Bright markets - Make it, Bake it, Grow it - 3rd Saturday of the month 9am - 1pm.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Out and About - Bright market.
Bright markets - Make it, Bake it, Grow it - 3rd Saturday of the month 9am - 1pm.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Friday loves
Some weeks there are lots of fabulous goodies on my radar.
This is one of those weeks.
Lovely blue and white china tea party painting by Chantel vincent.
The most divine granny square blanket and styling.
Colours that I love on design seeds.
Beautiful big beaded beads by Yael Krakovski
Yummy black bean hummus from A Beautiful Mess.
Abandoned apartments on Hashimi (battleship) island.
Delightful outdoor bathroom.
Have an inspirational weekend!
This is one of those weeks.
Lovely blue and white china tea party painting by Chantel vincent.
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| vintage blue china tea party by Chantel Vincent |
The most divine granny square blanket and styling.
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| di cuore blog |
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| weathered hues on design seeds |
Beautiful big beaded beads by Yael Krakovski
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| found via folt bolt |
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| from a beautiful mess |
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| photo by tathei via flickr |
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| found on automatism blog |
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Farewell to The Nook
As of today I am officially no longer a member of The (amazing) Nook craft co-operative in Leura.
(Although my stock will still be there until we can go and pick it up on Sunday)
Being a member of The Nook was one of the best things I ever did for my jewellery business.
Being a co-operative we shared the costs and the tasks of running a retail business.
We take it in turns to man or woman the shop, so that we only need to be there one or two days a month.
The shop is in a great location - if you're not familiar with Leura, it is the best shopping village in the scenic Blue Mountains.
There were about 25 members when I first joined over 16 years ago, there are more than 35 now!
So farewell to The Nook and to all members past and present who have contributed to its success.
I have made such fabulous friends there.
It's been a blast.
PS. I forgot to say that the reason I have left is that we are leaving the beautiful Blue Mountains, for a travelling/retirement lifestyle!
(Although my stock will still be there until we can go and pick it up on Sunday)
Being a member of The Nook was one of the best things I ever did for my jewellery business.
Being a co-operative we shared the costs and the tasks of running a retail business.
We take it in turns to man or woman the shop, so that we only need to be there one or two days a month.
The shop is in a great location - if you're not familiar with Leura, it is the best shopping village in the scenic Blue Mountains.
There were about 25 members when I first joined over 16 years ago, there are more than 35 now!
I have made such fabulous friends there.
It's been a blast.
PS. I forgot to say that the reason I have left is that we are leaving the beautiful Blue Mountains, for a travelling/retirement lifestyle!
Sunday, April 20, 2014
The highlights of the week.
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| the first fire of the year |
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| Mollie the caravan chicken |
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| coffee and mango muffin at dbl ristretto |
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| kindling! |
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| a clear mountains afternoon |
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| city biscuits' cakes |
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| the clearest sunset |
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
It's very easy to get carried away with the hurly-burly of life, caught up in the necessities of earning a living, looking after yourself and your family, running around - forever chasing your tail.....not leaving any tine to really appreciate the loveliness of the little things around you.
This week was crazy-mad for me getting ready for a garage sale as we try and clear the decks of our life.
Some days I couldn't even think about taking any photos at all!
Let alone thinking of something that was rocking my socks!
So here is this week's round up - a few discoveries in store!
How was your week?
Did you find something/someone to love?
Try and take time next week to enjoy, really appreciate something every day.
This week was crazy-mad for me getting ready for a garage sale as we try and clear the decks of our life.
Some days I couldn't even think about taking any photos at all!
Let alone thinking of something that was rocking my socks!
So here is this week's round up - a few discoveries in store!
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| Cadbury's Rocky Road. Who knew? |
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| Re-discovered a box of Barbies |
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| Cat suddenly became cuddly (for a minute) |
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| Amazing afternoon after-storm light |
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| Re-discovered old 78's (my sister's) |
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| I love sticking boxes together! |
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| French toast with custard at Henri Marcs |
Did you find something/someone to love?
Try and take time next week to enjoy, really appreciate something every day.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
To have a sale....or not?
What are your thoughts on having a sale? Or discounting your wares?
What do you do with items that have been around for a while and haven't sold?
It's a vexed question?
Are you devaluing all your hard work?
If you often have a sale, do your customers wait for you to reduce your prices - does it discourage them from buying at full price?
At the weekend I was at a big country market that happens twice a year and as we will be moving soon I decided to see if I could sell more of my stock (so that I don;t have to pack it).
I offered 25% off all my jewellery, that wasn't already discounted.
I made a couple of sign, maybe they could have been bigger...
I also mentioned my discount to customers (or potential customers!)
Did it work?
I don't think so, for these reasons.
1. People seemed to buy what they wanted to anyway. If they like it - they will buy it.
2. Mentioning that I was having a sale and why didn't seem to spur people into a shopping frenzy.
3. When I didn't mention the sale they still purchased an item.
4. They sometimes seemed surprised that they were getting a cheaper price.
I think a couple of customers perhaps bought another item or two, but it's hard to know as they may still have done that.
Overall the day wasn't bad but I can't help thinking that I did myself out of a quarter of my takings by having this sale.
Ah well, you live and learn.
What do you do with items that have been around for a while and haven't sold?
It's a vexed question?
Are you devaluing all your hard work?
If you often have a sale, do your customers wait for you to reduce your prices - does it discourage them from buying at full price?
At the weekend I was at a big country market that happens twice a year and as we will be moving soon I decided to see if I could sell more of my stock (so that I don;t have to pack it).
I offered 25% off all my jewellery, that wasn't already discounted.
I made a couple of sign, maybe they could have been bigger...
I also mentioned my discount to customers (or potential customers!)
Did it work?
I don't think so, for these reasons.
1. People seemed to buy what they wanted to anyway. If they like it - they will buy it.
2. Mentioning that I was having a sale and why didn't seem to spur people into a shopping frenzy.
3. When I didn't mention the sale they still purchased an item.
4. They sometimes seemed surprised that they were getting a cheaper price.
I think a couple of customers perhaps bought another item or two, but it's hard to know as they may still have done that.
Overall the day wasn't bad but I can't help thinking that I did myself out of a quarter of my takings by having this sale.
Ah well, you live and learn.
Monday, April 7, 2014
I'm late, I'm late....for a very important date!
But it's never too late to share the good bits of life, right?
So here we go...
So here we go...
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| a new beading magazine arrived |
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| after-meeting bubbles with friends |
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| a walk after 2 weeks |
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| little tin, perfect for a sewing kit |
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| something from grandad's cupboard |
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| camping, with the caravan |
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| a country market, at Millthorpe |
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