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WE HAVE MOVED!

2009-11-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

hello lovely friends and followers :)

our blog has now been merged onto our new-look website.

you will find it up and live on our home page:

http://www.incube8r.com.au/blog/

we now also offer advertising space for $30.00 per week on the website...

and....
drum roll....

in.cube8r australia-wide franchises will be available as of feb 2010!!

if you've ever thought, "i'd like a little shop like that" ...

now you can!!

...just plug in and go,

email: isy@incube8r.com.au for info.

2009-08-17T04:02:00.000-07:00

* in.cube8r INTERVIEW:

SALLY MORRIGAN FROM GEORGIE LOVE

sal, tell us a story :)

sometime in 2004 or 2005, sally morrigan had a dream. not a literal dream mind you, she's not any kind of fancy psychic lady, but a dream none-the-less.

see, sally morrigan was born to shop. preferably online where it was only starting to come in fashion, as retail shops, crowds and over enthusiastic staff terrified her. she shopped online and goddamnit, she shopped CRAFTY. spending all her hard earned dollars from working on a secret project in a chocolate factory (true) and then a secret anti-terrorist project for the government/ASIO (also true, the woman gets around) in handmade stores in the US, the fairly wonderful cut+paste and completely formidable shana logic. ...and it was good.

well, to be truthful, it was good-ish. sally was an impatient and thrifty girl and got frustrated that despite paying the expensive TOPTOPTOP dollar for shipping, her packages would take weeks to arrive. and that made her sad. but not for long. see sally was a reasonably bright girl and a lightbulb flashed above her head. WHAT IF, seriously, WHAT IF there was an Australian site where i could buy ALL AUSTRALIAN HANDMADE GOODNESS and have things arrive in DAYS not weeks. so she got googling and googling and found nothing, not a hint of australian handmade online goodness. she despaired and rejoiced all at once. she held on firm to her idea and told all her crafty friends about it. everyone got excited, but sally was uncertain. while an internet shopping and googling maestro, a programming web nerd she was not. she told her then boyfriend (who is forever known as dickhead dan, but for brevity, we will call him DD in this story), who coincidently WAS a programming web nerd. DD saw the potential of her idea straight away and offered his services to help her build it.

....and it was done. well, eventually. in between their full-time jobs and other social commitments, which at the time was plentiful.

but what to call it. i have to tell you, some of the names suggested by friends were obscene. sally's longest relationship in her life thus far was her dog george. sally, being a woman of many ideas and sometimes secretly naff baby talk, had exactly 2149 nicknames for this goofy dog george. number 1746 was infact "Georgie Love", which to pronounce correctly is *high pitch voice* Geeeeeoooorgeeeee Luv" she loved george and thought everyone else would too. so Georgie Love was born and the website was oddly, and some might say inappropriately, dog themed.

soon after the launch of Georgie Love (April 12, 2006)... no, if I recall correctly it was a fair few months before, Sally Morrigan and DD parted ways and Georgie Love became as it should - a one woman-one dog operation, which has been run out of living rooms in houses all across melbourne and the greater surrounds for going on 3.5 years. it originally had about 8-10 crafty folk, a mix of her real-life friends and people she poached from the rose street artist market. now, a good number of years later, there are 58 different artists on the site, and counting. google tells her that about 1500 different people come and visit every week. sally morrigan still has a 2.5-day-a-week job at a university (not secret), a 9 month old baby and a lovely and fairly odd partner who looks remarkably like jesus. georgie is still counted as her longest relationship ever at 5 and a bit years and counting. they live in a crooked little house in the mountains where they avoid social commitments on saturday nights, which are instead spent in the dark watching movies, drinking nice wine and writing waffling stories about themselves.

