Thursday, October 6, 2016

Supplier Spotlight - Monique Fryer Artisan Glass

Monique Fryer is the owner and creator of ‘Monique Fryer Glass Artisan’. She creates beautiful, one of a kind glass beads by hand and takes great pride in her unique pieces, selecting only the best to be sold in store here at M Group Retail.




While Monique began her career working with special needs students at Anson street School, she now creates beads full time in her workshop at home.
Each rod of glass, shipped in from Italy, is heated to molten temperatures and continuously turned through a 6 step process, changing each time, and can take anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes.




When asked why Monique continues to create such intricate and at times, very time consuming pieces, with some necklaces taking a week and a half to complete, she says she “loves the texture and feel of glass and just loves seeing the end result. You never know what they’re going to look like at the end!”

  

Monique is self-taught and began her journey with glass bead making 8 years ago. She says she continues to learn new techniques and discover new things about her art, with her new range of Jewellery including pressed beads, leather and wooden touches available now in store.


Friday, September 30, 2016

#Whichonewouldyouchoose

Our local calendars by Emay Images are back in stock :-)
These calendars are so popular at Christmas time as they make the perfect gift. They are easy to post, they are practical and they have gorgeous photos of Orange NSW and surrounds.

We have one included in today's #Whichonewouldyouchoose giveaway! 

Comment on this post, visit facebook or enter on Instagram! (@m_group_retail)

Or do all three :-)


Which one would you choose?
Tell us which one you'd like and share the post with the comment "Which one would you choose?"
We will pick a random winner from a random post throughout the week. You'll win the item that you chose. How good is that? We won't limit the winners each week there could be one or ten that just adds to the fun. So make sure you comment on and share each photo each day to increase your chance of winning!
When we pick a winner we will comment on the photo so that we can tag the winner making sure that they don't miss it!
(Open to Australian residents only)





Thursday, September 29, 2016

#Whichonewouldyouchoose

Do you know that we have lots of exciting things happening over on our facebook page. 

We'd love for you to come over and join in :-)


This is our current giveaway!


Which one would you choose?

Tell us which one you'd like and share the post with the comment "Which one would you choose?"
We will pick a random winner from a random post throughout the week. You'll win the item that you chose. How good is that? We won't limit the winners each week there could be one or ten that just adds to the fun. So make sure you comment on and share each photo each day to increase your chance of winning!
When we pick a winner we will comment on the photo so that we can tag the winner making sure that they don't miss it!
(Open to Australian residents only)





If you aren't on facebook then leave a comment on this post and we'll include you!
For another chance head over and follow us on Instagram too :-)
Find us @m_group_retail


Thursday, September 8, 2016

Supplier Spotlight


Rustic Wood


Ross Walker is the craftsman behind many beautiful wooden pieces sold here at M Group. Ross started his home business ‘Rustic Woodwork’ at the age of 75 after retiring from working in Pathology at the Orange Base Hospital.
He had rekindled the love for woodwork just 2 years previously, beginning with a Lathe in the back shed making bowls and candlesticks. Ross had previously worked for a Carpenter after he left school at the young age of 12 but has taught himself most of what he knows.

In the past 2 to 3 years Ross has begun making larger pieces out of different woods, creating beautifully unique one of a kind items. His favourite piece is a dining table made from Mahogany that was brought down from Darwin by his son.

The love for woodwork has been passed down to his daughter, Lyn, who is often with him in the shed helping create pieces, and his grandson, Craig, who is working on a table of his own, often asking Ross for advice.






Ross is currently teaching himself lead lighting at the age of 84. It’s this passion for continued learning and creating that shows in Ross’ work.


You can see some of Ross’ work here in our online store and in our shop front at 13 William Street, Orange NSW or contact him through his email, rosswalker32@outlook.com.au, for custom orders and sales.’




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