For more gift ideas check out the rest of our BrisStylettes here or come along on Friday night:
BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market
Friday 19 November, 5-9pm
King George Square, Brisbane CBD
Hi there and welcome to the BrisStyle Inc. community blog. BrisStyle Inc. is a community group of artists and crafters who live in and around Brisbane. We work to provide support and creative opportunities for our members through workshops, business and creative development sessions, markets (come and meet the makers), exhibitions and social get-togethers. Head over to our website www.brisstyle.com.au for more information.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
BiTM Gift Guide for Kids
Friday night's BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market is the perfect place to pick up gorgeous Christmas gifts for the little peeps in your life. Here's a sneak peek of what to expect from our fabulous marketeers or get in early and head straight to their Etsy shops to buy online!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Craft is the new black!
Brisbane’s hottest designers are bringing crafty back to the City this Friday night!
BrisStylette Holly of Pannikin Accessories is gearing up for another big night of craft in the city this Friday night at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market in King George Square.
Holly’s cool and quirky designs are becoming synonymous with a new generation of young designers leading the way in Brisbane’s craft revolution.
“We have become very aware of how important it is to buy and create our own quality handmade goods as opposed to spending money on cheap mass produced items that don't have that same degree of love, care and attention to detail. I also think that craft has gained a new reputation as being very hip and fashion forward without looking stuffy and dated.”
Holly is taking it to the streets this Friday night at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market where ethical consumers have the opportunity to buy the soulful and stylish handmade creations for which BrisStyle is becoming renowned.
King George Square provides the perfect environment to showcase BrisStyle’s talented designers. The central location and proximity to restaurants and public transport makes it the ideal shopping spot for those seeking chic handmade gifts for Christmas.
So come on down and let the Christmas shopping begin!
BrisStylette Holly of Pannikin Accessories is gearing up for another big night of craft in the city this Friday night at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market in King George Square.
Holly’s cool and quirky designs are becoming synonymous with a new generation of young designers leading the way in Brisbane’s craft revolution.
“We have become very aware of how important it is to buy and create our own quality handmade goods as opposed to spending money on cheap mass produced items that don't have that same degree of love, care and attention to detail. I also think that craft has gained a new reputation as being very hip and fashion forward without looking stuffy and dated.”
Holly is taking it to the streets this Friday night at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market where ethical consumers have the opportunity to buy the soulful and stylish handmade creations for which BrisStyle is becoming renowned.
King George Square provides the perfect environment to showcase BrisStyle’s talented designers. The central location and proximity to restaurants and public transport makes it the ideal shopping spot for those seeking chic handmade gifts for Christmas.
So come on down and let the Christmas shopping begin!
BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market
Friday 19 November, 5-9pm
King George Square, Brisbane CBD
Friday, November 12, 2010
November BIG BrisStyle Giveaway!
Happy Friday everyone! The BIG BrisStyle giveaway is back for the month of November. Hooray! Each month a group of talented BrisStylers will be hosting a giveaway on their facebook page/website/blog and linking to it below. New giveaways will be entered into this post throughout the month of November so be sure to check back for updates and more fantastic giveaways. Enjoy!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
BrisStyle Indie Eco Market Wrap Up
Despite the wet weather forecast the sun came out on Saturday morning and our eco-loving BrisStylettes were out in full force to give the earth a big hug with their fabulous recycled, re-purposed, earth friendly and vintage wares for the second BrisStyle Indie Eco Market.
Huge thanks goes out to our wonderful eco friends at Peppermint magazine for supporting the event.
And a shout out to our friends at Reverse Garbage, Northey Street City Farm and the very vivacious Chrys Zantis for injecting some fun and colour into the day.
Shoppers took some time out to get crafty with the fabulous BrisStylettes running workshops on the day including softie making with Wicked Child Designs, 'kool candle' making at Spoil and Indulge, kumihimo braiding with TrishAlan Designs and all the other fabulous eco initiatives from our clever members.
And who could forget BrisStyle's top ten hit 'Crafty Lady' performed by Dennis of Music 4 You, we all love this fabulous rendition of the Jimi Hendrix classic. Dennis can be contacted at music4you@live.com.au or at his myspace page.
Shoppers also enjoyed the beautiful harp playing of our very own BrisStylette Eliza, creator of Galozels.
But by far the best outcome of the day and one that every raffle ticket buyer should be proud of is the $265 raised on the day for Peninsula Animal Aid which will be used to sponsor a dog pen for one year! A big thank you to all the BrisStylettes who contributed to the raffle and all the fabulous people who bought tickets!
Thanks to everyone who travelled far and wide to visit the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market!
And now get your shopping lists ready and let's all stick it to the retail giants of the City at the next BrisStyle instalment:
Photos from SM Boutique
Huge thanks goes out to our wonderful eco friends at Peppermint magazine for supporting the event.