2009-08-14T20:12:00.000-07:00

MADEIT designer profile:
SUSANNAH TUCKER
http://www.madeit.com.au/spotlight6.asp

Susannah Tucker Photography visit store

Tell us a bit about yourself?
Funnily enough, my name is Susannah and I am a 31 year old self taught photographer.
I am a kiwi living in Melbourne with my husband and two gorgeous little ones; Annabel 3 and Otis 4 months. I am addicted to coffee and chocolate, and feel really alive when the sky is blue and the sun is shining...
...read more on the madeit site and view susannah's work here @ in.cube8r!!

2009-08-06T19:40:00.000-07:00

hey all,

i am currently driving the blog as we are in between publicists :)

you may have noticed a slight change in the colour scheme... and the approach... and maybe the bad spelling :0

send me your images, your thoughts, your links!!

we've had another little write up... thanks finders keepers!

http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/2009/08/featured-shop-incub8r/

and after the birthday bash we also had a write up here, (altho they muddled us with the fashion incubator) thanks style melbourne...

there's oodles of pix on this one :)

http://stylemelbourne.com/2009/07/event-fashion-in-cube8r-2nd-birthday-celebrations/#more-2033

enjoy, isy

handmade melbourne the book, have you got your copy?

2009-08-05T21:35:00.000-07:00

HANDMADE MELBOURNE BOOK LAUNCH

2009-08-05T19:49:00.000-07:00

:: 45 flinders lane :: 6pm last night ::

the premier gave a lovely speech and we are excited to be part of something so special :)

43 of in.cube8r's crafters are in the new issue!!!

2009-08-04T05:32:00.000-07:00

well done everyone!!

as a body we make up over 40% of this book!!

handmade melbourne -it's out and we have them here

come and grab a copy @ $29.95 RRP

see you at the launch tomorrow!!

GO MELBOURNE!!!

Dye 4 U - Opaque Tights

2009-07-13T14:37:00.000-07:00

Footless and full opaque tights at in.cube8r. Alison from Dye 4 u hand dyes all of the Dye 4 u range to deliver truly one-off originals. Currently in.cube8r has an extensive range of sizes and colours and with the winter chill in the air a must this winter!

Alison can custom produce a certain colour combination simply email her at dye4u@netspace.com.au and visit us at in.cube8r to check out her range.

Guess who's turning 2? Join in.cube8r and Mixtape zine as we celebrate!

2009-06-28T00:28:00.000-07:00

in.cube8r and mixtape zine are turning 2 and we would like to invite you and a friend to our party!

Saturday 25th July 2009

in.cube8r gallery

321 Smith Street

Fitzroy

6.30pm - 9.00pm

kidlets welcome and rsvp required info@incube8r.com.au

thevine.com.au interviews Isy, June 20th 2009

2009-06-27T23:11:00.000-07:00

For the greatest music, fashion, news and entertainment buried deep inside the World Wide Web check out The Vine. Don't miss the the vine's interview with Isy http://www.thevine.com.au/search/?search=in.cube8r

in.cube8r loves the new Herald Sun Weekend liftout and The Herald Sun loves in.cube8r

2009-06-24T05:34:00.000-07:00

Herald Sun Weekend Page 2, 20/06/09

A little entertainment, fashion, food and what's on and hot right now. So thrilled to be mentioned on page 2, Love it Section and Yasmin Langley's star brooch featured!

Lisa Posar new to in.cube8r

2009-06-18T16:05:00.000-07:00

How many times have you forgotten to pick up that gift card and remembered when it was too late having to venture into the fluorescent madness of a convenience store on the way to the occasion you may have already be running late too? Not to mention the selection available!

We'll sure you may be a little more organised than I am however I am sure there are a few of you out there who know exactly what I am talking about.

Lisa Posar's delightful cards use different techniques - one of them being to apply layers of inks, chalks and paints to paper to create vintage backgrounds. Sure they won't make you remember to buy the card but they are certainly beautiful and great to give!

