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
5 comments:
You realise we will all want REAL tea next time we fly Qantas - what has your friend Sandy started? I'd loved to have seen the expression on the truckers' faces.
What a delightful collage of memories Helen, particularly your adorable nephews and niece. Can't wait for our next market!
You can't beat real tea can you?
Lovely pics and thank you for my Christmas card too - I'm such a slacker :)
Now, I really should look at updating my blog too... see you in a month at the next market (hmm really really need to get back in front of a sewing machine again - eek!).
The truckers were in raptures as they had travelled all the way to Melbourne to drop off a truck and now were flying back home for Chrissy!
I'm endeavouring to keep the REAL tea thing alive though (sans loose leaf) by "drawing" out the tea when I pur everyones cup in the cabin. My Nana tought me to do it and even though it's bot the real thing still makes for some nice theatre + conversation to an otherwise mundane part of the flight!
...and Jade thanks for the comment as too xox. Am off now like you to get into my first bit of creativity for the year.
Can't wait to see your new creations and can imagine that sidling up to a sewing machine could be a wee bit challenging for you at the mo!
xh
Love your little collage of memories Helen, Can we try and request to have you and the teapot(biensur!) on our next flight?:)
Looking forward to see where you will take this BrisStyle journey too!:)
Hi Helen,
So many memories and so much to look forward to with BrisStyle this year. I'm so excited to be a part of it. Thank-you for becoming a follower of my blog, see you at the next market. Melinda xo
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