As we’d ideally like to pack up as little as possible, we’re offering a special closing up shop promotion….

SPEND $50 and get 1 free mini milk bottle (whilst stocks last)

SPEND $100 or more and get $15 back….

This offer applies Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 May (we open Thursdays – Saturdays 10am – 4pm and Sunday 11am – 4pm)

Last day is Sunday 20 May. Location details here.

So if there’s something you had your eye on… now’s the time to “show us the $$”.  We’ve also got new Japanese vintage boxes & suitcases, Charley Harper kids books, memory games & giant jigsaw puzzles and a variety of new design books. New issues of Collect mag and as mentioned on facebook we’ve got new stock in of our best sellers; colourful ceramic doorknobs, mini milk bottles, Mr & Mrs signs and vintage kids shoe lasts as well as the new issue of Anthology (Issue #7 Wit & Whimsy).

Here are some photo’s from our time at Great Dane. (The first 3 photo’s are by Marsha Golemac. The rest are our dodgy shots!)

So… we feel like we’ve finally hit the big time now… Vogue Living did a feature article on us! We were very fortunate that the lovely Melbourne Editor Georgie Bean approach us late last year for an interview and some further info on who we are, what we’re about etc. We’re also pretty excited they’re title is “The Cool Kids“. If you’d like to get the magazine, its the latest issue “May & June” and its on sale now.

In other Media & Press updates…

1. Tribe Katalyst did a blog review of her time at The Finders Keepers and we were featured.

2. The Weekly Review wrote up about us as part of their Creative Couples article in their print edition – you can read about it here on the web version.

3. The Finders Keepers blog write up about our visit to the Melbourne market.

4. The Knot is a wedding website dedicated to all things matrimonial… and we were super happy to see our name on there!

5. Drop Dead Gorgeous Daily wrote up about our new online store.

6. Adore blog featured our online store launch.

7. Heather Nette King – stylist of all things fantastic in the world of interiors featured some of our product in her shoot for The Age M Magazine and she wrote up about us on her blog as well.

8. A Norwegian blogger found out about us – don’t ask me how… and I think wrote something flattering – hard to tell as my grasp on Norwegian is somewhat limited to … hmm.. nada!

For the Mum’s who wished they could be a rock star and live vicariously through The Voice OR… for the mum who hate flys!

Page Thirty Three Air Guitar Fly Swats – $16 each Comes in 4 colours (Red, Aqua, Black & Gold) Awesome packaging & a SUPERCOOL gift. Buy here. 

For the new Mum who spends her hours wondering if she is awake or asleep, which breast she fed her baby with last, why informercials get a bad rap because sometimes they really do have great stuff. 

Limited edition Scando print “I like to Rock” $45 unframed Buy here.

For the Mum who wished she lived in France (but begrudgingly accepts that surrounding herself with French inspired stuff & listening to Manu from My Kitchen Rules will make a suitable replacement!)

Vintage French Bobbins (come in a set of 3, small, medium & large) $35 for the set  Buy here.

Bonjour felt pennant $25 (small)  & Merci felt pennant (large) $35 Buy here.

For the Mum who loves scrabble and games and will think you’ve gone to heaps of effort and applaud you for thinking outside the box (don’t worry, its our little secret .. unless she sees this and then you’re in big trouble!)

Scrabble slogans Mum Rocks, Ace Mum, Best Mum $10 each  Buy here.

For the Mum obsessed with blackboards (or is that just us… either way we can vouch that a lot of mum’s have bought these!)

Wooden mini blackboard – great for leaving messages, writing what’s for dinner or just the humble grocery list..  $20 each Buy here.

Set of 4 mini chalkboards that can be hung on her door saying MUM’S QUIET TIME….. SHHHH  $30  Buy here.

Large wooden blackboard with handle – great for whacking you on the bottom when you arrive late for Mothers Day! $30  Buy here.

For the Mum who has just… 

a. Not enough wall space for more artwork but loves artwork anyway and will find a spot because you gave it to her

b. Moved into a smaller place and wants to make it more ‘hip’ and ‘current’

Limited edition Scando prints $45 each (unframed) Buy here. 

For the Creative, Crafty, DIY, Interior type Mum (who could be the modern day Martha Stewart / Tonya Toddman)

New Issue of Anthology  Issue 7 $20 each (all back issues from Issue 3 – 7 also available should you want extra brownie points) Buy here.

For the mum who always has her scarf, umbrella, bag & hat near the front door. 

Vintage reproduction 2 hook wall plaque $25 each Buy here.

For the Type A personality, always organised & is a little obsessed with Stationery Mum.

UK brand Present & Correct stamp planner perpetual calendar (tear off a stamp / day at a time) $25  Buy here. 

Set of 3 Map notebooks $10  Buy here.

UK brand Present & Correct Geometry notebooks $12 each Buy here.

For the Mum who lives far away & wants you to do something personal that uses your initiative. *** (we will help you use your initiative & no-one need know!)

Mini milk bottles $5 each (Get 2 – Fill 1 with her fave chocolates and 1 with mini love hearts you make from paper saying you’re sending your love!) Buy here.

Give your mum a massage voucher & accompany this lovely gesture with a party hat / card (it’ll make a great photo!)

UK brand Present & Correct Queen for a Day party hat / gift card  $8 (comes with envelope) Buy here. (image shown is of King for a Day example)

For the Mum who loves cosying up on the couch and can’t seem to get enough SUPERCOOL cushions in her life.

Upcycled 100% wool patchwork cushions $50 instore & $46 online (without insert) Assorted colours available  Buy here.