Lisa Posar range available at in.cube8r

Adee & Will

2009-06-18T15:45:00.000-07:00

We all know only too well the joy of hand crafting something for someone you love. A story only too familiar, Jennifer Lee joined the many of us who have turned a project or hobby into a small business (for now at least!). Adee (after Jennifer's mother) who used to make clothes for Jennifer's son Will has arrived at in.cube8r and we are so thrilled to have them join us.

For beautifully crafted children's clothing stop past and check out the Adee & Will range or visit www.adeeandwil.com

Em and Me at in.cube8r

2009-06-02T14:59:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to welcome Em & Me to in.cube8r. Em & Me is a new, funky label creating unique designs in journals, scrapbooks, photo albums, diaries and gift cards. Every design is one-of-a-kind-never-to-be-found-anywhere-else-in the world and designs can also be made to order.

Toby Eagle

2009-05-14T03:07:00.000-07:00

(Gypsy Clover)

Toby Eagle creates jewellery by hand and uses predominately sterling silver and stainless steel, sometimes incorporating other metals, precious stones and crystals. Tobye creates her collections with sensitive skin and hypoallergenic issues in mind and is nickel free. Anodised, forged and cut by hand Toby draws inspiration from the oddities of nature in its organic form and finds inspiration in the most humble places.

The Tobye collection is at in.cube8r and we encourage you to contact Toby direct for commissions of new designs or alterations of existing designs.

http://www.tobye.com.au/

What’s On

2009-05-14T03:01:00.000-07:00

Be sure to visit fellow cuber, Nadia Turners collaborative exhibition: Stories to tell: an exhibition of illustration. Held at the Angela Robarts-Bird gallery at Gasworks Arts Park, the exhibition runs from May 25 to 14thJune, with the opening night on 28th May 6pm-8pm.

Handmade in Melbourne – artist submissions wanted.....EXTENDED DEADLINE....MAY 25...YOUR LAST CHANCE!

2009-05-14T02:52:00.000-07:00

Handmade in Melbourne is calling for artists submissions for the next edition due for release in August (2009). The book will feature 200 of Melbourne’s most inspiring artisans and we encourage you to get online and submit you profile. Be quick as submissions are closing very very soon. Don’t forget to list in.cube8r as a stockist and be sure to let us know if your profile is confirmed so we can keep our eyes peeled for you when we get a copy and of course post it on the in.cube8r blog. Good luck

http://www.handmadeinaustralia.com.au

in.cube8r in the press: Artguide May/June 2009

2009-05-09T22:31:00.001-07:00

Nadia Turner for in.cube8r features in the lastest edition of Artguide May/June 2009 (www.artguide.com.au)

Alma B aka Rebecca Holland wins Yasmin Langley Cloud Brooch

2009-05-09T22:04:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all of you that joined our in.cube8r blog, welcome!

Congratulations to 'Alma B aka Rebecca Holland' you has won the Yasmin Langley Cloud Brooch. Rebecca please contact in.cube8r to collect your new piece (03 8415 0321).

If you would like to contribute to the in.cube8r blog please email isy@incube8r.com.au

An exhibition in support of the Cancer Council's "The Biggest Morning Tea".

2009-05-05T04:07:00.000-07:00

To coincide with The Cancer Council ‘s “The Biggest Morning Tea” the Box Hill Arts Centre is showing an exhibition of contemporary ceramic design with the title “My cup of tea”. The exhibition will run from the 24th to the 29th May.

This exhibition is a collection of work by two emerging artists, Ingrid Tufts and Simone Braund. Ingrid Tufts is an in.cube8r 'cuber' and produces mid 20th century inspired kitchen objects, household items and teaware.

“My cup of Tea” 24th – 29th May 2009Open Monday to Friday 9.00am -5.00pm
Opening afternoon tea Sunday 24th May 3 -5pm RSVP: rsvp@sprangfrommycupoftea.comor contact Simone on 0417 963 665http://www.sprangfrommycupoftea.com/

In the press...

