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Felt & Ceramic Nesting Owl Eggwarmers by OMA available from moose: art for living for AUD $22 each.

moose: art for living is celebrating it's 2nd birthday! It doesn't seem all that long ago we were congratulating them on turning one... To celebrate, Moose have given us an extra special exclusive discount code which will enable you to recieve 15% OFF everything in the store, including the new category Space, which is all about artful things for living and working areas. Ok, ready? The code is: indiemoose.

The offer is valid from now until the end of Monday July 15th, so why not pop over now to http://www.shopmoose.com.au!

Curved Fish Pendant (Silver) and Arched Abstract Pendant (Brass) by E&D Metallic, available from moose: art for living for AUD $44 each.

While we're on the subject of birthdays, I'd like to sing out a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to meet me at mikes who turned 3 not long ago, Tabitha Emma who herself turned 22 a few weeks ago, in.cube8r who are having 1st birthday celebrations in store tomorrow (Sat 12th July, 7pm-10pm, all welcome!) and finally a Happy 1st Bloggiversary to Betty Jo's Lino Forest blog. Best wishes to all!

Earlier this evening, we put all our June giveaway entries into a mixing bowl & one lucky name was drawn out... Congratulations to Jen, the lucky winner of our Yradier prize pack! Jen suggested Red Instead handmade as a label she'd like to see stocked on the virtual shelves of the Yradier online store.

A big thank you to all who entered our giveaway - I'm sure Paloma will be delighted by your suggestions & I'll hope to see some of them stocked at Yradier soon. I'll be sure to add each label to our indie art + design directory too!

By the way, I was thrilled to see that Mighty Goods spotted our post & selected Jen Hall's Tokyo Brooches to feature on their popular (US) shopping blog!

A reminder to all our readers that entries for our June Giveway from Yradier close this MONDAY! (30.6.2008) We have some great prizes by Australian designers innocentgirl (Andrea Innocent), Jen Hall & Trove Designs, so don't miss out on your chance to win!

To enter the draw, all you need to do is suggest an Australian label/artist/designer you'd like to see stocked on Yradier's virtual shelves! Just leave a comment with your suggestion. (A one-word answer is enough, though if you know of a web site for your suggested label, please include it so we can all take a peek!) The winner will be announced in a few days...

Don't forget too, that Yradier is offering all indie art & design readers a 10% discount on online purchases! Simply enter the top secret discount code: indieness on the checkout page. (Offer ends 30.6.2008) Thanks again to Paloma!

ENTER NOW - we'd love to hear from you! (If you need some inspiration for your suggestion, have a look through our art & design directory...)

3D gift cards with 3D glasses by innocentgirl (Andrea Innocent), available from Yradier

This month, we're thrilled to be offering up some fabulous finds from the new Yradier online store! Paloma Cole, who launched Yradier earlier this year, has chosen three very different products from Australian designers for one lucky indie to win. These are:

3D gift cards with 3D glasses by innocentgirl (Andrea Innocent), available from Yradier

Paloma Cole is a photography student at the Queensland College of Art and is surrounded by amazing artists on a daily basis! She launched the Yradier online store with the aim of featuring original artworks by emerging Brisbane artists. She also stocks jewellery, homewares and stationery by small Australian designers, and a small selection of quirky, hard to find goods from overseas... and GUESS WHAT? From now until the end of June, indie art & design readers can save 10% on purchases at Yradier! Simply enter the top secret discount code: indieness on the checkout page. Thank you Paloma!

Red Cup Studs by Trove Designs, available from Yradier

The store itself is slick & sleek! The photos are a treat & you can go straight to Australian products, or to the Brooch section (a Yradier specialty) to find some truly unique items. You'll also find original artworks including some intense acrylic paintings by Luke Kidd, as well as photographic prints by Paloma herself.

Small Rectangular Tokyo Handmade Wooden Photography Brooches by Jen Hall, available from Yradier

I was rather intrigued by the name "Yradier", and Paloma explained that it is actually the name of the composer who wrote the song 'La Paloma' - AND she also likes the way it looks when written! (By the way, it is pronounced 'irre-dear'.)

Large Rectangular Tokyo Handmade Wooden Photography Brooches by Jen Hall, available from Yradier

To enter the draw, all you need to do is suggest an Australian label/artist/designer you'd like to see stocked on Yradier's virtual shelves! Just comment on this post with your suggestion. (A one-word answer is enough, though if you know of a web site for your suggested label, please include it so we can all take a peek!) Entries close on June 30, 2008 and we'll draw a name at random & annouce the winner in the following week. (Oh, and make sure to visit http://yradier.bigcartel.com to check that your suggestion isn't already in the lineup!) I'm looking forward to hearing your ideas...

