puppy love....

image - Rocstar

do you own a pampered pooch? perhaps you like your beloved pet to stand out from the crowd? well look no further than our fabulous pet loving retailers at the Boutique Markets.

image- Preta Pawte

Portside Wharf is a puppy friendly precinct, so pop on down and you and your pooch can stroll the marketplace in style.....

image - Pret a Pawte

Pret a Pawte
funky fabrics and trims PretaPawte create pet collars and accessories. Our funky fabrics make your four legged friends look like the one of a kind unique and stylish creatures that they are.

image - Tracey Keller

Tracey Keller

The name "Tracey Keller" is synonymous in Australia with pet portraits and quirky animals - images of bold, bright charismatic animals and, in contrast, expressive female figures captured up close.

image - Rocstar

Rocstar
Step out in style with Rocstar, where cutting edge fashion meets modern day design; we make it easy to style your pet from the largest of breeds to the very small with exclusive and original Rocstar designs.

Coin Purse Tuesday

vintage map atlas gift cards - paper aeroplane's

so whether you want to design your own packaging for your product, or purchase something that has been done for you, pop over to paper aeroplane's and let your imagination run wild!
with the fabulous motto re-use, recycle, reinvent, the selection available caters for every taste and dollar.

collage altered art cards - paper aeroplane's

everything is on offer from altered art cards above, which you reinvent into something fabulous for your product. to vintage postcards, packaging, stickers, stamps, vintage books and more!

alphabet letter tiles - paper aeroplane's

the list of uses is endless and whilst browsing through the store i couldn't keep my mind from thinking of all the things I could create with each new item I came across!

vintage dictionary gift tags - paper aeroplane's

and above my favourite, cleverly taken from an old vintage dictionary and carefully made into these gorgeous gift tags above. How cute is that!

Free Demo

Free screen printing Demo in Brisbane: Screen printing basics with Thianni
Saturday 25th July at 2pm
No Booking required
at the Art Shed, 274 Montague Road West End
for more info phone 3846 1330

Coin Purse Tuesday...and the inspiration...

coin purse card $6.50 - Little Jane St

a few months back I decided that I would like to do a regular weekly feature on our blog, and with the 'current economic downturn' headlining the daily news, went looking for someway to present this doom in a positive light. I wanted to prove that with less than $10, you could still stumble upon great buys, and that you didn't have to spend a billion dollars to get a quality handcrafted item.
An avid reader of the Little Jane St blog, I spied one day, one of her gorgeous cards featured. A stunning sequined coin purse on it's front....and so the 'Coin Purse Tuesday' seed was planted. The weekly feature, presenting fabulous finds for under $10, or the equivalent of the spare change we all have lying around in the bottom of our coin purse.
So this month I was thrilled when Little Jane St came on board as a retailer at the Boutique Markets, and I could speak to creator Alarna about the origins of our Tuesday feature.

So thanks Alarna, for your lovely and inspiring little coin purse card!

Coffee and Chocolate Affair

The sweetest strawberries have been sourced and rare blends of exotic coffee and exquisite chocolate from remote locations are en route to Portside Wharf for the annual Coffee & Chocolate Affair presented by Lexus of Brisbane. The Affair will draw Brisbane’s coffee addicts and chocoholics to indulge their palette while learning and experiencing the joys of the fine flavours on offer.

When - Sunday July 12th, to coincide with our July market day.

www.portsidewharf.com.au

New partnership with Lexus of Brisbane Portside Wharf is pleased to announce their new partnership with Lexus of Brisbane. Makers of the world’s most luxurious cars, Lexus have engineered to a fine art, the most exhilarating driving experience.We invite you to have a sneak preview of Lexus’ new convertible and new hybrid to be on display at Portside Wharf Sunday 12 July at the Coffee & Chocolate Affair.

www.lexusofbrisbane.com.au

Cuff links it is.....

I wanted to share a story…

I was at a lunch on Sunday with a dear friend of mine, Sonya, and she recounted an adventure she embarked on for the perfect gift for a 40th birthday.

Sonya had visited the launch of the Boutique Markets in June and had spied some cuff links (pictured above and below) from one of our splendid retailer’s… hot toffee…. Although she did not buy them at the time, the mental note was then called on when she then received an invitation to a 4oth birthday party. The cuff links would then be the perfect gift…but the dilemma was the 40th was before the next market…..so now the hunt was on!

Sonya, went to our website, rang Nicole, who was away, but helped her with a stockist that would have the cuff links, which just happened to be at Ipswich. Sonya having never been to Ipswich was undeterred, and packed up the 3 kids and announced…"kids, we are off to Ipswich"…she really wanted those cuff links!!!

Sonya made the journey and I am happy to report, got the cuff links, and presented the perfect gift at the party on Sat night!

OK, so long story, but it does go to show that the Boutique Markets, the retailers and their special wares do make an impact and plant that seed in shopper’s minds, so they may not buy on the day, but they will keep you in mind!!!

Kerry, Boutique Markets

images - hot toffee

Cute as....

Cute as Buttons combine unique designs and quality materials to create gorgeous baby bits that are affordable and practical. The pink people in your life will think their cupcakes, hearts and flowers are sweet little treats. The blue ones will love the rockets and cars.

Not sure what you're having? Don't dismay – they have it covered with our Stars and Baby Love range. Singlets, long & short sleeve tees, bibs, towel & washer sets, personalized plates, bowls and cups, cuddle rugs & cot blankets and more, all personalized with their signature buttons.

