Subiaco News

New places to go, new businesses to try - springtime in Subiaco has seen a crop of venues opening their doors. WORDS | Gabi Mills Bespoke Blends is a candle studio, with elegant pot plants and furniture shopfront to the online store and donated by locals who regularly visit home of workshops and classes run and enjoy the aromas wafting around by founder and candle aficionado, the space. Jane Hough. Here Jane creates her signature

Concerned about the toxic scented aromatherapy candles and ingredients found in many candles, runs regular candle-making classes Jane decided to learn to make her and workshops. She also offers own, using natural ingredients and bespoke commissions, develops vintage pieces inherited from her exclusive ranges for wholesale grandmother. Creating a range of and corporate gifts, and runs a unique scents using only natural soy candle refill service. Customers wax and pure essential oils, Bespoke are encouraged to bring in their Blends now offers an extensive range own containers for Jane to fill, or to like-minded candle-lovers all “candalise” as she likes to call the around Australia. process.

With a background in biochemistry, Some of the more unusual it’s no wonder Jane is such a natural containers she’s candlaised include when it comes to candle-making. a cricket trophy from the 1950s, an Her training has been an asset to the entire silver-plated antique tea set business, not only in perfecting the art and quite a few ceramic cows, hand but also in enabling her students to painted just down the road at The navigate their way around hot wax and Painted Teapot. essential oil ratios effortlessly, with a Look no further for your hen’s day gin or champagne glass in hand. activity - or just a lovely afternoon

The business has grown since with friends, old and new. moving from home office to the Bespoke Blends studio space in Subiaco which you’ll 162 Rokeby Road (above Brewfind above Brew-Ha Café off Rokeby Ha), open most Saturdays or by Road. Once upstairs, there's the most appointment. Orders can also be made stunning outdoor terrace, complete online at bespokeblends.com.au.

news Hang’s Espresso makes a splash THE OWNERS OF popular coffee hotspot Spring Espresso have rung the changes with a new name - Hang’s Espresso - named after co-owner Hang. Alongside husband Jeff, who’s day job in the FIFO sector sees him lending a helping hand over the weekend, Hang says the pair have put a lot of themselves into the $20k refit of this ever-busy spot.

Wax lyrical | By Marcia Ball “We met in Melbourne three years ago, got engaged in the cafe and then got married in May,” says Hang, who is originally from Vietnam. “I know all of our regular customers by name - people like Channel 7’s Adrian Barich is a regular with his pugs, and even the Premier Mark McGowan has dropped by.” Regulars have embraced Hang and Jeff’s new approach to serving their favourite cup of coffee and maybe a dumpling or two, with the shiny red espresso machine providing an eye-catching centrepiece to the new-look venue. “Consistency is key and Hang is consistently great at brewing coffee,” says Jeff. “The bright red Porsche theme is underlined also by the image of a horse - an important symbol in Vietnam.” Hang’s Espresso, 24/184 Rokeby Road, Subiaco. Open seven days.

Make room for mushrooms

At Be Free Organics, the creative pair behind this zenlike, eco-friendly cafe are all about beautiful food and coffee - but not waste. “Did you know, for every cup of coffee you drink, only 1% of the ground coffee beans finish up in the final product?” says co-owner Caillan Richards, who alongside wife Alessia, have made their cafe a magnet for organic, beautifully natural products of all types.

“We’re here to share with you our passion for food sustainability, coffee and mushrooms - with the Life Cykel Mushroom Growing Kit.”

It makes use of coffee grounds to cultivate your very own gourmet oyster mushrooms.

“You just have to spray, harvest, eat and repeat,” says Alessia. Get a kit from Be Free Organics, 9d, 531 Hay Street, Subiaco.

Let there be light

Glow has just opened a new store on Hay Street, and provides LED lighting products for your home, parties, and corporate events.

From plant pots, to cube seats, to floating spheres and striking bars the range of illuminated LED products make a distinctive and unique statement.

These lightweight and resilient products are lit from within by remotely operated LED lamps that can be set on one colour or fluctuate through many different colours.

