Racecourse Rd Street Party Wrap Up!

Well sorry it’s taken me so long to report back on our success at the Racecourse Road Street Party from a few weeks ago, but I have been really enjoying some down time (although I have to say getting back into a few hectic weeks of crafting prior to the market really made me remember how much I do love it and I am going to try and fit a little bit more crafting into everyday life, or that’s the plan anyway)

Anyway enough rambling, EmBelISH had a fantastic day in not only sales but a lot of our new products were also pretty well received and I was really pleased with our stall layout as well.

It was a super hot, bust day and the crowds were a plenty. Luckily there was a yummy lemonade man just a few stalls down from us that kept us going in the heat.

I also got to do a little bit of shopping (I am saving my pennies for the December 5th BrisStyle Indie Designers Market) I just couldn’t help myself. I got a couple of beautiful little wooden brooches from Up In Annies Room and also picked up an order from Sam at Jetta’s nest of a new Robot Tee for Sax and then just to fuel Sax’s obsession with Robots I grabbed him a little Cuddlebot too (which I must add even had to go to kindy for sleep time last week) I finally grabbed a little Button head brooch for me ;)

Lola Button Head Brooch

And there was some great entertainment throughout the day to keep us occupied as well.
The BrisStyle Co-op stall was a great success also and it was so lovely to see so many talented BrisStylettes coming together to showcase their wares and it was also super nice to meet a lot of these lovely ladies in person as well. It was also great to see all the BrisStyle Stalls all lined up with our Green and Purple balloons linking us together!

I also have to say it was so fantastic to share a site for the day with the amazing Ali of Jellygnite and Little Jellygnite fame, she was such a great partner and helped to make the day go that little bit faster, and also to my amazing sister in-law Kym who was our chief helper and baby sitter extraordinaire and last but not least to our little helper, Xavier who not only helped draw in the crowds was a also a super good boy even though it was such a hot sweaty day J

Counting down now until Dec 5th!!!!

Take care, Bel x

p.s I will be back soon with a recipe for Nan’s cream puffs YUM!

Market preps underway...

Well my market preparations for this weekends Racecourse Rd Festival are well and truly underway. Still a bit of stock to finish off but so far I am really happy with how everything is looking

It definitely helps to have an amazing husband who when I ramble ideas off on how I want to display things he actually makes those ideas come to life (just like this stand he whipped up to display our new range of magnets on)

I will post pics later in the week when everything is finished and don't forget if you are in the area make sure you come down and say Hi its set to be a huge day and I will be sharing a stall with the lovely Ali from Jellygnite

Bel x

Tis' the season for giving :)

Hi All

Well Em and I had a lovely time on Saturday catching up with lots of the BrisStyle girls at our end of year catch up. I have to say I felt very spoilt as I ended up receiving some beautiful gifts...

From my Secret Santa (Teneale from Wicked Child Designs) I got a lovely 'Belly Burping Belinda' softie. I have to say Teneale's toys in real life are more beautiful than on the net and so well made.

I also got a couple of surprises, one being a bag that I commissioned Bec from where'sbeckybean to make for me from some fabric I recently brought and wasn't sure what to do with and the second being a little surprise from Helen at RubyredStudios that she actually purchased from Ali from Jellygnite (we are a supportive bunch us BrisStylers)

And the Lovely Louise from Made by Miffy brought along something I ordered for my little man from her amazing new website. He loved his new outfit so much we actually had a fight getting the clothes back off him so that they could be put away with his Christmas pressies
Lastly I got a lovely surprise in the mail yesterday when I received my Handmade present swap gift from Jacqui.


Em will also be happy to know that I got organised (finally) and sent off my present for Bobbi in the USA, hopefully now I wont be black band from future swaps and Bobbi's present will hopefully have a speedy delivery and not arrive to much past the 1st.
Happy Christmas everyone, still cant believe how quickly it is coming around

Bel xx

To Market, To Market

I am kinda known by friends, family and sometimes even strangers as the lady that remembers songs/nursery rhymes/jingles etc. Which I am sure is a great quality to have. I am sure though my parents wished I had remembered things like times tables and the periodic table, but instead I remember useless pieces of information!!

