CURRENTLY CRUSHING ON NEW AUSSIE CRAFT FINDS #2

Unfortunately my timing is not always on point. I was hoping to have my Craft Finds post up and running at the beginning of Dec, but so many dramas to deal with, which happens when you have lots of kids and that is another post for another time!! Shopping local is really important, but even more so is shopping from small businesses. As I sell craft of my own, I love to support other crafters and artists whenever possible. These businesses, unless stated, I have not purchased from them but like what is sold. So here is a list of my current crushes,.

Kelaoke - making jewellery can be easy to some, but making something unique can be hard. I love these necklaces and woven wall hangings at Kelaoke. She is Aussie and sells via Etsy and her items are truly one of a kind and her love of her craft truly shows in her detailed pieces. New items are added, but check out her Instagram page for all her designs. I am currently crushing on the..

 Reversible polymer clay necklace

Weaving with Polymer clay Beads

JoeyDesign - something a little different. This girl is a very talented illustrator who sells her designs via cute stickers, cards, softies, and has recently add her own Boho paintings.  She designed some very cute stickers for my daughters 11th birthday party. I have loved this shop ever since. Currently crushing on..

Pastel unicorns and gemstones

Reclaimed Timber Mandala Artwork

Alfie and Olive - this talented young girl happens to be my niece. She makes vintage style baby bonnets in stylish modern fabric. She is currently located in Bristol UK, but posts internationally. Currently crushing on the William Morris Cotton print with denim.

Pepper Ink - vintage inspired and custom made temporary tattoos are very popular at the moment. Pepper ink is an Australian company with some amazing designs suitable for tweens onwards. Currently crushing on:

Vintage Butterflies 

Floral Woodland Creatures

Speaking of temporary tattoos, in a different style I love the colour and vibrancy of the temp tattoos from MissyMinzy.  You can also find cute wall art, greeting cards, and brooches. Currently crushing on :

Flamingo Dance Wall Art Print

Jellicious Land Temp Tattoos

Louise De Masi - I fell in love with Louise's work some time ago now, but love what her talents can produce.  I particularly like her Australia fauna, but there is also now birds of UK and USA in her Etsy store. Currently crushing on :

Galah print of water colour painting

Rose Original water colour painting. 

How cute are the vintage style shower caps from Pure Heaven Naturals ? I also like the floral body butter for the lips, hands and heels. Pure Heaven Naturals are locally hand crafted in small batches.

I am also selling some cute stuff too! My button is just to the right of the post with the crochet flower.

Looking forward to sharing more finds with you in 2016. If you would like me to share an item or two from your independent business, contact me. I will not only mention you in a FINDS post, but you will be listed in the directory, which is located via the tab at the top of the blog. Currently there is not charge for submissions. I welcome businesses all over the world. 

Currently Crushing on STYLE FINDS - AUSSIE STYLE #1

I love finding new places to window shop, or screen-shop since I do a lot of it online these days. I often stumble across websites that I wonder if other people know about them. So I thought I might compile a list of sites that I have recently found and share them on. Today;s list features Australian businesses. I thoroughly believe in shopping local as much as possible. I do shop overseas, especially handmade items.  But when and wherever possible I love to support small Australian businesses.  Unless stated, I haven't purchased from these stores, I just like browsing their sites and hoping one day I will get back and purchase something.

MisterZimi - an Australian business that sells gorgeous clothes for women. Has a bit of a boho vibe with bright colours and patterns. Not for big ladies, as in 16+. Sizes range from 6-14, although they do sell shoes. Prices range from $95 to $180. My current crush is on the Santorini Tina Dress.

Bohemian Traders - as the name suggests, a modern bohemian fashion line, that is reasonably price in terms of the upper middle end of the fashion budget. Though they do have great sales, but be quick!! I personally have not yet purchased from here, I have been a bit slow on the up take with their sales, but I plan to in the future. They offer international postage and I am personally in love with the current Vintage Embroidered Shell Top, as shown below but in all the colours!!

 Bohemian traders also offer accessories and gift certificates.

Little Tienda - again another bohemian style fashion brand but from a Mexican perspective. Sizes range from 8-16 (please refer to their size guide).  They stock clothes, shoes, and handbags. I'm crushing on the Señora Las Flores dress.

Blue Bungalow - love the look of this Aussie shop. I came across in on Instagram. Variety of garments, footwear, and accessories and with affordable prices. Many under $100. Sizes range from 10 to 16, which is a bonus for the likes of me!! There is a lot to see on this site. Other than clothes, they also stock a range of accessories, lipsticks, and candles. International postage is available. I am crushing on the Ink Border Blue Dress and the Pearl Ankle Strap Sandal.

Ankoa - another bohemian style clothing line, but the patterns are slightly unique and different to the others I have listed. Another Aussie business that offers International postage that offers clothing, bags, and jewellery. Currently crushing on...

