Gleaners Inc. ::2 Ballarat St. Brunswick::

Happy Days

2013-05-12T08:28:00.000+10:00

Hello lovely people. I'm always happy to report Gleaners Inc. is still going strong. We had a boomer day yesterday with a big bunch of people choosing gifts for their Mummas. Cuddles and kisses to all the mothers and carers and generous women who do what they do and don't expect acknowledgement. You make the world go round, so have a happy day. We acknowledge you are Awesome!

Gleaners is bursting with fresh goodies like these cute new Dandelyne brooches and pendants and crocheted Granny slippers and cushions by Ruby Jayne .

The woolly knits are back! Even though last week was almost Spring like, the wintery weather is kicking in next week and warmth will be a priority! So why not be warm retro style in cosy and colourful patterned knits Bill Cosby would be proud to wear.

We can get enough tapestries at Gleaners Inc. and here is one of Liz's new favorites. Hello Bonnie and her foal Harry.

Treat your Mum(or yourself) like a Queen Day!

2013-05-03T07:02:00.000+10:00

Here are Liz's Mothers day Gift picks from Gleaners Inc. ♥ ♥♥
With The CurlyPops Shop, Each To Own, Madz Has Runaway,Shagpile, Middlemost Clothing, Blossom and Cat, Togetherness,Rosalinda Casamento, Betty Jo Designs, Pleatybunny by Miss FOO, Erica Louise and more!

Togetherness

2013-04-25T08:48:00.000+10:00

We have some gorgeous new jewellery and cushions in stock hand made by local Brunswick designer Esther Sandler. Lovely embroidered brooches and pendants and cute-o-rama abstract clay pieces.

Perfect gifts for that crafty MUM in your life!!!!

Come and check out these super stunning pieces.

Warm Up!

2013-04-21T08:30:00.001+10:00

Now Autumn has hit it's stride we are all looking for goodies to keep us cosy. Warm up with toasty hottie covers made from upcycled woolen blankets by Blossom and Cat, hand crocheted scarves and fingerless gloves by Kerry and fantastic colourful handprinted tights by Textile Allsorts.

Don't forget your teapot needs to keep cosy too. We have cute and quirky hand knitted teacosies galore made by Eril and Kerry!

Hard Rubbish Gleaning!

2013-04-13T10:10:00.000+10:00

The Moreland council's hard rubbish collection turned up some treasures last week......

Including this lovely rug in perfect condish!

And a dolly's pram for the gollys to chill.

We also have these new disco-licious Each to Own dangly earrings in stock......but you can't have these ones!

Thank you from Gleaners Inc.

2013-04-11T09:25:00.000+10:00

Just wanted to give a BIG thank you to all the fantastic artists who exhibited with us at Gleaners Inc. for "A Piece of Cloth"
:: Leonie Kervin, Janine Middlemost, Philipa Kruger, Holly Leonardson, Jennie Walker, Jodie Etchells, Cathereine Stein, Helen Louise Wilkinson, Sai-Wai Foo, George Chan, Louise Saxton, Cathy Kirwan, Morgan Wills, Andria Beighton, Camille Condon, Genevieve McLean, Julianne Negri, Anna Boyd-Dunlop, Grace Garton, Rosalinda Cassamento, Zinta Satins, Helen Johnson, Melanie Hill, Eril Pickford, Milly Francis, Catherine Hallam, Tara Hatrick, Jaylene Juanita, Alex Wilder, Prue Barridge and Robyn Steel-Stickland.
Merci and big hugs to these wonderful people xxxx

We had a Facebook giveaway to coincide with our show, and the winner of the caravan brooch was Fiona from Woody Surf Car. Do you follow Gleaners Inc. on Facebook? I usually update shop info there everyday so pop pop over and be our friend.

Finders Keepers Fun!

2013-04-07T08:32:00.000+10:00

Snapshots from our busy two days at Finders Keepers.
1. Preparing to leave with our leaning tower of suitcases 2, Our stall. (sharing with Janine and Tom from Middlemost, 3. Colourful goodies. 4. Our cutest customer with her Betty Jo budgie! Check out the gumnut garland and the May Gibbs dress!

I Heart Gleaners Inc.

