Goodbye Winter. Hello Spring!

The scent of jasmine fills the air. Frangipani buds begin to swell on dry twiggy stems. Mozzies and midges descend at twilight to feast upon tasty bared skin. And parents of small children sigh with resignation as they are woken earlier and earlier each day. Yes folks, it can only mean one thing. Soon the streets will be lined with a purple carpet of jacaranda petals and kookaburras will be waking us up at 4.30am. Welcome to Springtime in Brisbane, where Winter has already been well and truly elbowed aside by the sprightly season of frivolity.

Of course, nothing says Spring like flowers and butterflies - so harness your inner Wordsworth and enjoy a frolic through this gorgeous garden of Springtime goodies :)

Xiola - Bloomin' Buttonhead Brooch

By Jetta's Nest

Funky Fascinator
By ChiCuff


Butterfly Ball Laminex Necklet
By Ruby 2 GoGo


Yellow Envelope Clutch
By Nosovich


Butterfly Magic canvas painting
By Kitty Boo Boo


Daisy Satchel
By Shelley Berelli

Little Portrait of a ballerina art print
By Twinkle Star Art

When you're smilin'

"When you're smilin', keep on smilin'

Toodlepips - Monster Applique T-shirt with Art Face
By Jetta's Nest

The whole world smiles with you

The Snigglebottom family softies
By Little Diva Crafts

And when you're laughin', keep on laughin'

Noahs Ark ANIMAL FUN ART nursery art print
By Twinkle Start Art

The sun comes shinin' through

Avatar Necklace - Mulit Flora
By Strat Designs

But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain

Kitty
By Edward and Lilly

So stop your frownin', be happy again

Made to order Red beret
By SMboutique

Cause when you're smilin', keep on smilin'

Minnie Polka Dots Clutch
By Chi Designs

The whole world smiles with you...."

Big Belly Buddha
By Hey Harriet

Do you know this song (written originally by Shay / Fisher / Goodwin) was recorded by at least 27 different artists?

Paper Ephemera Brooch Carousel
By Jellygnite

I'm sure there's something in that for all of us.

Happy Tuesday Everyone.
Keep Smilin'

:D

It's gonna be a bright, sunshiny day!

At last, the beautiful Brisbane Winter sun has found us. How lovely to be enjoying the warming rays that have been cutting through the crisp air. Perfect for outdoor market strolling and lazy Sunday bike rides...

But if sunshine has been a little scarce around your neck of the woods, don't despair. Let this selection of sunshiny happiness warm the cockles of your heart, and bring a smile to you face :)

Lettie

By Maudie's Millinery

Girly Shoulder Bag - Citrus Tart
By Beckybean

Custom Bumblebee Cupcake Toppers

By Raspberry Pink

Tulip Brooch
By Little Chrissy

Oversize Clutch, Red Diamond
By Nosovich

Life Arcadia Ruffle Pants
By Bettsy Kingston

BrisStyle Weekly Round Up

Word is spreading quickly about the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market including a special feature on MixTape blog this week. Thanks for your support Justine and for all the Brisbanites out there be sure to mark 4 July in your diary and we'll see you at St Augustine's Church Hall, Racecourse Road, Hamilton for a huge day of shopping!

Raincloud Brooch from littlechrissy

BrisStyle was the featured etsy team this week on The Australian Etsy Blog. Pop over to read a fabulous interview with Chris and featured wares from Little Chrissy, Beckybean, edward and lilly, PretaPawte, Hey Harriet and Hot Fudge.


Liesa from The Handmade Expo has taken the retail plunge and is opening Handmade Heaven, a shop selling handmade items in Ipswich. Handmade Heaven can be found at Shop #11, The Old Flour Mill, 231 Brisbane Street, Ipswich.

MiMi from whynotstreet

Handmade Heaven will be stocking the wares of BrisStylettes Christine from whynotstreet and Miriam from Bubbachenille.


Pedrosprout's Ruby Red Dottie Baby Booties were featured in Etsy's Eco friendly gift guide this week. Not only are Pedrosprout booties super cute but they're also made from Kunin Eco-fi felt, a high quality polyester fibre made from 100% certified recycled plastic bottles. You've gotta love retail therapy that's good for the environment!

Lavender Scented Bird from edward and lilly

Edward and Lilly was featured in Sarah's Favourites this week on the new Sewn website. Created by Sarah Fielke Sewn is an "online website revolving around the quilting and sewing community in Australasia with a strong focus on providing a forum to connect designers, suppliers, shops and customers."


*** BrisStyle Giveaways ***

Each week Hayley from RE-read gives away one of her cute little brooches. Pop over to Hayley's blog for your chance to win. Giveaways are drawn each Thursday and all you need to do is leave a comment.


Benita from Bettsy Kingston is giving away these oh so fabulous Leopard Ruffle Pants. For your chance to win check out the Bettsy Kingston blog.


Amanda from Twinkle Star Art is giving away one of her Matryoshka art prints to celebrate her latest creative triumph and re-opening of her etsy store. Head over to the Twinkle Star Art blog to enter. Congratulations Amanda!


Plus don't forget our very own BrisStyle giveaway! Scroll down or click here to enter.

Anyone for tea and scones?

