Half an afternoon in Swan Hill

So A had a case in Swan Hill on Tuesday and I accompanied him on the drive there the day before. The next day, while he was busy winning his case I was busy nosing about the town of Swan Hill, looking to find just the kind of shop you expect to find some 400km's from Melbourne.

So next to the town's Information Centre I found Suellen Tomamichel, who owns and runs her very own boutique Madisson on McRae stocking clothing, jewelry, bric-a-brac, household goods and other lovelies and it truly made my afternoon. It was a beautifully quaint shop that takes you to another place and it is packed with goodies!

I could have stayed there the whole time. It's a lovely place and it complements Swan Hill ever so nicely. The shop was awash with colour and busily stocked! Whatever your choice of household appointment or fashion piece I'm sure you'll find it here. Suellen's shop is located at 14 McCrae St, Swan HIll. Happy shopping!

My Booties are on BabyGadget Yipee

I was chatting to Jenna from Whimsey and Spice she is a designer based in Brooklyn who with her husband runs a confectionary company. Anyway, she had a look at my Etsy store and said she would feature the booties on her other website http://www.babygadget.net/index.php
and she did. I am sooooo excited. So thank you to Jenna and please do check out her website http://www.whimsyandspice.com
Jenna and Mike her husband write a very interesting blog as well so please do have read.

Florence Broadhurst

Florence Broadhurst was born in Queensland, Australia in 1899. By the time of her death in 1977 Florence Broadhurst had lived and worked in Australia, Asia, and England; performed professionally on stage; been befriended by royalty; exhibited her paintings; and started an internationally successful wallpaper company whose success was based upon her own designs. She also found time to run a trucking company, start up a dress salon, play marbles with a strong competitive streak and agitate for women’s rights. She founded a Modern Academy of arts in Shanghai known as the Broadhurst Academy. She printed onto mylars, foils and metallic papers. Her works are truly inspiring. Here is some more on Florence www.signatureprints.com.au

Etsy - Crafting

I have finally listed my jewellery on Etsy. I must have been living under a rock all these years. Don't get me wrong I haven't sold anything yet but it gets me motivated to make new things. For those who don't know Etsy is an online shop where you can buy and sell all things handmade.
I have learnt alot these past few weeks. The whole idea to get known on Etsy is to advertise give out business cards, mention your website to anyone and everyone. Here are images of some of the things I have listed.
www.alpa.etsy.com

Weekend Roaming

We stumbled into a cute little shop in the Dandenong Ranges. I can't remember the name of the shop however it had some beautiful things I thought I'd share some photos. There was a beautiful outdoor garden where you could have tea and biscuits. The space was filled with nude sculptures by a local artist.

Weekend Baking

It was 29 degrees on Saturday and I'm not quite sure what possessed me to bake cookies. My inspiration was a Masala Chai mixture my grandmother makes. As you know Masala Chai is a popular drink in India. It is catching on very quickly everywhere else in the world. Starbuck's have a version of this as well other major coffee retailers. Chai latte is another popular version as well. For some reason I just don't like any of them. I prefer my grandmother old mixutre of secret spices. The weather hasn't been conducive to a steaming cup of masala chai but I miss the taste so I thought why not bake some shortbread cookies to fulfill the craving. I made some lemony green tea short bread as well. I borrowed a photo box from a friend and so after the baking there I was taking photos of my efforts. BTW the cookies were delicious.