Archive for April, 2009

We will be stocking Cire Trudon candles

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
lift the dome and be transfixed

Maison de Cire Trudon…….is the world’s oldest wax producing manufacture.  They began in 1643 on the eve of Louis XIV (Roi Soleil) reign. I hope this name means something to you…….we have just ordered it and we are 1 of only 15 stores in Australia to stock this candle brand. So we are pretty happy to join the family!

The history of the company is amazing…I happen to love a bit of french history and the names and the aromas of these candles are truly delightful. I am burning Roi Soleil (on this really really rainy day in byron bay). It is the fragrance of the Mirror Gallery the mix of wooden floors , vapours of wax, incense, and hint of citrus….the Chateau de Versailles……so historical and romantic the imagery it conjures up. The huge expanse of beautiful wooden floors and reflective mirrors. I feel completely transported to great those halls, the  heady times and intrigue of his court.

I am  willing to admit to not going  inside of Versailles….  I could not deal with  all the people…. so I people watched and imagined the inside of the great palace…to return one day with more time on my hands.


shourouk jewellery exclusive

Monday, April 20th, 2009
we have that bird!

We have a fantastic new label called Shourouk…she’s french and her jewellery is stunning. I am finding it hard not to take it all home and hang it on the walls as art. Her background is pretty hefty working as a designer in textiles and accessories  for Chloe, Galliano and Cavalli. She is now doing her own thing and her attention to detail is amazing…..handstiched, metal sequins , fabric covered cabochons and swarovski crystals. Modern big and really cool. Its up on the website now.

Today we sent Marie Claire a few  pieces….  out in JULY Issue the coral baroque and pink miami as well as the gold bracelet. This will be on a model which will be interesting to see as it becomes part of a total visual story. Valeryi Yong is one of my favourite stylists. She’s eclectic, real and tells a story that you can believe. Check her work out on our press page. Will post her new story soon as I can get my hands on them.

Love to hear what you think

New home….

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

new-shop3Well we are in the new shop…….packing unpacking and doing displays. The result is regular old Byron Bay flu for me (nothing exotic like bird or swine HONEST!!!!) and a shop still a work in progress! We are stocking up so the shelves are full and we are ready to travel in July.

 

strangetrader shop 4, Byron Arcade  13 Lawson Street   Byron Bay

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Marie Claire

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

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Amanda Woodward-Brown fashion editor with Marie Claire magazine fell in love with these earrings from the Mustafa collection we have in store. Marie Claire style blog

welcome to us….

Friday, April 10th, 2009

Welcome to strangetrader.com

We would like to keep you up to date with what’s happening to us and the shop, the latest deliveries, what we are thinking of bringing into the shop in future…or maybe just stuff!

When we go on our travels we’ll take you with us….. from our accidental encounters with people as we meander through their country or town, from where to eat, where to stay and what to buy there! Backed up with lots of erratic photos and addresses. It will be the strangetrader visual black book! Full of our favourite things and a sneak peek of what we may return with.

We are in the “where will we go phase” so I am casting my eye towards Europe for sunshine…anything could happen.

Checkout our website for available stock…