Thrill of the post...

I got such a buzz when I got home last night. The lovely Kimono Reincarnate alerted me to the fact one of my purses had been featured in the weekly MadeIt Monday New Finds newsletter.

Does this distinguish a hobbyist from a professional crafter? I still get such a thrill when someone buys something from my Etsy or Made-It shops .. and to be featured in a newsletter is such a 'name-up-in-lights-moment' and I suppose a validation, of sorts.

I also got a giggle - the doll next to my shelleyberelli purse could be me!

Market wrap up..

Last night was another perfect night in at King George Square for the BrisStyle indie Twilight Markets. 

Melanie from Kimono Reincarnate & Sophie from Strat Designs

The weather behaved and so many smart shoppers were out, getting a head start on the Christmas lists. It's always so lovely to see the the many BrisStyle friends visit us, time and time again. And to catch up with BrisStylettes between sales.

Last night I sold both of the items I'd donated to the BrisStyle Chicks in Pink  national breast cancer awareness month fund raising effort. I'm donating the total proceeds from the sales to Chicks in Pink. Two generous shoppers walked away with these shelleyberelli goodies.

I shared my stall with the lovely Moose & Bird: 

The shelleyberelli market totes were a hit, as were my zippered purses. I'm going to get to work between now and my next market (BiDM - Racecourse Rd, 10 December) on more totes and some new ipad cases. 

See you in December!

Good for the garden!

My wordy-lordy, aren't we having a lot of rain at the moment?

Yesterday's BrisStyle Indie Designers Markets was quite a wet one, but in true BrisStyle style, there were smiles and helping hands all round when the heavens opened. I feel truly lucky to be part of such a lovely community. I've got something like 'survivor's guilt' though, as I was in the hall. This is part of my stall - I had a piano behind me. Was tempted to gather a few people around to belt out a bit of Piano Man or Yes! We have no bananas, but that would have drowned out the carollers.

Many Christmas list ticks too - I ended up buying some gorgeous earrings from rocknwrap. 

My mum almost cleared out a few shops! She purchased some ceramics from KW Ceramics, cards and prints from Renee Treml, jewellery from Kimono Reincarnate and a few bags from Obi Lane. Oh, and a cape from Mon Petit Poppet. My little niece (14 months old) is going to cut a dashing figure on Christmas day!

Still, all this rain is, as they say, good for the garden. Some of the trees and plants I put in 8 years ago when I first moved in are flowering for the first time. They've finally decided the drought is over. This is the view from my top balcony. I remember waking up after my first night there, thinking to myself how lucky I was and that this was like living in Binna Burra! (I'm within 5km of the CBD). 

My yard actually stops about 5 metres behind my place, so the tree on the right (Grevillea Baileyana, FYI) is mine, but the Jacaranda is not. 

I can't wait until the holidays when I will have more time for R&R on the deck. But, there's still one more market to go. Ok, I'm off to replenish the shelleyberelli stock. Might see you at the BITM. I'll be in Albert St with my new marquee and a fair amount of tinsel. Please drop by.

The BriStyle Indie Twilight Market 

Friday December 17 5-9pm

King George Square around the giant Christmas Tree , Albert St and Burnett Lane

Interested in spending a crafty afternoon in town?

shelleyberelli sybella boutique strat designs

Head on up to the Level 2 of the Brisbane Square Library during July and August. The BrisStyle Indie Designers are exhibiting their gorgeously clever handmade goods and artworks as part of a collaborative exhibition.

jetta's nest edward & lilly

I went along to the opening night (and launch of the brisStyle website) to help celebrate this exciting event.

jetta's nest sybella boutique moose & bird

When you go in make sure to explore all the nooks and crannies – there’s plenty to see in the main display cases (all beautifully colour-coordinated), but don’t miss out on the wall hangings,

tutus & muddy shoes kimono reincarnate brisstyle

and the cabinets in the reading alcoves.