Let's Go Shopping!

Story Book Ranch Etsy Treasury

It's Saturday so that can mean only one thing...playing along with BrisStyle's Lets Go Shopping meme!  Our inspiration this morning is this cleverly curated Etsy Treasury by Story Book Ranch inspired by the best selling book "The Help". 

Below are some local Brisbane designers and vintage aficionado's who's work is reminiscent of the the treasury above. 

Happy  Shopping!

Hungry Designs

Marcello Neckwear

advogue

 

 

ruby red studios

Red Revival

Sweet Simplicitee

Ruby's Spring SALE!

With lots of exciting NEW vintage couture and handmade swish on their way ....what better excuse for Spring Sale! 

Vintage home-wares and jewels from $5 - couture from $10

Up to 50% off selected items starting from $5!  If you want to combine postage or pick up your items at one of the BrisStyle Indie Markets then we can organise that too.


So...Happy ruby red studios  shopping... and stay tuned for news on the re-opening of Ruby 2 Go Go with some divine recycled swish real soon!

Brisbane comes to life with it's own Toy Story!

featured BrisStylette's - Jetta's Nest,  Moose and Bird, A Little Original, Made by Maisie, Edward and Lilly, Nan's Garden and Wicked Child Designs

Brisbane's largest handmade collective, BrisStyle, is joining forces with the Toy Society to co-ordinate a MEGA Toy Drop throughout the South East and beyond during the month of May. Hundreds of toys with notes to "take me home" are set to be anonymously tied to trees, lamp posts or left in other prominent places throughout the immediate Brisbane region, and with BrisStyle's networks reaching a global audience drops are set to be made the world over.

For more information and how you can join crafty souls the world over with this generous project pop on over the the BrisStyle Blog and start making!

Looking forward to seeing you all at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market on the 27th May to celebrate!

Let's Go Shopping.......

Playing THE best shopping game around: BrisStyle's Let's Go Shopping meme. Here's a selection of fabulous turquoise and gold goodies from some of Brisbane's finest.....

1.Strat Designs - Chunky Bead Necklace   2.Shelley Berelli - Vintage  Laptop Case   3.Hot Fudge - Easter Parade Bow Dress  4.Little Chrissy - Gerald Giraffe Organic Lavender Eye Pillow  4.Enticing Icing - Edible Fondant Cake Topper    5.Hey Harriet - Golden Wattle TtV Photography Print

Have fun discovering all the talented designers featured on the participating blogs...and have a super creative weekend.

xh

A Vintage Turquoise Saturday

What an overnight delite! Two tranquil Turquoise Treasuries all the way from the US featuring ruby red studios latest vintage listing  - Vintage 60s - Turquoise - Anodised / Anodized - Milk Jug  

Etsy Treasury featuring ruby red studio's

Vintage 60s - Turquoise - Anodised / Anodized - Milk Jug

curated by Poppy and Layla's Attic

Etsy Treasury featuring ruby red studio's

Vintage 60s - Turquoise - Anodised / Anodized - Milk Jug

curated by Sapone di Bronte

Thank you Poppy and Layla's Attic and Sapone di Bronte  and a tranquil Saturday to you all xox

"I've been working my way back to you babe..."

"...with a happiness in side."  Oh those Spinners knew how to groove it up didn't they!?

Over the past months I've been working my way back to blogland and am please to unveil my "new look" blogerooni. After taking a sabbatical to focus on the success of the BrisStyle Indie Markets  I've now found a nice little balance to be able to commune with all my kindred creative spirits again more regularly onlin (*big sigh*).

My two Etsy shops have had some lovin' as well and there as more handmade stories and vintage treasures to come. Here's a little taste of what's in store for both  

ruby red studios and Ruby 2 Go Go .......

vintage couture,  handmade and pre-loved  jewels from ruby red studios

vintage kitchenware from ruby red studios

recycled and revamped handmade jewels from Ruby 2 Go Go 

So enjoy exploring both shops and the new site and please keep in touch via facebook and twitter  ....and spread the word that the Ruby's are taking their new brand of lovin' ...back to town.

