Please shrink me...

 

 

The Nov/Dec issue of Frankie Magazine features a gorgeous dolls house collection by Georgia Smith. This caught my eye being a lover of all things miniature and retro. Georgia has furnished her dolls house with a collection of furniture sourced offshore on eBay - unfortunately this kind of thing just isn't available in Australia. Maybe there is a market there...Mmmmm!

Please shrink me so I can play in this house!

Studio Eco

Studio Eco is definitely my cup of tea! All the products stocked in the studio have have passed strict guidelines for 'greenness' of a product. 

The fab product range includes paintings, wall hangings, cushions, furniture, lighting and jewellery. Studio Eco also stock a gorgeous selection of children's products such as paints, playdough, furniture, high chairs and room accessories. Messagemark is very pleased to be now added to this list of earth friendly products!

Studio Eco shares space with sustainable designer/maker Ben Manning (from Utopian Creations) who makes all types of jewellery from silver collections that are great for gifts, to ring remodeling, engagement and wedding rings. You may be lucky enough to see Ben hard at work in the jewellery workshop when you pop in for a visit.

Studio Opening Hours
Tuesday-Friday 9-5pm
Saturday 10-5pm

Online: www.studioeco.com.au
Phone: (08) 8331 2272

Christmas Window Display

I've been working on my Christmas display at the Messagemark Studio and ended up pegging a row of Chrissy prints together for the backdrop in the window. The Christmas tree is covered in lights and my 2010 range of gift tags...And presents, of course you need presents under the tree! Empty boxes wrapped in natural recycled paper, trimmed with a contrasting colour paper stripe and cotton twine wrapped around numerous times. Not forgetting a gift tag to complete the package!

And if you are looking for an alternative to framed prints, try using a wooden trouser hanger (from IKEA)  - a great idea for a display or signage at a market.

Lollipop Markets - Christmas Launch

 

Lollipop Markets is a brand new and exciting market for Adelaide showcasing unique, boutique and handmade items or of limited supply for expecting parents, babies, children, Mums and Dads.

Working behind the scenes to bring Lollipop to Adelaide's west, Bree, Nicole and Kaye have left no stone unturned. I have been totally impressed watching from the sidelines their attention to detail and creative ideas when organising this event.

The special Christmas Lollipop Market is opening it's doors for the first time at 10am on Sunday 14th November. Do come along, start your Christmas shopping, have lunch and watch the kids get involved in the free entertainment.

Messagemark will be selling their quirky range of Christmas cards made in South Australia. And you may find a few new surprise products too...

Hello Hestor!

 

 
I love cats, and haven't had one since I was a kid. The trouble is I am actually allergic to them! So for years I have always befriended the neighbours cats! The great thing is we have always lived next door to really cool cats with great personalities.

We decided it was time to get our own but wanted to wait till it felt like the right cat came along. I just knew there was a cat out there that would be needing a home.

Meet Hestor. I found Hestor via Facebook, a friend I met through facebook was moving house and couldn't take Hestor with them. I just knew straight away that Hestor was the one!

We brought him home last weekend, and after a few days of being a bit weary, Hestor has now totally settled in. He is such a sweetie, can do clever things with his paws (like open cupboards) and it has been wonderful to see his little personality develop as he has become more comfortable in his new environment.

It's only been a week but we really love Hestor!

Pic 1 - Big beautiful green eyes
Pic 2 - Hestor in stealth mode as he explores his new environment.