2009-04-29T01:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some of our most recent cuber successes and press features. A big thankyou for the A2
48 hours the personal shopper, Herald Sun A2, Saturday April 25, 2008
Featuring cuber: Brent Dakis, Depths of the Never Never

Michi Girl, Tuesday 28th April, 2008 http://www.michigirl.com/
Featuring cuber: Joo Li's Whimsical clay

Clouds for FREE!!! join us

2009-04-28T05:14:00.000-07:00

With Autumn quickly stripping our hopes of any bright sunny days we thought we'd give one lucky in.cube8r friend a Yasmin Langley Cloud Brooch.

For your chance to win simply become a member of the in.cube8r blog and we will at random (names in a hat kind of random) choose one person who will be able to wear a cloud on their sleeve all year round.

For your chance to win exisiting friends and those who become subscribers until Sunday 10th May will be in the running.

Spread the word, join us and goodluck.

Google Earth Alphabet...in.cube8r

2009-04-28T04:48:00.000-07:00

Ok, so you've probably seen it in the newspaper recently however we couldn't resist featuring the Google Earth Alphabet. We love the fact that it is so simply (in theory) and a Victorian representation. This is what in.cube8r would look like from Google Earth (except the 8, which we are hoping will soon be released in the numeric collection).

psst...heard it on the grapevine

2009-04-28T04:26:00.000-07:00

We love to boast about and spread the word of fellow cubers successes and will from time to time bring you some updates on their exciting progress.

Maria Psaltis has recently been featured by the polymer clay guild of etsy...here is the link to their newsletter for those clay enthusiasist. To view Maria's interview, visit

http://pcagoe.com/category/featured-member-interviews/page/2/

Our very talented and youngest cuber, Natalie is set to launch a website selling Melbourne artists wears launching soon. Be sure to subscribe to the in.cube8r blog, and we will keep you up to date with this exciting concept and keep you at the forefront of all things Melbourne, Handmade and Art & Craft.

Melbourne Street Fashion

2009-04-28T04:19:00.000-07:00

'Melbourne Street Fashion.com is an online collision of Melbourne’s varied and glorious street styles – fashion’s pulsating heart for all those bouncing to the beat of the city street'.

The site chronicles street fashion’s explosion of expression and individuality from the pavement to the party and channels it with its music and artistic influences.

Similar to in.cube8r's vision of promoting and improving awareness of young, independent and emerging fashion in Melbourne Street Fashion is one to watch.

http://www.melbournestreetfashion.com/

Curious about in.cube8r? Kate is...

2009-04-28T04:11:00.000-07:00

In persuit of all things Melbourne and on the pulse, we stumbled across the site Curious Kate (www.curiouskate.com). Probably not foreign to many of you, the site is a quick snapshot of what's hot in Melbourne....... the latest newsletter features none other than in.cube8r.

http://curiouskate.com.au/curiosities/59/number-8-never-late/

Tinvironments - a visual reference of caring for our environment

2009-04-28T04:01:00.000-07:00

We are true believers that we must cherish and preserve our planet. We were inspired and welcomed with open arms the work of Stephanie Winther and Fattie who have very cleaverly fused some of these cherished places with recycled drink cans and tops. For a consent source of how beautiful our world and how recycling even the most basic of items can be turned into pieces of art, we give three cheers to Tinvironments.

Tinvironments: Sunset

Meet the new kids on the block..

2009-04-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some of our new in.cube8r artists.

Lammin Art

A new use for an old item, slumped and fused glass

Whimsical clay by Joo Li
Joo Li makes these delicious apple notice board pins perfect for any appetite! Joo Li makes her own putty from PVA glue and talcum powder!!

Amy Mulcahy softies

Now we all love a softie and these Amy Mulhahy' softies are no exception. On Amy's first day at in.cube8r they were so popular one customer snapped up 6....be quick!

