GOOSE

GOOSE carnival sale this saturday

2012-01-12T21:12:00.001+11:00

roll up roll up for the grand annual

GOOSE

carnival sale

THIS SATURDAY 14th january
ONE DAY ONLY

starting at 9am - sorry no early birds
until 4pm - or until sold out

CASH ONLY : products priced to clear
sorry no gift vouchers, credit notes or eftpos

FREE face painting + colouring in for the kids

find the market style clearance sale behind the store
follow the flags down the lane.

xmas trading hours

2011-11-27T07:59:00.001+11:00

a quick little note to let you know that we are open today : our first sunday trading for the year!

deck the halls . . . xmas has arrived at GOOSE

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if you're ready and willing to be immersed in christmas cheer, you may be tempted with these adorable xmas decorations and accessories.

this is only but a taste of what is on offer in store . . .

so stretch your legs, hop on your bike or jump in your car and make the dash into GOOSE.

little note:

open 7 days a week beginning next week (21st nov) through until xmas

monday - friday 10-6 saturday 10-5 + sunday 10-4

have you met miss jones : porcelain deer ornaments

large deer $110 : small deer $35 : + bambi deco : $20

have you met miss jones : porcelain decorations

prices ranging : $15 - $25ea

8 musical crackers with chimes

contains xylophone keys + music guaranteed xmas cheer around the xmas table $55

polli angel deco kit

includes 5 large angel decorations, reversible with different patterned skirts. naturally printed in australia on 100% recycled card. available in red OR blue $19.95

gift ideas : the accessoriser

2011-11-17T11:27:00.001+11:00

time for the christmas gift hunt?
to assist when collecting your thoughts for the perfect gift, we often find it easier to think of the person and their interests and therefore slotting ideas into a category.

i've set myself a little task to post on the blog images of our top picks within the categories . . . accessoriser . . . decorator . . . indulger . . . expressor . . . thinker . . . gooselings . . .

here are some of our favourite new into store ideas today for

the accessoriser

1. sunnylife broad brimmed sunhat : coral stripe / neutral stripe : $80
2. emily green earrings $20
3. nancybird twin purse coin purses : $59
4. elk wooden cluster necklace : $45
5. japanese floral glasses case : $22
6. happy socks : $15.95
7. roc eyewear autumn black : $80
8. wilson punched leather wallet : $140
9. elk leather gathered clutch - honeycomb $135 also avail smoke + sage
10. angus + celeste necklace : $45
11. palas leather bracelet : $15 + assorted charms : $22 - $25
12. apple and bee : love hearts cosmetic bag : made with organic materials : $55
13. emily green necklaces : $45
14. soludos : 12 styles to choose from : plain $33 + patterned $36

MOVEMBER

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NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL MO
1. add flair anywhere with these temporary tattoos : fingerstache : $6
2. the great moustaches mug : guess which matches who : $22
3. try 'em on for size, then eat 'em : cookie cutters : munchstaches : $15
4. six mustache clips and straws : stache straws : $9
5. notable moustaches : simply stick on : 12
6. magnetic poetry kit : with over 200 magnets : mustache poet : $20

GOOSE + finders keepers blog

2011-09-22T14:26:00.000+10:00

a BIG thank you to the girls @ finders keepers blog for their post on GOOSE.

a little interview along with some great shots of the store.

press link below to take a look
finders keeper blog : featured shop GOOSE

enjoy . . .

father's day

2011-09-01T11:20:00.001+10:00

first day of spring today + it's

father's day

this sunday . . .

"Dad, you're someone to look up to no matter how tall I've grown". ~ Author Unknown

take a glimpse below at some of our fun fathers day products on offer . . . come in + play with us!
or . . . phone us as we are more than happy to assist with posting your selection.

scrabble

2011-09-01T11:07:00.002+10:00

scrabble mug / pencils or magnetic fridge tiles $15ea

mug
the SCRABBLE letter mugs are a wonderfully retro reminder of the world famous board game. each mug features a SCRABBLE letter on the front, the official SCRABBLE letter distribution chart on the back and a sneaky triple word score box on the inside bottom.
choose the first letter of your name or initials, surname and any word you like.