And a shout out to our friends at Reverse Garbage, Northey Street City Farm and the very vivacious Chrys Zantis for injecting some fun and colour into the day.
Shoppers took some time out to get crafty with the fabulous BrisStylettes running workshops on the day including softie making with Wicked Child Designs, 'kool candle' making at Spoil and Indulge, kumihimo braiding with TrishAlan Designs and all the other fabulous eco initiatives from our clever members.
Crafty times with Teneale of Wicked Child Designs
Shoppers also enjoyed the beautiful harp playing of our very own BrisStylette Eliza, creator of Galozels.
But by far the best outcome of the day and one that every raffle ticket buyer should be proud of is the $265 raised on the day for Peninsula Animal Aid which will be used to sponsor a dog pen for one year! A big thank you to all the BrisStylettes who contributed to the raffle and all the fabulous people who bought tickets!
Thanks to everyone who travelled far and wide to visit the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market!
And now get your shopping lists ready and let's all stick it to the retail giants of the City at the next BrisStyle instalment:
BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market
Friday 19 November, 5-9pm
King George Square, Brisbane CBD
Stay tuned for a sneak peek of what to expect on the night!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Artist in the Spotlight: Designs of the Heart
This week the BrisStyle team caught up with the lovely Sarah from Designs of the Heart. This is what she had to say:
How would you describe your work?
Over the years I have done so many different things, I have always loved making things even when I was a little girl. Lately I have been drawn to glass tiles and making magnets of all different shapes and sizes. I have worked with resin for a few years as I love the finish you can get with it. I do get bored easily so I need to keep trying new things.
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
It was sort of an accident really. I overheard someone talking about it at The Handmade Expo at Ipswich one month and went home to investigate as I had never heard of it. Then I was hooked. That was almost 2 years ago and I just love it.
Who or What inspires you?
I get inspired by so many things. Sometimes it's just a picture, or some little crafty thing I bought ages ago and just found again. I try and stop at craft markets when I see them. I love to look at what others are making, there seems to be no bounds to what you can create.
Can you describe your studio/work area?
My work area is chaotic, to say the least. I try so hard to keep it clean but I think I work better when there is stuff all around me. That way I know where everything is, if I clean up I'm sure to lose something.
What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
At the moment I am really loving the new pocket mirrors, it's the latest thing, I think that's why. But my favourite magnets are the Paris ones. I don't know what it is but I really love the Eiffel Tower. My whole house seems to be French right now.
Do you have any other places that people can view/purchase your work?
I have actually just put some stock in my Made It store. It has been open for a while but I had done nothing with it. It's been going really well. Also, I love Twitter. After really putting some work into it about a year ago it really increased my sales. Love it!
Thank-you Sarah for taking the time to chat with us!
Friday, November 5, 2010
BrisStyle Indie Eco Market Tomorrow!
Hey eco-lovers, this is just a friendly reminder that the BrisStyle indie Eco Market will be on this Saturday 6 November 2010 at St Augustine's, Racecourse Road, Hamilton from 9am-2pm.
Our collective fingers and toes and crossed for a bright sunshiney day but if we are blessed with more life-giving rain we'll still be on, high and dry inside the hall!
Showcasing the work of local indie designers, you'll find an inspiring array of homewares, bags, jewellery, accessories, art and loads more, all handmade from upcycled, pre-loved and salvaged materials. With a sprinkling of vintage treasure available too, this is one market not to be missed!
Proud supporters of the BrisStyle indie Eco Market, Peppermint and Reverse Garbage will be along for the day so make sure to pay them a visit for subscriptions, magazines and salvaged craft goodies galore!!
All proceeds from our famous handmade raffle will be donated to a very worthy cause, Peninsula Animal Aid.
The PAA team will be onsite on the day with loads of information and advice highlighting the joy of giving a 'forever home' to the abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs they lovingly care for. Make sure to check out our blog and the PAA website for more information on who's up for adoption!
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and will be available from the BrisStyle inc. Promo Stand.
While you're at the Promo Stand, make sure to tell us how you heard about the markets to get your very own 2 for 1 voucher to the latest Hopscotch indie film, “Gainsbourg” and a free voucher to visit Ten Toes Yoga in Hamilton.
There'll be plenty of great workshops on offer with Brisbane artist Chrys Zantis bringing along her interactive knitting installation, Landscape of Resilience. Needles, hooks, thread, fabric, and wool of all colours will be available to use on the day or you can bring something along to add that you've prepared earlier!
If softies are more your cup of 'green' tea, the Wicked Child Designs stall will be the place to be for a Softies Workshop! Book now and secure your $15 seat (all materials provided) at wickedchilddesigns@yahoo.com.au.
There'll be 'Kool Candle' making at the Spoil and Indulge Natural stall. Make your own colourful fragrance candle in a jar for a special price of $5 each. This is great workshop for the kids too as the candles are made 'heat-free' using ECO friendly coloured wax beads and ribbons and stickers to decorate the jars.
