Little White Lies

 WIN!  Tickets to Little White Lies!

Guillaume Canet has assembled an outstanding cast of some of France's finest actors - headed by Academy Award-winning Marion Cotillard - to make an entertaining and acutely observed drama of manners. A group gathering is hosted every year by a couple at their beautiful beach house where they kick-off their summer vacation by celebrating the birthday of one of the gang. Fun, fine wine and seafood mix with sun and sand as they all leave their city stresses and inhibitions behind.

But this year is different. One of them is badly injured in a serious motorcycle accident just as they are about to leave Paris for their seaside reunion. His friends flock to his bedside, where their unconscious pal is still alive but in intensive care. What to do? Stay in Paris to be by his side, or leave for their vacation having been assured that there is nothing they can do? By the time they return he should be conscious and up for visitors. After some intense discussion, they decide to head off for enjoyment and relaxation. Over the course of the next week, all the tensions within this group erupt into full daylight.

Through a succession of incidents, the group is pulled apart and dragged together by their ties of loyalty and marriage. Their relationships, convictions, sense of guilt and friendship are sorely tested. They are finally forced to own up to the little white lies they have been telling each other.

Thanks to Hopscotch Films, BrisStyle has 

10 in-season double passes to give away!

All you have to do to enter is:

1) Become a subscriber of the fabbo BrisStyle eNewsletter, if you aren't already (the link is in the blog sidebar or click here)
2) Leave a comment on either this blog post or our Facebook Page, and tell us what little white lie you've told.


Giveaway closes this Friday 27 May.



Plus we have loads of 2-for-1 vouchers to Little White Lies available at the BrisStyle promo stand at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market this Friday night. Just pop by the promo stand and tell us how you heard about the BrisStyle markets to claim your voucher.

Etsy Craft Party!

Let's get this party started.....come along to the second annual Etsy global Craft Party! Everyone's welcome.....musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, farmers, hackers, gardeners, designers, jewellers, bookbinders, printmakers, teachers, makers and doers of all stripes, as well as art enthusiasts, curators, vintage lovers and supporters of the independently made.

Photo courtesy of Etsy

Come along and spread the crafty love.....

WHEN: Thursday, June 9th 2011

TIME: from 6pm

WHERE: Salt House, 888 Brunswick Street, New Farm

BRING: a batch of homemade 'somethings' and some crafty wares for show-and-tell!

Photo courtesy of Etsy

WIN: a month's free rent at In.cube8r in the Valley, a funky retail space to sell your Etsy goods OR a 1  hour photo shoot for your handmade goods from Salt Image in New Farm!

You can check out the event and RSVP on Facebook here, on the Etsy blog here or call Lisa on 1300 55 44 23 for more info!

Last year, over 5000 people right across the world participated in Etsy's global Craft Party, this year they're aiming for 15,000 participants! What a great way to meet fellow Brisbane craft enthusiasts! Let's get involved, we'd love to see you there!

Let's Go Shopping

Get your party outfit ready....

Next Friday night is another BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market in Brisbane's King George Square!!  Don't be a fool and forget - jot it in your diary. Right now!!

24 Edible Fondant Sugar Bunny Rabbits

 Enticing Icing

Fleurs Pink Lilac Stripe Brooch Set

Looseleaf Paper

Pigeon About Town Tote Bag

Pannikin

Beer Soap CP Handmade from XXXX Beer

Warm Sigh

 

Reversible Pinafore

Rod n Lil

To take part in our weekly Let's Go Shopping meme, post your Etsy finds on your blog then pop back here and add the blog post link below. Don't forget to link back to this post so everyone can check out all the fabulous Etsy finds. Anyone can play along so come join in the fun!

Russian Ballerina Toy Drop!

The gorgeous Bec from Beckybean has been busy creating her very own Russian Ballerina as part of the BrisStyle Toy Society Mega Toy Drop!

This was the initial design idea.....

.....and this is the final result!

Her name is 'Tatiana' and as mentioned previously she is a Russian Ballerina with an interest in astronomy. She sounds like one interesting little lady! Tatiana is set to be 'dropped' soon, so keep your eyes peeled, that hot pink leotard will be hard to miss!

If you are participating in the BrisStyle Toy Society Mega Toy Drop we would love to see some of your creations! You can email us a short blurb and some photos at brisstylemarketing@gmail.com.

Happy Friday!

Toy dropping with Made by Maisie

Softie-maker extraordinaire Catherine from Made by Maisie has been super busy making and dropping toys for the BrisStyle Toy Society Mega Toy Drop.



This cute little chicken is set for a new home. All packaged up and ready to be found. If you'd like to make your own little chicken check out the free (yay!) pattern from Molly Chicken here.



Is that a Mini Moopy playing in the garden? It's super easy to make your own! Check out the Mini Moopy pattern from Nest Studio at Big Cartel here.


Thanks so much Catherine for dropping so many beautiful creations all headed for new homes. If you'd like to take part in the BrisStyle Toy Society Mega Toy Drop you can check out all the details here.


And don't forget we want to hear all about your Toy Drop adventures, send us an email with image to brisstylemarketing@gmail.com

Happy dropping!!

Kimono Reincarnate Kanzashi workshop at SotLA

If you love vintage kimono fabric and gorgeous accessories you do not want to miss the Kanzashi workshop Melanie of Kimono Reincarnate is running as part of Saviours of the Lost Arts!

Learn how to make traditional Japanese “kanzashi” folded flowers using vintage and antique kimono fabrics. Then finish off your flower in a brooch-pendant.

Melanie's workshop will be held on Wednesday 8 June from 6-8 pm at Bleeding Heart, 166 Ann Street, Brisbane City. Bookings can be made here.

Check out the full SotLA program here and pop back to the BrisStyle blog in the next few days to find out what other BrisStylettes have planned for this fabulous festival!

Quill & Ink Handmade will be dropping this little cutie!

We just love the look of this cute little fella that Nat from Quill & Ink Handmade has been working on for the BrisStyle Toy Society Mega Toy Drop this month! So cute! You can read more about Nat's plans for her generous drop on this post.

If you're taking part in the Mega Toy Drop we'd love to hear all about it, send us an email with images to brisstylemarketing@gmail.com. For details on how to take part in the Mega Toy Drop check out this post.