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Further to our BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market entertainment post (which you can read here) we've just received some fabulous news about the musical talents that will be on show tomorrow.  Let us begin by saying that 'your ears will be in for a treat'!

The line up includes.....

10.15am - Classical/Jazz performance by Samuel Morton
Sam is a 17 year old musician who plays for Marist College Ashgrove Big Band 1.  He majors in Classical and dabbles in Jazz. 

10.45am - Classical performance by Dennis Gibson
Dennis is also a 17 year old musician who plays for Marist College Ashgrove Symphony Orchestra.  He majors in Classical.

11.15am - Singing performance by Jess Barklimore
Jess is 17 and is a talented singer who performs regularly at St Rita’s College and at wider community events. While also a member of 6 different choirs at present, Jess is currently performing in the JAFA Bracken Ridge season of “Beauty and The Beast” in the role of “Silly Girl”.

12.30pm - St Rita’s Choir
The St Rita's Show Choir is a small auditioned choir who perform regularly at College and Community events under the direction of Miss Skye Parker.  A number of the girls performed at the Racecourse Rd Christmas Event in 2010 and are delighted to have been asked to return for the BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market.

1.00pm - Piano performance by Elizabeth Coomer
Elizabeth is a 17 year old pianist/singer who delights audiences of all ages.

We are sure that these talented young musicians would love your support so come along and let their performances entertain you!

Let the Fun Begin!

By now you may have picked up on the fact that we are just a little bit excited about Saturday's BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market.  Not only will it be the HOTtest destination for all things handmade for Mother & Child it will also be the perfect day out for the whole family. You've gotta love that.....

:: a painting a day ::
Our resident award winning artist Eliza Leahy from "A Painting a Day" fame will be setting up her studios in the serene courtyard area. Take away a charcoal drawing of yourself or little one or Eliza will take orders for more detailed drawings like the one below. Drawings start from as little as $10 so all the family can have their portraits done...even Nana!

:: colouring competition ::
The kids can once again visit the Colouring Competition Stand where the winners will be in the running to win a BrisStyle Gift Voucher to spend at the markets. BrisStyle designer Sam from Jetta’s Nest designed the artwork.

:: the brisstyle fairy and wowee creations ::
The gorgeous BrisStyle fairy will be back with balloons in tow and the talented wowee face painters will be onsite to create the wildest designs for all the kids.
You'll find wowee in the courtyard area at the entrance to the hall...and if you follow the ballons and bubbles you'll soon find our magical fairy.

:: brisbane brown owls crafty workshop ::
Under the large tree at the front of the markets you'll find the Brisbane Brown Owls crafting away at their little drop in zone. Market goers of all ages will be able to sit and join in with their crafty adventures and soak up each others company.

:: casey mcardle photographic studios ::
Casey McArdle Photography is a small business run primarily from Narangba on the north side of Brisbane. Casey specialises in family photography including maternity, newborn, babies and families. She will be joining us on October 8th with a very special addition to her stall - a mini photo booth ready to take FREE photographs! The images will be uploaded into a gallery on her website where you will have the opportunity to purchase digital files or photographic prints.

:: abc learning and mr bear ::
The team from ABC Learning will also be there to spread the love via their famous mascot Mr Bear. The ABC girls will be hosting crafty activities for the kids as well as giving out little show bags and helium balloons!

:: some crafty little visitors ::
Our littlest friends from Bambino Bazaar will be there with their latest handmade projects on display. So please stop by and find out what makes Brisbane's newest handmade entrepreneurs tick and how you can support them through your own creativity.

:: sausage sizzle ::
While all the Mum’s are starting their pre Christmas shopping , Dad can indulge in the best sausage sizzle this side of the river when the Australian Cattle Dog & Kelpie Club of Qld once again set up shop on the kitchen veranda. Along with the sauso's they will have their famous Devonshire Teas as well as loads of cool drinks.

:: sweet treats ::
Bel from Enticing Icing will have all her famous cupcakes, chocolate crackles, yummy biscuits as well as the latest additions to her Sweet Art range to indulge in. Of course there's a plethora of great cafe's and restaurants in Racecourse Road too, ready to serve up great food and drinks to get you through the day.

