Bardon Christmas Market..

Today I will be at Bardon Hall 246b Simpsons Rd Bardon (behind the preschool) from 9am - 1pm. This is a small market with great products and worth a visit to begin your Christmas shopping. It's organised by Mr Frog's Toybox. Hope to see you there..

a nice surprise...

to see this photo of my hanafuda earrings here..

it's been too long..

old paper boat made with Pa from his losing TAB tickets

wind chime earrings for here

earrings for an exhibition to raise money for the Women's Legal Service

it took me an hour to find this millefiori for a very special custom order

loving this subtle combo of cream and white..

on Ryo's desk..folded paper box to hold his pencil shavings..



flame tree?

Mr P enjoying chewing on one of the many branches he drags in from the garden!

markets...

markets...



and more markets!!

This little blog of mine has been very neglected of late! It seems the silly season has begun and hot toffee head quarters are in utter chaos. I'm still teaching 2 days a week and trying to fit making, getting orders out, markets and life in the remainder of the time - it's a bit crazy.

I always have my camera with me so often take pics of things I think I will share here but time escapes me...so I'll try and do a little update now. There is no rhyme or reason... really just wanted to say hello!

love markets?

Brisbane is an exciting city to be in this weekend with the mathilda's market at Brisbane City Hall tomorrow from 9am - 1pm. Across the river at Southbank Young Designers Market is where hot toffee will be from 10 am - 4pm. Last but certainly not least and possibly the most exciting at the beautiful Old Museum the finders keepers markets are on for the first time in Brisbane. I've just come home from visiting and they are fantastic - such an amazing line up of talent! They are on until 9pm tonight and again tomorrow from 10 am - 5 pm. Now all you have to do is choose which one you'll visit or google Queensland Rail to start working out the best way to visit them all!!

choose & WIN!

Limited edition tote bags will be available at the brisStyle Christmas market. Some of our members have designed totes and now it is time to decide which one will be featured on the bag. All you need to do is head here to view the final four and leave a comment on the brisStyle blog indicating your favourite design for a chance to win one of the totes!

when I need to focus....

...I head to Craft Sanity and listen to Jennifer interview all kinds of crafty folk. I've listened to many of her podcasts several times. It's so interesting to listen to others talk about their inspirations. When I really need to get a lot of glass cut and ready for firing, listening to Craft Sanity podcasts is about the only thing that helps me get straight into it and then I can stay focused for hours and hours. I think it's because it's so comforting to hear others talk about the ups and downs of running a business that I don't even think about getting up and getting distracted by something else looming in my studio or home that needs to be done. How do you stay focused?

reminder...

.... for the lucky peeps who live in Melbourne - Lyssy May is having an open studio today until 2pm. Drop in to score some fabric remnants, odds and ends from when Alyssa had her shop or treat yourself to one of Alyssa's gorgeous handbags!

Studio 1, Ironside Studios - 4 Chelmsford St, Kensington

... if you have time please visit The Sunshine Studio blog to read an interview I did recently and for the chance to win a pair of hot toffee studs!

Have a lovely weekend!