Ceramic mug
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Measures 11cm x 9cm x 9cm

pencils in tin
no matter if you write, sketch or just keep your SCRABBLE scores these pencils glide smoothly over the paper. they are highly break resistant and a joy to use.

official licensed scrabble pencils
presentation tin
12 HB pencils with erasers
tin measures: h20cm x w4cm x d2.5cm

fridge magnets
spruce up your fridge with a set of super SCRABBLE fridge magnets. create useful reminders, shopping lists and fun messages. practice your SCRABBLE skills everyday whilst waiting for the toaster to pop!

this set has over 100 magnetic tiles featuring the full SCRABBLE letter distribution plus the triple word, triple letter and double word score tiles.

the official SCRABBLE magnet set
over 100 magnetic scrabble tiles

other products available instore include : SCRABBLE tea towel + SCRABBLE notebook

juggling kit

2011-09-01T11:04:00.003+10:00

authentic juggling kit $28

containing 3 juggling balls of genuine professional quality and world class 96 page 'learn to juggle' instruction book that can teach even the most uncoordinated to juggle like a pro!

my dad : grandpa tell me a story

2011-09-01T10:51:00.003+10:00

his stories. his words. tell me a story $22ea

my dad
he's the hand on our shoulder, the man we look up to. what made him the great guy he is? inside are questions only he can answer. get to know dad. hear his stories, share his memories.

grandpa
he's our past and our future - our hero, storyteller and friend. what made grandpa such a good man? inside are questions to evoke some of his best memories. get to know gradpa. hear his stories, share his memories.

laugh with him, honor him. create a treasured family keepsake.

pinhole camera kit

2011-09-01T10:42:00.002+10:00

make + shoot pinhole camera kit $35

the hole-on ex is a make and shoot 35mm pinhole camera kit. this well designed kit comes complete with all the camera parts printed on heavy, durable cardstock and die-cut and scored for easy assembly. a metal pinhole aperture is included. assembly requires only glue, a ruler and a pencil. step by step instructions mean the camera can be ready in less than 2 hours ready to shoot with standard colout or black ans white 35mm film (not included).

pinehole cameras have no optical lens - a pinhole lets light in when the shutter is opened to expose the film. a great way to inspire learning about the fundamentals of light, optics and photography. ages 12+

file folders

2011-09-01T10:36:00.004+10:00

set of 6 file folders $12

why shouldn't filing be fun? add some wit, colour, and honesty to your important papers, and go forth and file!

3 options
1 : stuff, documents, bills
2 : useless, nothing, nosy
3 : do ponder, file

carpenter's folding ruler

2011-09-01T10:33:00.003+10:00

kikkerland folding ruler $9

carpenter's ruler : metre pliable : what more could you ask for!

moshi moshi

2011-09-01T10:27:00.003+10:00

moshi moshi red handset $59

pop phone the 'retro' handset : designed by david turpin.

handset compatible with all devices, turns your tablet computer into a telephone via skype or VOIP applications. it's red, it's fun, now we are talking : moshi moshi

skyline bookends

2011-09-01T10:24:00.004+10:00

skyline bookends $90

iconic buildings from new york's world-famous skyline creating sturdy bookends for shelves or desks. made from formaldehyde-free, CARB compliant MDF with a white durable painted finish, these classic icons will stand the test of time and passing fashion trends.

eating + drinking melbourne

2011-09-01T10:17:00.002+10:00

eating + drinking MELBOURNE 2012 $30

over 700 of the best restaurants, nifty bars and cheap treats.

