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Nina Sepahpour is a Melbourne based textile designer and freelance illustrator.  Exploring layers of motif, pattern, shape and colour, her work is an abstract response to her environment and inspired by the simple moments of everyday life.  ‘Rangarang’ is a series of abstract paintings by Nina Sepahpour. Each composition captures a place, a memory and a simple, sweet moment in time.  A ‘Rangarang’ is a small, colourfully wrapped Persian candy.  Available for freelance work, commissionsand collaborations.Please get in touch:n.sepahpour@gmail.com @ninasepahpour on Instagram

Mutual Muse spent the weeks before the holidays working the market circuit.  We did Abbotsford Market and Brunswick Flea and had so much fun I forgot to take pictures.  I made a point of getting some snaps of the goings on at Fitzroy Market.   Having fun as always.  That gorgeous redhead behind me bought three dresses! The new stock (most of which hasn't made it to the website yet- eep!) has been flying off the racks. The response is amazing, ladies are pumped about the clothes, the selection, and especially the prices.  Meeting my customers in person is one of...

Mutual Muse will be hitting the markets in December so that means we need even more stock.  Wooohoooo!!! These may look like rubbish bags but they are actually treasure chests full of wonder and possibility. I’ve received many questions about how exactly one sells to Mutual Muse.  We have a few options and I am more than happy to do whatever works for you, my lovely customers.  First, you’ll need to clean out your closet.  Maybe you’ve already done this but I’m including it because I want to caution you against bringing only your “best” stuff. BRING EVERYTHING! Really!  It’s...

  As you know, it’s springtime here in Melbourne (except when it’s winter again for a day), so we’re all cleaning out our closets and switching out the coats for tank tops.  It’s my favorite time of year for passing along clothes that are taking up too much space in my very tiny wardrobe.  Here are a few things to consider when you’re not sure if something should make the cut:   My best "thinking constructively about this cleaning business" face   Think about why you are doing this. It will give your mission some perspective.  Is your wardrobe bursting...

I grew up hiding in the clothing racks of op-shops (known as thrift stores in the US) and consignment stores while my Mom hunted for a deal.  As I learned to chose my own clothing, I favored the hunting almost as much as the wearing, always looking for that extra-special piece hiding among the racks.  I learned early on that cheap and economical are not equal to being wasteful and poorly made.  Anyone can walk into a store and buy clothes but it takes a keen eye to make something your own.  A well-cared for piece has more life in it...