You can also try your hand at Kumihimo braiding with workshops being run throughout the day by eco dyer and designer, Trish from Trishalan Designs.
Bring in the kids' (or your own) broken bits of crayon and trade them in for some recycled ones at Nan's Garden. Got a green thumb? Head on over to the Beckybean stall where'll you can get your very own handmade Flower Seed Bombs offered free with every purchase!
New indie craft zine 'bespoke' will be making its big debut on the day and make sure not to miss the kimono fabric sale of the year hosted by Mel from Kimono Reincarnate!
For all the recycled chic fashionistas make sure to pay a visit to ruby red studios and wade your way through the amazing stash of vintage swish!!
Grab yourself a coffee from our friends at Xpresso Coffee and enjoy the classic hits of Music 4 U and ethereal sounds of Gloria the Harp.
There's also heaps of fantastic restaurants and cafe's along the Racecourse Road Precinct so come along, bring the family and make a real day of it!!
Our collective fingers and toes and crossed for a bright sunshiney day but if we are blessed with more life-giving rain we'll still be on, high and dry inside the hall!
Showcasing the work of local indie designers, you'll find an inspiring array of homewares, bags, jewellery, accessories, art and loads more, all handmade from upcycled, pre-loved and salvaged materials. With a sprinkling of vintage treasure available too, this is one market not to be missed!
Proud supporters of the BrisStyle indie Eco Market, Peppermint and Reverse Garbage will be along for the day so make sure to pay them a visit for subscriptions, magazines and salvaged craft goodies galore!!
All proceeds from our famous handmade raffle will be donated to a very worthy cause, Peninsula Animal Aid.
The PAA team will be onsite on the day with loads of information and advice highlighting the joy of giving a 'forever home' to the abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs they lovingly care for. Make sure to check out our blog and the PAA website for more information on who's up for adoption!
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and will be available from the BrisStyle inc. Promo Stand.
While you're at the Promo Stand, make sure to tell us how you heard about the markets to get your very own 2 for 1 voucher to the latest Hopscotch indie film, “Gainsbourg” and a free voucher to visit Ten Toes Yoga in Hamilton.
There'll be plenty of great workshops on offer with Brisbane artist Chrys Zantis bringing along her interactive knitting installation, Landscape of Resilience. Needles, hooks, thread, fabric, and wool of all colours will be available to use on the day or you can bring something along to add that you've prepared earlier!
If softies are more your cup of 'green' tea, the Wicked Child Designs stall will be the place to be for a Softies Workshop! Book now and secure your $15 seat (all materials provided) at wickedchilddesigns@yahoo.com.au.
There'll be 'Kool Candle' making at the Spoil and Indulge Natural stall. Make your own colourful fragrance candle in a jar for a special price of $5 each. This is great workshop for the kids too as the candles are made 'heat-free' using ECO friendly coloured wax beads and ribbons and stickers to decorate the jars.
You can also try your hand at Kumihimo braiding with workshops being run throughout the day by eco dyer and designer, Trish from Trishalan Designs.
Bring in the kids' (or your own) broken bits of crayon and trade them in for some recycled ones at Nan's Garden. Got a green thumb? Head on over to the Beckybean stall where'll you can get your very own handmade Flower Seed Bombs offered free with every purchase!
New indie craft zine 'bespoke' will be making its big debut on the day and make sure not to miss the kimono fabric sale of the year hosted by Mel from Kimono Reincarnate!
For all the recycled chic fashionistas make sure to pay a visit to ruby red studios and wade your way through the amazing stash of vintage swish!!
Grab yourself a coffee from our friends at Xpresso Coffee and enjoy the classic hits of Music 4 U and ethereal sounds of Gloria the Harp.
There's also heaps of fantastic restaurants and cafe's along the Racecourse Road Precinct so come along, bring the family and make a real day of it!!
Saturday November 6, 9-2pm
St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall
Racecourse Road, Hamilton
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Northey Street City Farm
Keep an eye out for the Northey Street City Farm promo table at the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market on Saturday and get the lowdown on this fantastic non-profit community farm!
The Northey Street City Farm is a non profit community space right in the heart of Brisbane. Located on the Corner of Northey and Victoria Streets, Windsor, the farms mission is to demonstrate, promote, educate and advocate for environmental and economic sustainability in a healthy, diverse and supportive community.
The farm is spread over four hectares of land and has been thickly planted with bushtucker plants, orchard, kitchen garden shrubs and trees. It is a dynamic, inclusive community space containing Brisbane's only organic nursery, open air classrooms for horticulture and permaculture courses and extensive organic and craft markets running every Sunday.
Pop by and visit the Northey Street City Farm at the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market!
BrisStyle Indie Eco Market
Saturday 6 November, 9am-2pm
St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds
Racecourse Road, Hamilton
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