It's a quirky kind of Sale!

It’s a garage sale in the back of house. It’s a little bit daggy. But a little bit good.

Tis full to overflowing - some cheap stuff, some cruddy stuff, some rough stuff, some silly stuff, some odd stuff, some amazing stuff, some stock stuff, some display stuff, stuff that needs a new home – a good one or bad one, we don’t care – but it must must go!!!

“So what happened Monkey? Why the SALE?

“I nearly drowned!” Monkey dramatically whined.

“Huh?” Keeper raised eyebrows, here we go........... “Water was swirling around my little furry ankles, torrents of it pouring through the back door, rising like a muddy whirly tsunami..........”

“Yeah – so that happened to half of Perth..........” Keeper was not known as a sympathetic person.

“Right. I know. Which is why I haven’t whinged before........but then it happened again with that last torrential downpour – everything got wet back of house, I’ve had to clean cupboards, get into store rooms, rescue damaged stock, mop, sweep, dry, it’s been like a wet dream............”

“MONKEY! You can’t say things like THAT..” Keeper was a little bit shocked.

“Like what?” Monkey thought Keeper was a little bit strange, she got angry at silly things.

“Well, it was wet, it was mucky, and it was a lot of hard work for a Monkey.......and now look, all these bits and bobs I found in wet cupboards. I pulled them out, dried them off and I DON’T want to put them back............” Tears ran down her furry face.
Tears of tiredness. Tears of frustration. Say Awwwwww for the Monkey.

“Ok, calm down Monkey, have your garage style SALE in the kitchen and lounge room, and make room for all the fabulous new stock you’ve got coming in...........”

“Well” said Monkey a little sarcastically, “That is what I’m doing Keeper..........”

“But even your display materials Monkey, are you sure.............like the fabulous black wood angel?”

“Yep Keeper, she gotta fly outa here............”.

And so it was to be. A quirky strange sort of garage style SALE to Adorn Someone Else’s Life!
Short Time Only. Be Monkey Quick.

Look what our clever Designers and Artists are also doing....

Jaime Lee Major has released her debut collection titled Out Of Focus.

Click on the images for a larger view and read the article by Claire Davies as featured in The Sunday Times Magazine on 2nd May 2010.

Rosemount Fashion Week - TRIWA watches

As seen at the Ellery Show: TRIWA watches - available in store!

Say it withFlowers..............

Wonderful creations back in store at Behind the Monkey from the lovely Melbourne based jeweller, Victoria Mason.

Victoria specialises in minature earrings and neckpieces that echo memories of happy childlike surprises -
Her inspiration taken from an old school chair or having the time to sharpen your pencils - a shared cup of tea, or her Grandmother's old tape measure......
and this delightful piece - "Say It With Flowers" - so perfect for Mother's Day....................

See how Victoria made this piece here.......................

Frida Winter 2010 Jewellery Collection

The Frida Winter 2010 Jewellery Collection is designed and made by West Australian Artists Cath Farrell and sister Jos Myers.
Together they have combined their experience and talent in art and design to create a very original and beautifully crafted jewellery range.
Inspired by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, it is an eclectic mix of various icons hand drawn and designed, then cast into pendants and charms.Each design is beautifully made with semi-precious stones, sterling silver beads and chain making a unique and bold statement.

In store now.

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Behind The Monkey

Is Proud To Present

Limited Edition Collectables - Series 1


By FRIDA

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Each piece in this newly released Limited Edition Collectables from Frida are available only on a made to order basis with a World Wide Limited Edition run of 50 only.

They will be delivered approximately 4-6 weeks from order and will be accompanied by a signed and numbered certificate from the Artists.

Samples of these designs are now available for viewing in store. Stunning!

Designers background:

Cath Farrell – Visual arts majoring in painting and sculpture. Freelance advertising producer, stylist and painter.

Jos Myers – Accomplished painter having sold paintings both internationally and locally

In The Press - Wire Magazine

Liberte Sterling Silver Earrings $95 - In Store Now!

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Monkey in the Mountains?

Our very good friend Stephen Hunt has sent us this link to share with you.

Download his amazing life story from this website and plan your own adventure -
and remember, if you get there before Monkey, make sure you say hello to the World for her!!

(She's liking the look of the houseboat.............!)