(This is the customer with the softies - good choice)

2009-04-06T14:37:00.000-07:00

Food for your skin

Greta & Jennifer Pickering started Food For Your Skin in 1999. Jennifer has worked as a nurse and shiatsu therapist for many years and believes in alternative therapies. Food For Your Skin began when Jennifer created natural remedies for her eldest daughter who was suffering from very sensitive skin. Since then she has developed this range of chemical free body products providing natural food for your skin. Australia Healthy Mission endorse the integrity of all products made by Food For Your Skin as chemical-free olive oil products that will benefit your skin.

Greta restocking Food for your skin

The Ottaway Forge moves into in.cube8r

"The Otway Forge" moves in her AWESOME pure essential oil candles. These scents range from the seductive to the energetic. Isy has 3 of these candles at home, "I can highly recommend if you want to change the atmosphere in a room light one of these. I have a geranium one in my bathroom, a patchouli one in my entrance hall and a cinnamon/orange in the bedroom. They smell heavenly all the way down to the bottom and burn for hours.

Be sure to visit http://www.otwayforge.tripod.com/

Reanne Brewin Designs

We introduce you to Reanne Brewin's ceramic pieces that sit well as an ornament or sacred altar anywhere indoor or outdoor. Her collection also offers ceramic bowls and accessories and are a great piece to give and receive.

Craft Cartel: Faythe Levine Podcast

2009-03-26T18:02:00.000-07:00

Craftivists Casey Jenkins & Rayna Fahey founded Craft Cartel in 2007

(photo by Mark Burban, image courtesy of www.craftcartel.com)

For those of you who didn't get to stop by in.cube8r to meet and listen to Faythe Levine our friends at Craft Cartel (www.craftcartel.com) have loaded their podcast of the interview and here is the link http://www.archive.org/details/CraftCartelPodcastEpisode909.03.25FaytheLevine

enjoy!

Meet Little Nikita

2009-03-26T15:11:00.000-07:00

Meet Little Nikita as written by Kylie Robinson

My main items are scrabble pieces, I make rings, pendants, earrings and my major seller are the scrabble cufflinks!
I love making things that are a little bit quirky and living in Melbourne I certainly get lots of inspiration as everyone who lives here and has there own style! All one has to do is sit in a café in one of many laneways for inspiration!

It was great when I then came across in.cube8r, I placed a few items in my cube and 'wow' what a feeling it was to make my first sale.
Isy is great and I think she has certainly ensured that home crafters can make the next step. Not only that ,.. you don’t have to get up early to set up stalls on the weekend!

Faythe Levine visit's in.cube8r

2009-03-22T13:50:00.000-07:00

Isy Galey, Esther Navarro-Orejon & Faythe Levine

A BIG thankyou to Faythe Levine who visited us last Sunday to talk about all things art, craft, FIY and the movie Handmade Nation. Our cuber's and visitors sipped champagne as Faythe took us on her journey leaving us inspired and committed to continue our support of all things handmade. If we say so ourselves Faythe loved the in.cube8r space and concept and even picked up a Nadia Turner brooch.

Thankyou to all of you who supported and visited the gallery . If you have any suggestions on future events and workshops we would love to hear about them. Email us here

Here are some more pics of Sunday's event.

Keep your eyes posted on the blog for more in.cube8r news, events and workshops.

Handmade Nation's Faythe Levin to visit in.cube8r THIS Sunday March 15th - Join us for champagne and all things Art, Craft, DIY and Design

2009-03-11T04:10:00.000-07:00

If there is one place to be this Sunday evening it is at in.cube8r where we are thrilled to present to our in.cube8r friends, Handmade Nation's Faythe Levin. If you have been stuck under a rock and not heard about the handmade nation phenominon it is the Internationally received film/documentary and book on all things art, craft, design & DIY.

Faythe Levin will be visiting in.cube8r on Sunday to present her take on our Handmade Nation, meet our cubers and unwind after a busy week at the Stitches and Craft Show.