Leave a comment - we'd love to hear from you!

CONGRATULATIONS, Kim! You've been selected by George (pictured above) as the winner of our Georgie Love Giveaway! George was very happy for you, though a little disappointed that you're a cat person! Not to worry - a $50 Georgie Love gift voucher will be on the way shortly. (We'll contact you directly for delivery details.)

Green Eyes Cat Pendant by Erana & Daska available for AUD $25 from www.georgielove.com

As for our poll, the dog people won by a nose... a fairly long nose, with whiskers! The actual results were: 49% Dog People (36 votes), 37% Cat People (27 votes), and 10 people either couldn't decide or consider themselves both... (Sorry to those who felt they were choosing between their children!)

Fido Long Lost Lovesick Puppy softie by Daniela Catalano available for AUD $36 from www.georgielove.com

Pictured above are a couple of gift ideas for people on both sides of the poll. Hope you enjoy the shopping, Kim, and thanks again to Sal & George for offering up the prize!

Today is the last day to vote & enter the draw to win a $50 GIFT VOUCHER from Georgie Love. The dog people are winning by more than just a nose, so if you want to have your say, have it now!

Log in or register on indie art & design, then vote in the poll top left & tell us if you're a cat person or a dog person. The lucky winner will be announced next week & will then face the most difficult decision - which goodies to choose from www.georgielove.com...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGIE LOVE!
It's been two years today since Sally & George (her gorgeous mutt) launched www.georgielove.com, the first Australian online store to stock local handmade goodies & promote Australian emerging artists & designers!

"Life Aquatic Earrings" by Trove, AUD $30, and "Double Dove Necklace" by Erana & Daska, AUD $60 from www.georgielove.com

To celebrate this milestone, Georgie Love has kindly given us a $50 gift voucher - to be won by one lucky indie reader! The winner then gets to go shopping & choose whatever takes their fancy from the Georgie Love lineup. (By the way, there are plenty of products for the boys, too!)

"Moths Wall Hangings" by Made by White, AUD $70 from www.georgielove.com

Entering couldn't be easier...
All you need to do is tell us whether you're a CAT PERSON or a DOG PERSON. (There's even a third "non-committal" option for those of you who can't or dare not decide!)

"Robot Notecards" by Dudley Redhead, AUD $8, and "Quilted Wrap" by wife, AUD $150 from www.georgielove.com

Though I don't think I'll be eligible to win, I couldn't help but browse through the Georgie Love treasure trove & think about what I might choose if I were about to spend that voucher... Hope you like my picks! Of course, you can visit www.georgielove.com to make your own choices - if there's something that catches your eye, why not leave us a comment...

I think these are my favourites! I've had my eye on them for quite a while... "Lady Stitch Studs" by Sweet Dreams & Monsters, AUD $20 from www.georgielove.com

Entries will be open until the end of April (30.4.2008), so if you're not already an indie art & design member, register now, and VOTE on that all-important poll! Both the winner and the poll results will be announced in the first week of May. I'm certainly looking forward to it! (Can you guess which way I'll be voting?)

"Grumpy Rabbit Spotty Coin Purse" by Pocket Carnival, AUD $20 from www.georgielove.com

Congratulations to Courtney, our October Giveaway winner! The Magic Jelly prize pack will soon begin its postal journey all the way to Italy. Thanks again to Karena who created & donated these sugary delights :)

We'd also like to welcome aboard all those who have recently registered on Indie Art & Design. It's exciting to see our indie family grow, & your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

FREEBIES FOR INDIES! On offer this month is a wonderful selection of goodies from Magic Jelly - our first Indie Art & Design Giveaway. Thanks to Karena for donating the products pictured above: "Floyd's Epiphany" Limited Edition Mixed Media Print, "Stuff No. 1" Limited Edition Print, "Magic Jellies" and "Heart Attack" Hand Printed Gift Cards, Coaster featuring "Sunday Morning" and a set of matching Magnet, Badge and Keyring in a brand new design!

To enter the Indie Giveaway, all you need to do is register as an Indie Art & Design user. All registered Indies will automatically be entered into the draw. At the end of October, (on Halloween!) we'll draw one lucky name from a hat - a pointy black one perhaps... We'll then email the winner to ask for a postal address & the Magic Jelly prize pack will be posted off to its new home. (All Australian and overseas Indies are eligible.)

Let your friends know & good luck to you all!

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Good news - these treasures are currently on sale, with almost nothing over AUD $40! The sale continues until early August (while stocks last) so hurry down & treat yourself to a bargain.