compiled with 100% independent folk - with sections on restaurants, cheap and cheerfuls, and bars, this guide will help you find great places to enjoy the dining experience. it's all about the crowd, the food and drink and the overall feel.

so dig in : eating and drinking MELBOURNE is your guide to a great night out!

keep calm for chaps

2011-08-31T17:50:00.002+10:00

keep calm for chaps $14.95

little book of quotes :
GOOD ADVICE FOR HARD TIMES
"luck is what you have left over after you give 100 percent". - langston coleman

mustache clips

2011-08-31T17:46:00.002+10:00

flavor savers : mustache clips $10

nobody likes cold lips or stale chips. this set of 4 mustache - shaped slips will keep your food fresh while classing up your cupboard.

the hip clips for your chips

sticky notes

2011-08-31T17:36:00.005+10:00

talk to the hand : 300 sticky notes $10

got something to say? let the hand do the talkin'
leave a message that commands respect, your message is bound to be noticed. and . . . you get 300 chances to get your point across. how very handy by FRED

tweet your love

2011-06-03T16:24:00.003+10:00

and the winner of the nancybird bag is . . . @pondaestate : CONGRATULATIONS!

remember to follow us on twitter @goosestore to hear of future events.

GOOSE 15th birthday sale

2011-04-25T18:57:00.009+10:00

happy 15th birthday
hip hip hooray . . .
15% off storewide
wednesday 27th april - saturday 7th may

follow goosestore on twitter : spread the word* + tweet why you love GOOSE
for your chance to win a nancybird canvas tote bag valued at $139.

enjoy the sale instore at GOOSE + happy tweeting!

GOOSE trading hours : monday - friday 10am - 6pm saturday 10am - 5pm

* see instore for terms + conditions. please remember to mention @goosestore in your tweet so that we can see the love! competition closes 31st may.

easter trading hours

2011-04-20T16:51:00.000+10:00

good friday : closed
saturday 23rd : open 10 - 5
sunday 24th : closed
monday 25th : closed
anzac day 26th : closed

body by dainy sawatzky

2011-04-06T19:36:00.004+10:00

BODY’s unique approach to dressing allows you to mix basic tops, leggings or comfortable pants with designer dresses, evening tops or fashion jackets, effortlessly transforming loungewear to casual chic simply by changing a few key pieces.

All BODY collections are 100% designed and made in Australia using sustainable production techniques.

lounge

2011-04-06T19:21:00.003+10:00

bringing women timeless fashion in luxe fabrics that feel and look great. this seasons look is simple yet sophisticated.

Lounge pieces all work together…. to simplify life and add an artful edge to any wardrobe.

mesop AW11

2011-04-06T19:08:00.004+10:00

the prefect new seasons layering pieces have arrived with favourite styles along with new autumn winter additions.

each piece is proudly designed, knitted and tailored entirely in Melbourne.

enjoy looking at these images and getting a feel of the styling of the range.

elk knits are on their way

2011-04-05T16:20:00.007+10:00

i can tease you and tell you that the eagerly awaited elk knits are on their way into store in the next couple of days . . . take a look at these fantastic shots and fabulous styling by the elk team. the new season elk jewellery arrived instore last week - red, turquoise, slate grey and mustard - eye candy indeed.

ANNA HOFFMANN DESIGNS

2011-04-05T15:03:00.007+10:00

Anna Hoffmann’s designs have an intelligent and innovative point of difference, such as a surprising fabric combination or an intricate embellishment. One constant passion in Anna’s Collections is the impeccable quality in workmanship, in detailing and in fit. Anna is blessed with an innate understanding of what women desire in gorgeous clothes.

Her pieces are meticulously crafted from beautiful Australian Merino wool, luxurious Italian yarns and the best in natural fibres - cottons, linens and silks- sourced from around the world.

more NEW arrivals

2011-03-08T11:00:00.004+11:00

hot one day - rainy the next . . . take a look here or come into the store to play

BIG AW11

antique tulle trou skirt in dusky blue $74.95
rosette cat mask $34.95

paisley peasant dress $89.95

lace face tee $44.95

look at us we are new . . .

