Support Locally Made This Christmas

Saturday 6th December - Langmeil Wines Tanunda.

Sunday 7th December - Hart Mill, Port Adelaide

Sunday 14th December - Bowden

Last chance to purchase my Messagemark products directly from me! Come along to one or all of the amazing events listed above and stock up on SA goodies. Please support our small local businesses this Christmas to help keep your $$'s in South Australia!

Toodle-pip,

 

It's Market Time...

Spring is in the air (and a touch of summer with 34 degrees here in Adelaide today) and so it is time to come out of the old Winter hibernation mode and take part in a few markets leading up to Christmas.

First up you will find me sporting my new little Messagemark mini shop display at the Goodwood Art House Marketplace Sunday 2nd November.

Yay for sunny days, gorgeous crafting friends, lovely customers and supporting local primary schools!

Support local, see you there!

Foreshore Fun!

The Semaphore Street Fair is a day of fun and entertainment for everyone! Semaphore Road is closed, allowing the street to come alive with a wonderful festival atmosphere enjoyed by locals, families, friends and people from all over Adelaide...and everywhere else!

As summer nears, enjoy Semaphore Road’s colourful shopping experience, high-quality food in a unique beachside atmosphere, the fun of the foreshore amusements, a huge variety of entertainment, all in the relaxed family friendly "big country town" atmosphere of Semaphore! 

Messagemark will be setting up shop for the day too. Looks like it is going to be beach weather so head on down!

Toodle-pip,

Bowerbird Christmas Event

I'm extremely excited to be attending the Bowerbird Bazaar Christmas event in November. We have some special new products to show you, plus our Christmas range of course! It's time to get those pens writing your Christmas greetings and get them in the mail!

So stop by for a friendly hello with the Messagemark team (Denis & I). We are in the same spot as last time. Go to Stand 78!

See you there,

Super Fast Set-up

 

Denis being the camera geek that he is, couldn't resist the opportunity to set up a time-lapse of us setting up the Messagemark stand at Bowerbird Bazaar. I wish that we could work this fast normally!

Enjoy!

Bowerbird Bazaar

Denis and I are really looking forward to waving the Messagemark flag again in July at the Bowerbird Bazaar.  I've been working hard behind the scenes developing, designing and making new products. The time has now come to share our exciting new range with you and what better place than Bowerbird!

Come down, say hi, and see my new 'Polyhedra' collection including Prints, Cards and my new Paper Garland kit.

Happy happy joy!

Bowerbird Bazaar March 2012

Well the dust has settled and I am nearly finished unpacking from last weekend's Bowerbird Bazaar. Denis and I had so much fun working together on his Denis Smith Photography stand. I really do enjoy sharing Denis's story and photographic technique. It is so cool to see the customer's reaction once they hear how he achieves his Ball of Light creations. So inspiring!

So, it is impossible to go to Bowerbird without collecting a few new goodies, and this time there were many new products just itching to be taken home! Denis and I treated ourselves to a couple too... hard not to really! So what did we spend our hard earned money on?

First up this simple yet gorgeous brooch from Red Revival.

Cute wee bowls by artist Georgia Gabrielle. I'm going to use these for S&P.

A cheeky present for Denis. Cufflinks by Angus & Celeste

Gretel Girl Geometric Brooch

Gretel Girl Geometric Necklace - poorly modeled by me! Photo by Gretel Girl!

 

The lovely Sass from Ask Alice Stationery gave me these cards. Smiles all round!

Another treat for Denis - A wooden iPhone cover by A Skulk of Foxes. 
(However Denis picked the one without colour but thought I would add this pic cos it looks prettier!)

I'm starting to save up now for July's event!

Messagemark out & about

I'm thrilled to be invited to The Breakfast Rave this coming weekend. The Rave is a spontaneous community event that pops up in various iconic Barossa locations - totally our cup of tea! I will be selling some Messagemark goodies plus some objects I've collected and crafted by hand.

I'm sure you will enjoy yourselves at this intimate pop-up event. Stop by for breaky, the best coffee and tea, cakes, plus there will be a few other stalls to browse - all ethical, local, organic and handmade products. LOVE it!

