kumihimo = japanese braiding

kumihimo by TrishAlan

Tomorrow is the first ever brisStyle Indie Eco Market. I won't be able to make it but over 35 of the brisStyle Indie Designers will be showcasing their handmade eco-friendly and vintage wares so it's sure to be a fun and inspiring day. To learn how to make your own Japanese braids, like the gorgeous ones pictured (I'm particularly taken with the little red hearts, so sweet!) join Trish at the TrishAlan stall. Click here to see the full list on who will be there. To read about some of the new products that will be for sale visit the brisStyle blog.

long days...

Living where we have chosen to live means leaving for work as the sun rises and returning home after the sun has set which makes for long days....we caught a glimpse of the sun setting on our way home from the young designers market last Sunday. This Sunday we'll be at the boutique markets at portside wharf from 8am - 1pm...so will definitely get home in time to enjoy the sun setting from our back deck - hopefully with a glass of wine!

lolly cube forest..

i love every process in making my lolly cube studs..this part however is my absolute favourite stage..to me they look like tiny trees huddled together...

The lolly cubes are now packed safely in the car ready for the Boutique Markets tomorrow - held at Portside Wharf in Hamilton. 8am - 1pm come and say hello :)

a few photos

It was a warm sunny day for the boutique markets @ portside wharf. The number of stall holders has increased already and includes some fantastic designers. I'm sure next month will be even bigger so jot it in your diary - 9 August 8am - 1pm. To read about the market visit here, here, here and here.

coffee, chocolate + a market...

tempted?

...then head to Portside Wharf this Sunday 12th July

The Boutique Market at Portside Wharf happens to coincide with the coffee & chocolate affair!! How lucky can one be? The markets are 8am - 4pm. The affair is 10am - 4pm. Hope to see you there!

market shopping...

... so I had a stall at the new Boutique Markets at Portside Wharf on Sunday and it was great. Lovely atmosphere, nice weather, well organised, amazing products & stall holders....

As I forgot to take my camera again the below photos are from each designer's website or blog...

Peg & Kate

Michelle Freer

Sandrine Marsh

Raspberry Pink

Jaime Beattie

Little Diva






My Girl

..and many many more!!

Head over to Taryn Newland 's to see some of her beautiful photos of the day.

At the end of the day I treated myself (this rarely happens!!) to one of the beautiful Taybian handbags by Melissa Hoedel.

Taybian

Boutique Markets at Portside Wharf...

..launch this Sunday!

Come down to Portside Wharf, Hamilton between 8am - 1pm on Sunday 14th June to experience the Boutique Markets. There are some lovely cafes and restaurants so why not start your day with breakfast at one of them before meandering though market stalls filled with products by local artists, designers, stylists, crafters and artisans.

Feeling lucky? For a chance to win a $1000 spending spree, click into Portside and register for their e-news!

boutique markets at Portside Wharf

polaroid by jez s

I'm really excited to say the Boutique Markets (formerly known as the Designers Emporium) have found a new home at Portside Wharf in Hamilton. The markets will be held on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning June 14. This market aims to promote and cultivate the talent of artists, designers, stylists, crafters and artisans. For more information head over to the Boutique Markets website or their new blog. Stall applications are still open so if you are interested visit the trade page for more information.