:: a world record attempt ::
The Racecourse Road Business Group will be  hosting a world record attempt to raise awareness for breast cancer. It will all take place in the grounds behind the market to create...wait for it...the largest set of pink boobs this side of the river! It's all VERY tame really as two big circles will be drawn on the ground and they are aiming at filling them with 200 balloon holding participants. Totally radical, but what a great way to promote breast cancer!

So, as we said, there is oodles to do and oodles to see so come along and enjoy a fun day out! We'd love to see you!

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Saturday, October 8

9.00am - 2.00pm

St. Augustine's Church Hall & Grounds

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Introducing.....Bambino Bazaar

We're really excited about Bambino Bazaar, a Pineapple Productions initiative to grow seedling handmade businesses in a community market business garden!

Bambino Bazaar is a 10-week course for junior creative entrepreneurs to learn the basics of small business through hand-crafted enterprise that culminates in running their own stall at a real live market. Designed specifically for 8-12 year olds, it is their goal to develop Bambino Bazaar into a regular feature on cultural calendars throughout South East Queensland.

Originating in Ipswich, Bambino Bazaar is getting set to take on Brisbane with the support of the Brisbane City Council in association with BrisStyle. In particular, a host of talented BrisStyle members will be mentoring the Bambino's as well as offering other valuable resources and skills.

You'll find our new friends from Bambino Bazaar at Saturday's BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market with their latest handmade projects on display. So please stop by and find out what makes Brisbane's newest handmade entrepreneurs tick and how you can support them through your own creativity!  In the meantime if you have a budding entrepreneur at home aged from 8-12 then get on board the Bambino express and enrol them in these upcoming FREE courses.

 

IPSWICH

Tuesdays 11 Oct – Tue 13 Dec weekly 3.30pm-5.30pm
APPLY FOR IPSWICH

KENMORE

Wednesdays 12 Oct – 14 Dec weekly 3.30pm-5.30pm
APPLY FOR KENMORE

MT OMMANEY

Thursdays 13 Oct – 15 Dec weekly 3.30pm-5.30pm
APPLY FOR MT OMMANEY

To book contact: Lorelle on 0407 118 180
Email: bambinobazaar@gmail.com
For more information contact: Kerryanne on 0417 731 641

BIG Pink Boobs!

Be a part of history in the making.....

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As mentioned in our 'chicks in pink' fundraiser post, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. To help raise much needed funds for chicks in pink, the Racecourse Road Business Group are hoping to set a new world record for the largest set of PINK BOOBS. Yep, you heard it, the largest set of pink boobs this side of the river! Through this world record attempt the Racecourse Road Business Group in conjunction with the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market and chicks in pink want to demonstrate that with a dash of determination and a litte playfulness anything is possible.

WHY: to create awareness, raise money for chicks in pink and set a world record!

WHO: Racecourse Road Business Group, BrisStyle and chicks in pink supporters

WHERE: BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market, St. Augustine's Church Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton

WHEN: Saturday, 8th October. 11.00am sign in, 12.00noon photo/video shoot

WEAR: PINK or white (everyone will be given a pink balloon)

WISH: gold coin donation

So come along and have a bit of fun whilst raising awareness and much needed funds for chicks in pink!

Brisbane Brown Owls at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market

Do you like crafting? Do you like chatting? Would you like to meet like-minded crafty peeps?

Then look no further! We're very excited to announce that the Brisbane Brown Owls group will be crafting away at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market this weekend!

Brown Owls is a craft group originally created by Pip of Meet Me at Mike's fame in Melbourne. The Brisbane group has been crafting up a storm for the last 3 years, meeting once a month to create, chat and learn new crafty techniques. 

Brown Owls will have their own marquee and tables set up at the market combining crafting and chatting with yummy handmade shopping!

Date: Saturday 8 October

Time: 9am-2pm (drop in any time you can make it, Brown Owls will be there all day)

Venue: St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton.

BYO CRAFT! 

