KATE COOK - TOP 12 - CONGRATS!

She made it... Kate Cook has gone through to the next round of Australian Idol - the TOP 12. Thank you everyone for your support in keeping Kate's dream alive! Congrats Kate... you rock!

Micky
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HANDMADE PURCHASES AND A BIRTHDAY!

I am lucky enough that every month I get to shop at The Handmade Expo. It's like my own little shopping haven. Here are my recent fabulous handmade purchases:-

This was a gift from Di-Licious for our 1st Birthday at the Handmade Expo - thanks Di & Renee.

This is a surprise for my Mum and Dad for their 30th Wedding Anniversary - can't tell you anymore until I have actually given them their present.... Happy Anniversary Guys - here is your virtual present... see you soon. xxoo

It was also my son, Jordan's 4th birthday on Saturday. We all had a lovely day as a family and then on Sunday celebrated at the beautiful Queen's Park in Ipswich with family as well. We had beautiful cupcakes made by Di-Licious (thanks guys) and some beautiful handmade gifts (which I will post later in the week). Happy Birthday Jordan - we hope you had a fabulous day.

Micky
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KATE COOK - AUSTRALIAN IDOL TOP 24

It's not very often that I get to say that I know someone famous! Well, now I can. My bestfriend, Paula - her sister, Kate Cook made it through to the top 24 of Australia Idol. Did you see her perform last night? Kate was one of the first 6 to perform for this years show. She was fantastic! The judges loved her and so did I.

If you liked what you saw or would like to support local fabulous talent and keep Kate's dream alive here are the numbers. Lines close at 3:00pm TODAY and the verdict will be at 7:30pm TONIGHT.

SMS KATE to 191010

or

Phone 1902 55 55 65

Thank you for your support and I am sure Kate thanks you to.

Micky

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WHAT A SUCCESS - 1ST BIRTHDAY!

The 1st birthday of the Handmade Expo has been and gone... and what a success. Thank you to all our stallholders who continue to support us month after month and to the wonderful customers who come through our doors every month and really enjoy what we do... this fabulous market of handmade, hand grown awsomeness is what we do and what we will continue to do for our wonderful city of Ipswich.... So don't miss the next one which will be on Saturday 26th September, Ipswich Turf Club at Bundamba from 8am to 2pm... Anyway, here are some photo's of the wonderful day. We had a brilliant 105 stalls and approx. 1200 customers through the door... THANK YOU!

Farmer Dave setting up his site....

Stallholders setting up.

Our fabulous farmer in our Gourmet Fresh.


Mayor Paul Pisasale cutting the ribbon for our 1st birthday

The atmosphere of our new venue was awesome. We had buskers, sausage sizzles, free cupcakes to our first 500 customers, fab coffee and lovely people flowing all day. Many customers stayed for hours and did a couple of rounds. It just has a really relaxed feel. So hope to see you in September.

Micky

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The Today Show.... IN IPSWICH!

Hi Everyone,

Sorry it has been a while since my last post... computer problems!

Anyway, on Friday Ipswich was lucky enough to have the Today Show do their broadcasting live from Queens Park. Of course Liesa and I had to be there to try and promote the Handmade Expo which was held yesterday (Saturday) at the Ipswich Turf Club.

Here are some photos:

Liesa, Shannon, Mayor Paul Pisasale, Stevie & ME

Liesa and Cameron

Liesa and Lisa

Stevie & Micky

We had an absolute ball and got the signs into shot of the camera quite a few times... as Liesa called herself a "media tart" she couldn't resist the opportunity so off we went nice and early Friday morning. If it brought one more extra person to the Expo then we have done our job! Did you see us on Channel 9 flashing around our signs? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Micky
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SHOULD I WAKE HIM UP????

Well, we have just come back from the Gold Coast from a 3 night stay. We had a good time, good weather and shall I say it.... good company. We got home today and check this out, my youngest, Jackson couldn't keep his eyes open. It is 4:30 in the afternoon and he has fallen asleep - his poor little body couldn't carry on.. LOL.. My dilemma is - should I wake him?? Would you wake him?