2011-02-26T17:07:00.006+11:00

nancybird AW11
this seasons range of nancybird draws on inspiration from old botanical prints, with intricate detailed petals and leaves.
the complete range has arrived instore - here are a couple of teasers for you.

fabric angle clutch $98

assorted nancybird purses

george bag tan $295

GOOSE carnival sale 2011

2011-01-16T10:38:00.006+11:00

on friday when all of the rain was coming down i asked one of my little girls to go and press 'stop the rain button' . . . sure enough an hour or so later out came the sunshine!

how lucky we were with the weather yesterday . . . in the end it all came together beautifully for the big GOOSE carnival sale.

take a look at a couple of snaps from the day . . .

make sure you join up as a member through the website so we can keep you up to speed with the happenings at GOOSE.

thank you for all of your support!

GOOSE carnival sale

2011-01-12T15:23:00.003+11:00

3 sleeps until the annual GOOSE carnival sale! THIS SATURDAY 15th january.

the event not to be missed . . . colour spot discounts to clear womens + kids fashion, shoes, homewares, toys etc . . .

free face painting + colouring in for the kids.

cross fingers and toes for sunshine . . .

GOOSE xmas day message

2010-12-25T11:57:00.002+11:00

we have all made it!

enjoy unwrapping all of the presents, popping the bonbons, enjoying the feast, but most of all sharing this time with your family and friends.

merry christmas from the GOOSE team!

GOOSE advent 24th december

2010-12-24T07:54:00.001+11:00

today's advent
24th of december

dandelion porcelain tealight $16

GOOSE advent 23rd december

2010-12-23T08:56:00.002+11:00

today's advent
23rd of december

bling hangit $19
organise your jewellery - accessorise your life

GOOSE advent 22nd december

2010-12-22T08:43:00.002+11:00

today's advent
22nd of december

puzzle game $10

looks easy - but try it! hours of good amusement

GOOSE advent 21st december

2010-12-21T07:12:00.002+11:00

today's advent
21st of december

playmobil $5.95
fun toys - assorted characters - age 4+

GOOSE advent 20th december

2010-12-20T08:40:00.001+11:00

today's advent
20th of december

ouch bandaids $10
24 assorted adhesive bandaids

GOOSE advent 19th december

2010-12-19T08:04:00.001+11:00

today's advent
19th of december

t - duck $12
floating tea infuser

GOOSE advent 18th december

2010-12-18T08:51:00.002+11:00

today's advent
18th of december

little set of bookplates $11
80 decorated labels in assorted sizes

GOOSE advent 17th december

2010-12-17T16:48:00.001+11:00

today's advent
17th of december

babushka dinner dolls $25
salt, pepper and tootpick shakers at your service.

GOOSE advent 16th december

2010-12-16T09:04:00.001+11:00

today's advent
16th of december

hot man $28
holds your hot pot!

GOOSE advent 15th december

2010-12-15T09:25:00.003+11:00

today's advent
15th of december

scratch map $32
novel world map - simply scratch off where you've been!

GOOSE advent 14th december

2010-12-14T08:51:00.002+11:00

today's advent
14th of december

alice tea party bookmarks $15

GOOSE advent 13th december

2010-12-13T08:16:00.002+11:00

today's advent
13th of december

mozi ham bag $19.95
complete with a delicious quince glazed ham recipe printed on the back.

GOOSE advent 12th december

2010-12-12T19:27:00.002+11:00

today's advent
12th of december

flower dish brush $18

GOOSE advent 11th december

2010-12-11T08:18:00.003+11:00

today's advent
11th of december

yellow owl workshop $50
cityscape stamp set / natural rubber + reclaimed wood

GOOSE advent 10th december

2010-12-10T09:15:00.003+11:00

today's advent
10th of december

ear buds - $20
accessorize your ears with these strawberry headphones
other designs available as well

GOOSE advent 9th december

2010-12-09T07:43:00.009+11:00

today's advent
9th of december

finger printing art set - $28
fun art at your fingertips! contains 4 ink pads,
12 rubber stamps + 12 colouring pencils.

