puzzled?

...not sure what to buy your nephews and nieces? Mr Frog's Toybox has a gorgeous selection of Djeco puzzles, tin toys and art supplies!

Bardon Christmas Market TODAY - Bardon Hall 246b Simpsons Rd, Bardon 9am - 1pm

twilight markets at portside wharf..

I'm heading here now..hope to see you there!

busy but good...

my only purchase on the weekend - bought from this amazing textile designer. I also had my eye on this the whole day - so tempting!




a sweet gift from this lovely lady..



lovely note accompanying the above earrings from Curly Jo..




gorgeous sunflower field on our way to get our weekly vegies






the winner of my little giveaway...



The silly season is quite silly indeed! I've been working seven days a week and my stock answer when people ask me how I am these days is 'busy but GOOD'. The brisStyle market was fantastic I just wish I had a helper on the day so I could have seen all the amazing talent there. The Young Designers Market was yesterday and the sweetest, sweetest lady came up to me and said 'I've just been sitting in the restaurant across the road and could see you are struggling with the heat so I asked them for some water for you' and with that she handed me a large milkshake cup full of icy water! This very thoughtful gesture brought tears to my eyes - it really is the people you meet in life that make it so special ...not only the people you know and love but the people we all walk past everyday or have brief encounters with. Later in the day I walked over to the restaurant for another drink and the waitress said proudly with a smile 'that was my mum who gave you the water' and of course I replied with 'ohhh she was so sweet' and the waitress said again with a proud smile 'I know and she's mine'.

oops..

This market is 12th December NOT tomorrow (Dec 6th as incorrectly mentioned in my previous post)

buying handmade this Christmas?

jewellery pouch

lolly studs

Tomorrow (Saturday 5th Dec) I will be setting up shop at one of the best markets I've ever been part of both has a stall holder and a customer. It's the brisStyle Indie Designers market at St Augustine's Church Hall & Grounds, Racecourse Rd, Hamilton. 9am - 4pm! There will be live music, coffee, cupcakes and the most amazing line up of local talent. This is the best place to start your Christmas shopping! If you are busy tomorrow then head to the Young Designers Market in Little Stanley St at Southbank on Sunday from 10am - 4pm for more local designers and artists. What a great weekend for shopping in Brisbane!

If you are in Sydney and want to buy handmade this Christmas head to the finders keepers markets at CarriageWorks.

In Melbourne? Head to market 3031 on Sunday between 10 am - 4pm.

corner Macauley Rd & Bellair St, Kensington.

Have a lovely weekend!

Don't forget to enter my little giveaway here.

today..

I will be at the Bardon Christmas Market again. Come and say hello x

Bardon Hall 246b Simpsons Rd Bardon (behind the kindy) 9am - 1pm

ichigo..

ichigo = strawberry in Japanese

sweet candles in old jars

using herbs..

part of my stash of Japanese magazines..

*this could be yours!!

Ryo knows how much I love Japanese magazines so last time he went home to Japan he returned with a bounty of my favourites! This one above I already had so I figure it's time to share with you! All you need to do is leave a comment telling me what you think is so special about Japanese aesthetics. I will put all names in a hat or box and pull one out. Then this magazine will be on it's way to the lucky winner*

Comment by Sunday 6th December. Please don't be shy!

* Please note within Australia only

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!