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12.1.16

Mina + Oli Handbags Still Available!

The market was a success!

Over $500 raised! Yippie!

A big thank you for everyone who came out on the super hot day.

I donated the rest of my handbags to Ingrid

and they can be found on her online Madeit store

HERE

Of course we could not pass up this gorgeous little kitten when we went to Ingrid's Haven to donate the profits from the market.

This is the lovely post on Ingrid's Facebook page...

Ingrid's Haven

January 1 at 7:38pm

We had a very nice visit from Laura today, the lady who sold handbags recently for the Haven and raised a huge amount of money for the cats. Not only money, Kylie and I were treated to lunch and then little picture postcard kitten got himself a home as well. What a day and what a great start to the new year.

Laura's handbags will be for sale in the madeit shop and let me tell you, the handiwork is above class. A must have for all ladies.

I will also soon have a cat named Campbell, Cambell is the new dad, see.

Here is Laura's comment about her new family member:
This little guy has made him self right at home and has kept us in stitches with his kitten antics! Thank you Ingrid and lovely to meet you today!

We have named him Ziggy and I just can't stop taking pictures of him! Insanely cute and gives the best snuggles!

laura x

18.12.15

Melbourne Made Gift Market

One more sleep until the market tomorrow!

We have been busy all week making special cat ear headbands in honour of Ingrid's Haven.

This is the last chance to buy a Mina + Oli handbag and ALL profits will be donated to the kitties at Ingrid's. I hope to see you at the market, it will be nice and cool inside the town hall!

Paws crossed beautiful Elektra will be making a appearance for some cuddles!

laura x

15.12.15

Ingrid's Haven

I'm proud to support Ingrid and all her hard work over the years, helping save countless lives of these remarkable animals.

I am donating ALL the profits from the sales of my handbags at the Melbourne Made Gift Market to Ingrid to help carry on the

amazing work she does!

laura x

14.12.15

Last chance to buy!

Mina + Oli Handbags are available for the last time at this Saturday's Melbourne Made Gift Market.

ALL profits from the sales of my handbags are going to Ingrid's Haven

cat shelter!

This beautiful deep red rose fabric was in a previous life a curtain.

Sturdy black leather with a crinkled feel is used for the rest of the body.

A roomy tote perfect to carry your daily essentials with three large inside pockets and a zip pocket keeps valuables safe.

- Magnetic clasp closure

- Antique brass hardware

- Colorful lining made from preloved material

- Three convenient pockets and one zip pocket inside

- Handles sit comfortably on your shoulder

Approximate measurements

Width At Widest- 14 inches or 35.56 cm

Width At Narrowest -10 inches or 25.4 cm

Height - 14.5 inches or 36.83 cm

Strap Length - 14.5 inches or 36.83 cm

Depth - 3 inches or 7.62 cm

* Each Mina + Oli bag is one-of-a-kind, made from re-purposed materials that are given new life once again. Silhouettes may be the same, but each bag will have its own unique details that are often inspired by the original leather garment it was made from. Since the materials are preloved, sometimes an aged look is expected. This adds to the bag’s charm and adds that wonderful soft worn in feel to the leather.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA

laura x

11.12.15

Melbourne designer donating ALL profits to Cat Shelter

A lovely write-up on the

Melbourne Made Gift Market

blog about Mina + Oli handbags!

Yes I'm a crazy cat lady and all sales of my

handbags will go to

Ingrid's Haven Cat Shelter!

Come visit us, buy a Christmas present and

help save a life!

We are expecting a furry and purry little guest

on the day!

laura x

Melbourne designer donating ALL profits to Cat Shelter

Mina + Oli Handbags are running their Christmas Market Stall to make a difference this Christmas. Self confessed Crazy Cat Lady - Laura Thomey explains that “all the profits from our stall at the Melbourne Made Gift Market will be donated to Ingrid’s Haven, a non-profit and no-kill cat shelter".

Mina + Oli’s handbags are all preloved leather and textiles fashioned into beautiful totes, clutches, coin purses and wristlets.

A gift from Mini + Oli will give and give again as it also donates back to Ingrid’s Haven.

Meet Mina + Oli and 90 other master makers, designers and craftspeople at the Melbourne Made Gift Market on Saturday 19th September at Melbourne Town Hall from 10:30am.

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2.7.14

1940's War Time Dress

I made this Retro Butterick 1946's (B5281) dress pattern for a 1940's war time murder mystery party! I just happened to have a lovely dark green fabric just like in the envelope pic.

It was a time consuming dress. With cute little asymmetrical details, fully lined and lots of hand stitching.

I found a perfect hat on e-bay to complete the outfit. It was a winning assemble as I guessed Agent Scott's secret identity!

laura x

24.5.13

Hats Off To Hats!

Remember the days where a lady didn't leave the house without her hat.

Unfortunately I don't as I'm not old enough but boy I wish those days would come back! I have a few vintage hats in my collection and I'm sad to say they don't get much use. But after going to the Love Vintage Fair last weekend and seeing the amazing hats I want to change that!

Maybe I could take up the tradition of buying a new hat every year, hell lets throw in a new matching dress while we are at it!

Martha says it quite well..

"A hat is a flag, a shield, a bit of armor, and the badge of femininity. A hat is the difference between wearing clothes and wearing a costume; it's the difference between being dressed and being dressed up; it's the difference between looking adequate and looking your best. A hat is to be stylish in, to glow under, to flirt beneath, to make all others seem jealous over, and to make all men feel masculine about. A piece of magic is a hat." (Martha Sliter)

My favourite hats were from Circa Vintage Hats who imports original vintage hats from New York, Chicago and Paris.

I was also excited to discover Julie Fleming who makes the most beautiful vintage styled hats and hosts classes where you can learn how to

make your own hats.

On my wish list it goes!

laura x

10.5.13

Frida Kahlo's Closet

Frida Kahlo's clothing is on display at
The Frida Kahlo Museum
in Mexico City until November 22, 2013.

The braid, the flowers, the monobrow, the long skirts...
her look is so unique.

Go to a dress up party as Frida and if no one knows who you are they have been living under a rock!

Wish I was in Mexico to see it.