GOOSE advent 8th december

2010-12-08T07:53:00.002+11:00

today's advent
8th of december

MP3 player - boombox speaker $40
comes with audio cable and usb power cable

GOOSE advent 7th december

2010-12-07T08:40:00.002+11:00

today's advent
7th of december

m-spoons $10
fred : matryoshka measuring spoons

GOOSE advent 6th december

2010-12-06T08:58:00.002+11:00

today's advent
6th of december

ecoya christmas candle $39.95
caramelised fig 55hr candle - made in australia

GOOSE advent 5th december

2010-12-05T09:04:00.002+11:00

today's advent
5th of december

teed off $20
try + get the golf ball onto the tee - it's infuriatingly difficult!

GOOSE advent 4th december

2010-12-04T08:18:00.003+11:00

today's advent
4th of december

elk cluster necklace $40

handmade using tiny dyed wooden beads.
tied together in a cluster form to look like a flower.

GOOSE advent 3rd december

2010-12-03T09:09:00.004+11:00

today's advent
3rd of december

the daily mood $12

47 moods to choose from. tell the world the state you're in!

GOOSE advent 2nd december

2010-12-02T08:58:00.012+11:00

today's advent
2nd of december

record coasters - set of 4 $20
silicone record coasters, washable + dishwasher safe

GOOSE advent calendar

2010-12-01T15:16:00.003+11:00

today being the 1st of december - we launch the GOOSE advent calendar helping you count down the days, keep inspired and up to date with all of the new goodies arriving in abundance instore.

it's now ok to turn up the dial on your favourite christmas carol cd, maybe put up the tree and in general embrace the magic of christmas.

today's advent
1st of december

babushka christmas decorations - set of 3 $20

GOOSE open everyday until christmas

2010-12-01T15:14:00.002+11:00

december
christmas trading hours
open 7 days
monday - friday 10-6 saturday 10-5 sunday 10-4

GOOSE xmas 2010 images

2010-11-11T20:06:00.007+11:00

here is a quick snapshot of xmas at GOOSE. i hope to share some more with you soon . . . until then . . . enjoy!

GOOSE xmas now instore

2010-11-10T12:42:00.002+11:00

a quick teaser to let you know that the xmas has arrived instore.

this year tis the season to be bold with colour balanced with natural tones.

i look forward to posting images for you over the next couple of days, however if you can't wait until then . . . come and have a play at GOOSE.

BIG by Fiona Scanlan springs into GOOSE

2010-08-15T15:00:00.007+10:00

GOOSE is thrilled to introduce the new spring season BIG to you.

children's wear for girl's aged 2 to 8 years, BIG by Fiona Scanlan embraces the imagination and fun with a child's distinct perspective. the eclectic mix of items becomes an exciting collection offering basics and every day clothing through to special dresses and fun whimsical costumes. mixing old classics with fashionable pieces which creates a desirable contemporary range with costume playing an important role. wildly run, colourful and printed designs, carefully made in pure fibres and fabrics, offer a sense of another world unfolding, a story being told.

at BIG getting dressed is dressing up everyday. a chance for fun and for girls to be themselves. whoever that may be . . .

our newest arrival

2010-07-20T11:06:00.001+10:00

on june 21st we welcomed another beautiful little girl to our family.
sofia romanee, her 2 big sisters are simply thrilled!

otto & spike

2010-05-11T09:14:00.000+10:00

as the temperatures lower and the cold snap starts to hit, we are thrilled to showcases the winter collection of otto & spike beanies, scarves and blankets.

a little background info on otto & spike
they admire well made, well designed stuff, that you'll love to wear on your head, around your neck and out on the town. they use a combination of beautiful pure lambs wool and the best technical man made fibres. what they make consumes very little. this is because most of the yarn and wool they use is surplus supplies.

take a look here at our otto & spike cosy winter window.

