Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Bloomin' Great Night



Super excited to be going along to see Candy in the Botanically inspired Wearable Art & Fashion Show.
Candy is a Visual Artist based on the Sunshine Coast. Her one of a kind hat designs can be found here
Not only will you be able to purchase items on display, also on offer will be wine, nibbles and raffles and parking is free
So mark it in your calender and bring a friend and turn it into a gals night out
images via hatdesign
when: Tuesday, 13 October, 6.30pm
where: Japanese Gardens, Botanic Gardens, Mt Cootha Road, Toowong
tickets: $25 before 5th October
and $30 after
phone: Bettina Palmer 0405 402 340
all funds raised benefit the Botanic Gardens Trust Fund

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside


As adults we do get very busy on a day to day basis and forget the simple things in life.

For example frolicking by the Bay.

I took some time out from the busy day I was having,just after I mowed for 3hrs and just did this.

Kids are so beautiful to watch playing, away from computers and TV

Although it was very gusty down our way today, it was lovely to take them out on an adventure

The to do list for our walk was to...

go to the park,tick

look for crabs under rocks,tick


spot the Narnia Ship,tick




gather cuttlefish for anyone that had a bird,tick




Along the way Finlay's friend Isabella spotted a whole shell unopened,they were very disappointed when they smashed it on the pathway on the way home to see there was no pearl or treasure inside,priceless


But the most important part,are we still getting an ice cream

Just goes to show you don't have to venture to far from home to have fun


Monday, September 21, 2009

Race Course Rd Street Party







And that is was, I mean the whole st was packed with everything from street performers,bands to market stalls and did I mention Food, soooo much food

Brisbane definitely turned on the good weather for the day,and at times it was bit summery being that we were on the bitumen

With so much happening it seemed like the good folk were on a mission to be where it was all at,the music and food and free stuff that was on offer at the end of the street. But eventually making their way back down the street to were we were waiting for them.






1. The beautiful
Sandrine tending to another customer,her designs are very popular
2.
Up In Annies room makes wonderful jewelery from vintage scrabble tiles
3.
Embelish and Jellygnite with their beautiful hair and childrens accessories
4. Beckybean's cool bags made from up cycled tea towels and tablecloths
5&6. The amazing BrisStyle co-op stand for all the lovelies that couldn't have a stall on the day, the tables looked amazin'

If anything it was a great day to promote our BrisStyle Christmas Market on the 5th of December.



Sam's gorgeous Dolly's from Jettas Nest Beckybeans cool bags
Also I would like to thank Michelle and Caitlin of Vintage Visions for being my partner on the day,meant I got to go out and take it some of the action

Also to Lyssy to taking the time out of her busy social schedule to come and visit me,was so great to see her



Sunday, September 20, 2009

Granny Squares


Dont you just love Cate Blancett look at the opening of an exhibition in Melbourne last week. As soon as I saw it, it made me sit up. Not every ones cup of tea,just have a look at some of the criticism that fashion critics are giving her, but I say good on her for stepping outside the square.

She looks amazing in anything she wears and she pulls it off nicely I think,go the granny squares

Friday, September 18, 2009

Let's Party...

image via Race Course RD street party
My Girl will be off to Race Course Road Street Party bright and early to set up for what is shaping up to be Brisbane biggest parties of the year.

Part of the Brisbane Festival, The Race Course RD Street party is jam packed full of fun things for everyone, especially the little folk.

Face painting, petting zoo, workshops, street performers, you name it they'll be there

And all the important other stuff yummy food,live music all day and us, the BrisStyle gals selling all our awesome handmade goodness
Your best way of getting there is to park and ride, be it the City Cat from the other side of the River to Brett's Wharf or Train to Ascot Train Station
See You there....

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Today I am loving...


This beautiful photo of a tea cup stack

My Friend Wendy sent it to me thinking I might like it on my file.

This photo was taken way back when she snuck in and took some photo's of "my stuff" to get inspiration to do her 3 painting series of ME

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Portside

YUM! Tabitha's Place
A beautiful Ballerina Dress Bag by one of the New Retailers


Was lovely to attend the Portside Markets on Sunday.
After such a horrible week, was nice to escape in to Retail Heaven.

Lots of new faces this Month, from foodies to swimwear designers.
Some other new faces were my new lil' Bushka Friends. They are hoping to have babies by this weekend. Just in time for The Race Course Rd Street Party at Ascot.

My neighbour for the day were the very talented people behind The Stroogle and Pie - Rat books.

What great stuff they had, and just in time to pick up my nephew his Birthday prezzie






Friday, September 11, 2009

Beautiful Skies Ahead


Well it's that time of the month again,when the girls at Portside roll out the marquee's.

With the weather forecast looking clear, what better day than to take a stroll through our beautiful market on a lovely Springs day.

As you can tell by recent posts that things have been a lot sad for me of late, with losing my Nana. And very ill, I haven't been in a very productive mood. After saying goodbye to my Nan yesterday,today was a good day to get stuck back into it. She wouldn't want us all to be sitting around sad and feeling sorry for our selves. Although my mind was think with thoughts of her all day while I sat and created and moments in between. It was listening to her Eulogy yesterday that made me even more determined to get back to work. My Nana was such a hard worker, and it really makes me sit up and want to get things done.
And that I did and again tomorrow.
Although midnight will come around quick tomorrow and I will still be wanting to have had more done. I am so happy to be back were I love to be.

So do pop down if you are in the area on Sunday 8am -1pm,lots of talented girls and the odd boy will be there with lots of goodies for you all to see

from RubyRoseBud from Peg&Kate

from LittleDiva

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Goodbye




Today was one of the saddest days of my life

Saying goodbye to my Amazing Nana

She will live on in my heart and guide me through all the tough times, just like she always did

Listening to all her stories today I am so grateful to have had her in my life


A truly inspirational women

Monday, September 7, 2009

BrisStylettes Day


Sam of Jettas Nest introducing one of her new dolls,cute



Sandrine showing off one of her beautiful new designs(fusing felt & silk)





It was fantastic to get together with the girls of BrisStyle Yesterday. Lots of new and wonderful things happening for us all.

For some of you that don't know what BrisStyle is. We are a collective of women who live in Brisbane, Australia and sell on ETSY

It was a good turn out with lots of yummy nibbles and some show and tells


Hopefully I will be back soon with some progress, as it's Market time again this weekend.

I say hopefully, after coming home from the meet I was struck down with a virus and still battling it tonight. I haven't slept so much in my life


Speaking of markets MyGirl has been accepted to do the Mathildas Market, which is on the 1st of November at Brisbane City Hall

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