Tuesday, October 5, 2010

SUBIZ AWARDS- OM is an entrant in the BEST HOME BASED BUSINESS CATEGORY!



Last month I entered my business, Outsource Marketing, under the “Best Home Based Business” category in the Subiz Awards (Subiaco Business Awards).

The awards recognize flourishing business in the Subiaco area.

The category I have entered is sponsored by the government’s Small Business Development Corporation.

I find out later this month if I have won- so everyone please keep your fingers and toes crossed!!

NEW Designer- Zilpah tart from Canberra






Who
Zilpah tart is a Canberra based label run by designer, Yumi Holder. The label name, Zilpah tart was the name of her late grandmother who left her a 1940's brooch of a penny farthing, which inspired the design of the logo. Yumi completed a Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) in 2007 and regularly visits Japan where she sources all the fabrics used in her products.


What & Where
Zilpah tart handbags and accessories (Hairpins & Brooches) are 100% handcut and handmade with love in Yumi's Canberra studio.


There are 5 different handbag styles with over 35 different fabric combinations to choose from.


She creates limited designs in beautiful fabric combinations that make each handbag and accessory truly unique and individual.



To view the Zilpah tart Wholesale range online click here http://www.outsourcemarketing.com.au/shop/Handbags/Zilpah-tart




Ali in Dwellingup with Solo Exhibition


Ali launches her solo exhibition, "Close To Me" this coming Sunday 10th October 2010 in Dwellingup, WA. Further details on flyer- GOODLUCK ALI!!

Monday, October 4, 2010

NEW Designer- Formosa Design from Canberra





formosa , latin for ‘beautiful’, is frequently used in the naming of Australian plants.  

Formosa Design is an environmentally aware business creating contemporary designed products that focus exclusively on Australian flora & fauna. The 2010 debut collection is based on 5 unique designs.

The debut product range consists of cushions, purses, t-shirts, tea towels, purses, fabric brooches & fabric magnets.

  • CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIANA- designs focus exclusively on Australian flora and fauna
  • 100% HANDMADE- designed, printed & sewn by Jen in her Canberra studio
  • ECO-FRIENDLY- 100% organic cotton/hemp used with water based inks
  • DIVERSE RANGE- cushions, t-shirts, tea towels, purses, fabric brooches & magnets
  • ORIGINAL DESIGNS- created by Jen herself!

Who
Jennifer Berney was born and raised in Perth, WA, where she completed a BA in Design majoring in Illustration. She has worked as a designer on leading brands including the Perth International Arts Festival and Rosendorffs. After moving to Canberra mid 2008 Jen took the opportunity to realise her dream of running her own sustainable business and Formosa Design was born.

Why
Jen is passionate about the importance of our Australian natives, therefore Formosa Design focuses exclusively on Australian flora and fauna. Jen would like her product range to inspire people to plant Australian natives in their gardens thus attracting our local wildlife.

When & Where
The 2010 Formosa Design Debut Wholesale Collection is now available to view and buy online at www.outsourcemarketing.com.au or email lia@outsourcemarketing.com.au for a wholesale catalogue and price list.