For those who don’t know me… a little bit of background

I moved to Merredin in 1986 and attended Merredin SHS for my senior years. Afterwards, I worked in one of the local banks for eight years; married a local farmer and raised two beautiful children (and I’m now a grandmother!); worked for the Education Department in different roles for over thirteen years. Also, there was sport – the social hub of any country community – and all the ‘other roles’ associated with this.
My pathway in life was to attend university to obtain a degree in Graphic Design. I not claim to be a ‘Graphic Designer’. My only degree is ‘Life Experiences’. I have always been a creative person – all the usual ‘artsy’ things, and quite possibly have the affliction of ‘Design OCD’ (much to the amusement of family and co-workers). The longest project I worked on (six years until my resignation from permanent employment) is designing/co-designing the Merredin College Yearbook – The Combined Harvest.

I currently work part time at the Nungarin Community Resource Centre. Included in my role is producing the monthly newsletter – Nungarin Newslink – each month, designing Nungarin merchandise and other items.

 

Inspiration

I have created funeral service booklets for family and friends as well as conversing with Perth based funeral directors and printing companies. To be blunt – it is hard! It was frustrating having only ‘set’ templates you could choose from and not being able include special photos or add verses; and even with experience in design programs, it is emotionally and physically draining with the loss of your own loved one. 

Vision

So, the idea to offer a custom and affordable stationery service for the Merredin and surrounding communities grew; to provide a utility that initially was specific to the funeral service industry and later, bespoke stationery for weddings and special events – something that the Wheatbelt area does not have easy access to.