Til next time please also indulge your handmade lovin' passions exploring the Etsy shops of
all the talented BrisStylette's who will be taking part in the next

BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market 

in King George Square in Brisbane City on the Friday 29th April from 5pm - 9m.

I'll be at the BrisStyle Promo stand so please pop in and say hello xox

xhelen

Come and hang out with the coolest crafters, artists and designers at the HOTtest destination for everything handmade in Brisbane at the

BriStyle Indie Designers Market
tomorrow Saturday 6th March from 9am - 2pm
at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Rd Hamilton.

Ruby 2 Go Go and all her BrisStyle friends will be there rain, hail or shine so pack your brolly and your shoppin' shoes and head on over to join in all the fun!

Make sure you check out all the other excting events that are coming up for BrisStyle this year including Twilight Markets in King George Square here

Lordy me it's BiDM time!

Oh wordy lordy me Chenille it's but a matter of days...yes days to the first BrisStyle Indie Designers Market of the year and here I am only coming out of the handmade ( rather nice silky oak ) wood panelling now!

Where have I been? ( I hear you ask ) With all those promises of Marketeer lists! (I hear you ask again) Well fortunately I have been held captive by my fave obsession BrisStyle and have been over at Bris Central helping to organise the markets as well as write a few blog post on the BrisStyle blog.

In between being whisked away to those cloudy skies to fly the hoards of handmade hunting heroine's to Brisbane for a weekend of fun and frivolity at the BiDM. ( ok some may have been coming for other things but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a few familiar faces at the BiDM !)

So with no further adieu I give you the Marvelous BiDM Marketeers via the BrisStyle Blog - Enjoy!

PS Keep checking the BrisStyle Blog right up until the Markets for the rest of the Marketeers.

See you this Saturday6th March at St Augustine's Chrrch Hall and Grounds Racecourse Rd Hamilton 9am - 2pm

Mugs, Markets , Memories and More.....

Yes indeedy do it's been a long time between drinks but all for good cause!

In a nutshell...or rather a collage.... life has been full of mugs, markets and memories......

MUGS: Working over the Festive season always brings fun and joy into an otherwise crazy time of year. Seeing everyone off to visit their loved ones, packing up their families for holidays' and many still travelling for work over Christmas. It brings everyone together as well that you work with as we're all in the same boat having to be away from our families, so of course there's always going to be some shenanigans afoot!

So to the delight of not only the crew but the passengers at the back of the plane, Sandy (on the right) not only asks if we'd like some REAL loose leaf tea but proceeds to pull out of her work bag that larger than life ceramic teapot!!

We were so excited and so were the German film crew and a couple of old truckers who were on the road ( so to speak) for Christmas and the hot brew, stripey teapot and real ceramics mugs made for a back galley tea party to rival no others!

( pic courtesy of Kish Photgraphy)

MARKETS: The BrisStyle Indie Markets "went off" in it's own inimitable style at Christmas full of colour, smiles and a vibe that you just can't bottle! It's something that has stayed with me over Christmas, that vibe, and it's a rarity that you don't find in many large groups let alone market places.

I think it comes down to the care, honesty and respect that the BrisStyle Marketeers not only have for each other but for all the amazing people who come along to shop and hang out for the day. It's the vibe of like minded souls sharing their passion for handmade...as well as a good natter and lot's of laughs.

Thanks BrisStyle and thanks to everyone who came along to make the day another success for the BrisStyle Indie Markets!


MEMORIES: ...and there were some very sweet ones too xox Catching up with the fab gals I went through training school with, taking a few r&r escapades away and soaking up the company of my sister Amanda and her family from Hong Kong. Did you know that "Bakugan" are the guardians of the "Littlest Pet Shops"? Something I learnt from watching Charlie and Will play ever so tolerantly with their lil' sister Gracie.


& MORE: This year I'll be turning my focus to the amazing world of BrisStyle. The Market have gone from strength to stregth and this year sees some very exciting developments indeed.

So as well as continuing with "breathing new life into old treasures" through my Etsy shops I'll be in fulll swing BrisStyle Indie Market ( BiM) mode.