2013-03-29T09:25:00.002+11:00

Hooray! Thanks for every bodies ♥ and support for Gleaners Inc.
We are travelling into the year with lots of plans and events! (Here's a hint!)

The shop will be officially open on Easter Saturday, but because creative deadlines don't stop for public holidays, we will un-officially have the doors open today (Friday) and Sunday while Liz is in the studio. See you, and remember....Make Art, it's good for the Heart!

Gleaners is Go!

2013-03-27T20:32:00.001+11:00

Look at our new Kitchen Dresser display. We have had a bit of a shop rejig this week as our lovely old industrial cabinet had to be returned to it's owner. But luckily we are baby sitting this dresser and it fits right in.

Things at Gleaners Inc. have been rather up in the air over the past two months. You may know that we are situated in the reception area of a larger factory/warehouse that once housed Perruci Shirts.
With the coming and going of other tenants in the building and some lease issues, we weren't certain we would be able to stay on in our cute little space.
But finally, after 2 months of waiting, we found out today we CAN stay. Hooray.
Unfortunately it's not a long term agreement, but that's life as a tenant in Brunswick, where the developers hover around like vultures and creative enterprises are regularly forced to move while great buildings get bulldozed to make way for boxy apartment blocks.
So we are happy to be staying on here at 2 Ballarat St. and hope it will be for a good long time!!!!
Hope to see you soon.

Ramekins Love!

2013-03-24T09:31:00.002+11:00

We LOVE ramekins at Gleaners Inc. Check out these polka dot beauties just in!

This is just some of my ramekin collection. A framed print of this image is available to purchase in store!!

Going Green!

2013-03-18T20:17:00.001+11:00

I'm one day late for St Pat's Day, but embracing the green anyway!
With lovely goodies by Middlemost Clothing, The CurlyPops Shop, Blossom and Cat, Shagpile, Whiskers Lane, PipDesign, Each To Own, Betty Jo Designs, Madz Has Runaway, The Cats Pyjamas and Pannikin.

Is this an Op shop????

2013-03-14T20:26:00.001+11:00

On the odd occasion I get people popping their heads into Gleaners Inc. and asking if it is an op shop.

One girl told her friend it must be an op shop because it smells like one?????

Well that could be taken two ways, but it didn't stop me colour coding our vintage clothing rack just like the proper upmarket op shops do. It could be straight out of a Salvos!!

It was mid to high 30's on the weekend when all of a sudden it started raining. Although the temperature didn't drop I lined the plants up to have a shower and I don't think they knew what hit them!!!!!
Although the shop stays relatively cool with it's thick concrete walls, that heat wave was a doozy and I for one am happy it's over!

30 designers.One Piece of Cloth!

2013-03-05T19:35:00.001+11:00

Imagine giving 30 designers and craftspeople one swatch of cloth cut from a large length and asking them to use it as inspiration for a creative project.
That’s what we did late last year. The result is a collection of amazing work by the big creative collective we have formed at Gleaners Inc. Made up of wonderfully imaginative and talented makers, all are totally unique in their creative practice. As is usual with people that love to make, all are cutfrom the same cloth.
They share an innate desire to design, produce and share their work for pleasure or profit and love an artistic challenge!
Thank you to all these awesome people for being a part of our show.
xxLiz

Happening NOW!

2013-03-02T08:53:00.002+11:00

Our group show "A Piece of Cloth" is happening now! It's all Autumny and bursting with 70's retro colours. The work is stunning and personally, I've loved working in this colour palette.

"A Piece of Cloth" runs throughout March. If you can make it in to see it in person you won't be sorry xxx Liz

"A Piece of Cloth"

2013-02-25T10:11:00.004+11:00

We have invited 30 local and interstate designers and craftspeople to be a part of an exhibition entitled "A Piece of Cloth" at Gleaners Inc.

The show will be a part of the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Cultural Program and run throughout March 2013.
A swatch of cloth was distributed to each designer participating and as part of the brief, they must respond to this fabric, ie; the pattern, the texture or the colour palette, by creating a finished piece incorporating or referencing their cloth swatch.
Finished work in the exhibition will include fashion and clothing, textiles, jewellery and accessories, works on paper and sculptural pieces.

