All decked out for the BrisStyle indie Twilight Markets

Contingency plans, ahoy! The hard working BrisStyle committee had their peepers glued to the BOM site all yesterday (which apparently made for some interesting viewing). Lots of yellows and reds, not to mention the slate coloured clouds lurking behind the city buildings, interspersed with clear blue skies, meant that our markets still went ahead last night, but were relocated above King George Square to 'the Deck'.

Here's me setting up. I shared a stall with the lovely Moose & Bird.

Our new venue made for great shopping and socialising. I got to have a wander and a chat with lots of lovely BrisStylettes, as well as having a sneak peak at what was on offer. Here's a bit of what I saw:

Wicked Child Designs - Mr T

Wicked Child Designs - The Top Gear boys

Wicked Child Designs - 'Wills' & Kate 

Darling Girl

Sybella Boutique

Kellie Christie

What did you like about the markets?

shelleyberelli presents ... new drawstring bags

Drawstring bags have also been keeping me busy in the lead up to the BiTM. Perfect for keeping special things safe when you travel (or even around the house) - shoes, lingerie, jewellery or anything that needs a place of its own. 

shelleyberelli presents ... new zippered purses and clutches

I've been otherwise occupied for most of 2011 and haven't really done much sewing since the flurry of activity around the 2010 Nov/Dec BrisStyle markets. Pity, pity, pity as a few of my lovely friends (props must go to the tres generous Akiko and Antoinette) have been o/s recently and brought me back brown paper packages, wrapped up in string ... and filled with delightful and interesting fabrics. I even had a trip to Melbourne's Tessuti fabrics - so the fabric pile's been calling me, like a siren song, but I've somehow resisted their charms.

Well, these glorious 5 days off from work have given me the much needed space to be back at the Bernina. I've whipped up a few new special treats for Friday's BITM. Below is a sneak peak at some of the purses and wristlets I've made. Drawstring bags to follow.

Let's go shopping - in preparation for the BITM (part 2)

It's only 5 sleeps until the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets. Have you checked out any of my daily features of BrisStylette's goodies on my facebook page? Here are some more crafty pieces from some talented BrisStyle gals. For more 'let's go shopping' goodness why don't you have a look here.

Recycled storybook bunting - Peter and the Zauberleaf

Kitty Boo Boo Design

Starry starry night bangle bracelet

Marjon Scheffer

Golden Compass Buttons

Voodoo Rabbit

Denim Mushrooms

Denim Days

Tea Party Necklace

Tree Party Design

Festival of April 20th

I'm not sure how I came across this festival. It involves taking a photo an hour for 12 hours on the 20th April. I first took part in 2009 and was in a work orientation day. Lots of photos of shoes, exit signs, interesting lights and shadows. I was still fairly desk bound today, but had a little more freedom ... whilst keeping my workplace fairly anonymous. Below are 12 photos from my day. Here are others' photos.

7.20am

8.20am-ish

9.20am

10.20am

11.20am

12.20pm

1.20pm

2.20pm

3.20pm

4.20pm

5.20pm

6.20pm

Let's go shopping - in preparation for the BITM (part 1)

Hello folks, it's not long now until the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets. I'm doing a daily feature of BrisStylette's goodies on my facebook page in the lead up to the BITM and I thought I'd take this chance to introduce you to a few more wares from the talented BrisStyle gals. Feast your eyes on these goodies. For more 'let's go shopping' goodness why don't you have a look here.

Grey floral clutch

Sybella Boutique

Gala fiesta - vintage and coloured recycled wooden bean necklet

Ruby 2 Go Go

Choc peach retro milk and sugar

Spun Mud

Apricot Round Stud earrings

Rachel Darling Girl

Aqua and Peach "holiday" crochet necklace

Kitty Hugo 

Let's go shopping .. for some dessert ingredients

Hoi hoi, it's time to join in again with BrisStyle's 'let's go shopping' meme. I've been inspired by the pav I'm whipping up for a BBQ on Sunday - my tastebuds are already in overdrive thinking about licking the bowl. Here are some delicious and tasty morsels I've found on etsy to whet your appetite. Bon appetit!

vintage egg wire whisk - dawn at the market

pottery batter bowl - cheryl wolf

blue easter egg cupcake candy dish - on a pretty plate

DIY felt cafe drinks and dessets - ume crafts  

4 tiny ice cream sandwich beads - the crafty bead

nom, nom, nom