Friday, December 4, 2009

Seasonal Friday....


This morning I've just had the pleasure of photographing the divine wares from Earthly Jewels!
Don't you just adore the colours, textures and individuality of them all.
Each piece is a one-off and handmade with care, so if you have a christmas party
or want something gorgeous to wear christmas day - pop in and see Julie at the
Boutique Markets on Sunday 13th December from 8am - 3pm.
Divine..... just divine!!!












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Thursday, December 3, 2009

MiMi FiRST - Huff n Cuff

Huff n Cuff was $162 NOW $69

MiMi FiRST will be showcasing at both our Friday Twilight December 11th and Sunday 13th Christmas markets and with fabulous reductions on her gorgeous range, there will surely be something for every stocking this Christmas.

Her Huff n Cuff blouse above is one of those on offer - Sheer pink silk organza is highlighted with bright red, green and blue shell buttons in varying sizes. The French cuffs feature cuff links also made from these brightly coloured buttons. The over sized pockets and wide hem exaggerate the proportions of this unusual take on the classic shirt maker dress. read more about it here

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

christmas craft - recycle

button wreath ornament

for many of us, including me, Christmas is the time of year when we are feeling over whelmed with a trillion things to do and simply not enough time to do it in! I haven't even put up the Christmas tree yet and with school about to finish I'm going to need to find some activities to entertain the kids, and these christmas holidays I plan to clean out, throw out and recycle what evers lingering in the top of our ward robes. I was thrilled when I stumbled across a combination of all of these things in these great kid (and adult) friendly craft activities that will keep my children occupied and get the ball rolling on my Christmas decorations, and potentially help me to recycle some precious things.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

coin purse tuesday - unwrap xmas

handmade paper globes - $8

just in time for Christmas, and available at the Friday Twilight 11th December and Sunday 13th Christmas Markets are these gorgeous gift wrapping ideas and Christmas decorations from The Paper Tie Affair.

paper bauble garland - $8

ribbon pack - $10

Christmas gift tags - $5

you kind find out more about them here, or pop down to the Christmas markets to fill your stockings with some of your very own!

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Christmas Markets

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Seasonal Friday....well Saturday!

Time got away from me yesterday - oooops!
I bet this weekend has a lot of people putting up their Christmas trees and decoations...
this is what we created this morning -
and kitty cat is now destroying!
I'm already wishing the Boutique Markets on the 11th and 13th December come quickly so I can add to my stash of handmade decorations....
enjoy a wonderful weekend.




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Thursday, November 26, 2009

information rendezvous - what a night!

Rachael, Leasl, Kerry and Serena

Our very first Information Rendezvous, and we were blessed to have the fashion industries heavy weight, Serena Beirne, Head of Consulting at Australian Fashion Partners (AFP) - at our disposal for an intimate evening of discussion about business strategy.

Serena talks...

Serena's presentation was fantastic!!! A real eye opener into the ins and outs of a successful business. Serena, who's client list runs from Oroton to Mambo, was thrilled at the opportunity to speak personally with those that attended firstly through her fabulous presentation which had attendees with pen and paper at hand taking notes, and then individually at the end of the night over a relaxing glass of wine.

and they listened....

The night left designers full of ideas for securing business success with many stopping to thank Serena personally for her insight. Business cards were swapped and I can guarantee, many designers would have been laying in bed last night thinking over what she had said and how to implement the ideas into their own business's.

designers talk over a glass of wine, compliments of Stewarts at Portside Wharf

and delicious food compliments of the newly opened IGA at Portside Wharf, the venue compliments of Portside Wharf.

Attendees were also treated to a copy of the fabulous madeit recipe zine compliments of madeit.com.au. Thank you madeit! Find out more about the recipe zine here.

Kerry and Serena

So thank you again to Serena, for her time and her insight and for supporting the boutique markets in the most generous of ways by imparting her knowledge so small business can prosper. We are so very grateful. And three cheers for Kerry who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes putting this special event together.

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