
December Sponsor Giveaways!
Happy Boxing Day, all! And Merry Christmas for the weekend just gone to those who celebrate it. I had a lovely weekend, full of family, food and pressies (many of which I'm DYING to show you!). But it's back to work today for me, and I thought we'd kick off the week...

Crafty & Connected is On Again – get access to huge pre-launch discount…
I'm very excited to announce that Crafty & Connected - a social media bootcamp for indie biz - is running again early next year! We'll be kicking the course off on January 30th - so everyone has plenty of time to get over the holidays and be back into the swing of...

Today I Like… {22/12/11}… This Illustrated Business Plan Graphic
It's that time of year when we naturally start thinking about what the next will bring. I broke out the whiteboard 2012 year planner last night and set out all of my important dates for 2012 - with all my lovely multi-coloured markers... ahhh... Yearly planning is all...

*bespoke* Issue 5 is Out Now – have a peek inside!
Ahh, every time a new issue of *bespoke* goes out into the world, I feel like a proud mama! I also think every issue is better than the last one, but perhaps that's just hubris talking. Anyhoo, I am SO happy that Issue 5 is now in the hands of many, many lovely people...
Today I Like… {21/12/11}…The Hobbit Trailer!
I know, I know, this blog has nothing to do with movies... but when I came to do this post this trailer was what popped into my head! I saw it this morning, and did a girlie fan-girl squee. I ADORE The Lord of The Rings (the movies and the books - yes, I have done the...

What is your one Christmas wish for your business this year? {Milling Around with Lisa Walsh}
It is easy to get caught up in the festive energy at Christmas time, and often working long hours IN the business, it can be hard to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. What is working, what isn’t, and what can I change to ensure I reach my goals...

Today I Like… {20/12/11}…Necklaces Made From Real Flower Petals
I have mused about the possibility of making jewellery from flower petals before, and today I stumbled across that very thing! These lovely necklaces are made from home-grown flower petals, and hail from the Berlin home of Ahoy Ahimsa! I think they're just gorgeous,...

What I Wore… to the Etsy Christmas Craft Party!
Last Thursday night I had the pleasure of attending the Brissie Etsy Christmas Craft Party held at Piece Together! It was a night full of cupcakes, plates, and porcelain markers. I am not going to show you my pitiful attempts at being artistic on a plate because,...

Today I Like… {19/12/11}… Peachy Keen Dress by Katie-Louise Ford
I am a little bit in love {okay, okay, a LOT in love} with this adorable handmade dress by Australian Katie-Louise Ford. Her store is bursting with vintage-style handmade dresses in a myriad of styles, but I think this Peachy Keen dress is definitely my favourite......

2012 Calendar Round-Up – Part 3 – Calendar Giveaway!
Who wants to win a cute little 2012 calendar? Well, you're in luck, because my friend Jessica Mack, who does fashion illustration under the label Illustrateur, has offered you a chance to win one of her 2012 calendars! Her Calendar features 12 fashion illustrations...