To market, to market ...

Well, the weather was appalling, the organisers pretty mediocre and as for signage and position - well don't get me started! As usual the best thing about doing a market was the other stallholders and the sense of camaraderie as well as the interesting feedback from the public.My daughters and I ended up having lots of fun together so it was time well spent!

 

That is our little stall - because of the inclement weather we ended up sharing an oversized tent (that had been destined for the Sausage Sizzle) with an animal guy - oh yes this is what I got to spend the day with ...

In fact their were two of these chaps literally hanging around the marquee, along with a couple of lizards, turtles,a baby python, a bettong and a tawny frogmouth. We became animal handlers too when the guys helpers had to leave so I spent most of the afternoon with a very docile tawny frogmouth perched on my hand letting people pat it! I now know heaps more about these birds - and no, they are NOT owls!

My eldest was in Heaven and had that critter draped around her for half the day! She also snoogled the bettong! Good thing you couldn't make it Miss Melissa!! My girls did an excellent job of promoting my madeit store - I am so proud of their ability to communicate and the obvious pride they take in my work - they are just lovely really! Here is a closer look at our stall - it looks very pretty doesn't it - we were going with a little "nanna chic"?!

Now, to let you all know about some upcoming events - this Thursday, December 2nd is the day to visit the Adelaide College of the Arts because the annual Arts Bazaar will be on between 3pm and 7pm. Students will be selling their work - from prints to jewels for very reasonable prices so if you get a chance to drop in to 39 Light Square I am sure you will find some great artworks to take home. I will be there somewhere too! I am pretty excited that this year we will also be at The Art at the Hart fair in Port Adelaide on Dec 3 and 4. This is a really good arts fair with quality work and a great atmosphere. We are a bit under-prepared as we had short notice to join in but I am still looking forward to it and plan to get into the studio this week and work really hard! come along and don't forget to say 'Hello"!

Home from the market - and there is rain - gooodeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

In terms of actual sales the market was a bit of a bust. Still, I got to spend the day with my daughter and I did make at least two new acquaintances that I hope to stay in touch with. This is how the stall looked.

This was part way through the day so it is a bit messy!

 

Sold a couple of candlesticks but it looks like this one will be residing with me!

Oh so pretty journals from the lovely Melissa at Mogs Designs.

I got really bored when my daughter went to have coffee with some pals so I made me some friends of my very own. They didn't have a great deal to say but were patient listeners!

Hope your weekend has been full of adventure!

To Market, to Market

If you happen to be in the Semaphore area tomorrow drop by St Bedes market and say "Hi" to me! My daughter and I are having a stall there. We will have handcrafted jewellery, second-hand clothes,elaborate candlesticks and some pretties from Miss Melissa over at Mogs Designs.
Here is a sneaky peek ...

Remember all those glass bits and pieces? Well here they are in their new incarnation!

Shiny, shiny candlesticks.

 

 Pretty jools from Viva la Diva

  

Garlands and brooches from Mogs Designs ( truth be told this is a pic from last year!)

  

It should be heaps of fun - there is live music and excellent coffee so if you fancy a little art and craft by the seashore, Semaphore is the place to be tomorrow.

I won't be drawing the giveaway until late Sunday - ok lets face it, probably Monday - so there is still time to join in.

Wish us luck - lets hope the Market Goddess is smiling on us!