KATIE HOSKING

2010-04-08T16:11:00.001+10:00

we are excited to introduce you to the winter collection of KATIE HOSKING and thought you may enjoy reading a little background information on the label. enjoy . . .

for Katie Hosking, fashion is not about following fad trends, but creating her own unique and timeless style. growing up on philip island in victoria, she moved to melbourne to study fashion design.

after having successfully completed her studies, she began work in the fashion industry. she spent the next ten years working as a head designer for three leading melbourne based companies, spending all her birthdays on an aeroplane whilst travelling the global fashion circuit. her experience in women's apparel, youth apparel and accessories formed the stepping stones to the beginning of the KATIE HOSKING label.

in 2007 she took the leap of faith to pursue her lifelong dream of her own label. using her passion for prints and gift for design, katie developed a collection of unique print designs applied to a range of high quality australian and new zealand sourced fabrics - including wool, silk and cotton using current and reliable printing and dyeing techniques. the range is wholly australian made and owned alowing katie to ensure the highest quality in every process of making each item.

make the opportunity to meet these pieces with tonal stripes, lace, prints, shimmer . . . the KATIE HOSKING WINTER 2010 collection is sure to tempt and even delight!

NANCYBIRD w10 has arrived

2010-01-28T18:57:00.000+11:00

it is always an absolute delight to open the boxes and discover the gems of emily's hard work with the new seasons nancybird collection.

this season is instantly a personal favourite of mine with the sumptuous palette of autumnal colours and stunning graphics and intricate detailing. (all of which she has come to be known for)

make sure you make a bee line to the store to discover for yourself.

the GOOSE carnival sale 2010

2010-01-27T16:30:00.000+11:00

the GOOSE carnival sale again rolled into town on the 16th of january.

this year we created a circus tent atmosphere for all to enjoy, bursting forth with ever so tempting bargains to delight. complete with carnival face painting and colour in to entertain the gooselings. once again we were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic crowds and response to our annual GOOSE summer sale and so we thank you!

here are some images for you to soak up the atmosphere.

quick note to self : circle saturday 15th january 2011.

christmas has arrived!

2009-11-10T07:13:00.000+11:00

we always enjoy coming up with the new christmas concept each year, where we plot and plan the execution to try and match our vision . . . this year we spent hours playing with 100's of metres of rope . . . enjoy these images of our GOOSE macrame christmas tree, complete with this seasons beautiful xmas decorations.

toykomilk : parfumarie curiosite

2009-10-02T18:29:00.000+10:00

it is with great pleasure that i show off my new favourite product to fly itself onto the GOOSE shelves - toykomilk.

the collection includes sweet little boxed bon bon lip balms, delightfully fragranced pots of solid perfume packaged in beautifully hand-glittered boxes, wrapped perfumed soaps delicately fragranced, travel candles, parfums and bubble bath with crushed & distilled essences.

really this is a product that you need to meet to see, smell + no doubt will fall in love with . . .

toykomilk instore at GOOSE.

parisian beauties

2009-09-22T20:05:00.000+10:00

here are a few images of the store showcasing the PARiSIAN beauties exhibition held at GOOSE launched bastille day july 09.
thank you to everyone for your overwhelmingly positive response to our first exhibiton to be held in the GOOSE store.
enjoy the visual feast as your wander around the store via these images.

nancybird

2009-09-22T18:36:00.000+10:00

greetings,
here i am signing on for our first ever GOOSE blog entry.
it has been a busy day at GOOSE today welcoming back into the store this summer season nancybird bags. i look forward to posting images of these in the store shortly.
enjoy your evening - signing off for now - kristen