Viola Pintuck Blouse Pink and Blue Floral

Mathilde Dress Red Poppy

Boom Shankar - I am a little reluctant to share this site because i love it so much!! I was shopping the other day and lady in front of me was wearing a gorgeous and comfortable looking summer dress. I enquired where you scored it from. She told me and said that 6 other people that day asked her the same thing. She told me that it is the best website and always uses. Thanks random lady, I am totally converted!!! Sizes range from 8-16 and some items are cotton stretch for comfort and sales are amazing. Currently crushing on heaps of things, but I am narrowing it down to...

Daisy Dress - filigree blue

Daisy Dress - afri blue

Pipe Dress - suess yellow

Maxi Skirt Geo

I will be listing many more fashion sites for all members of the family, craft, homewares, make up and more. Hope you find something new, interesting, and your reliable place to shop. If you have your own business, anywhere in the world that ships worldwide, get in touch i would love to hear from you and discover your treasures. 

The Bachelorette Australia Recap Episode 2 #BachietteTreat

Episode 2

What a golden episode this was! Wow, where do I start? Well I should really start at the end because this is where all the juicy bits happened, but incase you didn't see it at all, I will give you a run down on what lead up to an 'intense'{said in a ladyman voice} evening. 

Single Date

Dave the plumber scored the single date. Bachie Frost likes him coz he's a good "aussie bloke" and he is but he kind of reminds me of..

but he doesn't have a mullet {sad face}. BachieQueen loves how he says all the "genuine Aussie type bloke" stuff like referring to Bachie Queen as a 'bird', wha? All jokes aside, he does seem like a noice guy and he does come across like he is being himself, which is refreshing. In years to come we can only hope for this...

 As for the date, they went to the SCG, which is totally a 'bloke's paradise', right? They are taken there in a black helicopter, because that is a 'blokie' colour, right? They meet a cricketer and play cricket, because that is a 'blokes' game, right? I am getting the hint that Channel 10 has done some research and discovered all the stereotypical things 'blokes' like and tried to squeeze it into a single date. Anyway, the night ends with BachieFrost giving David the plumber a rose. I'm still not convinced he is the one, #teamsasha all the way! 

Group Date

Davey, Alex, and Will are left behind on the group date. The other bachies head to a river and are told they must jump of a cliff to prove their manliness to BachieFrost. This is where I can't crack any jokes. I am completely afraid of heights and jumping from heights totally cripples me with fear. However, they all do it, except for OwlMan, he can't bring himself to jump and for his bravery of admitting he couldn't he scored some alone time with BachieFrost. I was happy for OwlMan up until he went a little creepy and started expressing how he went a little crazy when his ex-girlfriend dumped him and how much he has totally fallen for BachieFrost, it was a little like...

If BachieFrost's hair looks uneven next week, we should be very concerned, v-e-r-y- c-o-n-c-e-r-n-e-d!

Cocktail Party

I should have mentioned that ModelDavid was a little miffed by the group date because he too was scared of heights and had never worn a scuba suit before. He tried new things for BachieFrost, but did she notice? No, she was too taken with OwlMan's bravery. Naturally, this hurt his feelings and he started questioning himself...

Poor ModelDavid had a hard time working this out. He thought by jumping off the cliff he was the man BachieFrost would want, but he didn't score the alone time. So he went a little weird and started causing trouble, thinking it would score him points. He found his inner confidence that was telling him...

This gave him the strength he needed. However, it came out all wrong to the viewers and the other 'blokes'. He broke the #brocode and cut in on Micheal the Soccer dude's time and made things completely awkward, kind of like when Sandragon interrupted alone time between BachieWood and Sarah.  That was a moment that should never be repeated! Eventually he got some alone time with BachieFrost, and the first thing he did was tell her how much 'gangsta' was in him and gave her some baseball cap or something. Now DavidtheModel, I know you try to act gangsta and all but this is all I see..

Then he proceeds to tell BachieFrost to be weary of Micheal the Pro soccer dude because he thinks he is a playa, not just a player (haha that was mine!) which did not go down well with BachieFrost. So she is all like, "what do you think I need in a man"? This is where ModelDavid just crashed and burned in model style. He claimed that BachieFrost needed a good "baby daddy" and someone who looks good in clothes. Ahem...

It is at this point that I think, this douche is so going home tonight! Cut to the rose ceremony and as we all picked it, ModelDavid did not get a rose. However, this douche is not going home without having the last word. He proceeds to tell BachieQueen some dribble about how he thinks she has miss-judged him and says some not so clazzy things. What is this douche's problem? Nobody is impressed with this outburst, not even Oshie who looks like he wants to drop kick him out of the Bachie Mansion. What is wrong with this guy? It is almost like he has taken his inner gangsta a little too seriously. He be like..

but we be like...

Anyway, one David down, two more to go! When I think about DavidtheModel, all I see now is.. 

and finally....

Let's hope he works it out and realises there really, really, really, has to be more to life. 

#BachietteTreat tonight is Caramel and Chocolate Crepe Cake with banana and strawberry. 

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