Is there anything more civilised than a spot of afternoon tea? Cupcakes, petite ribbon sandwiches, and definitely something with cream.

Delicious Cup Cakes

By Creative Artyfacts

And not forgetting the tea itself. Made in a pot, and served with teacups and saucers of course.

At BrisStyle we are all for a lovely get-together over some tasty nosh, and cheery conversation. Whether it's the ceremony of eating small things, the opportunity to do a little 'dressing up' (who doesn't love playing 'ladies'...he he...) or simply the enjoyment of good company, there's just something we all love about afternoon tea.

So in the spirit of these special small pleasures, we have put together a selection of afternoon-tea inspirations from some of our talented BrisStyle members. Bon appetite!

Mosaic OOAK serving plate

By MJ Mosaics

Diva Bags - gorgeous girly handbag
By Little Diva

Delicious - Cleopatra Necklace
By Epheriell Designs

petit chapeau
By SMboutique

Purple Lady Brooch
By Little Chrissy

Gidget goes Ga-Ga for BrisStyle!

It’s United Nations Day on the 24th of this month. It’s the International Year of the Potato this year, as declared by the United Nations. How does this relate to BrisStyle you may well ask? Well, it doesn’t really except for the fact that potatoes are a popular vegetable and most BrisStyle members likely eat them on a fairly regular basis. When I think of potatoes I think of chips. Hot chips. With fish. Yes, fish & chips on the beach! So this post will feature a selection of BrisStyle seller items that fit in with the theme of sunny days on the beach eating fish & chips. So you see, there is a link to potatoes after all that. Phew! Lucky my first thoughts were of chips and not mashed potatoes. That would be a tricky theme to work with…

Print - Teasing the Waves Original Artwork
by Elizas Art

Dazzling Board Shorts for your Little Surfie

by Ogekko

Surfers Paradise - Vintage button Earrings

by Ruby Red Studios

Julie Coquelicot (pretty pop) Hat

by SM Boutique

Little Portrait of a SURFER GIRL - Art Print

by Twinkle Star Art

Northern Waters Wolf Brooch

by RE-Read Designs

Haven’t seen any wolves on any of the beaches I frequent, but sure wish I did. They’d chase away those pesky Ibis birds that are so fond of rudely stealing my lunch!

Pink Sun Top

by Hot Fudge

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd

by Wicked Child Designs

I swear I saw our PM Kev on the beach recently. Or somebody who looked remarkably like him. He was wearing speedos. And it wasn’t pretty.

If you fancy purchasing any of the super items featured here, then simply click on the seller name to be transported to their Etsy shop. Best of all, in celebration of United Nations Day this month, if you purchase any of these items during October, a bucket load of good karma will be headed your way. That good karma will also extend to the purchase of any item from any BrisStyle member by the way. There’s plenty of good karma to go around! And chips! Would you like one? Ooops…too late. All gone.

Bringing ‘Bling’ to BrisVegas!

Step out in sparkling style with a bit of ‘bling’ from the BrisStyle team.

Sterling Silver Dragon's Back Chain
by Shazzabeth Creations
$100
This is a sterling silver chainmaille bracelet in the Dragonsback weave. It is a chunky, heavier weave with a lovely rounded dome shape running down the middle of the chain. The bracelet is fastened with a sterling silver toggle clasp. Not for the faint hearted, this beautiful bracelet is ideal for those who like their jewellery to make a statement.


Rainbow Swarovski Gold Pendant
by Marlier Designs
$28
This pendant has been made by me, using a rectangular shape frame, constructed from Artistic Non Tarnish Wire in Gold. I've used a rainbow colour combination of Swarovski Crystals this time, in 4 and 6mm. It gives a totally different look with the gold wire! Fast becoming one of my fave pieces!


Handcrafted, Rough with the Smooth, Sterling Silver Necklace
by Moore Taste
$118
This is a gorgeous and versatile Sterling Silver Necklace made from a combination of hammered and unhammered links, hence the rough and smooth name. All the links and the clasp have been made from Sterling Silver by me. Each link is shaped, soldered and then given a hammered finish if required.


Gold Blinger - Vintage Button Earrings
by Ruby Red Studios
$6.50
Shiny, pearly and simply irresistible these golden coloured acrylic buttons were just yearning to become earrings x x
...and here they are 1.5cm diameter and allergy free surgical steel posts and backs.


Natural Stone Beaded Anklets
by Kaylees Room
$15
I am really into the look of natural stone. There is something gorgeous and serene about it. Each bead is hand-wired with two spacers and then linked with jump rings and finished with a lobster clasp. These anklets will be sold individually. The colours in the photo are actually pretty true to life so you know what you will be receiving.


Vintage Silver and Yellow Layered Button Brooch
by EmBelISH
$5.00
This one-of-a-kind, all original, Silver and Yellow Brooch was made using 3 vintage buttons on a metal bar pin back. The base is a large silver vintage button, topped with an opaque yellow button and finished with a pale yellow and glitter feature button. A great way to transform your look!


Vintage Button Earrings Pink Ice
by Jellygnite
$14.00
These sweet button earrings reminded me of pink coconut ice - mmmm yum! The buttons are a pearly pretty pink - so girly! They are genuine vintage buttons from my Aunty's collection. The buttons are attached to silver-toned earrings using silver wire.