When: 8.00am - 12noon Sunday 11th Dec 
Location: Angaston Train Station
Check out some pics from the last event >


See you there,

Trackside Breaky

On the weekend Denis and I were delighted to visit the very first pop up "Breakfast Rave" held in the Barossa Valley. Organised by my dear friend Cherie, along a team of like minded foodies from the Barossa, the Rave is a spontaneous community event expected to pop up in various iconic Barossa locations.

Sunday's event was held at the Angaston Train Station. No longer in use, it was the perfect backdrop for this sustainable breakfast affair. I love the fact that a new breath of life was given to this old building even if only for a day!

It was such a warm and friendly atmosphere, with locals catching up, dogs happily hanging out, and kids entertaining themselves along the old train track. The train station was looking extremely well dressed with hanging baskets full of succulents, hessian table cloths, bus blind tea towels, and this gorgeous bunting made from recycled flour bags & hand printed fabric.

We even got to take home an heirloom tomato plant in a compostable pot as a thank you for supporting the first event! Actually the whole event was compostable ... all cups, plates, forks, bin bags and food scraps were compostable and thrown straight into the Rave's compost! I'm impressed!

Breakfast was divine, Spanish style slow-cooked beans with free range poached eggs, grilled sourdough and a dollop of natural yoghurt - all for only $10. Oh yeah, top that with some coriander and chilli!

Finished with a gluten free chocolate brownie by Scullery Made Tea. YUMBO! And I must say, I think I had the best Mocha I've ever had from Barossa Coffee Roasters - a big call but it is true!

Keep in the loop on The Breakfast Rave Facebook page or check out more photos from Sunday's event here >

Cutest Stand Ever

I just happened to be positioned right next to the cutest stand ever at the recent Bowerbird Bazaar!

Herbert and Friends had a gorgeous display of rolling green hills and trees finished with softies to die for. My fave was... actually I couldn't pick a favorite, they were all absolutely delightful.

Each cuddly character has their own name and personality profile, i.e. lampshade designer, bongo player in a band, learning dutch and french, taking a Belgian cooking course etc!

Best of all each character is handmade using bamboo felt, cotton fabric and eco-friendly stuffing.

Country Air & Cups of Tea

I just spent the last two days at Jane Place Market in the Barossa Valley. Perfect time of the year in the Barossa. The beautiful autumn colours and clean country air made it a pleasant break from our city life.

I had a couple of Dinky-Dye friends hanging out with me... Koala, Platypus, and Kookaburra. It was a fun couple of days catching up with old friends while sipping cups of tea. (Scullery Made of course!)

Jane Place Market

Hanging out in the country this week at the Barossa Vintage Festival. Come along and make the most of this glorious Autumn weather and stop by Jane Place Market. I'm looking forward to hanging out with my market friends including Scullery Made, Delilah Devine and UCA6 Skincare.

Nesting at Bowerbird

Messagemark is starting to prepare our nest for our 3 day possie at the Bowerbird Bazaar 6-8th May. We will be located in the main hall in the middle towards the back at stall #42. This will be our fourth Bowerbird event and we're still looking forward to it as if it was the first!

If you have never attended then it is well worth the effort - I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with all the eye candy to devour!

And while in our corner do pop next door to stall #41 and say hi to my lovely husband Denis (Denis Smith Photography). He is hard to miss with his incredible light painting photography named "Ball of Light". Men also find Denis' work intriguing, so send your partners over to his stand and he can entertain them while you shop!

Bowerbird Bazaar 2011

Denis and I found out today that our applications to exhibit at the next Bowerbird Bazaar in May have been accepted. This will be our fourth event and we're still looking forward to it as if it was the first!

Loverly Offer...