So stay tuned for an inside look this year of all the talented creative souls that make the BIM's come to life....

xh

PS thanks Darren and Daneve for the cool Market Pics xox

Christmas at BrisStyle is always an exciting blaze of colour and this year the BrisStylette's are ready to set the town alight at Brisbane’s HOTest destination for everything Handmade....

The BrisStyle Indie Designers
CHRISTMAS
Market

St Augustine’s Church hall and grounds on Racecourse Rd in Hamilton will play host to the largest selection of locally produced Handmade designs that the BrisStylettes have showcased yet!

There will be over 70 BrisStyle Etsy retailers taking part on

Saturday 5th December

and here's a sneak peek so you can start making your shopping lists!

l to r: Top row: Ruby 2 GoGo, Mimoo, EmBelish. Middle row: Tutus and Muddy Shoes, Up in Annies Room, Little Mary Moo. Bottom row: Edward and Lilly, Kimono Reincarnate.

Mimoo's fresh fresh approach to much needed baby items has made her a favourite Brisbane wide. Tina will be launching her new range of summer “Jammies” as well as board shorts to complement her famous range of wraps.

The girls from EmBelish will be showcasing a limited edition range of baby and toddler appliquéd “onesies” to compliment their sweet range of brooches, hairclips and softies. They also have fabulous new products for your home that together with their other famous Christmas treats will make the perfect Stocking fillers.

Every kid can be a Superhero with Tutus and Muddy Shoes' fabulous new capes and super kidswear. Together with Knitwish these two labels will set their stall a-jumping with their fun and funky designs

The fabrics that Therese from Little Mary Moo sources for her divine purses and bags are predominantly Australian hand screen printed textiles and are perfect for all ages. Her purses in particular are always in demand, so make sure you stop by before they sell out.

Edward and Lilly's embroidered tissue holders are hand and schoolbag must haves for this season. They come in all of Rebecca’s delightful designs which star on her famous brooches and are a gorgeous compliment to her dreamy range of softies.

The new jewellery pieces from Up in Annie’s Room feature snippets of vintage images and prose that are fun, unique, affordable and handmade with love. Together with the latest range of equally interesting pieces from Mrs Smileys Lockets these two designers will give you your fix for everything whimsical and feminine

Recycling has never looked so good with Ruby 2 Go Go and Ruby Red Studios’ new ranges of vintage and preloved swish. Making their debut will be famous Iconic images brought to life in the form of necklets, rings and bracelets and deciding which one to buy will be a truly Kitsch-22 situation!

Melanie’s store, Kimono Reincarnate, is a little slice of Japan tucked away in Australia. Her shop is a home for items handcrafted from gorgeous vintage Japanese kimono fabrics, all made from textiles she collected whilst living over there. Her delightful pendants use gorgeous fabric from kimonos, preserved in resin and encased in silver-toned frames. Each kimono pendant which Melanie hand makes is one-of-a-kind.

l to r: top row: Beckybean, Strat Designs, SM Boutique, ReRead. bottom row: Little Chrissy, Retro Bird, Twinkle Star Art, Sunshadow Slippers.

The talented sister team at Beckybean always surprise and delight at every market with additions to their now world famous range of eco friendly bags and accessories. Their signature "coffee sack" bags take recycling to stylish and much talked about new levels so make sure you stop by and see their new designs.

Strat Designs always delivers the most delicious array of jewellery this side of the lolly shop. Her sweetest editions include pieces that feature the most exquisite vintage buttons as well as felt balls that will really tickle your fancy.

Sandrine form SM Boutique is pulling out all stops to deliver a stunning new range of clothing and accessories to accent her much loved hats. In particular Sandrine's amazing silk tops can be pre-ordered now to be ready in time for Christmas.

You’ve already fallen in love with her adorable illustrations and now you can wear them! Amanda of Twinkle Star Art will be launching her range of new 'art pendants' featuring her signature illustrations transformed into pieces of wearable art for all ages – boys and girls.

