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

School Holiday Shenanigans

 

I had my niece and nephew stay last week so I planned some activities to keep them entertained. First we made miniature cupcakes, very tasty and sweet. They probably look normal size in the photo, but they were quite small and you could easily fit the whole thing in your mouth at once.

Then we ventured down to the beach to build a lounge room setting out of sand. We had big plans, a 3 seater couch, two single armchairs, coffee table and tv all facing the water. 3 hours later we only had the 3 seater couch and coffee table. Man did I sleep well that night after shoveling all that sand!!

McCall's Quickie!

I bought this cutsie dress pattern dated 1967 for 50c from an op shop last year and have been meaning to try sewing this. I hadn't sewn a dress before, so thought this looked like a simple pattern to try ... after all the packaging does say "McCall's Time Saving Quickie Pattern!"

Today was 42 degrees so it was a good option to stay indoors in my air conditioned lounge and give this a go! I got started at about 1.00pm and finished it at about 11.00pm. The instructions weren't very clear and I had to unpick a seam and re-do one part, but eventually I got there!

The fabric I used was also an op shop find for about $2. Brand new, never been used retro fabric. So here is my first attempt. Not too bad in the photos, a bit rough around the edges if you look closely. I decided to add a tie belt for a slight variation. Might end up using it as the neck tie to lengthen it so I can tie a bow in the front!

I'm pretty chuffed with the result. I think I might wear it tomorrow! Just need a nice brooch to go with it now.

Teak Treats

I have been on the hunt for the perfect seating for the Messagemark studio. As you would gather by now, I have a love for the mid-twentieth century era. Well to my delight I found this sweet ensemble on E-Bay in December and ended up being the only bidder. It is solid teak, and was restored last year with new cushions, webbing, and fabric.

Totally modular, this setting can be positioned in many configurations. I particularly love the single chair. Low line, wide seat, and a perfectly angled back. Surprisingly, this set is not only good looking but comfortable too! A keeper that's for sure! See more photos here...

The home we collected this set from was absolutely amazing, a true 1960s pad, a collectors paradise, and the best collection of 1950-1960s home-wares I have seen being used daily, and not just on display. We will be posting a feature about this Retro Haven very soon on my Retro Delights blog.