Lisa Max

'Incredibly talented' is not quite praise enough to describe Perth designer/illustrator/maker of beautiful things Lisa Max.

Lisa describes herself as a "a German-engineered manufacturer of little handmade things." After completing a degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, Austria she moved to Perth, where she developed a taste for arts & crafts. She recently married a bear native to Western Australia and now lives in Perth on a permanent basis.

Maybe you've seen her art around...



Lisa is inspired by character. Character she observes in people, imaginative critters, comics, animation and children's story books.

Ruck Rover is very pleased to bring you a few of her special creations...


Lisa Max Owl cushion. These super cute fellows are hand-printed on soft, unbleached calico and are hand-stitched with cuddly-soft polyester stuffing inside for added comfort. The very last two of these limited edition cushions are for sale exclusive to Ruck Rover.




We adore these Lisa Max Robot Tees for dudes and ladeez, also exclusive to Ruck Rover. A comfy fit for the inner child in us all. Toddler sizes are also available to order in for Ruck Rover customers! Just email us or pop in to the shop!

Easter Stuffs

Although it has come late this year, Easter is almost upon us. If you're looking for a little gift for your loved ones, why not choose something more permanent than a chocolate egg? The two Frankie cookbooks are a lovely idea, and at $19.95 each they won't break the bank, either!


Or check out these rabbit garden stakes! They are $26 for a pack of four bunnies. They have a chalkboard surface so you can write on them.


Cute huh!?

We are closing for the public holidays, so our opening hours will be:

Thursday 21 April: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 22 April (Good Friday): CLOSED
Saturday 23 April: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 24 April (Easter Sunday): CLOSED
Monday 25 April (ANZAC Day): CLOSED
Tuesday 26 April (Easter Monday public holiday): CLOSED

Our webstore will be open throughout the entire period, will all orders shipping on Wednesday 27 April, when the Post Office reopens.

Have a lovely time, and if you are going away, stay safe! xx

Wrap Yourself Up in Love

The leaves are turning, the air is chillin', autumn is finally here! Hurrah!
Before you dust off your soup recipes, find your knitting needles or snuggle up with your doona and a good book be sure to get your autumnal 'drobe sorted.



We heart our new range of lovingly hand-made neck wear Knits by AK. In lush 100% wool and 50/50 wool-mohair blends, they are super comfy, soft and snuggly-warm chic!
Check out a range of scarves for ladeez and fellas...








...and this super fun and handy pocket scarf!

We also adore the cuddle-like feel of this super long hand-knit scarf by Aunty Kathryn...


Perfect for a stroll through the changing leaves, because you can never look too fabulous, we adore this beautiful SupremeBeing Mask Coat!


And our faves for the fellas...

...Palmercash checks...

... and Red Collar Project cardigans!

Check in-store or at our on-line shop for many more hoodies, shirts, sleeved dresses and uber cute owl scarf & matching fingerless glove sets! Perfect for when the weather gets flustery and blustery.

Be My Valentine?

There's just three more days until Valentine's Day, and I know that some of you are searching for something to help you express the right sentiment. We've just had a box of Lazy Oaf cards arrive, and you might just find something in that lot! Check 'em out...

Lazy Oaf cards, $7.

Or if you'd prefer something a little more classic...

Ruck Rover cards, $6.

Blueberry cards, $6.

But the most lovely of all our cards? Check out this one from Gemma Correll...

Gemma Correll love you so much card, $7.

And if you need more than a card, we can also help you out. Do you normally buy your lady friend roses? Why not add another rose that will last forever!

Classic Hardware reproduction bakelite rose jewellery, $30-$40.

Notions rose earrings, $20.

Scrumptious rose earrings, $16.

Or you could stick with a heart theme, which never fails!

Crave A Little Love Sterling Silver Necklace, $39.

Scrumptious Darling Heart Earrings, $15.

Frankie Sweet Treats Cook Book, $19.95.

Ruck Rover Amore Hoody, $85.

We have plenty more treats in store for your honey, so come on in and take a look around.

XX

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Here at Ruck Rover we'd like to wish all of you a Happy Chinese New Year.

