A Skulk of Foxes, Princess Tina, Stickmeon, Young Eve, Love, Drink Me Alice, Jewelree, Zeph and Millie, Mikiya, Button Tree, Mingus, Fable 15, Two Little Ducks, Akina, Dirt Child, Pocket Art, Alma B, Moe Moe, Twitch Toys & more...

The new Bob Boutique catalogue - Amazing adventures in the land of bob

I have a few spare copies of the Bob Boutique catalogue to post to the first three people who leave a comment on this post & I'll pop a couple of our Non-Fiction greeting cards in too :)

Visit the Bob Boutique web site & register as a member to be sent a copy of the catalogue, and be kept up to date with happenings in the land of bob!

Bob Boutique is located at:
17 Williamson Street, Bendigo, VIC, 3550.
Ph. 03 5444 3522
www.bob.net.au

The new Bob Boutique catalogue - Amazing adventures in the land of bob

Sonia changed websites now - it looks great. It's the same address just better looking and easier to navigate. I want one of those catalogs.

LOVe the designs so much so cute xxx

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Wow! It looks great! I adore such thrilling things! I think that i visit you! :)

I visited the Bob Boutique first shorting after it had only just opened when I was only 11 years old and fell in love with it completely.
I revisited it last year and was so excited with how much it has grown.
I can't wait for my next visit.
It is one of my favourite stores and when I am older I would love to run a store like it.

I'm sure many of us would love to have our own store like Bob Boutique! It's so lovely - good luck :)
cp xx

That’s great, I never thought about bendigo's bob boutique like that before.

So gorgeous!
There is something going on with the site address - I can't get onto it.
Look forward to being able to do so, though!

Thanks for your comments Beth & Carmela! I'm afraid the Bob Boutique server was hit with a virus & is currently being rebuilt - I'll post another comment when it's back up & running...

Please can you let me know Sonias email address as I am having problems getting onto the site. I am based in the uk.

I have signed up for the next catalogue - looks great.

Some of my cute and kooky rings and earrings are heading to Bob Boutique this week so check them out if you live nearby!

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thanks for introing me to this store....have signed up and look foward to the catalogue which looks like a work of art itself...

Thanks so much for all of your comments! I wish I had more copies to post out... By the way Sam, I'm actually a Sydney girl, (though I do love to visit Melbourne - especially when I can add on a few days escape to Apollo Bay).

Wow! So glad I found your site! This Bob catalogue is fabulous - I feel compelled to explore it further - and you're in Melbourne - yipee! A fellow Australian - looking forward to keeping up with your blog in 2009!

this looks like something that belongs in Frankie magazine. Lovely!

So pleased I stumbled across your great website...and thanks for the link to BB...headin over there now!

Dang, too late.

I'll have to get in earlier next time, for sure :)

Don't worry Charm - I have enough to send one to you too! Just email me your address :) If anyone is unsure about registering for the Bob Boutique newsletter, you can email Sonia directly on the Bob Boutique Contact Page. Sonia's really lovely so don't be shy! I'll be mailing out the catalogues tomorrow (Friday). cp xx

hrmm. not sure if i'm going to make it in time... if i dont get in the first three i'll definitely be looking out for a catalogue another way (cant find a link on their site)... its adorable!