And don’t forget the all important card or gift tag. We have a variety from $3 for gift tags and $6 for cards. Check them out here. 

And if you’re after wrapping paper – we have great styles for only $1 each. Bargain! Buy here. 

There’s heaps more, but that’s a start and hopefully gives you some ideas! If you’re buying online, don’t wait too long so we can post it out to you in time!

This is our experiments with photography – so please keep in mind that they’re amateur but it gives you an idea of how we set up our makeshift shop!

Thanks to all who came – it was super busy and for those who queued up and waited patiently to be served, we salute you!

So we’re super psyched to be part of The Finders Keepers market in Melbourne this coming weekend. It’s going to be huge… literally & figuratively. We are a feature space within the market and fortunately for us we’re opposite Taco Truck & Beatbox Kitchen and right next to Etsy! Talk about awesome neighbours.

It’s free to come along but you’ll be wanting to bring your stash of $$ hidden under your bed as this market has so much awesome stuff to buy, its well hard to avoid walking out without anything. (fyi – we hope to provide some of the goodies you’ll depart with!)

We’ve got lots of new goodies we’ve saved for The Finders Keepers market so its going to be a special mix of vintage and new.

So, details.

Royal Exhibition Buildings – Carlton 

Friday 20 April – 6pm – 10pm (after work drinks never looked this good!)

Saturday 21 April – 10am – 5pm 

We will NOT be at Great Dane’s Loading Dock this weekend but we will be back there NEXT week, Thursday April 26. Then its business as usual – open Thur – Sunday till Sunday May 20.

FINALLY…. we have an online store. It has taken some serious photography, measuring, descriptive writing and many, many hours in front of the laptop to bring you our very first online store.

We still have a few tweaks to amend and we have loads more stock to add and also some cool visuals, but hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day… (or say the saying goes). So go easy on us, visit us regularly and take advantage of our GREAT Postage Costs.

1. Any item under $10 is only $5 flat rate postage

2. Items $11- $49.95 is only $10 flat rate postage

3. Items $50-$99.95 is only $20 flat rate postage

and here’s the best bit… anything you buy over $100 will be sent FREE! YAY!

At the moment we ONLY post to AUSTRALIAN customers (this will change, we are looking into competitive international shipping options but haven’t found a great one yet… so global fans, expats and travellers, stay tuned!)

So check it out. Enjoy, browse and drool after our line up of SuperCool items.

So we have had some serious Press love of late. On a sincere note, we really couldn’t continue to move around as much as we do without the media and press support. From established weekly papers to online event guides to independent blogs. We really and truly appreciate all your support.

Here’s a round up if you missed anything (or care to find out more!)

frankie magazine online: Pretty exciting to be included in the originators of making craft cool again!

Broadsheet: St Ali and Great Dane - We are stoked to have not 1 but 2 write up’s in as little as 1 month from Broadsheet!

Habitus living online: A benchmark of streamlined, informative interior info.

Insider Retailing online: The business end of the interiors and retail gave us props! yay.

Mel hot or not: Love Mel’s review on our latest location at Great Dane & her photos!

L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival: As part of our collab as a participant of the Cultural program.

Spook Mag online: A great article and point of view of our concept.

The Thousands: Always love their tongue in cheek reviews.

Three Nations blog: This is our lovely friend & 1 of our photographer Marsha Golemac’s blog. Well worth a visit.

Everguide: THE guide to what’s going on.

Style Melbourne: Apparently we were 1 of the 10 things not to miss out on during LMFF! Lucky us.

Milk Bar Mag: A great review as well.

Scout print mag: A really great feature in an equally great print mag for what to do in South Melbourne.

Yay…We are back and ready to rumble! We are super excited to announce our next collaboration. Not only are we here for 6 weeks but we are also totally gobsmackingly honoured to be partnering with Great Dane (yes, the established, stylish home of all things Danish design!)

We were approached by them a month or so ago as they have just launched their new Fitzroy Showroom (which is amazing.. you must visit) as they had a great 56 sqm loading dock with street access from Napier Street. We are going to be the first of a list of exciting collaborations they will hosting in this space. (stay tuned.)

So, without further ado…here are the details. We have got SO MUCH STOCK, we’ve had to take some back home as its just full to the brim with great new product (both vintage and independent designer pieces). We’re pretty excited about this location and being back in our hood again. Make sure you come say hi and check out our SuperCool wares.

Great Dane Loading Dock      

Enter via Napier Street

Corner of Napier Street & Johnston Streets, Fitzroy

Open Friday 30 March till Sunday 20 May

Thursday – Saturdays – 10am – 4pm

Sundays 11am – 4pm

CLOSED Easter (we need a break and some serious chocolate hunting!)

Also CLOSED April 19 – 22 as we are exhibiting at The Finders Keepers Market which will be Location #6 (details to come).

This last shot is clearly BEFORE Great Dane took over from the Office supply store. We are going to be the in the loading dock to the left of the tree. See that roller door? That’s going to be us!!

We learned that the St Ali crew love our disco funk music, that Yarra Place is like a little piece of Fitzroy in South Melbourne and that some SuperCool shoppers will go to any length to buy vintage chests ***Thanks to all who came to visit us, thanks especially to those who bought some SuperCool stuff from us and we look forward to sharing our selection of random vintage and everyday objects with you at our next location at Great Dane in Fitzroy. Stay tune for more details.

Photo’s all credited to the lovely Marsha Golemac. (check out her blog)

***Like taking a vintage mechanics chest back with them in a cab to the airport back home to Sydney as their luggage!!!