This year is year of the rabbit! So to celebrate, we'd like to share our favourite rabbit related goodies with you. Well, we will also celebrate with some eating, but that we won't be sharing I'm afraid.

Sunday Morning rabbit & tree house pillowcase sets, $60.
Available in light blue on white or light grey on white.

Poketo Creatures Version 2 tee, $50.
The bunny is with friends, here.

Japonicas Alice necklace, $50.
The book is a locket!

Little Odd Forest Rabbit booties, $30.
With polka dotted soles.

Gong xi fa cai to all our friends xx

Salesperson required!

We are looking for a casual salesperson to work 12-20 hours per week, including at least one weekday shift and one weekend shift.

Whilst it is primarily a sales position, if you have any other skills that would be of assistance to us, like graphic design or advertising design, we'd love to hear about it.

Fashion retail experience and knowledge about Polaroid and their products would be a plus, but is not essential. What is essential is that you are friendly and reliable!

Please send resumes to info@ruckrover.com.au or Shop 4 / 595 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley, WA 6050.

Closed 2nd November

Hey folks, we are having a day off tomorrow, November 2nd and will be closed all day long. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope you can visit us another day.

Fancy Schmancy

Check out our products all styled up! Perth fashion blogger Rebecca of Fall Victim to Fashion has used some of our pieces in her latest photo shoot. Check them out below!

Artechoke gingham cuffed short $92

Knits by AK Fraser Scarf $55

Malmo basic long sleeved shirt in washed black $109

Model: Harry at Catherine Ruze Agency
Photography: David Broadway
Styling: Rebecca Pattison
Hair & Makeup: Tricia Trotman

Instant Gratification

It's happened! The Impossible Project and their dream of producing instant film for Polaroid cameras is now a reality and we are proud to have brought their PX600 Silver Shade First Flush film onto the streets of Perth.

This is a monochromatic film for use in 600 type cameras with 8 photos to a pack. Being their 'First Flush' they were still experimenting, so be prepared for some odd characteristics. I reckon they make the film more fun! Things like white spots or undeveloped areas are what to expect. You can find tips and instructions for using this film here. It's available for purchase in store or online and $35 gets you one packet.

When the Impossible Project started they bought up as much remaining Polaroid stock as they could, and lucky for us we were able to get our hands on some of what they scored! So, and this is pretty exciting, we are able to bring you TZ-Artistic for SX-70 cameras, Image Softtone for Spectra cameras (type 1200) and some of the peel apart type 100 film in chocolate, sepia and blue. These gems are, as you can imagine, very limited.

Warm as Toast

We've just had a new delivery of our most favourite winter warmers, and I'm not talking hot chocolate (mind you we love hot choc more than you know). These are the new scarves hand knitted by our Auntie Kathryn in Canberra! She is so hugely talented in the knitting department and always produces such beauties.

Why oh why did we start talking about hot chocolate? Now I need one so badly!

Polaroid News!

Howdy all you Polaroid lovers, I have some good news for you!

1. We received a letter from Polaroid today announcing their new camera! For those familiar with the Fuji Instax it is like that - same shape and prints those business card sized photos. It's super cute! So Polaroid are producing the cameras and the film. They come in blue, red and black and their expected arrival in stores is May/June. So not long now! If you'd like to reserve your camera please email us.

2. The Impossible Project have announced they are making film. They have been working hard to bring back instant film and it is SUPER exciting that this has become a reality, right?

3. We still have some of the remaining Polaroid film! A few packs of 600 film remains at $35/pack and we've just managed to get a case of 779 film too which goes for $39/pack. Perth locals can swing past the store to grab some of what's left, or if online shopping is more your style we have what you need here.

As you can probably tell we are really excited by this!

Howl like the wolves

Check out our new tee design! This is printed in cream onto a brown men's tee.
These go for $59 and are available in sizes small through extra-large.

Footy Tipping

We are super pleased that footy season is approaching! Soon we will be spending our weekend afternoons yelling at a bunch of grown men running around an oval while we eat the occasional meat pie. We are also bringing back Ruck Rover footy tipping for 2010!

It is FREE to enter, plus the leading tipster at the end of the home and away season wins a $50 voucher to Ruck Rover General Store.