Their themed range is designed to co-ordinate to help you create the perfect gift or you may like to purchase one of our ready made gift packs: Dream time, Bath time, and Tucker time.
If you are looking for the perfect baby gift or just seeking to spoil your precious one, you can be sure that we'll have something that is as Cute as Buttons.

you can visit Sharon and Lisa and their buttons at the July market at Portside Wharf.

Blog - http://cuteasbuttonsat.blogspot.com/

images - Taryn Newland

FABulous

So I've just finished loading some gorgeous images onto the site for one of our favourite retailers, Deb Maher, from FABRICated, and I thought I'd share some with you.

Deb creates a fantastic signature range of Eco friendly bags using recycled jeans and embellishments. Her bags are quite the hit with market goers, and she has a loyal following of customers awaiting her next handmade creation.

these lovely shots were taken by Taryn Newland on our last market day and have really captured the essence of Deb's one off creations.

Recycled Denim Jean Fab Handbags, Memory Scrapbooks, Memory Boards and Photo Albums. FABRICated -proving that Eco-conscious can look Eco-funky!

images - Taryn Newland

Peg and Kate - DS Pouches

Just in time for this Sunday's market, Peg and Kate has whipped up a fabulous new range of Nintendo DS Pouches for the kiddies, and we are loving them! Selling for $19.95, and available in an assortment of gorgeous colours, they can store 3 games and your DS comfortably

Earthly Jewels

Julie Evans of Earthly Jewels has always had a love of expressing her colourful imagination and creativity through craft. Using mixed media is her favourite choice for one off creations.

Stones, Lace, Polymer Clay, Beads, Shells, and Felt are just a few items used to inspire something truly different. Earthly Jewels has found a niche in the market place of mass production by hand making detailed exclusive creations and distinctive pieces using this mixed media.The textural possibilities with all of these mediums combined, allows her to make jewellery, coffee purses, belts and other items - earthly, chunky wearable pieces of colourful art. As Oscar Wilde said, “Nothing succeeds like excess.”

Julie loves to lock herself away for a few hours in her studio and just focus on making a piece. She loves it when a stranger asks her where did she get that – she smiles and says "I made it."
Earthly Jewels will debut at this weekends Boutique Market at Portside Wharf.

fallen in love with......

Taybian Design products are designed and produced in Brisbane, by Melissa Hoedel.
After finishing a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a double major of Photography and Painting, from the University of Tasmania in 2000, she has worked as a professional photographer commercially and participated in solo and group exhibitions.

Since the completion of her studies, Melissa has also designed several clothing lines, exhibiting these in several fashion shows, including Tasmanian Fashion Week in 2001. Also going onto collaborate with one of Tasmania’s leading hairdressing salons.

Since moving to Brisbane, Melissa has been working in the area of marketing and further developed her graphic design skills. It seemed a natural progression to combine her ‘passion for fashion’ with her other artistic and business skills, thus Taybian Design was born.

With all Taybian Design accessories, the utmost care is taken in the construction. All bags have been thoroughly tested for comfort and durability. Not only comfortable, but beautiful, all Taybian Design accessories use vibrant and relevant fabrics, focusing on quality, colour and texture. Every bag purchased comes packed in its very own complimentary Taybian Design Calico Carry Bag. Taybian Design will feature at the upcoming Boutique Markets at Portside wharf, June 14th.

Web: www.taybian.com

Blog: www.taybian.blogspot.com

A stroll through Ascot

Today I drove through Ascot to Portside and thought to myself that I should make the time to take photos there one day of the lovely old houses...so after being snapped myself for a local newspaper about the markets...I drove back and went for a walk camera in hand...

Taryn.

Milk and Honey

Milk and Honey will be joining us for our market relaunch at Portside Wharf on the 14Th of June, and we are so excited to have this gorgeous children's wear label on board. Individual children's fashion and home wares designed and handcrafted in their studio in Brisbane.
Take a look at their PATCHBLOX range of fabric wall plaques that will inspire you and your child to create fun wall installations for their space.

Etsy store: www.milkandhoneykid.etsy.com

Our own home town

Another week has flown by! For those who follow my blog I'm sorry to repeat some of these images, but as I'm heading out to drive to the Gold Coast today, it got me to thinking about how diverse and beautiful our own town of Brissy really is!

A couple of months ago I took these while having a coffee at a cafe in Woolloongabba.

It's like a little dead end which could be anywhere in the world, but yet so essentially Brisbane with empty car parks and the sticky weather pushing us inside rather than

out in the western sun.

I love our little town that is growing up and always has something to

surprise and inspire me with.

Until next week, Taryn.

a special thanks.....

i heart you - greeting card range

the lovely Michelle from lily & cino has been hard at work redressing our brand new website for the big move. Michelle was the brains behind our current website and was first and only choice for us when creating our new site. Thanks you Michelle, you may now take a bow!

lily & cino - couture stationary

this clever and talented Brisbane lass, is a literally a jack of all trades. A talented graphic designer, a web designer, a couture stationary designer, an illustrator, a jewellery maker and a mum! Amazing huh? If you haven't seen Michelle's new website (snapshot above), it's a must, with a fabulous couture range of stationary for all occasions.


Handmade Acrylic Stirling silver pendant

Take a peak at Michelle's gorgeous jewellery store on etsy - chellebellarina, where you can find handmade items like the gorgeous pendant above. You can also visit Michelle at her blog, where you can download these gorgeous wallpapers, she cleverly created.

So again, thank you Michelle, your a gem!