Vanilla Ink Boutique

05/08/2026

REVIVING VANILLA INK AND MARLEY

After a year on Zelda and Minecraft I’m back at home behind the sewing machine

I thought I’d kick things off by having a half price off everything sale in the store this weekend 11.30 until 4.30 Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th (at 74 Balmoral Road, Mt Eden) or by appointment (0274302067) - then you’ll remember me and bring me all your projects YAY

The sale is also to try and raise some money for an old (young) friend who worked at Vanilla Ink for a while and has had a stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis- Marlies Marthen- she’s a smart, beautiful, irreverent, cheeky 34-year-old. Her story (beautifully written btw) is on Facebook, hope to see you soon, cheers Susan

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 😊