“Over the coming months there will be some new summer products including new models of ice bucket tubs,” says owner Justin Magatelli. “We will also be offering some solar powered products after requests from customers.” Glow, 290 Hay Street, Subiaco. Visit glowglow.com.au

Reader offer

To celebrate the opening, our friends at Glow have given Subiaco: Eat Drink Shop THREE ice buckets, valued at $149 each to giveaway.

TO ENTER, visit seesubiaco.com.au/win and enter via the website. We'll announce the winner in December. Good luck! Competition closes on November 28 2021.

20 years of designer shoes

Dimario Shoes has been Subiaco’s go-to spot for luxury footwear for two decades and owner Rose Dimario is looking forward to celebrating in style. By Marcia Ball.

As she celebrates the 20th anniversary of Dimario Shoes, offering exclusive collections of hand-picked luxury designer branded leather footwear and accessories to the women of Subiaco, founder Rose Frontino says its all thanks to her passion for fashion and her loyal clientele.

“We have a loyal following who appreciate outstanding luxury products and quality at affordable prices,” says Rose.

Growing up in Australia with a dress-maker mother who knew the value of wearing good leather shoes, Rose was inspired by her family and a nostalgic experience visiting Milan when opening the shop. She was the first to bring the unique, bold and stylish 'Made In Italy' products to Perth. Local fashionistas flocked to the boutique and embraced and loved the collections Rose had sourced from the catwalks in Italy, attending shows at Milan Fashion Weeks by some of the top Italian fashion houses like Emporio Armani, Moschino, Roberto Cavalli and Braccallini, all of which she still stocks to this day.

It's iconic memories like these as well as the hard work and survivalist approach Rose has had in tackling the changing retail landscape, sticking with it despite all odds, that has Rose eager to celebrate the success of the past two decades.

“I survived because I love my job, my Dimario business and the luxury brand products we represent,” she says. “I persevered through the tough times. I put myself last and my clients came first. Today these clients are now my best friends. I am very grateful for the Subiaco community for always supporting me.”

A birthday party is planned and it's these loyal customers, as well as new fans, who will be there to celebrate this milestone. As for the future, there is excitement in the air for the changes on the horizon in Subiaco and what these will bring to local businesses like Dimario Shoes.

Here’s to another 20 years! Dimario Shoes, 391 Hay Street, Subiaco. Visit dimario.com.au

Hello Houseplant sprouts up on Rokeby Road

In the market for a new plant or two? Need a beautiful new pot to showcase your Monstera deliciosa? Head to Hello Houseplant at 27 Rokeby Road. It’s like a little jungle of greenery in the heart of Subi.

Don’t miss ... Heather Levi Special reader offer

Collaborate with Subiaco's premier interior design experts Heather Levi Interiors and achieve beautiful living at trade prices. Call into Heather Levi Interiors on Hay Street, and enjoy trade pricing. Save BIG when you mention Subiaco: Eat Drink Shop. Whether you're refreshing the interiors of an entire house or just one or two rooms, Heather Levi will bring your vision to life.

Terms & Conditions apply (A fee is payable on signing for this programme subject to scope of project to be discussed at the initial meeting)

Maradadi Design is a pop-up shop selling ethical products, including fair trade garments using natural dyes and fibres, unique one-off clothes, up-cycled denim and fair trade homewares and skincare. There’s a range of products from around the world, as well as locally designed and produced items and original artworks.

“I endeavour to offer ethically minded consumers a source of sustainable products that suit an environmentally conscious way of life,” says Maradadi Design’s owner Deborah Halligan-Jolly. You’ll find the pop-up store at Rogerson Building, 1 Rokeby Rd, Shop 13. Open 10am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

Linneys Jewellery is renowned for transforming Australia’s precious raw materials into distinctive fine jewellery. A Linneys diamond ring brilliantly captures the passion and promise of true love.

You’re invited to select from Linneys extensive collection of engagement ring designs or have a custom design made to order at any price point. Linneys engagement and wedding rings are handcrafted by experienced jewellers in their Subiaco design studio, ensuring the rings are of the highest quality.

Visit the Subiaco showroom to discover the latest engagement ring collection.

LINNEYS.COM.AU (08) 9382 4077

EST · 1972 AUSTRALIA