I remember one year on my report card a teacher writing something along the lines of "If Emily knew all her subjects as well as the words to the advertisements on television, she would be a straight A student." LOL too funny.

Anyway, keeping to the theme... I have decided to share an oldie but a goodie with you (mind you I did have to look up the subsequent verses to this one)

EmBelISH will be at the St. William's Craft market this Saturday from 8am - 12 noon so come and visit us !! 67 Dawson Parade, Keperra, Brisbane

you can also see Ali from Jellygnite too !

Watch the blog for posts of our yummy treats as they are baked in preparation for this event.

xx Em

To Market, To Market

To market, to market to buy a fat pig;

Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.

To market, to market, to buy a fat hog;

Home again, home again, jiggety-jog.

To market, to market, to buy a plum cake;

Home again, home again, market is late.

To market, to market, to buy a plum bun;

Home again, home again, market is done.

To market, to market, a gallop a trot,

To buy some meat to put in the pot;

Three pence a quarter, a groat a side,

If it hadn't been killed it must have died

If you have gotten this far thanks for reading the whole post... and Bel I know you are rolling on the floor laughing at me knowing this one!! obscure enough for you ;-)

Our Market Stall

I thought I would share a few photos of what our market stall looks like...
We are at the St William's Craft Market on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Keperra, Brisbane. Come and visit us if you are in the neighbourhood.

And here are a few of our Friend Ali's Store you can see her stuff at http://www.jellygnite.etsy.com/ or read about it on her blog at http://www.charlieandgrace.blogspot.com/

As the official first day of our EEE Sale (see below for more info) we were all set up at the market with our "owl tree" ready to send off the FREE Broochs with every order.

Thanks for your support so far in the sale, but keep Shopping !!!

http://www.embelishhairclips.etsy.com/


and check out the other participants at http://www.brisstyle.blogspot.com/

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Come one, Come all to the Etsy Ekka Extravaganza Sale

Hi to all our friends & visitors !!!

We are proud to be part of the BrisStyle EEE Sale. Make sure you read all about it below and be sure to click away at all our stores on Etsy, there are some great freebies to be had!!

xx Em & Bel

The BrisStyle Ekka Extravaganza Etsy Sale!

The ‘Ekka’ is the annual agricultural show held in Brisbane, Australia. It is a fun-packed 10 days of bright lights and rides, local produce, entertainment and cute animals! We thought it would be a perfect excuse to have a sale on etsy to promote our BrisStyle team and our talented members, as well as a chance for the etsy community to snap up some great bargains!

The Ekka Extravaganza Sale runs from Saturday 9th August to Sunday 17th August (ending 12 midnight etsy time). Participating shops are offering a variety of great deals like percentages off, free postage and bonus gifts.

Here is a list of the participating shops – check out the beautiful BrisStyle stores and their great deals!

jellygnite - http://www.jellygnite.etsy.com/ 15% off all items in store + free art card / aceo with every order over $15 (excl postage)
HotFudge - http://www.hotfudge.etsy.com/
15% off all items in store
EmBelIsh – http://www.embelishhairclips.etsy.com/
Free Owl Brooch & Gift Wrapping with purchase
TwinkleStarArt – http://www.twinklestarart.etsy.com/
Free childrens' 'gift card' with all purchases. Purchase two or more art prints, receive an additional art print, of your choice, for free.
Sharlzndollz – http://www.sharlzndollz.etsy.com/
10% off all items in store
Shazzabeth – http://www.shazzabeth.etsy.com/
10% off all items in store + free postage on orders over $100
Elizasart – http://www.elizasart.etsy.com/
10% off all items in store + free postage on orders over $100
MooreTaste – http://www.mooretaste.etsy.com/
15% off all items in store + a free pair of gemstone earrings on purchases over $100 after discounts
Beckybean – http://www.wheresbeckybean.etsy.com/
Free gift pack (bookmark, felt hairclip & postcard) with any bag purchase
ruby2gogo - http://www.ruby2gogo.etsy.com/
Retro Brisbane gift cards with all purchases. Show Bag with purchases over $40
rubyredstudios – http://www.rubyredstudios.etsy.com/
Retro Brisbane gift cards with all purchases. Show Bag with purchases over $40
Hey Harriet – http://www.heyharriet.etsy.com/
Free postage on all purchases