A Rainy Market Wrapup

Okay, it wasn't the best weather in Brisbane on Saturday for the Brisbane Indie Mother and Child market, but I had a great day anyway! Luckily there were some who braved the unusually cold and miserable day in order to peruse and purchase some fantastic handmade goodies!

I will admit my first market was a little daunting, and I am very lucky that I had my sister along to help with the setup ..... and stay to support me for most of the day. Thanks Sis! Thanks also to all those friends and acquaintances that came along to make my stand look crowded (te he)!

It was really fantastic to meet lots of people who feel the same way I do about purchasing handmade. Talking to my customers one-on-one allowed me to get some awesome feedback. I really enjoyed meeting all the other BrisStylers and seeing all their products.

I found out that I really really enjoy talking to people about what I do. It's amazing to see the reaction on peoples faces when they see a favourite fairytale of their youth used in a different way. I have already received some wonderful feedback from customers via email - thank you all for taking the time to let me know how you are using your purchases.

I now am really looking forward to the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market on the 6th November. I will be crossing my fingers for a sunny day too! So, if you can, please save the date:-

Hope you all have a great week planned. I am now in the full swing of looking for fixtures for my new main bathroom and ensuite. My Brother-In-Law from M2 Build (who is our builder) told me on Sunday that he would like to demolish the existing main bathroom on the weekend as well as build our new walk-in-robe (aaaahhhh!!!). I thought I had a few more weeks up my sleeve. Anyway, it now means I have to quickly arrange all my trades and make buying decisions. Luckily I gained some fantastic advice from Sonia over at Raine and Sage - she has given me a secret weapon when it comes to purchasing bathroom fittings at bargain prices. So stay tuned as over the next couple of weeks I will be posting my before and afters and letting you know costs etc. along the way! Michelle

So Adorable

the age

There is something so adorable about Babushka dolls. Their bright hues and happy blushed faces always bring a smile to my face. Safely tucked away inside each other, it's always a great surprise when you find just one more in there!

With this theme in mind, I was really excited when I came across some beautiful Babushka doll stamps designed by Sarah Neuburger of The Small Object. I hope you like what I have done with them ....

These cards will feature at the BrisStyle Mother and Child Markets on the 9th October. Each cute little design will come packaged with an envelope, and sell for $2.50 each.

All the details for BrisStyle markets can be found here.

I'd love it if you came along and said hi!

Thankfully, there is a version of the Babushka doll available for those of us who have never quite grown up ...

not quite nigella

Baking is made way more fun with these nesting measuring cups!

Hope you're having a great start to the week whatever you are doing. Michelle