The lovely Cat from Be Loverly has kindly offered to give up some space for Messagemark on her stall at the Lollipop markets this Sunday 20th Feb. I will be setting up for the Twilight Market for most of the day, so unfortunately I can't get there. I'm chuffed to have my products displayed alongside these gorgeous hand stitched lovelies! The market looks to be crazy big with approximately 90 stalls! Huge effort by the Lollipop ladies! ...and loverly offer from Cat - Thank you! xx

Exclusive Twilight Market Offer

To celebrate summer, and to take part in the excitement at the Grange Twilight Market, we are offering exclusive market pricing on our range of Wall Art. So come along and visit us at the gorgeous Grange foreshore on the 13th and 20th February, 2011.

Medium Wall Art EXCLUSIVE MARKET PRICE
2 for $25 -or- 3 for $35

Large Wall Art EXCLUSIVE MARKET PRICE
2 for $35 -or- 3 for $50

Mix and match any of your favourite designs together from our range of prints.

Grange Twilight Markets

My friend Simorne and I want to make the most of the balmy summer evenings so thought what better way than to have an evening market down at the beach.

The Grange Twilight Market is designed to showcase locally made products, food, art and craft, cultural groups and live music, with the beautifully upgraded Grange foreshore acting as the perfect backdrop.

This time I will be wearing two hats at the market - a stall holder and market organiser!

Hope to see you there, and please help spread the word!

WHEN: Sunday evenings 6th, 13th & 20th February.
TIME: 5pm - 9pm
WHERE: Grange Waterfront Precinct, Adelaide
ONLINE: www.twilightmarket.com.au

Xmas Arts Market 2010

The inaugural West End Xmas Arts Market and Carnivale comes to town for one day only! We invite you to celebrate Xmas in the West End. (also your last chance to grab some Christmas cards from Messagemark!)

What: West End Christmas Arts Market & Carnivale 
When: Sunday December 19th | 12pm - 8pm (last Sunday before x-mas) 
Who: Adelaide West End Association and Casablabla 
Why: Because it's difficult to get a unique and interesting Christmas present!

The Adelaide West End Association, in conjunction with Casablabla, Flightpath Architects, Weathersafe Shades, Mojo Inc , La Bomba , Adelaide City Counciland ABAF, invite you to what is set to become an Adelaide institution, the inaugural West End Christmas Arts Market & Carnivale.

On Sunday, December 19th a beautiful cobbled street in Adelaide's West End will be transformed into a thriving christmas market place reminiscent of the alleyway bazaars of Sao Paolo and Marrakesh. Leigh Street will be closed to traffic for the day.

Historic Leigh Street will host the West End Christmas Arts Market & Carnivale, including 30 hand-picked stalls selling quality merchandise for the discerning Christmas shopper.

Shoppers will be treated to the sounds, colours and flavours of latin-inspired live entertainment with delicious multicultural cuisine inspiring and delighting every palate.

This is a family-friendly event, with The Stage Shop providing activities for the kids throughout the day, including live performances and even African drumming workshops for Mum and Dad.

With a highly unique and enjoyable festival atmosphere, the West End Christmas Arts Market & Carnivale will take the chore out of Christmas shopping. Get ready to knock off that special someone's gift and kick back and enjoy live music and delicious food into the warm summer evening! More details of the program are available from the AWEA website:

Entertainment for the day includes:
Brazza,
Akoustic Odyssey,
New White Sneakers
Tropico
Belly dancers, Brazilian show girls, Bollywood dancers, La Bomba salsa crew
and more....

Get Christmas Sorted

It's on again, Australia's pop-up shop and it's coming to Adelaide for the second time! Messagemark are all stocked up with their gorgeous Christmas card range, unique wall art, and a couple new surprise products. Magnolia Square is the perfect opportunity to stock up for Christmas with some Australian labels that you can't easily find in Adelaide stores.

Lollipop Debrief

It was a spectacular day yesterday at the launch event of Lollipop Markets... Nearly 2000 people through the doors, an awesome range of local product made by some very talented "Work at Home" SA mums, and best of all, they raised a total of $1646 for the Childhood Cancer Association through a gold coin donation at the door. Fantastic. A couple of Adelaide labels that I discovered yesterday at the market definitely worth a mention...

FOX & FEATHERS

PIPSQUEEK DESIGN

 

 BE LOVERLY