There won't be a craft along project for this special Brown Owls meet up but the Owls will be on hand to answer any of your crafty questions so feel free to bring along your embroidery, knitting, crochet, hand sewing, macrame or anything else you've been working on lately. We'll have the usual Brown Owls stash of extra yarn, fabric, thread, hooks and hoops available on the day. Anyone and everyone is welcome to pop in to the Brown Owls marquee, rest your shoppers feet and craft the day away.

Tea and coffee can be purchased on the day from the local cafes on Racecourse Road. Feel free to show off your baking skills by bringing a plate for morning tea :)

If you would like further information about Brown Owls including how to join email Rebecca and Sam at brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com. It's free! You can check out our Facebook page here too!

chicks in pink: the thinking chicks charity

Many of you may be aware that October is national breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst Australian women so throughout the month of October we would like to offer our assitance to help raise much needed funds for chicks in pink!

For those of you who are not familiar with 'chicks in pink' they are a charity organisation which aims to raise funds which have a positive, significant and real impact on people who are affected by breast cancer.  Their funds also contribue to the better understanding and treatement of breast cancer through medical research.  Today, chicks in pink supports Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, Mater Private Hospital Redland, Mater Adult Hospital and Mater Medical Research Institute. Pop over to the chicks in pink website to read more about how they are making a difference. You will be amazed!

So, how can you help we hear you ask? By shopping of course.....

Our wonderful members have kindly donated some of their crafty wares for sale.  A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to chicks in pink. So, grab a cuppa, start browsing and help us raise much needed funds for chicks in pink.....

100% Donation - Gelati Lush Pink Paper Garland by 3 GIRLS + a goat

20% Donation - Vintage 60s Paisley Park Hot Pink Cotton Dress from ruby red studios
ruby red studios will also donate 10% to chicks in pink from every item sold in October!

100% Donation - Crochet Rosette Brooch by Ruby 2 Go Go
Ruby 2 Go Go will also donate 10% to chicks in pink from every item sold in October!

100% Donation - Lavender Sachet Christmas Tree Decoration by edward & lilly

100% Donation - Embroidered Brooch by edward & lilly

100% Donation - Tissue Holder with Embroidered Daschund by edward & lilly

50% Donation - Clutch Purse by alipink

50% Donation - Pink Champagne Resin Bangles by whizzbangle

100% Donation - Patchwork Doily Pincushion by moose & bird

100% Donation - Pink, Patch, Puff Adult Apron by wimcee

100% Donation - Japanese Print Padded Jewellery Wrap by shelleyberelli

25% Donation - Marguerite Rose Fascinator by fascinique

25% Donation - Pretty In Pink Fascinator by fascinique

25% Donation - Pink Sarami Scarf x 2 by fascinique

50% Donation - Babushka Zipper Pouch by liddle apples

50% Donation - Cupcake Button Earrings by liddle apples

50% Donation - Brooch by Renee's Artwork
50% from every brooch sold will be donated to chicks in pink during October

100% Donation - To Do List by flightindustries

50% Donation - Pink Linen Reversible Visor by Sandrine Marsh

50% Donation - Pink Linen Reversible Visor by Sandrine Marsh

100% Donation - Vintage Print Tote Bag by shelleyberelli

50% Donation - Single Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set by RBJohnson

50% Donation - Beach Day Flip Flop Sandal Earrings by RBJohnson

To view the details of the above products click on the link below each image or simply search 'brisstyle chicks in pink' on Etsy!

If you're looking for other ways to help raise funds for chicks in pink you may be interested in a number of events happening along Racecourse Road, the home of our Indie Designer, Mother & Child and Eco Markets during October.  Racecourse Road is turning pink with Vagelis Cafe Bar, The Lido Cafe Restaurant and Baguette Bistro + Bar all hosting events to help raise much needed funds. You can find all of the details over on the chicks in pink website.

Let's Go Shopping

Get the kids Christmas shopping done and dusted early at the BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market next Saturday 8 October.

Here's just a few of the awesome BrisStyle shops you'll find there.

Pink, white and green pin wheel owl

Liddle Apples

Organic baby ruffle pants

Elk and Ina

Extra small resin bangle set for kids

Whizzbangle

Bashful Bruno

Quill and Ink Handmade

Monopoly headband

Sweet as Spice

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!