So there you go... I am also off work this week for a well deserved break as well as Dan and Jordan (my eldest). There will be some lovely day trips and some stays at home to get some stuff done... Stuff that we have been wanting to do FOREVER and just don't get the chance.

The Handmade Expo is on Saturday so that pretty much takes out next weekend so this week will be busy with family time, housework and maybe a vist to Nanny and Poppy... we will have to see what the week brings.

If I don't see you all on Saturday I will be sure to keep you up to date with everything.

Bye for now..

Micky

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I FEEL LIKE I HAVE DONE SOMETHING TODAY!

Today I used my freeby green bags from the Green Bag Lady. Admitedly it is the first time I have actually used one. Don't get me wrong, I have bought them before but always forget to take them with me when I actually enter the shopping centre. So I put them in my handbag this time so I wouldn't forget them and they fold up perfectly to fit.

While the checkout chic was packing my bits and pieces in my gorgeous bags I felt like I was actually doing something for the environment, making a difference and feeling good about it, not to mention looking good with the fab bags.

Just had to share that all with you. I hope you remember to take your green bags with you next time you go shopping, it will make you feel good!

Micky
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I FOUND A FAB GIVEAWAY!

Hi All,

I have just found the most gorgeous giveaway. A set of 4 cards which are just stunning. Head over to Faith Hope and a Whole Lotta Love to put your entry in. Giveaway closes on the 13th August so don't miss out.


Thanks
Micky
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LOOK WHAT I FOUND :) !!!

As I was reading the local rag today I came across a number of articles that I thought might be of interest... Everything to do with The Handmade Expo and Handmade Heaven .

The next Handmade Expo is being held at it's new location of the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba (Ipswich) on Saturday 15th August from 8am to 2pm. With over 100 stallholders and introducing Gourmet Fresh... Should be a great 1st birthday celebration.

Liesa from Handmade Heaven (and The Handmade Expo of course) also received a bit of media exposure in the Indy and being involved with the Top of Town Traders... Well done Liesa, nice exposure for Handmade and keeping Handmade alive..

Thought you would like that...

Micky

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My GREEN BAGS HAVE ARRIVED!

I was lucky enough to win 2 green bags from the Green Bag Lady. One was for myself and the other for my husband Dan (who was over the moon might I add).

If you haven't heard of the Green Bag Lady she is this fabulous lady (and her husband too) who make Green Bags and give them away basically to help the environment and to stop people from using plastic bags. When you win a bag, it has a number attached. In my case there were 2 numbers... 6209 and 6241.

Thank you Green Bag Lady - they are in the handmade handbag ready for immediate use.

You should check out her blog... well worth it!

Micky

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INTRODUCING AZRIELLE and A SPECIAL TREAT!

In the mail today I received my long awaited package from Jettas Nest. I won a gorgeous brooch from Samantha in the July Brisstyle Giveaway.

As I have learnt in blogland you have to photograph the package and then the opened package... So I have done this for all of you to see exactly what I saw!

Here she is... Azrielle:

Thank you so much Samantha, I absolutely love her and wear her with pride!

I also couldn't resist but to photograph a little surprise that came into my work today as well... Oh yummy! Sorry, I would have taken a photo of the WHOLE lot but couldn't wait, as you can tell I have eaten some already! MMMMMM delicious.

Well, I better go and have another Krispy Kreme with a cuppa.... and think about what I will dream of tonight and what sort of day I will have tomorrow.

Micky

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POSITION VACANT - BUBBA CHENILLE

Do you sew? Do you want to earn a bit of extra cash by only working 1-2 days per week? Well this maybe just the thing for you.

Bubba Chenille is looking for a person to help sew the huge orders coming in left, right and centre and she will provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - definitely an offer you can't refuse!

Head over to Miriam's blog for more information or email her bubba_chenille@optusnet.com.au

Micky
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