Hi all 
hope you all have had a wonderful year. I have some exciting yet simple new plans for this blog, so stay tuned. For now see Cocoa Pod’s Facebook Page
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Facebook Page
Posted on December 1, 2009 by Renee G
Flora
Posted on September 23, 2009 by Renee G
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Posted on September 22, 2009 by Renee G
Our Lotus pendants are slowly, but surely starting to bloom this spring: http://www.cocoa-pod.com/category/Necklaces/c79
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dry my eyes so you won’t know
Posted on September 21, 2009 by Renee G
“Batwing Tunic” by indie designer Liza Rietz – www.lizarietz.com
“Tonight” Lykke Li – www.lykkeli.com
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My Tiny Garden
Posted on September 18, 2009 by Renee G
A few weeks ago, I was so inspired by all the moss I see on my daily walk, that I brought some home! It made a sweet, little project one Saturday afternoon. It is within my favourite vintage cup that has been hiding away ever since the handle broke.
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Outskirts
Posted on September 15, 2009 by Renee G
Here are few photos of my day at Outskirts festival; celebrating Perth Fashion Week. The first two are of me and my ‘store;, and the 3rd one is of Alicia Rosam, talented fashion illustrator of Ali J Art & Illustration – whom I had the pleasure of sharing the booth with. It was a lovely day despite the weather.
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Magic Mushroom
Posted on September 14, 2009 by Renee G
A magic mushroom floppy hat to bring a smile to your face and make all your awkward dreams come true! By quirky designer "Obey My Brain"
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Alice in Wonderland
Posted on August 7, 2009 by Renee G
For those who loved Alice in Wonderland as a child, you will be thrilled to know that a new version is coming out in 2010! I think it looks absolutely exquisite and dreamy. It stars Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, who as we all knows nails the eccentric characters so well! I still dream that there is such a thing as Willy Wonka/chocolate factory and the six-year-old in me knows that Wonka and I would be the best of friends. Here is the trailer…
next week I will put together of some of my favourite products from Etsy that have Alice in Wonderland aromas! Stay tuned!
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Buying Trip
Posted on July 3, 2009 by Renee G
Hello all! I did a little disappearing act, no? I was struck by the flu and as soon as I was feeling a little bit better, off to the City I went, to do some chores! I managed to do some stock-take sale shopping too…
Perth Craft Projects
Spotlight (a massive Australian craft store) was having a 1/2 price pattern sale, so I picked up quite a lot that I have been eying off for a while. Now, I just need to learn how to sew properly! They also were having a 20% off everything sale, so I got some cobalt-blue cotton yarn for a scarf and clean-cut, floral retro-fabric.
Wardrobe Shopping
Some new pants! I love it’s detail. I still have to learn to love it’s three quarter and skinny-leg style. If I don’t, they will make a great pair of shorts. I have finally got peep-toe white shoes. They were the last pair, and crazily it was in my size (11) and *not* wide fitted for my slender feet. They are leather and the heels are not like being on stilts. I bought 4 shoes in total. Not photographed are my three new cardigans – they were about 70% off from Myers. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw them, as I have been looking all year for a maxi/boyfriend cardigans that LOOKS LIKE ONE on someone who is 5′11. Actually, everything I got was all less than 50% off the original price. I tend to only buy clothes when they are on sale as 1. most of my money goes towards Cocoa Pod and 2. it makes me feel a bit better knowing that people aren’t overly profiting on sweat-shop made things. Still wish that my whole wardrobe could be 100% indie made. How cool would that be?
Cocoa Pod Offline Supply Buying
Green table cloth for new designer-market display – it goes with Cocoa Pod’s logo perfectly! Brown box that I will re-construct to be a chain and white dispenser. Bulk tissue paper, box samples for new Cocoa Pod branding/packaging. Not pictured are some paper drawers, sketch book and pens from Office Works.
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Vintage Girl
Posted on May 1, 2009 by Renee G
Just a little post. I have been very busy with Cocoa Pod, building up stock and slowly working on my website (more about that later!). I wanted to share a pic of Casey Brown with you. She regularly does these amazing photoshoots of herself that make her look like she is from another era…
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