Markit

I love/want/need the cloud cushion by harvest textiles in this poster! This year has gone by so quickly, it's been a busy year filled with fun and exciting things behind the scenes here at hot toffee. Now the year is at the point where is goes by at light speed. The May Markit was lots of fun and I'm looking forward to having a stall at the November one. I'm working on some special little treats with my treasure box of 'mistakes' that will only be available at upcoming markets and possibly in my big cartel shop. I'll pop back in soon with more details!

life instyle

My bags are just about packed for life instyle - only a few more things to squeeze in! These are a shots of some of the essentials: business cards, props, hot toffee sign etc. It has been organised chaos here over the last few weeks as I figure out once again how to fit a whole trade show display into a single suitcase - I do love this challenge. I'm really looking forward to visiting Melbourne again - it seems to cast some kind of magic over me.

If you are visiting life instyle please drop by STAND 68 and say hello.

folly by Julie Fleming

'Consuela'

'Cheeky Girl' belt

'Butterfly Kisses'

In my previous post I said I'd share more about my neighbour at Life Instyle. I feel quite privileged that I was beside Julie Fleming. We'd met at Melbourne Life Instyle so it was like meeting up with an old friend. There were many stories shared during as well as a few giggles here and there.

Julie is regarded as Melbourne's leading Milliner, she is also extremely talented and knowledgeable across several mediums. Above are photos of some of the pieces Julie was showcasing at life instyle. They are all modeled by Keva (so pretty, isn't she) who is one of Julie's studio and shop assistants. To read more about this inspirational friend head to the blog, explore the website or pick up a copy of Handmade in Melbourne.

To see more creations by Julie Fleming start with the Fascinators or visit her shop in Melbourne:

456 Malvern Rd, Hawksburn VIC 3181

Tuesday - Friday 10am till 5:30pm
Saturday 10am till 3pm

even in the rain...

street lights still on

shop window : AFTER

something stirs inside me when I visit Melbourne and creates an energy which I don't often have. This time was no different. I didn't want to miss anything so on the first morning I found myself wondering the streets when it was still dark. It was cold and sprinkling which made it even more enticing! These photos were taken around 6am at Queen Victoria Markets and in a little side street near there. Most of the stalls hadn't set up but I was lucky to score some fresh strawberries from one of the fruit vendors. delicious.

I will share some more photos here in the next week but for now will simply say MELBOURNE: i love you. even more so in the rain.

flying visit...

After school on Friday I drove straight to the airport, marked my students' spelling tests while sipping on coffee then boarded a plane bound for Melbourne. Saturday morning was spent at Life In Style which is held in the most amazing building - Royal Exhibition Building (pictured above). Monopoly, music, laughs, dinner & wine with my brother & sister in law on Saturday night. Late breakfast in a great Mexican cafe the next morning before heading back to Brisbane. Home by 7 pm Sunday with just enough time to prepare for school, eat and a deep deep sleep..

now it's time to breathe. but only for a little while before I start catching up on emails and begin preparations for the Boutique Markets this Sunday...