Handmade Love for the Flood Appeal

I am privileged to be part of the BrisStyle etsy team who has banded together to raise money for the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal by way of BrisStyle's "Handmade Ark" Flood Appeal”.

To help out all you need to do is search 'BrisStyle Ark' on etsy or click here and purchase some of the hundreds of handmade goodies that are being donated to raise the much needed funds.

So far the floods have devastated 75% of Queensland with a loss of 12 lives and many more still missing. Thousands of people have lost everything and the rebuilding will take months and months.

If you would like to donate to the Flood Relief Appeal you can do so here. Every little bit counts.

I have also donated some handmade items to the Etsians Australian Flood Appeal. All proceeds from them also go to the Flood Relief Appeal. Check out what they have to offer here.

BIG Market Weekend

This weekend is going to be huge. Firstly, Friday night is the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market. Brisbane King George Square between 5 and 9pm, is going to be packed with lovely handmade goodies. Not to mention the big band music with jazz and swing standards from QWAZZ (Queensland Wind and Jazz). Hopefully the rain will hold off and it will be fabulous night.

Then on Saturday morning its off to The Handmade Expo bright and early. A great location in the Ipswich Turf Club and Soulman O'Gaia entertaing us with his soul tunes. This month is also time to buy your Fireman/men 2011 calender. Proceeds from the calenders go to raising much needed funds for the children's hospital, and don't forget the Swanbank Steam Train Rides running throughout the day. Another fun, fun day.

Hopefully I will still be awake at the end of the weekend. I am still busily putting the final touches on some magnets and pendants that I will be selling at the markets. If you are near by drop in and say hi. Mention this post and you can grab yourself a FREE pocket mirror.

Shadow Shot Sunday #11

A few weeks ago was my birthday and my wonderful husband took me away for the night to the Marriott on the Gold Coast. Such a beautiful place. These chandeliers were hanging in the foyer and in the restaurant and made lovely shadows. Just had to share. Enjoy!




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Shadow Shot Sunday #10

I know its Monday already, I'm a bit late with the Sunday Shadow Shot this week. Busy weekend, including my 40th birthday, woo hoo. More on that in later posts. Anyway here is some shots my sister sent me. She is a nanny in London who this week spent the week in the French country side. Half her luck. This shot was taken in Honfleur. Love the first one. Thanks Bec. Check out her blog here.

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The Mayo Festival

On Saturday I had the privilege of attending the St Margarets Mayo Festival. This festival is a biennial event at St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, and engages all ages with a range of activities and entertainment including elective workshops and student performances.

The Festival honours the life and career of Daphne Mayo, acclaimed as one of Australia's finest sculptors and acknowledged as an energetic and tenacious advocate of the Arts in Queensland.

The girls had made sculptures and lanterns that appeared around the grounds. They looked great during the day but even better when lit up at night.

I was part of the section of craft stalls that were in the court yard. Also there during the day were other BrisStylers, Teneale - Wicked Child Designs, Sophie - Strat Designs, Carla - Un Cielo, Melinda - Retro Bird, Jane - Perle J, Tree Party Designs and Melanie - Kimono Reincarnate. It was great to be able to catch up with these great ladies.

My stall was next to Jane - Perle J and Carla - Un Cielo, thanks for a great day ladies.

I had my daughter with me all day and she enjoyed watching all the performances during the day the girls put on.

The evening ended with a fantastic concert titled "The Mad Hatters Tea Party". The girls had created some awesome costumes.

The view of the city from my stall just topped off the day. All round a fantastic day. I'm already looking forward to next years.

Shadow Shot Sunday #9

Yesterday I was privileged to be involved in the St Margaret's Mayo Festival. What a fabulous day. The weather was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. There were lots of BrisStyle girls involved too. I will be doing a blog post about it tomorrow. But for now here is my shadow shots for this week.

This great Jacaranda was in full bloom. Topped off the day perfectly.

Some of the sculptures the girls had done.

The lanterns that lined the path were lit up when the sun went down.

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Shadow Shot Sunday #8

It's that time of the week again. Here is this weeks shot.

I love the way these two trees cast their shadows on the rocks. It's my favourite time of year, Spring. The sun is so shiny but not too hot yet. Summer is just around the corner...



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