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  • Women of TVM :: Jodie Sandmayr

    Women of TVM :: Jodie Sandmayr

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    Tayla Marshall
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    How was Tegan Rae born?  For 5 years, I worked for a high foot traffic, multi-million dollar clothing label. It taught me a lot about the industry. The two biggest learns: understanding fast fashion and the high pressure sales environment. Over time, that whole environment was too much and didn’t represent who I wanted to be,…

  • Women of TVM :: Senga Morgan

    Women of TVM :: Senga Morgan

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    Tayla Marshall
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    In celebration of the wonderful women in our TVM community, we sat down with Senga of A Colourful Life to learn more about her brand and her story. How was A Colourful Life born?  A Colourful Life began in Lennox Head, initially we were A Colourful Life – Vintage and Retro, we progressed over many…

  • Featured Business :: Songlines Art Culture Education

    Featured Business :: Songlines Art Culture Education

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    Today, we shine the spotlight on one of our incredible Virtual Village members, small creative business Songlines Art Culture Education, to share more on their beautiful and important work. Songlines Art Culture Education is an Indigenous owned company, run by educator Clare Schoeller and artist Russell Yilamara Brown founded with a rebellious spirit of self…

  • Spotlight On :: Peached

    Spotlight On :: Peached

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    To celebrate NAIDOC week, we’re shining the spotlight on indigenous small business, Peached. Owned and operated by husband and wife duo Kellie and Tyrone Peachey with artwork by Derick Peachey, Peached aims to share the beauty of indigenous culture through their 100% cotton baby swaddles. Hi Kellie! Peached has been a part of our TVM…

  • Little Known Makers

    Little Known Makers

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    Introducing Marie Besson, founder of Little Known Makers – handmade, unique and eco-friendly accessories and homewares from around the globe. Raised in Mauritius, a tropical island nestled to the east of Madagascar, Marie Besson’s inspiration is drawn from the beauty of nature and the natural materials that earth provides. Each collection features plant-based materials including…

  • The Bees Knees Collective

    The Bees Knees Collective

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    We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Louise Harrison and her brand The Bees Knees Collective at TVM for a little while now. If you’re not already familiar with Louise’s standout collection of luxe rattan pet beds and large rattan hanging planters, allow us to introduce you. Do you have any pets yourself at home, if…

  • Australiana the Label

    Australiana the Label

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    A brand new 100% linen range by Australiana the Label has just landed. The label has created their beautiful linen pieces here in Australia, using the highest quality of linen. We’re loving their brand new Mayorca Linen Blazer, available in both women’s and children’s sizes. Find them at TVM this Sunday 19 July in Burleigh…

  • TVM Startup Stall :: OnlyOne The Label

    TVM Startup Stall :: OnlyOne The Label

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    This weeks TVM Startup Stall recipient is Christina Cassaniti and her label, OnlyOne the Label. Christina started OnlyOne The Label out of a pursuit to find the perfect loungewear set. At the time she was living with a male housemate who would often have his mates over without warning. She felt self- conscious about having…

  • Stall Profile :: By Shyanne the Label

    Stall Profile :: By Shyanne the Label

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    A student budget, the gift of her Aunty’s 30-year-old sewing machine and clothes that just never really fit correctly were the catalysts that led Shyanne Mirabelli to start By Shyanne the Label, in 2016. Teaching herself how to sew, Shyanne made clothes purely for herself and it was through Instagram that she caught the attention…

  • A Day in the Life :: Jewellery by Kim

    A Day in the Life :: Jewellery by Kim

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    Marissa
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    To celebrate kicking off the festive season by shopping small and supporting our local creative community this Christmas, we’re chatting to the creatives behind some of your favourite TVM brands. Next up, Jewellery by Kim. If you’re not familiar with Jewellery by Kim then let us introduce you. Kim Hurst – otherwise known as Kimmy,…

  • A Day In The Life :: Drift Trading Co.

    A Day In The Life :: Drift Trading Co.

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    This month we are celebrating all things small business in support of the local creatives bringing you some of your favourite TVM brands this festive season. First up, husband and wife duo Lou and Paul behind, Drift Trading Co. I was at the local fish and chip shop in Currumbin last week and decided to…

  • Stall Profile :: Amber Days

    Stall Profile :: Amber Days

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    Crafting ethical and non-toxic childrenswear was a top priority for new Mama Corina Muir when she launched Amber Days after the birth of her daughter. Combining her background in photography with a scholarship to Billy Blue College, Amber Days was born in 2018 and debuts at TVM this Sunday as our StartUp Stall recipient. Tell…