If you’re after lovely handmade things for you and your home then Little Chrissy is sure to have what you’re after. Loveable, charming and always cheeky brooches abound this Christmas all with a distinct eco twist.

Retro Bird specialises in handmade and retro inspired clothing and gifts mostly for children, but also for those who are still young at heart. You’ll ooh and aah over the collection of handmade cloth dolls that are the perfect size for being carried around in little girls' hands or tucked under their arms this Christmas.

Sunshadow Slippers are uniquely created to be just as individual as you are! The motifs are all from nature and feature butterflies and dragonflies, frogs and possums, dolphins and turtles and many more. Perfect for slipping on after a day shopping til you drop at the Markets!

1 A Creature Strange, 2 Sharlnzdolz, 3 Lemon Ink, 4 Little Diva, 5 Creative Arty Facts, 6 Taybian, 7 Perle J, 8 Selvedge House, 9 Kitty Boo Boo, 10 Denim Days, 11 Flight Industries, 12 Hot Fudge.

IPod and IPhone cases take on a distinctly stylish look to compliment A Creature Strange’s distinct handbag designs. Made from eye-catching fabrics that are bold and retro-inspired, Julia’s bags are not only fab and funky but also super durable.

The beauty of dancing figures is explored in Sharlndollz’ new range of paper dolls. The design is graceful elegance but with a twist - traditional images created in non-traditional papers that come to life inspired by retro fun and babushka dolls.

Lemon Ink’s bright and cheery bags are made from recycled materials including outdoor advertising banners, truck curtains, old seat belts and used bicycle tubing. Every bag is a one of a kind piece that is durable, waterproof and still sleek and stylish perfect for work, sport and play.

The fabulous thing about the gorgeous dresses from Little Diva Designs is that when they get too short for your little girl they can still wear them as funky tops over jeans or leggings - so they'll get plenty of wear through all the seasons. Christine has been developing a range of accessories to complement her funky designs and they will be showcased along with her “Snigglebottom” softie range at our Markets.

If you’re looking for something really yummy this Christmas then look no further than Creative Arty Facts. Liz makes the most adorable lamp work beads and jewellery that are truly drool worthy. Cupcakes and Roses are just a few of the designs that you’ll find from this talented jeweller.

It’s summer at Taybian with a new range of delectable totes, handbags and belts all in the most luscious fabrics. Mel has also added a range of limited edition cards that feature photographs from her travels through Italy which are a great alternative to the traditional Christmas card.

Perle J. jewellery is a fusion of sterling silver, colourful gemstones and sensuous pearls all handcrafted to create gorgeous pieces of wearable art. Jane prides herself in delivering a contemporary classic style with a feminine feel.

Selvedge House formally known as Red Seed Studios will be launching their new range of hand printed fabrics and eco home wares. A really funky feature of their range is also jewellery and buttons which are made from preloved skateboards - a must to see!

Funky, fun and downright fabulous the latest designs from Miss Kitty Boo Boo are set to rock this Christmas. Katie’s new range of summer dresses are hip and happening with retro colours to die for.

Tracey from Denim Days is constantly inspired by the world around her and she gets the greatest thrill from re-using/recycling materials including of course denim! Along with sweet Matryoska doll designs denim features strongly and this Market will see the launch of Tracey’s new denim jewellery range.

Flight Industries is a celebration of creativity, imagination and a sustainable world. You’ll find Sally’s art prints and cards irresistible not only as a stylish addition to your own stationery stash but also fantastic for Christmas presents and cards. Sally is an acclaimed fine artist whose work has been exhibited throughout southern Queensland.

The most deliciously stylish range of children's fashion is set to be launched at our Markets by Robyn from Hot Fudge. The latest designs feature exotic top quality fabrics from Robyn’s latest trip to Europe and are professionally finished by Robyn with care and skill. Robyn’s range includes limited run pieces for all stylish boys and girls.

So grab your notepad and pen and head over to the BrisStyle Website and Blog to get to know all of the BrisStyle Indie Designer Marketeers. Looking forward to seeing you all at

St Augustine's Church Hall and grounds on Saturday 5 December.

'Til then happy BrisStyle Christmas shopping!