If you played last year, all you need to do is login to footytips.com.au and reactivate your membership. Easy peasy. If you are new, go to http://www.footytips.com.au/comps/RuckRo and sign up.

Go on, it's fun!

Shara Porter

It's taken us a while to find the perfect leather wallets so we are pleased to bring you these beauties! Shara Porter of Massachusetts makes the classic men's wallet with a twist; the front has been printed with an excellent image! I think my favourite might be the bike.


See them all here.

The Perfect Thursday Club Diary

Our friend Amber Fresh has just dropped in with a real treat! She has made a 2010 diary, filled with photos, words, drawings, charm and fun. Oh and space to plan your life as well!

The diaries are super limited edition and are A5.

You can buy them online here, or drop in and check them out for yourself!

We hope you all have a magnificent 2010 xx

Christmas and New Year opening hours

These are our opening hours for the Christmas and New Year period:

Sunday 13 Dec: 10am - 5pm
Monday 14,Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 Dec: 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 17 Dec: 10am - 8pm
Friday 18 Dec: 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 19 Dec: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 20 Dec: 10am - 5pm
Monday 21 Dec: 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 22 Dec: 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 23 Dec: 10am - 6pm
Thursday 24 Dec (Christmas Eve): 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 25 Dec - Friday 1 Jan: closed
Saturday 2 Jan: reopening as usual 10am - 5pm

Fancy Some Cake?

Just got a new delivery of Frankie mag's fab Afternoon Tea cookbook after selling out of our first batch in quick time. Get one while they're hot!

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Animal Lover

1. Lazy Oaf dog brooch $25
2. Beci Orpin wooden bear brooch $4o
3. Lady Luck Rules OK songbird necklace $15
4. Small Rhino deco cardinal brooch $44

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Crafty Lady

1. Mix Tape magazine issue 11 $10
2. Lazy Oaf I Make Things tee shirt $59

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Music Lover

1. Vling music note earrings $30
2. Slow Loris guitar lessons tee $50
3. Queen Bee 7" record truckette bag $125

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Food Lover

1. Frankie Afternoon Tea cookbook $29.95
2. Boygirlparty recipe cards $16
3. Lady Luck Rules OK icecream pin $35
4. Nooworks hotdog tee $59

Christmas Gift Guide: For Your Girlfriend

1. Ruck Rover amore v-neck tee $59
2. Classic Hardware rose ring $40
3. Elsiebelle Je t'aime love letter necklace $45

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Photographer

1. Lazy Oaf camera purse $25
2. Polaroid film $35
3. Frankie Photo Album book $29.95
4. Lady Luck Rules OK shutterbug pin $19

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Writer

1. Sunday Morning plant exercise book $14
2. Sniffle Co H.B.B.F pencil pin $31
3. Boygirlparty typewriter necklace $40

Christmas Gift Guide: For Your Boyfriend

1. I Heart Guts I Got the Beat tee $55
2. Sunday Morning pillowcase set $55
3. Happy Family dinosaur satchel $55
4. Mogo passport wallet $29

Christmas Gift Guide: For Your Mum

1. Frankie Afternoon Tea cookbook $19.95
2. Young Eve chandelier stainless steel earrings $45
3. Classic Hardware retrolite rose pin $39

Christmas Gift Guide: For Your Dad

1. Slow Loris tools tee $50
2. Supermaggie double goldfish tee $59

Frankie Books Now in Store!

Frankie Magazine have released a super tops and very beautiful Photo Album and also reprinted their wonderful Afternoon Tea cookbook and we have BOTH these great books instore and online now! Get yours before they sell out.

Tee Time

We picked up our new tee from the printer this morning! We are pretty pleased with it. Hope you like it too!

Happy birthday to us!

Guess what, we turned three today! How exciting.

Thanks SO much to everyone who has supported us over the last few years. We really love doing what we do, and we look forward to sharing the next three years with you too!

Cheers,
Claire and Isabelle

Be a Pyn Up Girl

New skirts in store now from Pyn in gorgeous vintage style fabrics! I can't decide if I like the grey and yellow or the red, black and white one best. So cute.

New Poketo!

Okay, the new batch of Poketo wallets arrived today! This one here was designed by PCP:

Pretty great, huh? There are a couple of new men's tees, too.