Date: Sunday March 15th 2009

Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Location: in.cube8r, 321 Smith Street Fitzroy

Who should come: All that are inspired by art, craft, design, DIY and hand made

We will be selling copies of Handmade Nation book and one lucky in.cube8r friend will WIN a copy to take home.

So start blogging, spread the word and be sure to visit in.cube8r.

We look forward to welcoming Faythe Levin and our in.cube8r friends.

Stitches and Craft Show : What we found!

2009-03-11T01:21:00.000-07:00

We headed to the Melbourne Stitches and craft show in pursuit of things art, craft and handmade. Here are some things we found and loved.

We feel in love with the delicious culinary delights of Felt Cuisine (http://www.feltcuisine.com/) where you can have your cake and eat it too, well actually no you can't eat it but it sure looks tempting - the added bonus NO CALORIES!

Guilt free sweets!!

Sushi anyone?

One red Robin http://www.oneredrobin.com/

Babushka made an appearence at the show with a delightful Babuska posse checking out the action.

Keep your eyes peeled for more Stitches and Craft Show finds and don't miss our exciting and not to be missed in.cube8r event presenting Handmade Nation's Faythe Levin at in.cube8r this Sunday March 15th, check out the latest post for more details.

2009-03-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled that The Stitches and Craft Show is on this week (in Melbourne 11-15th March) and whilst we won't be displaying our in.cube8r concept at the show this year, we will be scouring high and low for the lateast and greatest in hand made, craft, art and all things Australian Made.

Also on the top of our list will be to visit the Indie Craft area, new to the show this will be displaying cool unique items from emerging and established indipendent artists - maybe more cubers? With camera in hand we will be sure to show you what we've found, who we've found and all the wonderful indie artists we meet!

If you head to the show and want to share a fabulous find be sure to email us and we'll post it for all to see, spread the indie craft love.

With too much content to mention and so much happening at the show visit http://www.stitchesandcraft.com.au

See you there!

Kit and Caboodle - Happy 50th Birthday Barbie

2009-03-03T18:10:00.000-08:00

Now, whilst we have been using this blog as a good way to communicate in.cube8r news, cuber designers and in.cube8r in the press it really is an avenue for all things art & Craft and handmade to be shared, adored and loved. After an email alerting us of an in.cube8r supporter (http://kitandcaboodle.ning.com/forum/topics/selling-jewellery-how-to?page=1&commentId=2576645%3AComment%3A13255&x=1#2576645Comment13255)
we checked out Kit & Caboodle and online network of contemporary jewellers - where there are oodles of amazing items. We couldn't resist and had to share the amazing work of Marguax Lange... if only we'd thought of that!!

As Barbie celebrates her 50th Birthday we say Happy Birthday!

And we know what you are all thinking...where's Ken? Don't fret Ken Rings and earrings available!!

http://www.margauxlange.com/

kitandcaboodle.ning.com

in.cube8r loves MixTape : Out Now!

2009-02-26T21:38:00.000-08:00

Hot off the press and celebrating it's first hard copy issue is MixTape the uber cool magazine of all things art, pop-culture and hand made. in.cube8r has been a fan of MixTape for some time and love that it is designed, produced and packed from home.

In this issue, MixTape speaks to Isy about the in.cube8r space. At only $7 drop in to in.cube8r to pick up your copy, limited edition print run! (we also love that it is on 100% Recyclable paper).

MixTape feature on in.cube8r

Jump online to subcribe to MixTape http://www.mixtapezine.com/

Hide and Seek Melbourne

2009-02-26T21:34:00.001-08:00

Hide and Seek has just hit in.cube8r and is the ultimate guide for all things that little bit unique, underground and must see, do and eat in Melbourne. Stop by in.cube8r to pick up a copy, it's compact size means you can carry it with you and make a stop at all of the amazing places it features...First Stop...in.cube8!

