Vanilla Ink Boutique

01/04/2025

Hello, I’ve finished on Spartacus and East of Eden and am back at 74 Balmoral Road, ready to work.
Over the last few years, I’ve done, amongst many things, curtains - curtains for Middle Earth, pirates, airplanes, Ancient Rome, Victorian and modern North America and a LOT of brothels.
So if you need any curtains making………. pick your era.
I’m still making bespoke clothing for individuals and Vanilla Ink.
Updated website pending, give me a ring if you have any questions about products.
Talk soon, love Susan 0274302067 if you’d like to make a time :-)

The clothes we make combine personality, colour, shape, story-telling, longevity and integrity. We tailor them, if needed, to get the fit and proportion perfect -we don't charge for this because we think it's your right to have it perfect.

02/05/2024

http://eepurl.com/iPigWM Sorry to do this again but Spartacus is being a bit demanding
🙄 I’m not keen to argue with a gladiator so I’ll be closed this Saturday and most likely next Saturday too
Cheers Susan

The clothes we make combine personality, colour, shape, story-telling, longevity and integrity. We tailor them, if needed, to get the fit and proportion perfect -we don't charge for this because we think it's your right to have it perfect.

22/04/2024

This weekend - https://mailchi.mp/xtra/this-weekend Spartacus considerately gave us Friday off so I'll be closed all weekend, sorry for any inconvenience, back on Sunday for any fashion emergencies :-)

22/02/2024

Spartacus called and I answered, I'll be working for him for the next 6 or 7 months so I'm only going to open on Saturdays
Hope this doesn't inconvenience you :-)

25/01/2024

https://mailchi.mp/xtra/bring-it-on

My most recent beautiful bride - congratulations R and C

I'm now open and ready to take on your dressmaking, repairs, alterations, upholstery and random projects (love a random project)
More garments on sale plus a bunch of preloved classics cheers Susan
11-4 Saturday and Sunday 74 Balmoral road or by appointment :-)

The clothes we make combine personality, colour, shape, story-telling, longevity and integrity. We tailor them, if needed, to get the fit and proportion perfect -we don't charge for this because we think it's your right to have it perfect.

15/12/2023

Last minute -

01/12/2023

Reminder - Vanilla Ink Sale
December Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd (THIS WEEKEND)- 11am until 4pm - 74 Balmoral Road, Mt Eden (parking on Bank St)

3 pieces for the price of two OR buy one and receive 60% off a second garment -we thought this might be a great way to get someone a well priced Christmas present AND something for yourself :-) Includes new pieces, already marked down pieces and pre loved Vanilla Ink pieces

Sandra from Sandringham Salsa and Sauces will be here with some tasters - so so delicious and can be ordered for Christmas

Looking forward to seeing y'all

27/11/2023

In a post Black Friday world ........ - https://mailchi.mp/xtra/in-a-post-black-friday-world

The clothes we make combine personality, colour, shape, story-telling, longevity and integrity. We tailor them, if needed, to get the fit and proportion perfect -we don't charge for this because we think it's your right to have it perfect.

06/11/2023

Hey everyone, I figured party and wedding season was coming up so I thought I’d play with a few ideas
If there's anything you like get in touch and we can make it up in our fabric or yours 😊

08/03/2023

Did you know that as well as custom made clothing and garments on the racks plus alterations, repairs and remodelling, we (I) do small upholstery jobs?

Re-covering dining chairs
Re-covering occasional chairs
Making or re-covering cushions - scatter or seat
Squabs for window seats, campers and caravans

Proudly dressing women and chairs since 2001 :-)
74 Balmoral Road Mt Eden
11-4 Saturday and Sunday or by appointment

email [email protected] or text 0274302067

16/01/2023

This season's must-have! It's the umbrella dammit

But for the other days these are what people have been ordering
I’ve almost finished all my work again so am available for pattern making, sewing, costume, clothing, soft furnishings, squabs, cushions, upholstery ……..

email [email protected] or text 0274302067

Happy New Year 2023 people

17/12/2022

Last orders
Our work is almost done but I have time for a little more before Christmas if you’ve set your heart on something

Here are a few things that other people have ordered recently.....

I’m open all weekend or text 0274302067 to arrange a time to get together

Have a wonderful safe Christmas and New Year, lots of love Susan