it's twilight time

I may not be blogging but I'm still alive and kicking and will be at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market tonight at King George Square, Brisbane CBD from 5-9pm.

I promise I'll be back with more blogging pronto, in the meantime you can also keep up with my antics over at facebook.

Happy Friday :)

read all about it

I'm not fabulous at blowing trumpets but just thought I'd share some recent media bits. That's me above in The Sunday Mail and my little gramophone embroidery below in The Courier Mail :)

Hope you're all having a fabulous week!

BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market

 

I'm super excited to be kicking off with my first market for 2011 this Friday night at King George Square from 5-9pm. 

100% of the proceeds from edward & lilly sales on the night will be donated to the Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal so if you're in Brisbane head on into the City to support your fellow crafters and the Appeal.

If you're not in Brisbane you can still show your support for BrisStyle's Handmade Ark Appeal or head to my little shop where proceeds will be donated to the Appeal until the end of February.

See you there!

my creative space...

Lots of little critters being stitched onto gorgeous Ink & Spindle fabric this week. New zipper pouches coming soon!

For more creative spaces or to show off your own head to Kirsty's.

pantone fall 2011: bamboo

I don't know about you but I am loving the Pantone Fall colour palette, so much so that it's inspired a little hunt on Etsy for some Fall faves. Kicking it off is that gorgeous mustardy-yellow shade Bamboo.

Bamboo Yellow Summer Top from Lemon Tree Creek

Knitted ethnic necklace in linen and yellow from nitca

Write me a letter pillow cover from Eliza Jay

Vintage Sunflowers ring from Mayte Designs

Mustard canvas pleats bag from Tippy Thai

Fun huh? If you feel inspired to get a little Pantone Fall action on your blog leave a comment with your link, I'd love to check out your Bamboo finds :)

Next: Emberglow...

let's go shopping

Spring 2011 plaid pleated dress from Supanya

Mini gift tags - Heart in purple - Set of 5 from Emily Orpin

Custom oil painting of your pet - 6x8 from Kate Pugsley

Organic blue aqua handmade turquoise ocean enamel on copper and sterling silver small hoops earrings from Verre Encore

Octopedestrian from Holiday Tart

There's a new blogging meme in town over at the BrisStyle blog and it's the perfect way to get a little retail therapy without breaking the budget. To play along or to check out other bloggers' must-haves this weekend head over here.

Enjoy your Sunday :)

helping north queensland

It's been a tough start to the year for Queenslanders to say the least, with flooding in Brisbane followed quickly by Cyclone Yasi in the North there's a lot of clean up to be done and a lot of money to be raised.

The amazing team at BrisStyle is stitching, cutting, glueing and crocheting into the night to continue the Handmade Ark Appeal which has raised $3646 to date for both flood and cyclone affected people. Check out what's on offer from BrisStylers here.

As part of Handmade Ark during the month of February 100% of sales from my little shop will be donated to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal including all takings from the next BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market on 25 February from 5-9pm at King George Square, Brisbane CBD.

So what are you waiting for? Get shopping and head to the Handmade Ark or my little shop.

OR even better give this post a little facebook and tweet with the buttons above to help spread the word :)

true grit

I ventured out of my hotbox of a unit last night to enjoy the super cool air con of the cinema. The toss up: True Grit or Black Swan. I figured the Coen Brothers wouldn't let me down.

 Mattie Ross Sketch Card from Mike Sgier Comics & Illustration

Ready to Ride Fine Art Photograph from 3L Photography

Country Roads (Autumn Lodge type) Western Cowboy Candle from True Texas Scents

Wild West gunman Billy Thompson from Holiday Tart

 

Vintage revolvers printed on an 8x10 upcycled 1898 dictionary page from Madman Incognito

Have you seen it yet? What did you think?

BrisStyle Handmade Ark Flood Appeal

Thank you to all my lovely followers who have been in contact after the devastating flooding in Brisbane. All is well with my little home :)

My shop has now re-opened for 2011. Proceeds of all sales will be donated directly to The Premier's Flood Relief Appeal as part of the BrisStyle Etsy Street Team's Handmade Ark Flood Appeal.

Funds donated to the appeal provide assistance to the flood affected communities of Queensland which includes members of the BrisStyle Etsy Street Team. For more handmade items or to take part check out the BrisStyle blog.

Please help spread the word far and wide through facebook, twitter or your blog :)

Peace x

win me

Want a little edward & lilly magic on your Christmas tree this year? 

All you need to do to be in the running to win one of my red Christmas birds is to leave a comment on this post. For two entries facebook or tweet about the giveaway and leave another comment to let me know.

Don't forget I can't contact the winner unless you leave your blog link or email in the comment.

Open to anyone in the world. Giveaway closes on Sunday night (19 Dec) and a little red bird will be express posted on Monday to reach you (hopefully) by Christmas.

Good luck!

And if you're in Brisbane don't forget to check out the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market on Friday night at King George Square in the City. Details here.