Thinking inside the box

2009-02-26T03:07:00.000-08:00

For those of who missed Vanessa Murray's editorial on in.cube8r, here is the link as featured in The Age, December 10, 2008. Thanks for your support Vanessa.

http://http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/thinking-inside-the-boxes-20081209-6uxy.html?page=-1

The Secrets Out- Get creative with cubicles. Hide & Seek: MX

2009-02-26T02:19:00.000-08:00

in.cube8r was featured in yesterdays (Wednesday 25th February) MX, an extract from Explore Australia's latest release 'Hide & Seek'. Swing past in.cube8r to pick up a copy of Hide & Seek, $14.95 a must have to make your way around Melbourne's 'hottest underground locations'.

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival

2009-02-19T19:08:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year when Melbourne converges into the fashion capital and our local talent showcases what's hot right now. Visited by local and international media and buyers, LMFF calender offers something for all.

in.cube8r will also host our own very Fashion week activities (details to follow) so keep your eyes on the blog for updates and details and make sure you come down to support our in.cuber8r artists.

visit the L'Oreal Melboure Fashion Festival website

http://www.lmff.com.au/2009/#/home

stocking cubes....

2009-02-15T15:16:00.000-08:00

Here is a pic of our cubers madly restocking for the xmas rush. Each cuber is responsible for their cubes and they take pride in displaying their works for the in.cuber visitors. Each month (around the 11th-13th) in.cube8r welcomes new cubers to the gallery. Be sure to drop in and if you see a cuber restocking, say hi and ask them about their work.

in.cube8r is an interactive space, come and check it out.

Ingrid Tufts - Our cup of tea...

2009-02-11T18:29:00.000-08:00

Have you ever googled in pursuit of a tea blog? Well, probably not . Perhaps in our quest to find and be inspired by blogs all around and check out our blog neighbours (having just launched the in.cube8r blog!) holding my cup of tea, I typed in what I thought would result in, I don't know - a couple of responses. Well, lets just say tea is serious stuff! I was amazed by how many tea blogs there are in 'blog space'. From brewing methods (no you don't just plunge the tea bag in the mug!) to different types of tea, to flashy tea gadgets there a tea blogs to satisfy all tea palettes.

So we throught we'd bring you afew, here are some that we've stumpled across.

www.teaguyspeaks.com/2006/06/tea-blog-list.html

www.worldteanews.com/AboutTea/

www.yan-cha.blogspot.com

http://greenteablog.o-cha.com/

And if tea is not your thing and you prefer a hot cup of coffee or chocolate, forget tea blogs and drop in to in.cube8r and pick up an Ingrid Tufts printed tea towel or apron with what else but a beautiful tea pot print!

"My cup of tea" hand printed aprons $25

"My cup of tea" hand printed towels $15

Ingrid Tufts, in.cube8r resident. Cube number 72

roses are red, violets are blue....all I desire is what's in a cube

2009-02-11T16:41:00.000-08:00

So it's that time of the year - Valentines Day. For some a day romance, joy and fluffy toys (that inevitably end up on tops of shelves, bottom of wardrobe and sitting pretty on trestle tables at local market stalls around fetching a couple of dollars!) and for others a non-event and boycott of the over inflated prices of floral arrangements and commercialisation of a day that began in the era of courtly traditions. The stories of how women were wooed by grand gestures of gallantry flourish in romance novels of today and whilst we may or may not all opt into the 'festivities' of the day, we all wish to be desired!

So here are some things we desire and adore to make heads turn, heart flutter and cupid re-think his day job!

Caroline Jones - Silver jewellery

Kikko - Genuine leather and kimono silk lined purses

Anne Newton - Parrot feather purses (no parrots were harmed in producing these must have purses)

And then there are up to 80 artists to choose from, ditch the roses chocolates, flowers and teddy's and choose something from a cube (we promise we will not double the prices of any of our items!, in-fact we don't even profit from you 'cupidity'.

