But Melinda does so much more than just that, her creations are so unique and stunning that it makes me want to boil the kettle and settle down with a nice hot cup of sweet tea and just look through her albums or Etsy store forever!! I want to decorate my whole house with things from moose&bird! And Im well on my way to doing so :)
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| The Beginning of a very beautiful friendship was started with one of these pillows... |
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| One of the cutest bottoms i have ever seen, including my daughters. The pear pillow bottom :P |
Normally I would write up the interview but Melinda answered it so well I am just leaving it as is this time :)
Below is how it went ...
How did you end up where you are.... with moose & bird? What made you start you own business?
I’ve always been a ‘crafty/arty’ kind of girl from as far back as I can remember. Dabbling in lots of different crafts including sewing, embroidery, ceramics and paper craft. It was never really something that I took seriously though, it was purely for fun and relaxation in my free time. After finishing high school I embarked on a number of different university degrees which never quite sparked the passion within. In my early 20s I decided enough was enough and I took a leap of faith and studied Design. I enjoyed every minute of it! To this day, I still believe it was the best decision I ever made. I learnt so much.
After I completed my Design studies I worked as a machinist for a sportswear company before landing my ‘dream’ job with a childrenswear label. I started out as a Production Assistant, then moved onto an Assistant Designer position before finally being offered a position as a Designer. I thought all my Christmases had come at once. After a number of years, however, the lifestyle was just not for me anymore. The overseas travel and long hours had worn me out.....as they do!!! It was then that I embarked on my moose & bird adventure. And what a fun adventure it has been!
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| Patchwork Pincushions |
Tell me a bit about your business name and how it came to be...
It took me months to think of a business name! Every name I thought of just wasn’t right for some reason or another and I wanted a name that had meaning to me. I think my husband was getting sick of my indecisiveness so one day he said ‘just call it moose & bird’. Perfect, I thought! My Mum and I are very close and when I was growing up I would fondly call her ‘moose’. Don’t ask me why! I have no idea. And I am a big fan of all things ‘birds’, hence, moose & bird!
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| Doily Brooch.. |
Inspiration is a funny thing, it can come from the most unlikely of places at the most unlikely of times. I love reading magazines and blogs, these never fail to inspire me and I am also really inspired by reading the stories of other creative types and the successes they have had!
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| Patchwork Pillows |
Who is someone you admire, like a designer or business person?
I really admire crafty people who just give everything a go and are just so passionate about their art or craft! Some people who come to mind include Alarna from Little Jane St, Michelle from Nook and Laura from Kit & Nancy!
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| Scalloped Buntings.. |
What is some advice you would give to other women? About anything...
Be true to yourself.....always!
{Ive had the pleasure of dealing with Melinda several times, her products are impeccable, i couldn't fault them even if i wanted to! Such talent coming from one lady is amazing!! AND She is the most WONDERFUL lady, so sweet and such a generous soul.
I wish her all the best in her business venture now and in the future, I for one cannot get enough of her work and will be a regular forever! I also look forward to our growing friendship and feel honoured to have met such a person :)}
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| Franny Doll.. |
Melinda also has a fabulous blog of her own - read all about her finds and work here 'moose & bird blog'
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| Winking Girl Pillow.. |