One “Piece of Cloth” + 30 designers = 30 unique works linked by a common thread.

Our Opening Party will be on Friday March 8th at 6.00pm. Every one is invited.

Here is a sneak peek at some of the gorgeous work already submitted.

Sidewalk Sale!

2013-02-17T19:40:00.002+11:00

Come along to a MEGA SIDEWALK SALE hosted by Gleaners Inc. and OK OK.

Cool gifts, vintage clothes and retro collectibles from Gleaners Inc.

OK OK clothes, socks, tights and Melissa shoes!!!!!

See us on the sidewalk in front of Gleaners Inc.next Saturday Feb. 23rd 11am-5pm

Hearts and Flowers

2013-02-08T10:00:00.000+11:00

Sweet loved up gifts for Valentines day can be found at Gleaners Inc. Thanks to Blossom and Cat, Middlemost, Pleaty Bunny, Betty Jo Designs, Each to Own and Erica Louise xxxx

Hello Gleaners Inc.

2013-02-01T21:03:00.003+11:00

Hello Australiana window,

Hello Owl Tea Cosy, Now SOLD but orders taken!

Hello Shadow Box,

Hello Kitty!

Back in the Saddle

2013-01-18T09:51:00.001+11:00

We are climbing back into the saddle here at Gleaners Inc. Gathering up some fresh stock like this pretty vintage bunting from Curlypops.

And these recycled tea towel shopping totes also from the clever Curlypops!

Some of the designers participating in our up and coming exhibition "A Piece of Cloth" have been giving us sneaky peeks of their work in progress. Gleaners in going to be a riot of orange, green and yellow in March.
With Middlemost Clothing, The CurlyPops Shop, Pleatybunny by Miss FOO and Betty Jo Designs.

Back on the Gleaning Track!

2013-01-16T09:36:00.001+11:00

We're back from our break and have added a bunch of *Gleaned* goodies to the shelves. More to come over the next few days. We are open on Thursdays , Fridays and the weekend for the rest of January. 12noon till 4ish!

Happy Holidays

2012-12-29T17:50:00.001+11:00

Hello there. Right now I am formulating a plan of action for Gleaners Inc.over the January school holidays.

Stay tuned as this Mumma attempts to juggle the bejesus out of her many balls flipping around in the air.

I know for sure we will be closed from Monday January 7th to Friday January 11th while I chillax down at the Prom.

While you wait I have posted some pretty pics.of the shop for your viewing pleasure.

Enjoy your New Years Eve celebrations and Hooray for 2013. I have been waiting patiently for you to come around so I can leave this past doozy of a year behind us for good!!!

Good for gift giving Goodies!

2012-12-20T08:58:00.004+11:00

Here are just a few of the cool and colourful, good for gift giving goodies you can find at Gleaners Inc.this Christmas.
The Ruby Jayne teacosies are proving to be a hit as are all these yummy products; like Whiskers Lane embroidered badges, Betty Jo Designs necklaces, A Little Vintage dolls, Pleatybunny by Miss FOO artwork and accessories, Madz Has Runaway brooches, and PipDesign kitties!

Christmas Opening Hours

2012-12-18T19:25:00.002+11:00

Waiting for Marco!

2012-12-16T09:01:00.000+11:00

If you have ever visited our shop over the last one and a bit years you may have spotted Xavier the local cat chillin' out the front. Xavier will sit all day on my chair waiting if his owner Marco is walking to Sydney Rd. to run errands. But only if he says STAY! If he forgets, Xavier will follow him down Sydney Rd. and wait outside Safeway like a good pooch!

Xavier keeps me company and generates alot of oohs and aahs from the young ladies. This handsome furry dude must have used up quite a few of his nine lives the way he ambles across roads in hoony Brunswick!
Be safe Xavier xx

Kris Kringle Picks!

2012-12-11T08:14:00.002+11:00

Liz's Kris Kringle picks from Gleaners Inc.!
Hooray for re-sew-cool, Each To Own, PipDesign, Middlemost Clothing, Greg Mann Jewellery, Pannikin, Blossom and Cat, Madz Has Runaway, Whiskers Lane, Pleatybunny by Miss FOO, Shara Lambeth Designs and Betty Jo Designs!