Michi Girl visits in.cube8r

2009-02-08T19:07:00.000-08:00

(Jenna, Aneta & Isy)

Aneta and Jenna from the team at Michi Girl (THE daily weather and fashion forecast blog) dropped into in.cube8r last week to check out the cubes and marvel in the talent of our cubers. Aneta and Jenna loved the space, taking pics and gathering inspiration for the Michi Girl site (where to start!). We couldn't help but take some snaps of the girls.

Jenna couldn't resist the temptation and left smitten with her new piece by Natalie (our youngest and super gifted cuber).

http://www.michigirl.com/

The Blog begins...meet Isy and her goat!

2009-01-28T02:11:00.000-08:00

Well here it is the first in.cube8r blog and where to begin? For those of you joining us for the first time in.cube8r is a creative hub and mecca for all things art, craft, hand made, design, Australian made and so much more.

To get you aquainted with in.cube8r the woman behind in.cube8r is Isy Galey. Isy is committed to the arts and the in.cube8r concept being a inspiring space for new and emerging talent (and successful veterans!) to showcase their artform. So here is Isy....and her pet Goat!! (that's right, a lover of animals Isy has a goat! )

Drop in and say hi to Isy at 321 Smith Street Fitzroy and check out in.cube8r, the cubes and chat about goats!

in.cube8r gallery

2009-01-17T03:24:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the in.cube8r gallery blog! We are thrilled to be blogging and thanks for joining us. We are now able to bring you all of wonderful talented and inspiring artisans and tell you whats happening at in.cube8r and also share with you the things we love. If you haven't visited us since the New Year began, stop by! We farewell some of our artists and are thrilled to showcase some new ones! Here's to what lies ahead and a blog about art, craft, design, fashion, melbourne, hand made treasures and beyond.

Love in.cube8r

in.cube8r gallery

WE HAVE MOVED!

handmade melbourne the book, have you got your copy?

HANDMADE MELBOURNE BOOK LAUNCH

43 of in.cube8r's crafters are in the new issue!!!

Dye 4 U - Opaque Tights

Guess who's turning 2? Join in.cube8r and Mixtape zine as we celebrate!

thevine.com.au interviews Isy, June 20th 2009

in.cube8r loves the new Herald Sun Weekend liftout and The Herald Sun loves in.cube8r

Lisa Posar new to in.cube8r

Adee & Will

Em and Me at in.cube8r

Toby Eagle

What’s On

Handmade in Melbourne – artist submissions wanted.*....EXTENDED DEADLINE....*MAY 25...YOUR LAST CHANCE!

in.cube8r in the press: Artguide May/June 2009

Alma B aka Rebecca Holland wins Yasmin Langley Cloud Brooch

An exhibition in support of the Cancer Council's "The Biggest Morning Tea".

In the press...

Clouds for FREE!!! join us

Google Earth Alphabet...in.cube8r

psst...heard it on the grapevine

Melbourne Street Fashion

Curious about in.cube8r? Kate is...

Tinvironments - a visual reference of caring for our environment

Meet the new kids on the block..

Craft Cartel: Faythe Levine Podcast

Meet Little Nikita

Faythe Levine visit's in.cube8r

Handmade Nation's Faythe Levin to visit in.cube8r THIS Sunday March 15th - Join us for champagne and all things Art, Craft, DIY and Design

Stitches and Craft Show : What we found!

Kit and Caboodle - Happy 50th Birthday Barbie

in.cube8r loves MixTape : Out Now!

Hide and Seek Melbourne

Thinking inside the box

The Secrets Out- Get creative with cubicles. Hide & Seek: MX

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival

stocking cubes....

Ingrid Tufts - Our cup of tea...

roses are red, violets are blue....all I desire is what's in a cube

Michi Girl visits in.cube8r

The Blog begins...meet Isy and her goat!

in.cube8r gallery

Handmade in Melbourne – artist submissions wanted.....EXTENDED DEADLINE....MAY 25...YOUR LAST CHANCE!